Bassman Sam Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I had my first audition in 15 years today and I got the gig. 3 piece band playing blues and '70's rock. The guitarist does the vocals and his brother plays drums and I am now the bassist. I am sooo made up by this as I suffer from RA and I couldn't play for 3 years. It's only been in the last few weeks that I could practise pain free. Today I got a big blister on my middle finger of my plucking hand and it feels like a medal of honor. We jammed for 3 hours and it passed in a flash. I haven't played that long for ages and I loved every minute of it. The plan is to rehearse towards recording a few tracks for a limit run of CD's and doing a few fundraising gigs for charities. As I've posted before, I don't think that I would have even tried if it had not been for this wonderful forum. Thanks to everyone involved in running it and for the input of all it's members. Now cure me of GAS. I am now going to give a bottle of gin a good slap to celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef030 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Bassman Sam' post='1298663' date='Jul 10 2011, 12:01 AM']I had my first audition in 15 years today and I got the gig. 3 piece band playing blues and '70's rock. The guitarist does the vocals and his brother plays drums and I am now the bassist. I am sooo made up by this as I suffer from RA and I couldn't play for 3 years. It's only been in the last few weeks that I could practise pain free. Today I got a big blister on my middle finger of my plucking hand and it feels like a medal of honor. We jammed for 3 hours and it passed in a flash. I haven't played that long for ages and I loved every minute of it. The plan is to rehearse towards recording a few tracks for a limit run of CD's and doing a few fundraising gigs for charities. As I've posted before, I don't think that I would have even tried if it had not been for this wonderful forum. Thanks to everyone involved in running it and for the input of all it's members. Now cure me of GAS. I am now going to give a bottle of gin a good slap to celebrate.[/quote] well done you. chuffed to bits I would think,enjoy enjoy enjoy hope it all goes well for you, I am almost at that point where after a ten year break I will soon be in that position to join another band,doing that kind of stuff,jealous me ? nah,hee hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Bassman Sam' post='1298663' date='Jul 10 2011, 12:01 AM']I had my first audition in 15 years today and I got the gig. 3 piece band playing blues and '70's rock. The guitarist does the vocals and his brother plays drums and I am now the bassist. I am sooo made up by this as I suffer from RA and I couldn't play for 3 years. It's only been in the last few weeks that I could practise pain free. Today I got a big blister on my middle finger of my plucking hand and it feels like a medal of honor. We jammed for 3 hours and it passed in a flash. I haven't played that long for ages and I loved every minute of it. The plan is to rehearse towards recording a few tracks for a limit run of CD's and doing a few fundraising gigs for charities. As I've posted before, I don't think that I would have even tried if it had not been for this wonderful forum. Thanks to everyone involved in running it and for the input of all it's members. Now cure me of GAS. I am now going to give a bottle of gin a good slap to celebrate.[/quote] Good on yer, hope all goes well!!! Maybe I'll be able to post summat similar one of these days...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Wicked! Congratulations not only on getting the gig but on overcoming what must have been a big mental as well as physical impairment in the RA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Congratulations Sam - always good to read good news stories - shame when guys post on ehre about quitting bands or music, but seems you're proof there's always a way back - Make mine a double G&T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Ah, the blisters.. I suppose you have all that to revisit. Hearty congrats on a good and encouraging job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycrowave Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 good on you, i need a new band. I WANT DEM BLISATAHZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well done you Congrats & have a cigar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Good work Sam. Glad to hear you're enjoying some pain free time with the RA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Congratulations! Here's to many great gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' post='1298668' date='Jul 10 2011, 12:11 AM']Wicked! Congratulations not only on getting the gig but on overcoming what must have been a big mental as well as physical impairment in the RA [/quote] 2nd'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Go, go, go. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well done Sam, very pleased for you sir. Arthritis is a major bitch, we should start an arthritis support group to encourage fellow suferrers. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks for all the great comments guys, I'm still on a high. The RA has reared to head this morning in my plucking hand but it's worth it for the buzz I got at yesterday's jam. If all I'm going to get is a bit of discomfort the next day when I play then bring it on. Up until now I have not played for more than 30-40 minutes due to the pain but the new meds seem to be bringing benefits so happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitchy64 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Nice one Sam. I hope it all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Bloody marvellous.........get some paid gigs aswell...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Great news Sam - look forward to the posts in "How Was Your Gig Last Night" in the near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well done mate New meds are getting smarter and smarter all the time, but I'm afraid that GAS is terminal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Very excellent news Neighbour. My mother suffered badly from RA and I suspect I have it coming also at some point. You are a great example of not letting it grind you down Congrats and get those gigs in. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Mariner Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Great news - really well done! Hope the RA stays minimal for you as you build up fitness and stamina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 [quote name='Bassman Sam' post='1298663' date='Jul 10 2011, 12:01 AM']I had my first audition in 15 years today and I got the gig. 3 piece band playing blues and '70's rock. The guitarist does the vocals and his brother plays drums and I am now the bassist. I am sooo made up by this as I suffer from RA and I couldn't play for 3 years. It's only been in the last few weeks that I could practise pain free. Today I got a big blister on my middle finger of my plucking hand and it feels like a medal of honor. We jammed for 3 hours and it passed in a flash. I haven't played that long for ages and I loved every minute of it. The plan is to rehearse towards recording a few tracks for a limit run of CD's and doing a few fundraising gigs for charities. As I've posted before, I don't think that I would have even tried if it had not been for this wonderful forum. Thanks to everyone involved in running it and for the input of all it's members. Now cure me of GAS. I am now going to give a bottle of gin a good slap to celebrate.[/quote] Congratulations mate! That's fantastic! Enjoy the gin, you clearly deserve it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlackAlice Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Brilliant Sam - Congratulations! Really pleased for you Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Happy ending for once on this forum Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks for your comments everyone, I'll keep you updated on my progress in the band. Looking forward to the next rehearsal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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