Making a recording is meaningless unless somehow your music is good enough to entertain people in a live setting, and your band better be ready to deliver live. The only way to beat the odds is to work your buns off on a hot live show. Then you have a slightly better chance to make some money, although that's still extremely unlikely unless you're VERY lucky. Are you ready to live in a van for years? No family, no money, eventually not so much fun. That said, I know a woman that had a minor career for years in the "coffeehouse" scene until a recording accidentally got noticed by an established country star...put her on the map in Nashville and she crafts country hits galore for other people and can pack 'em in at her own shows. Do that! heh... Thought I'd end on an up note.
Who has kids that are in a band or have been?
My son was majorly into playing in a band and recording music. He spent a lot of money (with help from dad) on equipment and recording fees. They recorded a full length cd and had an album release show. Then covid hit. All of the venues shut down. During that time, the drummer got married, the lead singer lost interest, and one member passed away from a fluke accident. My son plays lead guitar.
It was a fun time. Going to shows, etc. I figured the chances of them making it big were a long shot, but gotta try.
Anyone have stories to share?
They recorded a few low budget videos. Below is one of them. Recorded in their basement. Garrett said he was soaked in beer by the end of the video. Lol.
https://youtu.be/EEgAz13UkTo?si=rnKUT0DzaDciOx2o