Cantdosleepy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='316478' date='Oct 28 2008, 10:01 AM']Would you like me to announce it on stage for you? Save you some hassle and it would be novel[/quote] Seems you and The Funky One have similar branes.... Guess I have to tell them now, though. Would be poor form for them to be playing with another band who's bassist knew the score - like when a 'mate' is always tellingyou how he's going to break up with his girlfriend but never does so you're super-awkward around the whole situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='316493' date='Oct 28 2008, 10:14 AM']Seems you and The Funky One have similar branes.... Guess I have to tell them now, though. Would be poor form for them to be playing with another band who's bassist knew the score - like when a 'mate' is always tellingyou how he's going to break up with his girlfriend but never does so you're super-awkward around the whole situation.[/quote] Don't worry about it, I won't say anything or probably even remember tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 Cool beans. Looking forward to Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='316499' date='Oct 28 2008, 10:19 AM']Cool beans. Looking forward to Friday![/quote] I'm really looking forward to this one, city gigs are usually crap but if we get some BC's out it will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaphappygarry Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 At the end. I would go with it and say at the very end 'guys, I have decided that the next gig is gonna be my last' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='slaphappygarry' post='316514' date='Oct 28 2008, 10:37 AM']At the end. I would go with it and say at the very end 'guys, I have decided that the next gig is gonna be my last'[/quote] Not a bad idea, actually. Might be worth modifying it to something like "guys, I've been thinking over the last few weeks, and I have decided that the next gig is going to be my last." S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='316499' date='Oct 28 2008, 10:19 AM']Cool beans. Looking forward to Friday![/quote] Just got an email from the promoter "8pm - The Plan 8.45pm - Sal Filipelli 9.30pm - The Monotremes 10.15pm - The Winter Kicks " 8PM that is stupidly early, we should bug The Wonder Kicks get them to bring the backline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 i would tell them whenever you can, whenevers comfortable, as long as you agree to do all the remaining gigs you've got booked,it sounds like a pretty amiable split, so if they decide to go on, you should probably help them audition a new bassist, that seems like the best way to do it if its an amiable split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote]Best time to announce leaving a band...[/quote] ...a couple of hours before a gig? (that happened to us (an old band I was in), we dedicated every song of the set to that cock sucking c***) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) Having quit one of the bands a couple of months ago here is how it went. I had decided to leave as the relationship between myself and guitarist, (HIS band!!!!), had deteriorated so that we were hardly talking. I decided to tell the band after 1 particular Gig, (out of respect for my other half who sold it), and also there was a 3 week break due to holidays etc . We were using a Dep drummer that night but I told our regular Drummer beforehand as I have the greatest of respect for him and we got on really well. When I came to make my announcement the bloody guitarist pre-empted my announcement in the car park when we were loading by saying, "Stuart, I think we need to talk". My reply, "Well actually A..., I have decided to leave the band so not sure there is any point." I said I would not drop them in it and would play any Gigs they wanted and help find a replacement. Not heard a word since, (which suited me), other than from irate venue owners who haven't had their usual courtesy call before the Gig and "Where are the Posters!" Edited October 28, 2008 by BassBunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMunkee Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Quit onstage, halfway through the 3rd song when everyone is rocking - (assumin you are that sort of band) - just stop, unplug, and leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 BassMunkee wins the thread. Except, of course, it would be: stop, unplug bass, switch amp off, unplug amp, put amp and bass leads in bag, put bass in bag, put head in bag, zip up bass bag, put bassbag on shoulder, heft bass cab into arms, stumble off the stage. There would be complete silence for about twelve seconds after I stopped playing, then 'Mate, what're you doing?', then a punch to the back of the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I would say it also depends on the manner you're leaving the band. If you're just not capable anymore because of time etc it's best just to say it at the beginning of a practise. You can talk about it and if you want to you can still practise because I think it's nice to help your band out until they figured out what to do. However if you're leaving because they're c**ts just email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='316670' date='Oct 28 2008, 01:12 PM']put head in bag[/quote] so they won't recognise you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 [quote name='bremen' post='316692' date='Oct 28 2008, 01:39 PM']so they won't recognise you?