No longer such a hurry...new band communication confusion

[JimBobTTD]

Hi

I had an audition the other day for a band. It went well and I thought it would be good. They had a couple of other guys trying out. The guitarist told me that he hoped that the others would be no good, as I would fit in well. However, a couple of days later, he said that the other bassists were not up to snuff but that the other chaps in the band "wanted to try out some more bassists". I interpreted this as a brush off.

Just received a message asking whether I can come to a rehearsal on Wednesday.

So...what the hell is going on? Do they want me because they want me, or because they don't want everyone else? Do I go along or not?

Edited November 18, 2009 by JimBobTTD

[wotnwhy]

only one way to find out

go along to the rehearsal, if things feel good, great! if not, tell them it's not for you and be on your way

[Sibob]

Ummmm, they wanted to try as many people as possible....fair enough.
Go along to the rehearsal?!

Si

[Clarky]

Thats exactly what happened with my band. After an audition and first rehearsal they offered me the bass spot. Been all good since

So go along!

[maxrossell]

Yeah, don't take it too personally that they still wanted to see some people after you. It may just be that they promised some other people auditions or something.

[JimBobTTD]

Hmm. I'll go along. It's just that it's a line I've seen in corporate rejection letters..."thanks for your application, but the company has decided it wants to continue looking..." That sort of thing. It seemed a little odd to hear back from them.

Thanks for the tips - I'll edit the title as this sudden attack of confusion is pretty much over. Besides, it's not as if anyone will die if I take a few minutes to respond to a text message!

[Sibob]

Corporate rejection letters don't often invite you back for another interview though huh!?

Si

[Johngh]

[quote name='wotnwhy' post='658425' date='Nov 18 2009, 07:18 PM']only one way to find out

go along to the rehearsal, if things feel good, great! if not, tell them it's not for you and be on your way[/quote]


+1 Get yourself off and enjoy it.

[ahpook]

[quote name='Johngh' post='658438' date='Nov 18 2009, 07:27 PM']+1 Get yourself off and enjoy it.[/quote]

couldn't agree more !