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Oh good, transphobia is here. Can we have a bit of homophobia and racism too?

I’m tempted. I actually bought Slate Mix Bundle One (the original Virtual Mix Rack) for £44. It is kinda fun, though in 2025 it does seem a bit dated though I bought because I remember thinking it was an almost revolutionary plugin when my ex band’s producer demonstrated it to us in 2015 Do I really more EQ and compressors and amp sims? No. Am I tempted? Yes.

There is this EBS Session 120 in the ads here for £100 and the seller is "willing" to send it. You can't go wrong with this combo:

Hot In The City - Billy Idol

I don't think I can top being spat on. I remember playing a club where they put us in a separate room with no bar. The clientle were in their early 20s. They would walk into the room we were playing in and immediately take an " about face" and walk out. Lol Daryl

You might be right Pete. Wiki has been wrong in the past. Daryl

Thanks. I'm still the third best singer in a trio though 😂

You Belong To The City - Glenn Frey

Dave,Some venues like Harley might pay them by direct deposit a month prior to the gig.The BL and Band Manager pay us with their own money. I'm sure this is very rare. It's really very nice. I'm always handed a pay envelope when I get in the van. Dave, it's kind of cool. I've played in bands in the past who handled money very poorly. Here's a sad story. I was actually in sort of a Glam band in the early 2000s. We played Shank Hall in Milwaukee ( referenced in the 1st Spinal Tap movie ). We took in $900.00 in cash. The BL didn't pay any of us and he kept all the money . The band broke up a few days later. Dary

I'm pretty sure that Bobby is still with us!

Dave, Jenny is band leader, her husband is our manager. They started the band back in 2007, might have been 2005. Their concept and idea. Daryl

Dave, I did a little research on Bobby. I'm 7 years older then him. I was born in 1954. Bobby was born in 1961. Dang, I'm older than guys I thought were " old guys". lol He passed in 2021. I think he did a lot for very little credit. Daryl

So who is the BL in the band Daryl. ? and how did they become BL. ? Dave

Well that would certainly rule me out of any auditions on several points Daryl but whatever works is good.😂 Its funny how different bands have different ideas on doing things. The one that jumps out most and i'm very curious about is "you'll be paid in cash PRIOR to every gig". We don't get paid until we finsih the gig altho sometimes people pay us as soon as we arrive or at half time. Are the venues paying you upfront ? I've never heard of this before. Dave

There are a few shots on his npr tiny desk concert on YouTube 👍

Wow! Very nice performance. Clean, tight groove and excellent vocals. Daryl

Mine was disatched via 2nd class post on Tuesday. No sign of it yet but I'm hopeful that it'll arrive early next week. If so it'll be fun to give it a proper tryout at rehearsal on Tuesday evening.

How many bands find out after the fact that a guy wasn't a fit because nothing was laid out before him. A complete understanding of what a potential new member is looking for in a band and what we require. Daryl

Metropolis — Kraftwerk or Metropolis — Motorhead

Thanks Lozz, I realize it sounds a bit harsh, but it is what it is. We're certainly not for everyone and we've had guys turn us down because of how we operate. New songs and musical ideas come from the BL, not band members. Daryl

Great advice there Daryl, really sets out how the band operates and would be great guidance in helping a prospective new member decide if the band was for them or not.

Sounds great. However is he an all round fit for the band? We auditioned an excellent guitarist a few years ago. The audition was great. However, before he left. He said, " I just want to play" then went on about not caring about money and said he'd play for gigs for 50 bucks. We decided not to go with him. He didn't fit the band model. We don't want the guy that will gig for 50 bucks. There are other bands where that mind set would be a better fit. We're also not looking for the guy that just wants to play . If we were to bring in a new band member and if he/she asked me how to fit in, here’s my answer. 1. We don't rehearse, so don't broach the topic. 2. Don't make song suggestions. 3. Don't make any type of musical suggestions. 4. Show up on time for sound checks with working gear. 5. Have decent improvisation skills. 6. Be interactive with us on stage. What to expect. 1. You'll perform with pro sound and lights. 2. You'll have at least one gig per week. 3. You won't have to play late night bar gigs. 4. You will be paid in cash prior to every gig. 5. You'll make more money than what your use to. 6. Nobody will comment or make suggestions about your volume, tone or playing. We're not for everyone, however our band model has worked for close to 20 years. Daryl