I'm in a Band!!

[seashell]

Forgive me for indulging myself with a separate thread about this, but I am dead chuffed and wanted to share the details.
I have finally got meself in a band How it happened was this:

A friend and work colleague played bass with this band, but left them on good terms to go onto something a bit more musically challenging. So they were looking for a bass player and he put in a good word for me.

I went to have a bit of a jam with them last night and all went well. They are, shall I say, 'enthusuastic amateurs' and perhaps somewhat 'under-rehearsed'. But this was a massive boost for my confidence, as I quickly realised that I would be able to hold my own with them fairly easily. So for the very first time, I was not paralysed with fear at playing in front of other people and managed to relax and really give it some welly. Consequently played a lot better than usual.

We played a few rock and blues standards for an hour, at the end of which they asked me if I had enjoyed it. I said yes and 'well,, what's next guys, are you going to let me know?'. The singer laughed and said ' I think it's realy sweet that you even asked that, of course you're in if you want to be'!!

So the next step in my musical career has been taken. Onwards and upwards!!

[charic]

Nice one! Now for the first gig!

[Geek99]

As someone who has no free time and a toddler (may be some correlation) I am both happy for you and deeply jealous at the same time
Enjoy

[Gust0o]

Well done, chief - I am now looking forward to the buzz around your first gig

[paul torch]

nice one

[gary mac]

Good news, chuffed for you. Look forward to seeing your first gig post soon.

[merello]

Brilliant!

[BILL POSTERS]

New band, new horizon. No feeling like it. Enjoy, best of luck.

[KevB]

Excellent news. Maybe initially get a few songs tight with the band, find open mic/jam sessions and do those to gain confidence whilst working up a full set for pub gigs.

[Fitz666]

Woo Hoo!!

[uncle psychosis]

Nice one. Playing with other people is the single best thing a bass player can do to progress in my opinion. The fact that its also fun is a definite bonus

[Monckyman]

Oh No! Are my strings right is my tone cutting through the mix can I carry this amp upstairs every gig do I need a strap should I sing backing where d[i]o I [/i]stand what plectrums do I need,do I need plectrums at all,what about pedals and a tuner I thought this was in Eminor? Aaaaaaaaarghhh.
Congratulations, you are going to really enjoy it!
MM

[debwilliams]

Brilliant news! Very happy for you. Go and rock yourself ragged xx

[SpaceChick]

[u]Fabulous news [/u]

Really chuffed for you

[Clarky]

Yay! Nice one

[stef030]

well done that man

enjoy and bring on that first gig



chees
stef

[Lozz196]

Nice one, well done.

[Doctor J]

Well done, that's great news

[ezbass]

Playing in an ensemble is what our instrument was esigned for, nice one, enjoy. Nothing like it IMO.

[discreet]

[b]YAY!! WELL DONE, SHELL!! \m/ \m/[/b]

Next step - first gig, which will be fearful and chaotic. 'Aaargh! Why did I even [i]agree[/i] to this??' ...you'll be thinking.
Closely followed by, 'Aaargh! That was totally +AWESOME+!! AGAIN! AGAIN!!'

Let us know when your first gig is! I'll start collecting the vegetables...

[spike]

Well done, this is when the fun starts!

[seashell]

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Let us know when your first gig is! I'll start collecting the vegetables...
[/quote]

It's all right, they are already in the band, lol,

Many thanks everyone for your encouragement. I'm madly busy at work today so can't reply individually, but you are all really great for helping me celebrate this!!!

BC'ers rock!!

[discreet]

[quote name='seashell' timestamp='1341319008' post='1716874']
It's all right, they are already in the band, lol, [/quote]

I was referring to the audience.

[karlfer]

Brill, enjoy. Remember us lot when it's Wembley!!!!

[Thurbs]

It is really good news you have found a band and you are happy with it.

One slight note of caution, I have always found it best for me musically when I join a band and every member is miles better than me. Yes it is daunting and you feel uncomfortable but ultimately you will pull you socks up harder, practice for longer and make the journey to their level much quicker.

I guess it depends on your ambition and goals.