Musicman20 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) Ive got a 'practice/audition' with a band I caught play at the Narcfest here in Newcastle. They need a bass player/backing vocalist so I applied straight away. They were excellent live, and Im hoping I can be part of it and start gigging more regularly. My other band will continue but it is, as normal, taking time to get everything right. This band is a 4 piece (when they have a bassist) and they have excellent layered vocals, so Im hoping this works out! Its originals, but very slick and interesting modern indie/post punk. Ill let you all know how it goes. They seem to all be gear heads so thats a start...at least they will understand a need for new equipment. Its all come at once as Ive had 3 interviews in the past 10 days or so and I have more coming up! Edited August 2, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Nice one! Good luck with everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Yep, Good luck on all fronts] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Nice one Gareth, good luck with it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomEndian Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Who's the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Nice one Gareth, best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Bajo Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Are you the one that moved to newcastle recently? Glad its all coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Hi Chaps Thanks - will give more info if I get it. Had a small rehearsal tonight and I REALLY enjoyed it. Exceptionally good band and they really know their gear! One more tomorrow, then I get a decision I think. We all got along and I was happy with my playing. Not sang harmonies for a long time but its good to know I still can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) Well, I did a second practice and Im still awaiting some information. I was 90% confident id nailed this, due to the fact I gave them everything they expected and more, but now Im waiting for an answer and getting anxious. The work situation has improved 100% so thats something to be positive about. Id be extremely happy if I managed to get into this band, as they sound fantastic live and in the rehearsal room. Its the first time ive sang so many harmonies so Im on my toes/a little nervous which in my experience is a good thing. My only worry is that I tend to over play some lines and add the odd little slide/run and Im hoping this sudden change from the normal root note playing hasnt put them off. I played the lines exactly as they recorded them previously, but with more dynamics with the drummer, (eg when they have a louder section, playing the odd chord to fill it out). Knowing my current run of bad luck with bands though.... Edited August 2, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 Waste of time, yet again. Not impressed with the band scene so far up here. Basically, they can't make a decision but want to leave it for 8 weeks or so. It's times like these you have to ask yourself is it all worth it? Eg the effort and practice in making yourself stand out from the usual dull root root ex rhythm guitarist bass players. Not impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='913119' date='Aug 2 2010, 07:46 PM']Waste of time, yet again. Not impressed with the band scene so far up here. Basically, they can't make a decision but want to leave it for 8 weeks or so. It's times like these you have to ask yourself is it all worth it? Eg the effort and practice in making yourself stand out from the usual dull root root ex rhythm guitarist bass players. Not impressed.[/quote] Feel for you mate. Stick with it though, somewhere out there is the right band for you. Hopefully you will find them sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Sorry to hear that Gareth. Very frustrating. Let's hope you have better luck on the job scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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