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I've seen a lot worse set ups. We played a restaurant that books live music . It was so small we couldn't bring in lights or sound. But the place was packed and the crowd was fantastic. A good engaged crowd will make up for a lot of other evils we have to deal with. Blue

You guys really value free food at gigs. Must be a cultural thing I never eat at gigs. I did get a $75. 00 gift certificate from our New Year's Eve gig. I like that. Blue

When your an old timer like me that learned songs from moving that needle back and fourth on a machine called a " record player" YouTube song tutorials are great. However, I know the type . The type that would rather not learn the material than look at a YouTube clip showing you exactly how to play a song. That would be way to much work. Blue

This is a stretch, but if your playing with guys that have traditional full time jobs and family, the band will never be a priority to them. Blue

Nice, Sunday afternoon gigs can because hit or miss. Blue

That's the way to do it. Nice story Blue

I must sound like a broken record People want different things out of a band. Some guys want very little, just the opportunity to play/ rehearse once a week is enough. Some guys want a lot, specific genre, gigs booked and money. Age matters, a would think what a 21 years old is looking for might be different than what a 60 year old wants. My point is, if you don't know what your looking for more than likely you will be disappointed Blue

The only decent resource for publically advertised opportunities we have is MilwaukeeRocks. The Bass Player Wanted section has had absolutely no opportunities for over 3 months. Blue

I learned the hard way. Blue

Sounds like it wasn't the right band for you. The drop D stuff should have been discussed prior to the audition. Me, If I don't completely own the audition material, I'll cancel BTW, none of this " heres our set list, pick 4 songs to audition" No way would I comply with that. You pick 4 songs and you find out too late they're songs they no longer play and don't even know anymore. I say, you tell me what songs you want me to audition. Blue

I have always questioned the sound support acts get compared to the sound the actual star/headliner gets. Blue

To be honest ,my thing is cool small bars and clubs I've never felt comfortable on large stages. Blue

I've been lucky to play headliner stages at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival for the past 7 years. Blue

Cool, I've heard about this fest. They get some acts from the States. Blue

I'm still maintain my " you had to be there"position. However, all of the younger guests on the show we're inpressive and well versed. Blue