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Did you guys ask him about his level of experience in bands and gigging before you auditioned him? Blue

I'm to stubborn to play anything other than a 4. When I started playing bass guitar there was no such thing as a 5 string. Plus, I play the more classic vintage bass guitars, German Hofners, Gibson Les Paul Bass,and the ES-335. All those basses are only available in 4s. Blue

I always have fun but I don't play for fun. 60s and 70s rock is vast and would cover a lot of different types of rock. Early 60s could be a lot different than mid or late 60s. Same for the 70s. Blue

The 4 ads are typical for the type of opportunities open to the public in my area. It's why I'm prepared to drop out of the scene if and when my band folds. There aren't any bands in my area that have the interest or the " know how" to bulid a local working enterprise.Not that I would hear about. Blue

Keep in mind,, in my 50 years of playing I've joined bands 1-4 at one time or another. Blue

Couldn't agree more. This would be 99% of publically advertised start ups in my neck of the woods. Blue

Worthwhile opportunities are rareley publically advertised even at the local level in my neck of the woods. Blue

Yeah, agreed I don't drink or take any type of recreational drugs, however I don't like being told what I can do or not do. I do remember auditioning a drummer once and we made an offer to him. He declined and said he was a recovering alcoholic and playing in bars might be a problem. Blue

I'll start. I don't think any of the opportunities would be worth any further inquiry. I've been playing for 50 plus years and being in a band is a crucial source of income. Band #1 is a start up. I can't afford the time to invest in a start up at this point in my life. Band#2, I'm thinking " Up and Coming" means start up. Band #3, This is an originals band. As I am in this business for income this opportunity would not get further inquiry from me. There's no money for original unsigned bands in Milwaukee. Band #4, I would call for further information, however I don't meet their lead vocals requirement. Respectfully Blue

We haven't done this fun exercise in a while. Take a look at the ads as if you were actually looking. Let us know why or why you wouldn't be interested. If you could, share how long you've been playing and a little about your band experience. 1. 70'S HARD ROCK/EARLY METAL COVER BAND SEEKS BASS Practice space in Burlington Start-up project contact via email for more info 2. BAND SEEKING BASS PLAYER New up and coming band in waukesha area is seeking a fun and serious Bass player. Professional attitude and gear is a must. Vocal abilities a plus. We play 70’s-Today Rock, Pop, and a lot of dance music to keep the party goin! That’s our vibe! If you are serious about music and love to perform on the areas Top stages we would like to hear from you. Total professionalism!! no drugs or drinking allowed. 3. BASSIS NEEDED FOR ORIGINAL BAND Creepy Little Things, a Milwaukee area band mixing goth, punk, metal, grunge, and other influences, is looking for a versatile and melodic bassist. 4. SINGING BASSIST FOR POWER TRIO Share lead vocal and do harmonies. Danceable fast rock 60' 70's good songs that work yesterday and today. Lets rehearse and gig.

Yeah, I hate to name drop, but I will. Al Anderson guitarist from Bob Marley & The Wailers also went to Montclair High School. Known him for over 50 years. Blue

I went to Montclair HS with Joe. He's " tops" in my book. Blue

THANKSGIVING It's Time To Party With Maple Road! 11/17 The Filmore House , West Bend WI 8:00-12:00 11/21 Fat Charlie's, Richfield WI 7:30-11:30 I'll report on these gigs. Filmore House is always good for us. Fat Charlie's, we play in a room separated from the bar. Always the kiss of death, plus IMO the clientle is not into live rock music. The crowd is friends and family getting together for food & drink, not music. Blue

Nice. For woodshedding, I use an old Korg amp modeller, headphones and my phone. Sometime I'll practice with nothing but a bass and nothing else. When your using a modeller and headphones you can easily over estimate your abilities. Blue

You'll be fine with any of the real amps you mentioned Things don't get complicated until your gigging live. Keep that in mind in case of the remote possibility you end up gigging. Blue

I saw The Stones a few years ago and Ronnie Wood changed guitars for almost every song. But he's Ronnie Wood.😁 He did seem to favor a vintage Sunburst Les Paul that he had duct taped together. I'm serious, you could see duct tape all over the bottom of the body. Blue

Who knows? Brian seemed very hands on. I saw a clip of Brian adjusting the actors wig to make it look as close to what Brian's hair looked like when Brian was in his 20s. Blue

If these guys are doing it for show, forget about it. Unless your a headliner with a hand off guy or a tech to help you make the switch it doesn't look cool at all. It really doesn't. Blue

Yes, at the bar club level is there a reason to change guitars between songs other than if you break a string? Blue

I think the reason I'm so critical of my bands gigs are not so much all the fault of the band. Now that I think about it, it's more to do with the US 4 hour bar format.managing 4 hours of material is not an easy task. Blue

Yes, there's always a part of true historical sequence that doesn't work in a feature film. I think they changed and condenced how Mercury met and joined the band in order to focus more on the bands years as a group as oposed to the build up.I think Mercury went to school with the original singer from Smile and it was the original singer that introduced Mercury to the band. I also think Mercury was still wearing long hair when they performed We Will Rock You in 1977 at Madison Square Garden. It wasn't till later that he changed his look with the short hair and mustache. Blue

I thought that was really cool! Blue

Me too, I always enjoy playing music. But I don't play for enjoyment. I play for a fee. I've been there though. 40 years ago when I was a young guy, I played for free, money didn't matter. In hindsight it was a mistake. Blue

I really think for the few guys looking to be in a paid gigging band ( gigging 2-3 times a week) here are a few thoughts. Do you even live in an area where this sort of opportunity exists Do you have experience, relevant experience And then 3 questions after an offer has been made; How many paying gigs did the band play in 2018, how many paying gigs are booked for 2019 and what is the fee your band charges and what's the split. Here's another one and a crucial question. Are any key band members planning to leave the band this year. The loss of a key nember can bring a band to a halt. If you cover those bases you can make a decision if you and the band are a match. Blue

Would vyou play in a band with no social media presence? I would, if they had good paying gigs booked.😀 Blue