blue Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 These are always fun. What is your opinion of the opportunity and what type of bass player would be a good fit? [i]Band 1.[/i] [i]Looking for a bass player for classic rock blues band. We are retired from our original bands, but still want to jam,not looking to play out anymore. We lost our bass player due to travel. come jam with us![/i] [i]Band 2.[/i] [i]Established country band seeks experienced bassist for immediate opening. Vocals required and additional instruments a plus. Have several quality bookings through summer and stay very active throughout the year. Serious inquiries only please.[/i] [i]Band 3.[/i] [i]Start Up, We are Drummer & 2 Guitarist's seeking a Bass player to play cover music 70's- current, We would like to rehearse once a week till ready and then play live once a month.[/i] [i]Band 4.[/i] [i]Singer/guitarist needs to find a local bass player to help finish up my original music with the goal of playing out. Style is a mixture of goth/horror punk/thrash/psycho-billy.[/i] Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Band 1. Straight forward no gigging opportunity. Great for an older guy that merely wants to play with other guys for fun. Band 2. Could be a money maker, looks legit. Good for an experienced guy that looking for paying gigs. Band 3. Never been big on start ups, 99% never see their first gig. Also not big on more rehearsals than gigs. Good for a guy with no experience looking for a chance to play with others and get ome band experience under his belt. Band 4. Not much of an opportunity, sounds like a wannabe action to me. Because of the genres I'd say good for a teenager a young person with song writing aspirations. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I wouldn't say 99% of startup bands never see their first gig. Perhaps the bar is much lower over here but I'd say the vast majority of (especially cover) bands that form get to see at least one gig as long as they can all play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Band 4 only. Band 1 won't be gigging, so no thanks. Band 2 looks good but they don't know the difference between "enquiry" and "inquiry", so no thanks. Band 3 could be promising but don't know how to use hyphens, apostrophes or capital letters, so no thanks. ps. does "playing out" mean gigging? I've not heard it used in this context before, it usually means minimally-supervised communal kids street playtime here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 These days I'd be up for Band 1. I already have a "primary" band but they don't play much. Plus all the other things I have in my life, the idea of a weekly jam sounds like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) [size=4][quote name='blue' timestamp='1456895984' post='2993266'] These are always fun. What is your opinion of the opportunity and what type of bass player would be a good fit? [i]Band 1.[/i] [i]Looking for a bass player for classic rock blues band. We are retired from our original bands, but still want to jam,not looking to play out anymore. We lost our bass player due to travel. come jam with us![/i] [i]Band 2.[/i] [i]Established country band seeks experienced bassist for immediate opening. Vocals required and additional instruments a plus. Have several quality bookings through summer and stay very active throughout the year. Serious inquiries only please.[/i] [i]Band 3.[/i] [i]Start Up, We are Drummer & 2 Guitarist's seeking a Bass player to play cover music 70's- current, We would like to rehearse once a week till ready and then play live once a month.[/i] [i]Band 4.[/i] [i]Singer/guitarist needs to find a local bass player to help finish up my original music with the goal of playing out. Style is a mixture of goth/horror punk/thrash/psycho-billy.[/i] [/quote][/size] [size=4]A good fit for each..? Seems simple enough, I'd say ...[/size] [size=4][i]Band 1.[/i] [i]A [/i][/size][i]classic rock blues[/i][i] bass player, not looking to play out any more, willing to go jam with 'em![/i] [size=4][i]Band 2.[/i] [i]A serious, experienced bassist with [/i][i]required [/i][i]vocals and additional instruments.[/i][/size] [size=4][i]Band 3.[/i] [i]A Bass player able to play cover music 70's- current, willing to rehearse once a week till ready and then play live once a month.[/i] [i]Band 4.[/i] [i]A helpful local bass player in the style of a mixture of goth/horror punk/thrash/psycho-billy.[/i][/size] [size=4]No problems with any of those anyway; I'm a drummer. [/size] