karlfer Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Shame John, but, in cliche man mode, something will turn up. Good luck, Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Good luck John. Hope you find something more satisfying soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 [quote name='Blademan_98' timestamp='1345826855' post='1782147'] I'm quite lucky that my wife likes being married to a musician She often posts things on facebook like 'I'm sleeping with the bass player after the gig tonight!' Just need to work out what band he's in and give him a slap lol [/quote] Brilliant made my day Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogri Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 mate, its like every other relationship in your life, an important part of it is knowing when to walk away .. i quit two years back, 50 years old, been gigging since the seventies, sick of roadying justbecause i got the van (self employed builder) pissed of with missing bike rallies because of weekend gigs etc etc all the usual i guess. sold everything or gave it away, and i mean everything.. anyhoo, really enjoyed not playing regular anymore, rested, chilled, watched other bands loving it that i wouldnt have to pack away at the end of the night, listened to new stuff, met up with the lads a coupla weeks back, cobbled a rig/bass together, did a one off gig last saturday, had a proper good un, enjoyed it just like the early days. wont gig regular again but we will do the odd one every now and then, and that really is enough now. enjoy having a break mate and just see what happens.. atb paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Well, time for an update. After 2 months of mainly dealing with idiots and timewasters, I've finally found a band again. I answered the add last week and got given 4 of their original tunes to learn, plus 2 covers. Went to the audition tonight and I'm in. Bands currently going through a name change at the mo. 5 piece band who can play, with good gear and nice guys to boot, so I'm really chuffed as this bands right up my street. The singer is excellent and their tunes really grow on you, it's rock stuff, but I'm really looking forward to working with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Great news! Look forward to hearing more about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Well done great news,I hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 John, where did you find out about the band? I've been looking for this type of thing for a few months around Notts/Derbyshire but don't recall seeing an ad that fits your band's description. Just checking if there is somewhere else I should be looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1351674696' post='1853921'] John, where did you find out about the band? I've been looking for this type of thing for a few months around Notts/Derbyshire but don't recall seeing an ad that fits your band's description. Just checking if there is somewhere else I should be looking. [/quote] Kev, I found them on Musofinder, I think they had also been on Partysounds. I'll give my old band a call tonight to see if they got a replacement and let you know if they need someone. I'm really chuffed with the new band. The originals they do are very good, and they told me to play whatever bass parts I want on them and not to worry about the original parts. At the end of the night the singer said he thought they had now gone up another level and was very happy with what I'd done in only the first get together with them. They have just sent me through the full set list, so I'm going to get stuck into those ready for next week. really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Cheers John, PM'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 John, you're not worth them. Be a christian. Send them to Southern Norway this very minute. Please. Congrats, man! best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Had a couple of months of myself for the first time in years but now just re-joined my old band and feel really fired up to get stuck in to it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 You have to realise when you are in the rut.... so changing things around is the least you should do after 18 months or so.. same old, same old is not good...for anyone..IMO so a fresh adventure should be applauded. Sometimes I think bands keep going because it is hard to find something else...but that is the worse reason to keep doing it, IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1345828649' post='1782197'] If it isn't working, then it isn't working, The worst bands are the ones that stick togther out of habit and comfort. If the band isn't moving forward in some small way, it is time for that band to cease...but then it is also a business to some so ...??? I think bands have a finite life but not many recognise this..or want to. [/quote] You've just described my last marriage! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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