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Is this band going to provide you with whatever your looking for in a band? The singer not participating in the audition is a red flag there could be other problems within the band. Blue

Disagree? I agree with all those points. Blue

Cool, We have a private event next weekend. It's money so I'll make the best of it. However I think it's one of those scenarios where the host is a huge fan of the band, usually the guests are not. I guess I shouldn't say not a fan of the band. Not a fan of live rock music at a party. Daryl

Pete, 100 people in a pub sounds good to me.Especially after last weekend when we had 10. Daryl

No life for me after gigging. Started gigging at 12 now at 65 gigging more than ever. Having a blast I love it. I become depressed when I have a weekend without a gig. I have life long friends that challenge me and ask why I'm still doing this It's like their talking in a foreign language. Why would I stop? It's like telling me; 'You know, you should really think about stopping having fun." Blue

Huge decline in the appreciation of live music at the local level. Blue

I think us seniors have to accept the fact a lot of gigging protocol we grew up with are no longer relevant. Blue

This is great advice for new bass players interested in adding legs to their bass Blue

At the earliest age possible; Understand your strengths and weaknesses. Understand what you want to do with your playing, teach, perform, write and what level you can realistically achieve. Learn to recognize pitfalls and real opportunity. Blue

Mine were. Blue

I think there's enough seniors here for this discussion. Playing for 50 years alone really doesn't mean much. What have you done, how have you adapted, and what have you learned that you can share that might help new bass players. Blue

Seems like there's this pre-conceived notion that rock covers are easy with easy bass lines. I say be careful going into an audition with that notion. Blue

Yes, even in my area a solid gigging band will advertise publically to fill a position.It can happen, but not often. Blue

Agreed 100% Pete. Daryl

That's a good thing. I'm not naturally likeable or personable. When I'm on stage it's something I have to work hard at. Blue

Are they're a gigging band? Great question, because it could be a conflict of interest. How many of you guys have found out that several gigs for your band were turned down because an internal duo had booked those dates? Blue

On the other side of the coin when a bar is packed with a supportive engaged crowd and the band is " hot " 4 hours seems like nothing. Blue

I never look for great Musicians, I'm a band guy so I look for good people, good entertainers, likeable people.Many talented Musicians are introverted and not really good candidates for a band. Take a look at this short clip. Jerry and Chet are both introverts, it's how they got so good. They make what is very difficult seem effortless and easy. While introverted they also became entertainers and likeable. I'm not sure what my point is. Blue

Cool, I hope your considered and they are what your looking for in a band Blue

Agreed, if a guy is looking for a busy gigging band with good pay , you don't audition for a "for fun only" band. Blue

In my area most publically advertised opportunities are " for fun" bands. Bands that are gigging a lot and making money don't advertise to the public. Blue

Is there a reason you'd want to be in a band that's out of your depth? Blue

We played a great looking club called Rock Country. The club is annexed to a high end strip club franchise. No built in crowd and I knew we were doomed as soon as I walked into the place. Awful gig, nobody came out to see us Longest 3.5 hours of my life. Good thing the pay was good. I'm sure they lost money. Blue

Interesting, the common denominator here seems to be attendence. Look for a discussion on poor attendance soon. Blue

This should be posted in " How Was Your Gig Last Night" but just as appropriate for this thread. Great looking club , very nice room. Awesome stage design right next to the bar. Nobody came out to see us. We played 3.5 hours to nobody. Blue