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Have we done Laura Vane and the Vipertones yet? Loads of soul-funk stuff by them, e.g.

Thanks. I've ordered a copy.

Due to ongoing neck, shoulder and arm issues, I'm having to take a break from playing the bass. Very limited home playing, and no band rehearslas or gigs. Big hole in my life, which may become permanent. I've been writing poetry on and off for years, and I'm now considering having a go at song lyric writing. I don't have an extensive background in musical theory but I'd like to start the process of lyric writing. I'm inviting suggestions for books, online resources to get me started, please.

Folks - after almost 20 years of playing covers, I may shortly be joining a crew playing originals. Lots of songs already written and recorded e.g. Is there a free website or software program that will quickly and easily identify the song chords? Never had to do anything like this before - I'm so used to looking tabs up on Ultimate Guitar and playing what I find.

Having just left a 5-piece pop, soul, funk covers band playing to a good standard, I'm now looking for a new set of playmates. Pop, (neo) soul, soft rock, funk, motown, indie, bit of reggae, cheesy ballads - all OK with me. Not interested in anything loud and blokey, thank you. I also play cajon, but would consider myself to be an "improver" and not an expert! Looking to hook up with some experienced players - acoustic duos, trios, small bands, fully formed bands, busking. I'm open to suggestions, and I have loads of availability for rehearsals and gigs. Lots of videos available of me playing - just ask. Thanks, Steve

Whole raft of reasons. Main one(s) here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/487313-bands-keys-player-wants-to-play-bass-on-a-few-songs-alarm-bells/

For a whole raft of reasons, I left the band yesterday. There are some great funk suggestions here that might help other people who are looking for ideas. I'm going to have a pause for thought.

Folks - thank you all for your thoughts and suggestions. The basic issue here is that the keys player just isn't good enough to be in the band. She's there because she's the BL's wife. She spends most of her time shaking a tambourine. Recently, she decided she wanted to do BV's. She managed an occasional "ooh" here and ther, but that was it. She's a nice enough person, and she tries hard to play the keys, but she doesn't have the talent. I've had enough. I handed in my notice yesterday. I'll honour the next gig which is 8 days from now. The one after that is 3rd of August and I'm being asked to honour that one too. I don't feel I want to - that's 5 weeks away and, in my mind, that's enough time for the band to make alternative arrangements.

Ha! We already play Runaway baby.

This is a big concern of mine. I think drummer/band leader was possibly suggesting that keys player and I double. However, I am almost completely sure that she and I will not be able to manage this. That's why I said that I'd be the one who plays the bassline, since I've done it before.

I play it on a 4 string.

I don't use any effects at all.

Yes - I think she'll mess it up, and I certainly can't see her playing all of the bassline throughout the whole song.

Folks - apologies for re-opening this thread. I'd appreciate people's thoughts. To save everybody the task of reading through 6 pages of posts, here's the band situation in a nutshell: 5-piece pop, soul, funk pub covers band. Drummer (who is band leader, and a decent keys player), his wife on keys (not a good keys player at all), lead guitarist , lead singer, myself on bass. Since I started this thread, the keys player has seemingly abandoned her idea of possibly playing bass guitar on some songs. However, she has now suggested that she could play synth bass on Madonna's Material Girl. I said (possibly too sternly); "No - I'm the band's bassist - I'll play the bassline. I've played it before." Band leader is supporting her, not me by suggesting that we both play the bassline. Not quite sure what he meant by that. Apparently, I'm being "Obstructive". Thoughts?