shaundixon666 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1329124378' post='1537287'] This one happened before I finally passed my driving test 8 years ago and I used to use the train to get from Cardiff to a rehearsal studio in Newport... "I have to get to Swindon. I left my bass on the train!" (I was very keen to get it back asap. That particular bass was an Overwater Progress III!) [/quote] Did you get it back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 because our singer had to fly out to Libya to cover the downfall of Qaddafi (he's a journalist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysbass Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1328896123' post='1534605'] Can we cancel rehearsal next week as its Valentines Day. [/quote] As previously mentioned; the singer in a band I was in actually had the nerve to blow out a gig that had been booked for 6 months for exactly that reason. In my experience singers and drummers are by far the worst offenders for lame excuses - anyone else noticed anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikenbass Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1329123541' post='1537270'] I have been late for Sunday lunchtime gigs twice in my life because the clocks went forward and I didn't know. [/quote] I had a young lad arrive for a course at 6 am and waited in the cold for two hours until we arrived. He put his clock forward instead of back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Krysbass' timestamp='1329136855' post='1537553'] In my experience singers and drummers are by far the worst offenders for lame excuses - anyone else noticed anything similar? [/quote] We have two BVs who are always swinging the lead. They say they are not as important as the rest of the band, so it doesn't matter so much if they don't turn up. However, they still want an equal share of the loot when it comes to pay-out time. The fact that they're women has no bearing whatsoever on this, of course. Just to make that perfectly clear. The drummer always turns up, which is great - but he's [i]always[/i] late. In my view he should arrive [i]before[/i] everyone else, as he has to spend thirty minutes setting up his kit, thus wasting the time of those who were punctual! What [i]is[/i] the matter with these people? Edited February 13, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceH Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1329143762' post='1537701'] However, they still want an equal share of the loot when it comes to pay-out time. ... The drummer always turns up, which is great - but he's [i]always[/i] late. What [i]is[/i] the matter with these people? [/quote] Thought about timesheets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1329144194' post='1537715'] Thought about timesheets? [/quote] Thanks, I'll bring it up at the next shareholders' meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1329124378' post='1537287'] This one happened before I finally passed my driving test 8 years ago and I used to use the train to get from Cardiff to a rehearsal studio in Newport... "I have to get to Swindon. I left my bass on the train!" (I was very keen to get it back asap. That particular bass was an Overwater Progress III!) [/quote] [quote name='shaundixon666' timestamp='1329135173' post='1537517'] Did you get it back? [/quote] Thankfully, yes! Had to ask the customer services staff at Newport station to see if someone could jump onto the carriage I was travelling on to find it. No-one bothered to do so at Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway, so it wasn't until the train stopped at Swindon when they managed to get on and keep it for me until I could get there to collect it. One of the most stressful moments in my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1329147260' post='1537806'] Thankfully, yes! Had to ask the customer services staff at Newport station to see if someone could jump onto the carriage I was travelling on to find it. No-one bothered to do so at Bristol Temple Meads or Bristol Parkway, so it wasn't until the train stopped at Swindon when they managed to get on and keep it for me until I could get there to collect it. One of the most stressful moments in my life! [/quote] Yeah, sounds it. I accidentaly left a bag on a train once. Luckily it was at the station where that train terminated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 [quote name='shizznit' timestamp='1328877234' post='1534163'] "The studio we booked this week got shut down because of a drug raid by the cops." [/quote] Was that recently? And was it the one off of Whitchurch Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaundixon666 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Well have had some including: "Sorry I can't make it I have no money until the end of the month" on the day of rehearsel "Oh yeah by the way I cant make it tonight as I have a gig" It was the drummer of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjay69 Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Back in Novenmber, yes 2011, our guitarist had to do a month in the States, day after he returned in late Dec the drummer went to Argentina with his wife for 6 weeks ! when he returned in late Jan the same guitarist had to do another fortnight in the States, closely followed by the singer taking a week off. We have our first rehearsal in months tomorrow night, so far ..... In the meantime i got fed up, tried to learn jazz and join a trio ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 i haven't got any money on my Oyster card from a guitarist. For those not in that London, an Oyster card is a pre-pay travel card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1329147492' post='1537813'] I accidentaly left a bag on a train once. [/quote] Did she manage to make her own way home? ...On Valentine's Day, too! I'll get me coat [i]and[/i] hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizznit Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1329149006' post='1537856'] Was that recently? And was it the one off of Whitchurch Road? [/quote] No, this was a studio in Pontypool about 10yrs back. I heard something about a studio somewhere on Whitchurch Rd a few months ago. I dunno which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1329143762' post='1537701'] The drummer always turns up, which is great - but he's [i]always[/i] late. In my view he should arrive [i]before[/i] everyone else, as he has to spend thirty minutes setting up his kit, thus wasting the time of those who were punctual! What [i]is[/i] the matter with these people? [/quote] A drummer I knew would leave it until the time the gig/rehearsal was about to start, before saying "I guess we'd better load the wagon. let's have one more spliff first". This was tolerated as he was a most excellent drummer, but we got around it by telling him the start time was 90 min or 2 hours before. So if we wanted to start at 2030 we'd tell him 1830 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1329217069' post='1538826'] A drummer I knew would leave it until the time the gig/rehearsal was about to start, before saying "I guess we'd better load the wagon. let's have one more spliff first". This was tolerated as he was a most excellent drummer, but we got around it by telling him the start time was 90 min or 2 hours before. So if we wanted to start at 2030 we'd tell him 1830 ... [/quote] Ah, so you've met my Ex then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1329214874' post='1538766'] Did she manage to make her own way home? ...On Valentine's Day, too! I'll get me coat [i]and[/i] hat. [/quote] Oh no, I'm not a bag type of person. I would rather stay single for the rest of my life than go down that route again [quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1329217069' post='1538826'] A drummer I knew would leave it until the time the gig/rehearsal was about to start, before saying "I guess we'd better load the wagon. let's have one more spliff first". This was tolerated as he was a most excellent drummer, but we got around it by telling him the start time was 90 min or 2 hours before. So if we wanted to start at 2030 we'd tell him 1830 ... [/quote] [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1329223384' post='1538974'] Ah, so you've met my Ex then! [/quote] I keep getting your avatars mixed up! I thought for a second one of you were talking to yourself lol. Edited February 14, 2012 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 ...the drummer left his drum kit on the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 I once had my porn shoot cancelled due to a loud band next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 "I can't practice this weekend - I'm poledancing" From the drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1329235508' post='1539298'] "I can't practice this weekend - I'm poledancing" From the drummer. [/quote] is your drummer a looker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyhook Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1329235318' post='1539295'] I once had my porn shoot cancelled due to a loud band next door. [/quote]not enough 'wood' and too much banging eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1329235583' post='1539303'] is your drummer a looker? [/quote] well he looks like a girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 [quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1329235133' post='1539282'] I keep getting your avatars mixed up! I thought for a second one of you were talking to yourself lol. [/quote] Me too! Sometimes I think I am talking to myself. And sometimes I think our cats are talking to each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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