JTUK Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 You have to have pretty close agreed..and adherred to..parameters or it isn't going to end well. Good Comms is the biggest thing to making it easy. Get it done well or don't bother would be my take on it so I'm not likely to work with anyone not on that page... Everyone has a bigger call, but just don't mess anyone around any more than you have to..and then those one off disasters are likely survivable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Turned up for a pit gig band call in the sticks. Drummer dumps his kit in a big pile, scratches his chin and says, 'Now let me see if I can remember how all this goes together.....' Was a long week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Singer: I think we should put some Swing in the setlist. Me: Let me know when you do and I'm outta here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) I know these are old, but I was in a band where both of these happened. [quote name='Bassistclem' timestamp='1317981679' post='1396854'] Keys player: "can you stick to root [s]fifth[/s] on [s]this tune[/s] all tunes, I'm playing the bass line." [/quote] [quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1317982076' post='1396856'] Anything that a band leader with communication skills at the level of small children for whom English is a brand new third language stops a rehearsal to say: "Alright lets stop there - there are a few really important things to remember that are coming out here, such as, I think, to make sure that, when we kick in, that we cover the parts, and give it a flow, and not rush it, but not do it too slowly, and generate some momentum with the piece rather than no momentum, and the vocals need to be so tight, rather than loose, so that we're all singing the same thing, but just then I don't think we were, or perhaps we were, but I get the feeling perhaps we weren't....hmmm I'm not sure..." ??!?!?!?!?!?? HOW CAN SOMEONE TALK SO MUCH BUT SAY SO LITTLE!?!?!? IF YOU'RE NOT SURE DON'T OPEN YOUR MOUTH IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!! [size=6]AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH![/size] [size=6][size=4]Ahem.[/size][/size] [size=6][size=4]That is all. You may resume your original discussion.[/size][/size] [/quote] Then the keys player started to tell the drummer to hit the beat at the right points in the lyrics; after the right words.... I walked. I'd rather play in my lounge at home. Edited October 20, 2016 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Last week I played a song all the way through in the wrong key. It was one of those stupid keys like B major. By the time I'd figured it out it was too late. Nobody said anything. I don't think they noticed. That was a bit depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timhiggins Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 This soundman is sh*t ive had him before [ whilst standing next to live mic ].... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Been suffering from permanent exhaustion coupled with unexplained weight loss for the last few months. After a busy year, the last gig we did was our last one lined up for the year which was a welcome relief. 2 days later they're on Whatsapp canvassing 3 possible dates between now and Christmas, including a corporate do with a finish time of 3am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 They have to ok those dates with you..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's a group chat so it's to check if everyone can do it. I don't want to be the one to say no without a valid excuse as our singer works a bunch of part time jobs, one of which was working in a bar which has just closed down so he could use the extra money. We're a 6 piece so there's usually someone else who has other commitments so we may end up playing none of them anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I wouldn't worry about the band. Get down the doctors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisanthony1211 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 "I've sold my car, I'll be needing a lift for me and my gear in future" (Drummer!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Yes... keyboard players... Keyboard player: Do you want me to play the bass parts on this? Me: No. ....... The same keyboard player: Do we have to have the stage lights on... they're giving me a headache? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 [quote name='GarethFlatlands' timestamp='1476985134' post='3159040'] Been suffering from permanent exhaustion coupled with unexplained weight loss for the last few months. After a busy year, the last gig we did was our last one lined up for the year which was a welcome relief. 2 days later they're on Whatsapp canvassing 3 possible dates between now and Christmas, including a corporate do with a finish time of 3am [/quote] Well, it's two whole months until the end of the year... I'm not surprised the band is looking to have more gigs in that period, you can't blame them for that. I presume you'll have a say before the dates are confirmed, but I understand you don't want to be the one putting the brakes on... Still, before the band, I'd be more concerned about your health. That is more important than any band. I hope you're going to your doctor and figure out what's wrong. I hope you get better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 A band member, who was a terminal scruff, turned up to a wedding gig in an expensive West London hotel dressed in jeans and stained tee shirt. 5 minutes before we were due to start, he was still wearing therm. Me - "Better get changed. We're due on in 5" Him - "What's wrong with what I'm wearing?" Me - "It isn't really wedding attire" Him - "This isn't a fashion show. They come to listen to the music" Me - "No. They came to get married. We're just part of the occasion, like the catering, flowers, photographer, etc. It ain't a concert and we're not the main event. Now get changed" Him - "But this is all I have with me" Me - "Well stand at the back and stay out of the light" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HengistPod Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 "Yeah, I do know most of the words, but I just like to have this enormous black music stand with an A4 folder full of printed lyrics in front of me to act as a prompt." "I don't need a setlist, thanks. I've put all the lyrics in order in my folder." "I know the words to this one. Do you mind if I just put this enormous black music stand in front of you for a while so I can dance around a bit?" "No, I have learned most of the words. I won't need the enormous black music stand in a couple of gigs time." (repeat at monthly intervals) "I didn't know any of these well-known classic rock songs with simple lyrics before I joined, you know. And it's only been 6 months." "Do you mind if I play a bit of keyboard on this one? Obviously I can't have it in front of me or people will knock into it. Can I put it in front of you?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 [quote name='stevie' timestamp='1476983506' post='3159022'] Last week I played a song all the way through in the wrong key. It was one of those stupid keys like B major. By the time I'd figured it out it was too late. Nobody said anything. I don't think they noticed. That was a bit depressing. [/quote] Technically not a valid post as they said nothing :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 "Do you need to be on the stage at all?" :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairychris Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 From a previous band that I was in... Drummer: Oh yeah, by the way I'm cycling to China. I won't be around for a few months. Us: ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) Singer; "If I come in a bit late, will you be able to slow down until I'm with you?" Her:"How do I know when to come in?" Me: "It's after 8 bars" Her: "What's a bar?" "I won't be able to practise at home at all" Edited October 21, 2016 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 My biggest depression is when you ask " did you work out such and such?" No, but I worked out this !" Even though the last thing we agreed was to learn such and such for next week ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 New drummer: yeh! I can learn the whole set in weeks! Two weeks later: I'm halfway through the first song.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 (edited) This thread goes back to 2011! Just realised I commented on it 4 years ago. Anyone here's one: Band: "Let's do this one." Singer: "I don't know it, how does it go?" <put on music> Singer: "Yeah, it's a nice tune but I've never heard it so no one will know it." Band: "Everyone will know it." Singer: "Yeah, but I don't, so I'll have to learn the words and everything." Band: "But we have had to learn the music to every tune we play." Singer: "But you are musicians, it's easy for you." ... Edited October 21, 2016 by TimR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 After two years of weekly rehearsals... Keys/band leader: I don't think this is ready to gig yet Good bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 My biggest depression is when you ask " did you work out such and such?" No, but I worked out this !" Even though the last thing we agreed was to learn such and such for next week ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev b Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 "I have not rehearsed the set list at all but we can play a completely different set of songs that I know" , in the wrong keys for our female vocalist as well! "I don't drive if it might be frosty" , well mate we are not making an 80 mile round trip to pick you up. Did you bring your Gretsch? (Early Sixties covers band) No, just the Les Paul and Marshall. "Oh I am going on a three month trip" starting the week after our first gig, with six months of gigs booked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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