gafbass02 Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 I've not gigged on bass for over a year, as due to my current duties as singer/guitarist in my own band 'MyDesign' I've been kept too busy; and its been a nice 'holiday' or change or scenery after 20 years onstage as a bassist. The other day I was noodling on bass at an open mic when I got asked to audition for, of all things, a funk band (covers). I LOVE playing funk, and, a brief stint in an original funk band that gigged like twice aside, its something I've never done, despite me always wanting to it seems all that's ever come my way is rock gigs. Infact the guy said he hadn't thought to ask me previously because I though I was a rock guy. So I proper want this gig! I already know most of the set and I've beasted myself on their YouTube covers and the stuff I don't know. A year largely off bass has dulled my skills a tad. I'm normally pretty confident in my abilities going into auditions, but these guys had a pretty tasty player before who has gone pro or something, so I don't expect I'll 'impress' as much as I'm perhaps 'used to'. (That Makes me sound like a right vain pillock!) So I'm actually pretty much bricking it! It's on Tuesday so fingers crossed!! Pointless thread. Just thought I'd share some of my nervous energy! I know threads without pics are boring. So here a well used pic of my bass for some extra spice to this post. [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/gafbass02/b9821fa7.jpg[/IMG] Quote
JimBobTTD Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Sounds cool. Fingers crossed for you! Quote
hollywoodrox Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Good luck, that bass is an awesome colour Quote
leschirons Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Just need to raise the bass a foot, take off the black wrist band and you've cracked it Best of luck Gaff, sure you'll get the job. Quote
gafbass02 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) Cheers guys yes indeed the bass does live higher generally and the wristband comes and goes. Its mainly cause where the paint has come off my jazz (who says POLY dosn't naturally relic rubs the hell out of your arm. Been meaning to do something about it for ages. I might take 'Larry' to the audition: [IMG]http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d115/gafbass02/b1217344.jpg[/IMG] Edited November 27, 2012 by gafbass02 Quote
51m0n Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 Best of luck - fingers crossed, have a rgeat time! Quote
JPS Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 Good luck, if your playing is half as tasty as your basses you'll have no problem. Quote
ezbass Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Just relax and enjoy it as much as possible, that way you'll give the best account of yourself. Best of luck. EDIT: As the guy approached you for the audition you must be in with a really good shout. Edited November 27, 2012 by ezbass Quote
brensabre79 Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 Best of luck! Don't cross your fingers though, it could affect your playing Quote
gafbass02 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Posted November 27, 2012 Cheers all. Good point on the finger crossing !! Mildly bricking it till 7:30!! Quote
gafbass02 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Posted November 27, 2012 Cheers. it's these guys : http://m.youtube.com/user/planetpbc Quote
Chrismanbass Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 awesome looks like a fun band as well Quote
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