steantval Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Guitarist (last night rehearsal) - that songs a bit short, let’s add another guitar solo. 1 1 Quote
Stylon Pilson Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Dad3353 said: ... which begs the retort: 'A refusal's a refusal'. Funnily enough, when I originally posted about it on this site 4 and a half years ago, you specifically were berating me for being so pessimistic! S.P. 1 Quote
Dad3353 Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Stylon Pilson said: Funnily enough, when I originally posted about it on this site 4 and a half years ago, you specifically were berating me for being so pessimistic!... Just stating facts, s'all. And I can't remember what I had for breakfast last Sunday, so four and a half years... Peace. Edit: I'm minded of a delightful anecdote from John Aubrey's 'Brief Lives' concerning memory... 'This Earle of Oxford, making of his low obeisance to Queen Elizabeth, happened to let a Fart, at which he was so abashed and ashamed that he went to Travell, 7 yeares. On his returne the Queen welcomed him home, and sayd, My Lord, I had forgott the Fart.' Edited February 7, 2019 by Dad3353 4 Quote
bassbiscuits Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 "I know a good bluegrass version of that......" 1 1 Quote
bumnote Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Dad3353 said: Just stating facts, s'all. And I can't remember what I had for breakfast last Sunday, so four and a half years... Have I had breakfast today? Quote
HengistPod Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Singer came for an audition, turned up in a Transit with his own PA, effects and equalisers in a multi-unit tower, the whole shooting match. Performed brilliantly - we couldn't believe our luck. Mentioned he had a few gigs booked already as a solo artist. No worries. Shook hands, arranged to get in touch to sort out scheduling conflicts. Next day: "So ... are you booked on dates x, y and z?" Checks diary ..."Yeah, sorry." "How about these ones ... a, b and c?" "Oh, no, I'm out on those nights already. Actually, my diary's full every Friday and Saturday for the next two years." 1 Quote
HengistPod Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Another singer comes for an audition (same round). Gave him 5 or 6 covers, and a couple of weeks to learn them. He: "Do you have a printout of the lyrics?" Good opener, and should have been obvious which way this was going to go, really. Us: "Strangely enough, yes, there's copies of them over there. OK, shall we start with "Jailbreak"?" He: "Er ... I didn't get to that one." Us: "OK, can we try "Local Boy", then?" He: "Well, we could, but I didn't get much chance to listen to it." Us: "Breaking The Law?" He: "Couldn't find that one on Youtube ..." Us: "What do you fancy trying, then?" He: "Um, do you know "Enter Sandman"? That's one of my best ones." Said tune wasn't on the list we gave him. Us: "Great, let's go for that." We proceed to play, he misses the vocal entrance and then spends the rest of the tune looking confused, grunting half-lines, and scratching his head. He: "That wasn't too bad. My girlfriend says I'm a great singer. It'll be a lot better next time!" There wasn't a next time. Edited February 7, 2019 by HengistPod 1 Quote
stewblack Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Band leader: we should all have cool nicknames for when the singer introduces us, like Rocky Montana Me: Me: Me: go home Rocky, you're drunk Quote
stewblack Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 Btw thanks for the thread revival I missed this first time and it's been hugely entertaining, but more importantly it's pointed out some of the stinky poo that has come out of my mouth over the years. Hopefully I can learn from it. Quote
uk_lefty Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 "we should get a keys player!" Me: "I quit." Context: have never met a keys player who isn't some weird sociopath who probably has bodies under their patio. And have never met one who can actually play their instrument. 1 Quote
stewblack Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, uk_lefty said: "we should get a keys player!" Me: "I quit." Context: have never met a keys player who isn't some weird sociopath who probably has bodies under their patio. And have never met one who can actually play their instrument. Keys guy in one of my bands may have all the above faults he may not. If he ever turned up to a bloody rehearsal we could find out 😒 However, fantastic player just joined another band, offered to chip in to studio costs for a session we'd booked before he joined, never interferes with my frequencies, transformed a good band into a great one overnight. I'm thinking of not lifting any of his patio slabs then.... Quote
tauzero Posted February 7, 2019 Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, uk_lefty said: "we should get a keys player!" Me: "I quit." Context: have never met a keys player who isn't some weird sociopath who probably has bodies under their patio. And have never met one who can actually play their instrument. I'm currently playing in three bands, two of which have keyboard players, both very talented and non-sociopathic. One of them does stray into my territory somewhat, but has responded well to me warning him off. 1 1 Quote
Bluewine Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 I don't really pay a lot of attention to what my band members ( 7 years ) say about anything. They're half my age and came into music completely different than me. They don't want to learn from me and I don't want to learn from them. Blue Quote
Staggering on Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Bluewine said: I don't really pay a lot of attention to what my band members ( 7 years ) say about anything. They're half my age and came into music completely different than me. They don't want to learn from me and I don't want to learn from them. Blue Sounds like a band I would not want to be in. No give, no take, no learning.😖 Edited February 8, 2019 by Staggering on 3 Quote
Bluewine Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Staggering on said: Sounds like a band I would not want to be in. No give, no take, no learning.😖 I'm only in it for the money. Blue Quote
Guest oZZma Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Bluewine said: I'm only in it for the money. Depressing things your bandmates say. Quote
Deanol Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Bluewine said: I'm only in it for the money. Blue A professional! What a refreshing change.Well played that man. Quote
Woodinblack Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 9 hours ago, oZZma said: Depressing things your bandmates say. Its not true though, he says that, but he also says he lives to gig. So he is not only in it for the money! Quote
Japhet Posted February 8, 2019 Posted February 8, 2019 Our drummer once said 'If ever I reach a point where I don't know what to listen to, I always go straight back to Judas Priest'. That was 9 years ago and it's never been a problem. Quote
Bluewine Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 19 hours ago, Bluewine said: I'm only in it for the money. Blue I have a great time gigging. However if I wasn't getting paid I wouldn't be there. Maybe it wasn't the best choice of words. Blue Quote
Bluewine Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Woodinblack said: Its not true though, he says that, but he also says he lives to gig. So he is not only in it for the money! My choice of words can be challenged. I still love gigging, however if I wasn't getting paid I wouldn't be there. Blue Quote
Woodinblack Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Bluewine said: My choice of words can be challenged. I still love gigging, however if I wasn't getting paid I wouldn't be there. Thats what I challenged. If you were ONLY in it for the money, you would be doing something other than gigging. Quote
NikNik Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 'We made the decision in your absence.' - Those words resulted in my voluntary permanent absence from one particular band. Quote
ubit Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 “I think we should do more Scottish trad music. The punters love it!” Quote
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