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Off topic, but the Yankee 4 hour 8-12 gig model is getting old. I can't take anything for 4 hours. Punters can't either. By the last set most folks are gone. Blue

I wish we could schedule a 2 hour rehearsal. Blue

"Clean Up Woman" is one of my favorites. Love the way the bass and guitar weave in and out of each other. Everything in the song works. Blue

Thanks Dave, If it's a fun band to be in you've beaten 90% of the battle. I'm a guy from the 60s & 70s. I'm probably 80% enthusiasm, 10 % talent and 10% experience. 😆 Blue

Cool harmonies!! I like your band. Blue

I'm fussier to Dave. I can't settle for mediocre riffs or overall mediocre performance. I want my notes to be heard and I want to play them right. Yeah, I still make mistakes but not the same ones over and over Blue

Gigs are so important to me. All of the new techniques and new riffs I practice at home can only be fine tuned and perfected live. Blue

Nice! My ex wife lives about an hour Noth of London. If we were on speaking terms I'd refer her to one of your gigs. Lol Blue

I played a 4- 7 last night with the 4 piece acoustic version of our band after a Green Bay Packers win , we're 10 and 3. We had a respectable crowd we were on point musically and several people were engaged with us for all 3 hours. No gigs for me until New Years Eve Blue

Hi Dave, It's always great to hear about good gigs. I'm glad you had a good weekend. I was talking to our Band Leader about gigs last night. It's getting tough in my area. She said a lot of bands are having problems getting a New Years Eve booking. Blue

I've never had anyone ask to play my bass or use my amp. Blue

If I were looking I'd be sunk. My age, the type of opportunities in my area and that I'm in this to make money are barriers. This is what I'd be faced with; 1. We are Anything Goes! A hard rock/metal start up. Though still in its infancy, our band has plenty of well written songs and we're getting close to recording an EP and starting to gig. Unfortunately, our bass player decided he didn't have the time any more to be in the band. If you're someone with plenty to give when it comes to collaboration and song writing, please don't hesitate to shoot me an email. We are in our mid-20s, FYI. Our drummer also play the bass, and we've written some bass lines for some of our songs in our bass player's absence, so if you're someone who just likes to gig and play shows, by all means contact me as well! The whole package (song writing and playing shows) is highly recommended. Otherwise, we'll treat you like the lead guitarist for Green Day (who?) _______________________________________ I think "Anything Goes" "Start Up" and Infancy Stage" is fine for guys in their 20s. 66 not so much. 2. Last Ride Classic Rock and Oldies band needs a good Bass player. .Person who can practice once a week. Usually on Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm . Would like to play out once a month or more. . We have a great practice spot and excellent P.A. and trailer. . Excellent Lead guitar player and Drummer. . We practice in Pewaukee, on time have fun and get to work. This band will have plenty of offers to play out. Give me a call if interested for a try out on both sides. Thanks _____________________________________._______ This isn't so bad. I question if they can get the gigs they claim. The Pewaukee rehearsals would be an hour one way. Blue

She has a deal with Ibanez and the Alice Cooper Band does shows on their own too. She's certainly fun to watch. Blue

Hi Pete, I couldn't have said it better. I'll add this. Everybody doesn't know Kip Winger personally. He got the ball rolling to get her the Alice Cooper gig. Blue

When a band won't present the songs to me for the audition it's a "red flag". Blue

Nita is very good. She also has a deal with Ibanez and does clinics all over the USA. Blue

For all you young people, if you have the look, the skills and the right attitude get out there tbe opportunities are waiting for you. Blue

She seemed like she was perfect for the gig. She had the skill, the look, the energy and attitude. By the way the Alice Cooper band is awesome. Blue

I thought this video deserved its own thread . If you have 10 minutes watch it. I would love to hear what you think. Is her approach realistic for young people persueing a pro performance career. Did she just get lucky or incredibly talented for what she does or really understood the business at a granular level she was destined to make it. Do you know anyone with her knowledge skill focus direction or skill? I don't Blue

I have a few quirks when it comes to auditions. I prefer to have the band give me 4-5 songs to audition. I don't like it when they give you a set list an ask me to pick the songs. It's happened where I pick the songs and it turns out I picked songs they rarely play or don't plat all anymore Blue.

Agreed Blue

Attitude I've seen some guys come into an audition with the wrong attitude. Not good. Blue

Yes, at auditions you not only have to play but you should be observing everything. What level do they play at How organized was the audition How prepared were they How were you treated Blue

I'd say at the pro level good networking gets you the audition. Blue

Here's another thing. I'm not sure if you all agree, however I say cancel an audition if your not prepared. Blue