neepheid Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm playing with a new band for the first time tonight. It's also the first time I've been in a rehearsal room this year - it's been far too long. I'm feeling a bit nervous, but I've got my head around most of the band's songs so we'll just have to see how it gels together. Had a wee last minute cramming session this lunch time at work I think I'm going to play it safe and take my G&L this time - I can gradually introduce them to the weirdness that is my stable of Gibsons if I get to join. I don't want to go in there all la-de-dah with an antique gold Gibson Victory and turn out to be crap! Dunno why I'm typing this out, I guess just to give some hope to people who have been [i]sans[/i] band for a while and wonder if they'll ever get back on the bike/horse/other analogous apparatus. The opportunities are out there, even if you have to wait for a suitable one to come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Good luck my friend. Let us know how it goes. I always think that if we wait until we feel totally ready and prepared for things - they often never happen. I know too many people, some half my age, who bemoan being stuck in a rut but never seem to do anything about it. Go for it! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I went through this about 8 weeks ago. First band audition in about 15 years! First off. relax. Then relax. Then when you`re relaxed, relax a bit more and try to keep your mouth shut! It`s easy to babble when you`re nervous so keep shtum. I reckon you won`t play a song all the way through, they`ll just be seeing if you have two hands and your own nose initially, then they`ll want to see if you know how to play. Even if you can play, they`ll be after seeing if you`re a twat. Once they`ve established you`re not, and as a bonus you can actually play. AND own your own gear it`ll all be gravy! Did I mention relaxing? Good luck! MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yup, good luck...............keep us posted ! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Bring beer, great first impression Honestly though, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hope it goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Another good luck here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm back. An odd rehearsal, no drummer so it was a bit loose. I'm going back for another rehearsal next week, so I guess it went well enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 What did you think of them , it works both ways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1263386' date='Jun 9 2011, 10:37 PM']What did you think of them , it works both ways?[/quote] Yeah, seem like a good bunch of guys, I think I can play music/have beer with them no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Cool good luck for next week then although it sounds like a done deal anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.