All of those who said trombones are cool:HIGH FIVE!
I've been asked to play trombone for a ska band; we had one rehearsal and then broke up. I was in a band as backup guitarist if need be, but again, we lacked practice. The same guy who was organising both bands asked me recently to play at his big show thing (which, again, needs to be organized), but only me and my bro are thinking of a two man show, with my friend singing (possibly).
Ah yes, my bassist friend and his band play for a 9:30 show down in D.C. They're pretty good, but the songs they play are easy to learn. Nonetheless it sounds good. Their success encouraged me to take guitar lessons recently too. Plus I'm registered for a beginning percussion class next year; I can't deny the drums any longer. They're just too cool.
Good to know there's a lotta starting bands out here on Smogon :happybrain: