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In my area finding an originals band or a start up wout not be that hard. Finding a working band with paying gigs would be impossible. Blue

Be careful when offered the job right after you audition. More than likely it's a " red flag" more than anything else. Blue

Auditions can be sad. The saddest is when you don't do your homework and audition for a band that's not a match. How many of you have showed up to an audition, professional, confident you know the material inside out and find the other band members are weak and playing at a lower level than you. Bad interpretation of the material, questionnable chords and notes, poor vocals. Blue

If I was 40 years younger and in your situation I'd probably feel and do the same way. Blue

I think my friend has a whole lot in common with yours. Kind of burns me because he thinks what I do is easy. It took me a long time to figure out my strengths and weaknesses and finally come up with a style and the ability to execute. I think, if anything, like a lot of us you get to the point where you make it look easy. I'd like to see him try play, manage and pace an 8:00-12:00 show. I'm no hot shot bass player but it took a lot of practicing to get where I am. Understanding chords and scales my fills and how I bridge verse and chorus with the right choice of notes and feel. I have a good connection with my basses. Rant, sorry Blue

My friend doesn't understand the dedication, time and discipline it takes to play guitar. He buys tutorials and never uses them. Problem is he doesn't have the time to practice, he has to work a lot of 12 hour days. Blue

I was totally happy about your successful show until the part where you get flashed. I never get flashed.😁 Blue

We do a few standards that I would say are dancable more than dance songs. We play dancable versions of 'Superstition" "Fame" and "Them Changes". For slow dance we have, " "People Get Ready" , "Stand By Me" and "Angel From Montgomery" Blue

Just got home, good Holloween gig. Very cool, the band sounded good and the crowd was cool. People kind of got that were a band that's more for listening than dancing even though we throw a few dance songs in the mix. BTW , I thought the BlondePop sign was photo shopped. It wasn't, that's actually a huge neon sign. Blue

Yes, it used to be called Pillars. Blue

Play the BlondePop tonight. Great venue and it Holloween night here. We haven't seen each other or rehearsed in over a month. Blue

I know guys like that, all sorts of cool guitars, amps and effects. But not in a working band which is not a big deal ,but they never pick up an instrument to play it Lot's of excuses, and I'm sorry but the chances of becoming the next hot shot guitarist at 65 are not high. I'm not a hot shot bass player and I'm always playing. I hope he doesn't see this post.☺️ Blue

I enjoy playing any genre or songs as long as it sounds good. One thing I don't enjoy is performing and not getting paid. Blue

60-70 songs for an originals band sounds like a lot. If it is a band your familiar with and really like you'll be fine. It's still not bad idea to get a set list of songs they're actually performing. Blue

Nice pics. Nice angles. I think most amatues with cell phone caneras think you have to always take full band pics instead if up close good single member pics. Blue

It's different for some of us. I don't make song suggestions, that's not what I was hired for. I don't get into whether I like a song or not. I learn it and play the best bass lines I can. The only issue I'm vocal about are gigs, keep them coming, the more the better. Blue

Unfortunately one of our Holloween gigs has been cancelled.. It was a bar we started playing this summer. I think we might have played 2 gigs outside on the patio and one inside. I never really connected with the place, but it was money and our band leader worked hard to build a relationship with the owner. I don't think they're really known for live bands. It"s more of a neighborhood beer & burger place in my opinion. We never drew much if a crowd, very low energy room My point the main stay venues that were good for bands are dwindling down at a rapid pace. Here is another sad story, we're booked for a Thanksgiving weekend gig at another bar that's never been great for us. You play in a separate room from the bar, the kiss of death. But it's a gig I'll take the money. Don't feel bad for us, we had a fantastic Sumner gigging season. Blue Blue

Yeah, I guess I've never heard the expression in that context. Plus I'm very critical when it comes to bass player wanted ads. I prefer ads that are more than clear and very direct in terms of what they're looking for and what they're offering. Blue

It's not an ad I'd respond to. If a person is looking for a party it's fine. A party is not anything I'm looking for in a band. Blue

True, probably a very young band. I always feel, for bar bands it's part of our job to provide a party vibe and atmosphere. Maybe whoever wrote the ad meant the same thing. The ad still seems questionable. Blue

I'm probably dumb about certain things. But I'm not dumb when it comes to spotting a poorly worded ad for a bass player. I think you can have a few beers, have a few drinks. But having a few fans? "We want to develop a fan base" would have made more sense to me. And, " bring something to the party"? What party? I'm not looking for a party. And is the band fairy serious or fairly serious? I'm thinking English might be a second language for whoever submitted the ad. To me it doesn't make much sense. The ad basically hits me as; " Do you want to waste your time, give us a call" Blue

"Having a few fans" I'm not even sure what that means. Blue

Love your response. As far as the complexity of the song, it's a simple blues progression. My question would be, why are you playing with these guys, do they play other stuff that's not your cup of tea? Blue

While I'm lucky enough to be working I still check out opportunities from time to time. Things are not great for real opportunities here. This type of ad is not uncommon. Would any of you experienced guys over the age of 60 respond to this type of ad? I wouldn't. I'm not looking for a party. "Covers, Good originals, A tribute some over nights weekends. I need some one who can front some covers learn quick or know the standards 60's to today. Find harmony note. Hustling shows, having a few fans, basic positive vibe. Bring something good to the party. Fairy serious actually" Blue