Bluewine

Your only inadequate if you don't know why you want to be in this band. 8 years ago I knew exactly why I wanted to be in my current and only band. I practiced hours on end until I owned the audition material. Blue

It depends on the band and the opportunity. I've seen, and as others here everything from showing up to audition and the band didn't even know all 6 songs to auditioning and never getting to all 6. Blue

I grew up with Led Zeppelin, why would I need this? Sorry folks, I've heard Led Zeppelin tribute bands that blow this band away. Blue

It's better to know 4 of the 6 like the back of your hand than 6 half arsed. Blue

The first step should be a definitive answer to this question. "Why do I want to be in this band?" If there's a good reason you want in, make a playlist of the 6 songs and spend hours practicing them until you own them. If you don't know why you want to be in this band cancel the audition. There's better ways to spend your time. Blue

I was in a band with a guy that would do stuff like this. He would write fake press releases, fake gig reviews, post fake interviews. Thing was, the guy could sing had great material and the band was tight. At the end of the day, the guy was an idiot and only wanted to play "rock star" in his basement. He's easy to spot in the pic, a real "tool". Blue

That's usually my first thought with auditioning anyone. Does their partner know about this and ok with it. Let's say your a busy gigging bar band and you audition a guitar player. He's good, but he's young with a full time day job, married with for children under the age of 7. Sorry, but not the ideal time in life to be in a busy local "bar band". Blue

Nice! A legitimate paying tour would be a dream come true for me. Blue

I think overall for any opportunity you have to ask questions. What's outlined in an ad isn't always the truth. I'm sure some of you have seen ads for the " established band" with gigs on the books. And it turns out to be 2 guys trying to reform or salvage what used to be an established band with gigs. Blue

I'm still getting home at 2AM & 3 AM. It goes with the territory. Blue

Did you guys ask him about his level of experience in bands and gigging before you auditioned him? Blue

I'm to stubborn to play anything other than a 4. When I started playing bass guitar there was no such thing as a 5 string. Plus, I play the more classic vintage bass guitars, German Hofners, Gibson Les Paul Bass,and the ES-335. All those basses are only available in 4s. Blue

I always have fun but I don't play for fun. 60s and 70s rock is vast and would cover a lot of different types of rock. Early 60s could be a lot different than mid or late 60s. Same for the 70s. Blue

The 4 ads are typical for the type of opportunities open to the public in my area. It's why I'm prepared to drop out of the scene if and when my band folds. There aren't any bands in my area that have the interest or the " know how" to bulid a local working enterprise.Not that I would hear about. Blue

Keep in mind,, in my 50 years of playing I've joined bands 1-4 at one time or another. Blue

Couldn't agree more. This would be 99% of publically advertised start ups in my neck of the woods. Blue

Worthwhile opportunities are rareley publically advertised even at the local level in my neck of the woods. Blue

Yeah, agreed I don't drink or take any type of recreational drugs, however I don't like being told what I can do or not do. I do remember auditioning a drummer once and we made an offer to him. He declined and said he was a recovering alcoholic and playing in bars might be a problem. Blue

I'll start. I don't think any of the opportunities would be worth any further inquiry. I've been playing for 50 plus years and being in a band is a crucial source of income. Band #1 is a start up. I can't afford the time to invest in a start up at this point in my life. Band#2, I'm thinking " Up and Coming" means start up. Band #3, This is an originals band. As I am in this business for income this opportunity would not get further inquiry from me. There's no money for original unsigned bands in Milwaukee. Band #4, I would call for further information, however I don't meet their lead vocals requirement. Respectfully Blue

We haven't done this fun exercise in a while. Take a look at the ads as if you were actually looking. Let us know why or why you wouldn't be interested. If you could, share how long you've been playing and a little about your band experience. 1. 70'S HARD ROCK/EARLY METAL COVER BAND SEEKS BASS Practice space in Burlington Start-up project contact via email for more info 2. BAND SEEKING BASS PLAYER New up and coming band in waukesha area is seeking a fun and serious Bass player. Professional attitude and gear is a must. Vocal abilities a plus. We play 70’s-Today Rock, Pop, and a lot of dance music to keep the party goin! That’s our vibe! If you are serious about music and love to perform on the areas Top stages we would like to hear from you. Total professionalism!! no drugs or drinking allowed. 3. BASSIS NEEDED FOR ORIGINAL BAND Creepy Little Things, a Milwaukee area band mixing goth, punk, metal, grunge, and other influences, is looking for a versatile and melodic bassist. 4. SINGING BASSIST FOR POWER TRIO Share lead vocal and do harmonies. Danceable fast rock 60' 70's good songs that work yesterday and today. Lets rehearse and gig.

Yeah, I hate to name drop, but I will. Al Anderson guitarist from Bob Marley & The Wailers also went to Montclair High School. Known him for over 50 years. Blue

I went to Montclair HS with Joe. He's " tops" in my book. Blue

THANKSGIVING It's Time To Party With Maple Road! 11/17 The Filmore House , West Bend WI 8:00-12:00 11/21 Fat Charlie's, Richfield WI 7:30-11:30 I'll report on these gigs. Filmore House is always good for us. Fat Charlie's, we play in a room separated from the bar. Always the kiss of death, plus IMO the clientle is not into live rock music. The crowd is friends and family getting together for food & drink, not music. Blue

Nice. For woodshedding, I use an old Korg amp modeller, headphones and my phone. Sometime I'll practice with nothing but a bass and nothing else. When your using a modeller and headphones you can easily over estimate your abilities. Blue

You'll be fine with any of the real amps you mentioned Things don't get complicated until your gigging live. Keep that in mind in case of the remote possibility you end up gigging. Blue