Telebass Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 So what are the tips and tricks for this kind of gig? For this band, I already know that sight-reading is not needed, but I still need to read chord symbols off the sheets, and this I've done before, so should be OK. I'm advised that it's normally instrument only, backline provided. That worries me a bit...However, I doubt the circumstances are identical on every cruise, so... Grateful for your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Doddy has done a few. This is his profile http://basschat.co.uk/user/2394-doddy/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks, will ask him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 A few friends of mine do it. Generally I think the best preparation is to brush up on your reading, as sometimes you can be playing as part of 5 or 6 different bands on one cruise, meaning 5 or 6 different pads with 30 - 40 songs each, and it would be impossible to perfect in advance. Make sure to have fun when you are out there! Great experience by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Currently on a Princess Cruise. Depending on your gig it depends what you need. For Party band, you just need a good rep, over 300 songs will be fine, with some good ballroom numbers. If your in the house band, reading is a must. You'll be doing jazz every night, and every other night you'll be backing a guest entertainer, you'll get the sheet music 1/3 hours before a rehearsal then the show is that night. Reading I'll say is deffo recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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