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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

When it happens to us it's usually a booking error. Somehow we booked a gig at the wrong venue. For example the crowd is expecting " Don't Stop Believing " and they get " Red House " lol Daryl

I'm definitely Bobby Vega fan Dave. Daryl

I don't have anything this weekend. "We’re off this weekend BUT will be back in action on Sat 11/22 at Eden Avenue inside of Game Over downtown West Bend! Check it out!" Daryl

I share highlights of our gigs, the good with the bad. Sometimes things go wrong and you just can't put your finger on it. " The audience wasn't into it" It hurts it's certainly happened to us, and more than once. Sounds like a good discussion. "What Can You Do When The Crowd Ain't Into It ? I have a few thoughts on when and why it happens. Daryl

Playing the main riff through the solo request. I still do that. Lol Daryl

You were sitting perfectly tone and mix wise in those videos. I'm still not sure I'm using my pre amp toggles correctly . Daryl

Thanks Stub, I cringe everything I hear myself playing that one sticato fill. I played it too long because I couldn't figure out how to land it back on the groove. Daryl

Thanks Dave, but I wish we had a more " produced" sound like your band. I like solos in jazz on the double bass. I'm not a fan of the electric bass guitar solo in rock songs. Agreed Dave, she's always going to call a bass solo in "Them Changes". I'm going to work out a solo at home and have something concrete that will work most of the time. Daryl

That stuff is arena worthy. Great chops. Daryl

Crossroads I'm not sure if you can open this. If you can at one point I go into a fill that I didn't land so great. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/199PqQfWCa/ Daryl

Thanks Lozz, It was really sort of an open jam. I think it was pretty new to us at that time. If you notice at the end of the song when our guitarist went back to the intro riff I thought we were going to get lost. That's why I walked over and started that " rave up " to close the song. Daryl

I think we draw some things from Creams live version. It's never the same twice. Daryl

Thanks Dave, I just wish we we were a little more consistent at that level. The clip is from one of those shows where everything just fell into place from the word " go ". Daryl

Thanks Stub, It's one of our big numbers. Lol When we can't collectively find the groove it doesn't work. Daryl

Thanks Stub. Herea link to us performing Ohio last year.

Wasn't feeling the gig. I made the mistake of not eating anything before the gig. This was a multi band gig. We played from 5:00-6:00. Well attended ticketed event , $35.00. Part of the problem was the room . Huge room on the marina ( Lake Michigan)with extremely high ceiling and lots of glass. Great lighting with smoke but the stage sound was not good. The amp provided was SWR cabs a 15" and a 4 10s. I stood right in front of the rig and couldn't hear a thing. Not much coming from my monitor either. Our band leader/ front person stayed engaged and positive with the crowd. Daryl

Nice job Dave. Great crowd and great looking venue. You guys sound very tight in the video. I listened to both clips with earbuds. Daryl

I know ,she was using one of those telephone cord leads we use to use back in the 60s. She used 2 Telecasters and a Les Paul last night. Daryl

I think I was merely standing there. No instrument. Daryl

Thanks, and I don't look a day over 70. Lol Daryl

Stub Mandrel said it for me. Lol "Probably it's urea-formaldehyde glue which can break down if kept damp and give off fumes (including ammonia) that smell like wee" Daryl

The only fool proof method might be buying a new case. My case for my 2000 MIJ Fender P stinks. It's the old glue that causes the stench. I won't tell you what it smells like. Lol Daryl