Critique An Opportunity

[Bluewine]

I haven't posted one of these in a while, so here goes.

Review the ad and the web site. Would this be an opportunity for you, do you feel your a match for them. If yes why, if no why not?

I would think it's a great opportunity for some and not so much for others.

The search is on for Cowboy Up’s next bass player! 

Contact us with details about yourself. Pics/audio/video/experience/etc. 

Prefer someone that can sing harmony vocals. 

http://www.cowboyupcountry.com/

Blue

Edited April 2, 2018 by Bluewine

[Bluewine]

As much as I've said I'd entertain any opportunities with bands with work, I'd have to pass on this one.

1.I don't think I'd fit in.

2.Didn't see or understand who was fronting the band.

3.Musically nothing turned me on.

4. My vocals are probably not good enough.

I could be wrong

Blue

Edited April 2, 2018 by Bluewine

[casapete]

Two things would stop me being interested - no amps on stage and ‘shovel drums’ . WTF?!!

[dannybuoy]

Two things would stop me being interested - country, and western.

[Bluewine]

8 minutes ago, dannybuoy said:

Two things would stop me being interested - country, and western.

I don't think I'd have a problem with a sharp looking more contemporary country rock band with a legitimate front and decent production.

Blue

[drTStingray]

Very smart web page. Looks very C and W circuit to me. Shovel Drums is a new one on me - I've heard of the term 'drummer building a shed'.

i reckon unless your mind is attuned to that type of country act you possibly wouldn't enjoy it.  And it's all upright? 

[Bluewine]

4 minutes ago, drTStingray said:

Very smart web page. Looks very C and W circuit to me. Shovel Drums is a new one on me - I've heard of the term 'drummer building a shed'.

i reckon unless your mind is attuned to that type of country act you possibly wouldn't enjoy it.  And it's all upright? 

Agreed,

It's almost like you'd have to be a part of a community or have some understanding of country culture and country people.

Blue

[gjones]

In the old days, when my my main income depended on regular paid gigs, I would have jumped at this gig. Luckily these days I can afford to pick and choose who I work with. It would be bad enough playing in a band, with a drummer who played a digital kit, but a band where the singer plays the drums via a shovel? No thanks.

Edited April 2, 2018 by gjones

[drTStingray]

I think so. Certainly from what Ive seen of such things in the UK, and that is a microcosm of the US stuff. 

[casapete]

2 hours ago, dannybuoy said:

Two things would stop me being interested - country, and western.

I have played both kinds in my time. 

[ahpook]

Terrible commute.

 

 

[casapete]

7 minutes ago, ahpook said:

Terrible commute.

 

 

Unless you live in rural Cornwall...?

[Dom in Dorset]

Musically it's the sort of thing I seem to end up doing (depping in a similar band in about two hours) but the shovel drums put me off. I'm all for silly gimmicks but that just dosen't work for me. Also what exactly do the mean by "guitar player on the bar"?

 

[ambient]

I did a lot of dep gigs for a country and western band a few years ago. Including some very large festivals. Some very weird people, they take it very seriously. All there was missing for some was the horse.

[casapete]

35 minutes ago, ambient said:

I did a lot of dep gigs for a country and western band a few years ago. Including some very large festivals. Some very weird people, they take it very seriously. All there was missing for some was the horse.

I did the traditional C&W circuit in the late 70's and played a gig once where there was a horse. 

Anyone remember 'Phoenix nights' too? 

[Les]

They appeal to me. I like a band that knows what entertaining an audience involves.

I would pursue this to be honest if it was practical, but would like to see a few more gigs in the diary.

 

Les

[casapete]

1 hour ago, Dom in Somerset said:

Also what exactly do the mean by "guitar player on the bar"?

Am guessing said joker has a wireless system and plays standing on the bar at some point. How very droll...

[ahpook]

 

2 hours ago, casapete said:

Unless you live in rural Cornwall...?

[dannybuoy]

2 hours ago, casapete said:

Unless you live in rural Cornwall...?

And were a winning contestant on Bullseye and the proud owner of a Speedboat?

Edited April 2, 2018 by dannybuoy

[casapete]

7 minutes ago, dannybuoy said:

And were a winning contestant on Bullseye and the proud owner of a Speedboat?

Ha ha - I was meaning between 'the' country and 'western' if you get my drift...sorry, never mind.

[yorks5stringer]

I'd never audition for a C&W Band that has Brown Eyed Girl in their set-list...

[casapete]

1 minute ago, yorks5stringer said:

I'd never audition for a C&W Band that has Brown Eyed Girl in their set-list...

Ha ha, I missed that! 

[yorks5stringer]

Yes, it's  more suited to a 'Jazz' band IMHO....

[skankdelvar]

I'd do it.

Accessible set-list, coherent image, gigs into December including the fabled State Fair but only 3 or 4 a month which would be a bit light for me if I was going all the way to Wisconsin. I like the idea of a relatively easy haul - digital rig, no amps, IED monitoring.

Pitch to bookers seems nice and simple: 'Cowboy Up's goal is to provide quality entertainment at an affordable price! Cowboy Up owns their own sound and light gear. This allows us to keep the cost down as we do not have to rent this equipment for each show. Cowboy Up also books their own shows so you save on booking agency fees! CLICK HERE to book now!'

They seem like regular guys which is good. Shovel thing's neither here nor there as long as it's a one song gimmick. Guitar player on the bar isn't a problem - getting out amidst the punters is the whole point of wireless, isn't it?

(Edit for: Iffy live promo video with some slightly wobbly vocals).

Against me? No upright skills and I can only sing bass HV's. 

Edited April 2, 2018 by skankdelvar

[Guest adi77]

Think they'll fly me there? 

lol