[/quote] 'cos I'm ugly like a barrel of old salmon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 dammit I should have knocked on wood... last night I got a call the band I've been playing bass in since June decided to find a bassist who can sing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 [quote name='MuseMatt' post='317293' date='Oct 29 2008, 08:59 AM']dammit I should have knocked on wood... last night I got a call the band I've been playing bass in since June decided to find a bassist who can sing [/quote] That's just harsh I hope my band don't start looking for a bass player who can play bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 [quote name='BassMunkee' post='316553' date='Oct 28 2008, 11:12 AM']Quit onstage, halfway through the 3rd song when everyone is rocking - (assumin you are that sort of band) - just stop, unplug, and leave.[/quote] WaynePunkDude jumps up and finishes set to rapturous applause and gets the gig! Best get the headline band to supply the backline though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='317425' date='Oct 29 2008, 11:37 AM']WaynePunkDude jumps up and finishes set to rapturous applause and gets the gig! Best get the headline band to supply the backline though[/quote] More like WPD jumps up falls over everyone laughs, it happens at most gigs. The headliners are bringing the backline and CDS is using my cab so he is primed for a quick get away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuseMatt Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='317310' date='Oct 29 2008, 10:16 AM']That's just harsh I hope my band don't start looking for a bass player who can play bass [/quote] hehe you'll fine fine probably (not that I've heard you play) but you play ampeg they're not easily gonna replace you I can at least be happy about one thing: they said it would be hard to replace me basswise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 OK Plan B Wayne and his band mates stand down the front during your spot wearing "Your bass player is leaving" T shirts ,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='318841' date='Oct 31 2008, 10:07 AM']OK Plan B Wayne and his band mates stand down the front during your spot wearing "Your bass player is leaving" T shirts ,,,[/quote] Nice. To further this tale of sedition and double talk.... So the bassist from this hypothetical band told the singer that we was thinking of hanging his bass up for a while. The singer said that the guitarist's been a bit iffy on the whole thing for a few weeks - don't think he can afford to keep hiring practice rooms etc. They decided that instead of having a practice next week, they'd have a pub session to discuss the hypothetical future. Wayne'll be able to tell all y'all whether the tension onstage is visible. But yeah, the two of us are sharing a bill this evening at the shooting star in Liverpool street - [url="http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub785.html"]Shooting star on fancyapint.com[/url] It's free entry. Come and watch the (muted) fireworks! I'll be dressed as a skellington. It'll be good to get some 'chatters down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Cantdosleepy' post='318851' date='Oct 31 2008, 10:21 AM']Nice. To further this tale of sedition and double talk.... So the bassist from this hypothetical band told the singer that we was thinking of hanging his bass up for a while. The singer said that the guitarist's been a bit iffy on the whole thing for a few weeks - don't think he can afford to keep hiring practice rooms etc. They decided that instead of having a practice next week, they'd have a pub session to discuss the hypothetical future. Wayne'll be able to tell all y'all whether the tension onstage is visible. But yeah, the two of us are sharing a bill this evening at the shooting star in Liverpool street - [url="http://www.fancyapint.com/pubs/pub785.html"]Shooting star on fancyapint.com[/url] It's free entry. Come and watch the (muted) fireworks! I'll be dressed as a skellington. It'll be good to get some 'chatters down...[/quote] Just got in and I see what you mean CDS, nice meeting you and thanks for the emergency lend of a cab (damn that thing is light) Shame you couldn't play I think the hypothetical situation could be getting closer? Good night though costumes were great. Edited November 1, 2008 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='319444' date='Nov 1 2008, 01:39 AM']Shame you couldn't play I think the hypothetical situation could be getting closer?[/quote] That sounds ominous. What happened? S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantdosleepy Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Guitarist's car broke down near bromley and he just went home. Yep, the hypothetical became pretty actual last night. Had a chat with the singer and the drummer. Gonna have a pub session next week where we'll discuss the future of the band. I'll go tab my parts out this week and record the bass bits solo to help the new guy. Lovely to meet you Wayne. Your setup sounded good - nice and punchy with excellent definition when you were doing those tidy little solo fills. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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