NE tips for a fledgling band?

Hi people,

I've tried to start a band several times. only two have ever made it to a practice session and none have ever made it to playing a gig.

The most recent band that I've tried to start (http://paradigmband.itgo.com) has broken up cuz the drummer decided that we weren't practicing enough. He was probalby right but it was hard to get together cuz we all go to different schools and we live about a half hour away from eachother. Plus... I'm homeschooled so I don't exactly know a lot of kids who play intruments.

I was wondering if you guys have any tips for finding band members. Also, since we are underage, and cannot play in places like bars and stuff, do you guys have any ideas of where we could play??

thanx for any help.

The best way to start a band that is sure to work is to become good friends with other band members before you actually start playing together as a band. This way you all get used to each other and spend a lot of time together anyway. If that is not possible or you just think that is a stupid idea, the next best thing is to set up a regular schedule and stick with that.
As for the best place to play, in my town local bands usually play at their school dances. I don't know how good of an idea this is because I never go to dances, but at least it's a thought.