Dandelion Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Just a local pub rock covers affair, but they have a real drummer and nice PA. (allegedly) Their original bassist has left at short notice and I am perhaps the only other bassist in the area whom is both availiable and has servicable gear, hence I got the gig. My first rehersal is tommorrow. Kacking it a bit, but nothing ventured and all that. Their next proper gig is in a fortnight, some village hall affair. I have a set list to learn if I get on ok. Will keep you posted. Quote
debwilliams Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Well done - you must be chuffed! Will look forward to hearing more, great news. Quote
xgsjx Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Sweet. The good thing about being the bassist at a gig is that you can stand at the back next to the drummer if you feel nervous. Remember the important bit... Have Fun! Quote
Pinball Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Congratulations! Wish me luck as I'm off to play with a band on Thursday. First time since 1983. Quote
xgsjx Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 30 years of playing bass with no band! That's one of the saddest things I've ever heard. Enjoy it. Quote
Pinball Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1350284880' post='1836665'] 30 years of playing bass with no band! That's one of the saddest things I've ever heard. Enjoy it. [/quote] Haahaa, nope not quite. 30 years ago I was playing lead guitar (badly), harmonica and Northumbrian pipes, but(not at the same time. I have been playing bass for about a year. In between I played no music only pinball Edited October 15, 2012 by Pinball Quote
xgsjx Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1350288995' post='1836722'] Haahaa, nope not quite. 30 years ago I was playing lead guitar (badly), harmonica and Northumbrian pipes, but(not at the same time. I have been playing bass for about a year. In between I played no music only pinball [/quote] You played pinball for 30 years? You are keen! Quote
hollywoodrox Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 well done Dandelion, you will have to post and let us know how you get on and what the set list is you have to learn, I am sure you will have fun best of luck to you man. Good luck to pinball too on his Thursday gig, will be watching this board for reports Quote
Steve G Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Hey, that's great news, well done Dandelion Quote
The Dark Lord Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 You are in the "fun zone" of being in a band. That bit where it's all new, you have loads of songs to learn, turning up wondering how you'll fit in to the songs etc. Good luck. Quote
Pinball Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1350297930' post='1836862'] You played pinball for 30 years? You are keen! [/quote] Yep on one game the whole time, I was hot! Quote
AntLockyer Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Niceone, I know how excited you must be. I too am returning to a rehearsal studio this week, the first time ever on bass. Quote
BassTractor Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 Nice one! Let us know later tonight how things went. Enjoy! b, b Quote
Dandelion Posted October 15, 2012 Author Posted October 15, 2012 Well, That was more difficult than I expected. I some how forgot where all the notes were on the fretboard and got lost a lot. By the time I clock what chord the rhythm guitarist is playing and transpose it to my bass the bloody chord changes, and he did not come with a pause button. A bit disappointed in myself to be honest. I could have done with an extra brain. They seemed to be a good bunch of chaps though. Still, I must have done ok as I have been invited back on wednesday for another session. My head is mashed and my fingers are ripped to ribbons. Quote
Truckstop Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 You'll be amazed at what you'll have remembered on Wednesday. Good luck!! Dot forget, you don't really need to learn songs verbatim; if you need to, simplify and then work on getting it closer when you play the songs more. Delighted to hear of your progress! Quote
hollywoodrox Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Thanks for keeping us updated Im guessing the 'forgetting where the notes are' problem will settle down once you get used to the new situation in which you find yourself It can be strange meeting a new bunch of people let alone playing a new list of songs with them, i'm sure you will get better with each session. keep us updated and best of luck on wednesday Quote
bremen Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1350328600' post='1837446'] My head is mashed and my fingers are ripped to ribbons. [/quote] I love that feeling. Quote
Toasting Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Forgetting where the notes are / forgetting how the songs go. I get this feeling before every gig. 9 times out 10 it all clicks into place once the music starts and on the occasion it doesn't I just fudge through it. I get the obligitory 'death stare' from the vocalist but the audience don't ever seem to notice. It's all about nerves and they'll calm down the more you get used to the siuation. Good luck and enjoy! Quote
Dandelion Posted October 17, 2012 Author Posted October 17, 2012 Well, that was better.. Managed five songs straight through without undue concern. Apparently my bass sounded "Awesome". I was asked to turn down by the drummer, Ha!. Spent the remainder of the session trying to pick up songs by watching the guitarists, with some success. It was easier when we were all attempting to play a new song from scratch. So, I am very happy. Quote
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