DarkHeart Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Got my first gig in a fortnight, the first one since 1998 and to say im bricking it would be an understatement, i didnt even own a bass from 1999 to 2011 now Ive sort of joined a band with the guitarist and former drummer of the originals band im in (weve not gigged yet!) and those two along with a keyboard player were in a band together doing covers.and now ive joined, i admit im not the quickest of learners cos im not very technically gifted but ive had to learn 28 songs from scratch in a month, some of which ive never even heard before and the thought of playing live is terrifying me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_skezz Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Nerves are good, they keep you motivated to put on a good gig. Just do your best and enjoy it. So long as you've learned the parts by then you'll be sound - might be a challenge, but stick at it. And let us know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) forgot to mention im doing vocals on one song as well, tried it for the first time today, vocals were ok but i forgot to play! Edited May 6, 2013 by DarkHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I find that nerves really focus me. Similar to work actually - when the pressure is on and I have tight deadlines to meet, I'm at my best. Sing and play? I'm lucky if I can do the latter at times, and and the former is well outside my skill set. Kudos to you (although please remember to play lol). Good luck and finger crossed. Cheers Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Good luck with that. How are you going about learning the set list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthevan Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Just know the root notes inside out then if you get stuck, you can fall back on them! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 All the best with it. I can't wait until my band are at gigging level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 [quote name='danthevan' timestamp='1367828707' post='2069764'] Just know the root notes inside out then if you get stuck, you can fall back on them! Good luck! [/quote] Agree with that and it's been my philosophy as I'm learning. Get the right note in the right place before trying to get clever. The very best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarebear68 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I took a ten year break so I know how you feel. I kept thinking I'd get on stage and not be able to remember a single tune but it was fine after the first note - I'm sure you'll be ok. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Good luck, sure you'll be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 thanks for the votes of confidence, yeah root notes is the way to go and as for learning the set list ive got them on a cd in the car and an mp3 player in the house and its all im listening to at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 +1 on just focusing on the root notes for this gig. If its going well and you relax a little then you can venture out, but best to get through first gig keeping it simple. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Great news, I'm sure you'll be fine Not bass to bass gigging, but I had a break from 1992 to 2013 where I didn't gig! A whole 21 years! OK in 1992 I was a classical oboeist and in 2013 I was a bassist, but those fears and nerves are the same regardless of instrument!! Feels great to be back performing again for me, and I'm sure it will be for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Good evening, DarkHeart (or may I call you 'Dark'..?)... Take it easy, you've done the hardest part (starting..!). Just remember: any 'wrong' notes are jazz (...and look where that's taken Bilbo..!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyd Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) I suffer from nerves before even the smallest gig - like others have said, it's just one of those things and it keeps you sharp ! For what it's worth, 2 things that I always do are 1) don't drink beforehand - even a single pint messes with my ability to play and remember stuff and, 2) always have a bottle of water on stage to combat nerve-induced dry mouth syndrome The thing is, you're taking care of the important part (knowing the tunes) so you'll be great... Edited May 7, 2013 by tinyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynottfan Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Remember to breath! Good for you man, once the gig kicks in you will love it I am sure, good luck and go have a ball mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Nice one, well done. Keep listening, keep practising, keep bricking it and you will have a greay gig. Enjoy. Karl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Only a week to go now, tuesdays rehersal went far better than sundays which was an unmitigated disaster in my opinion haha i actually remembered to play AND sing at the same time and have started to add backing vocals where im confident to do so (baby steps) now all we need to do is try out the pa weve bought and make sure it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Good luck - I didn't play let alone gig for nearly 10 years. " Hey , let's get the band together for a one off charity gig!!" I wasn't keen , but we did it , about 30-40 mins I think. I was bricking it, and would've run away if I could've.. However, it was a blast and we were buzzing/rattling, and we're still doing it , as best we can ,5 years later. We've even learned some new stuff!!! All the best - Have Fun(der)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasermonkey Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 All the best! It was 17 years between gigs for me, and on different instruments! I just practiced, practiced, practiced and in the end, it went fine. I was still bloody nervous though. Last month I did the first proper gig with my new band, in a pub that was positively rammed. Because we had practiced hard, and I was feeling confident in myself and especially my bandmates, the nerves disappeared, to be replaced by the sort of excitement I used to get as a kid at Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 oh my god its tomorrow night tuesdays rehersal was a bit of a disaster but at least we found out the pa sounds ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 A pants rehearsal should mean a good gig Good luck matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 +1 My last singer always said, bad rehearsal = a good gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 hope so ive been told its a rough venue haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Take your own chicken wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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