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Some band members may have more free time to prepare than other members. For example I'm the only member of my band that's retired. I can prepare all day or all week if I want to. Those with full time traditional jobs/careers may not have that luxury. I think rehearsal requirements should be made clear and agreed on before hiring someone. Blue

If your gigging a lot, play hard ball with members. Don't let anyone show up saying they didn't have time to learn a part or a song. Send out an email to the band saying: "We're cancelling tonight's rehearsal. Blue didn't have time to learn the assigned song " That sends out a message loud and clear. Blue

Thing is, all bands are not democracies. In my band only the band leader would bring in and present new lyrics. If I presented new lyric ideas they would be rejected. I wasn't hired to contribute lyrics. Blue

Agreed, every rehearsal should have a dedicated agenda. I like the idea of dedicated vocal rehearsal . This would be acapella, nailing down specific background and lead vocals. If done right it would only take an hour. You could also dedicate a rehearsal to tightening up and locking down bass and drums. The members would know what songs to work on and arrive prepared. Blue

I'll start. The ability to listen to each others ideas and suggestions. Blue

What is a productive rehearsal? Share your thoughts and ideas regarding how to get the most out of rehearsals. Blue

Summerfest starts this Wednesday. I might see, Fog Hat, Foreigner, Elvin Bishop Samantha Fish. 800 bands booked over 11 days of fun and music and nothing but fun and music. Had to post a pic of Sam for you young single guys. Blue

WOW! Nice attendance Blue

Great gig, we were on fire. Nice crowd, stage and backline. One hour gigs are so much easier to manage. Blue

This was an acoustic gig. New restaurant, the owners wanted to try live music A conplete waste of time, playing to a small uninterested bar crowd. However, lots of stuff comped and good pay . Blue

Nice event, nice weather, nice tent and wooden flat bed truck stage. Sound and lighting provided and good pay. We got there at 5:00 when the first band went on, the place was empty. By 7:30 right before we went on the place was packed. The band was loud but we were good last night. This crowd is there specifically for live music. Acoustic gig tonight at The Pearl of Canton in West Bend Blue

I guess the booking can be a real challenge, maybe the bands they wanted were unavailable We host Summerfest here in Milwaukee, an 11 day event with 12 headliner main stages including The American Family Amphitheatre. There's so many bands you'd be hard pressed not to find a couple you like. $17.00 per day and $7.00 a day for Seniors like me. If you want to avoid the traffic and parking there are shuttles to the grounds in all surrounding counties. $3.00 round trip for Seniors. It might actually be free for us. We're on the stage with Lover Boy on 7/3. Why is Glastonbury so expensive? Blue

Sounds like a success to me. Blue

Yes, but it might have been a little more than a month ago. I'm good for the summer. However, that's only because I've been included in all the acoustic bookings. Blue

Busy weekend, triple header; 6/21/2019 7:30pm - 10pm Bank Rd, Oconomowoc Stone Bank Blues Fest 6/22/2019 Pearl of Canton 7:00-10:00 6/23/2019 1pm - 2pm Cedar Creek Park Portland Rd, Cedarburg Paramount Blues Bash Blue

Agreed, We have 3 gigs coming up this weekend, hopefully we can redeem ourselves. Blue

Agreed, We have 3 gigs coming up this weekend, hopefully we can redeem ourselves. Blue

And when your up there playing Savoy Brown and Robin Trower it becomes even more of a challenge to connect with a family crowd. It all goes with the territory. I'm certainly not going to turn the money down. To my credit I went into the gig with a good attitude, had fun and left with a good attitude. That's not easy, especially when your physically beat up from playing on concrete for 4 hours.

Not great, larger stage which always is a challenge for us. I wass not happy with my playing either.4 hours was rough. Decent size crowd marginally engaged with us. Oh well Blue

Maple Road 6/15 Saturday Night 6:30pm - 10pm Regner Park Biergarten 800 N Main Street, West Bend It's an all day rain or shine festival, I think we have the last time slot. It's a 5 minute trip for me. Unfortunately these smaller local events don't seem to draw many people. I'll let you guys know what happens. Blue

In my neck if the woods being "good" no longer means much. It's about who you know.Not much action for bass players or drummers at open mics/jams around here. Blue

I don't know the story on TOPs missing bass player. I'm sure Emilio was not happy about it. Sorry guys but for me Rocco is one of those few guys that can't be properly replaced. As a matter of fact, IMO he can't be replaced period. Blue

I've. never felt open jams were a vehicle for bass players. The open jams IMO is better suited for vocalists, guitar players and blues harp guys. Blue

I think we're both experiencing what is known as " Pre- Death".😁 Blue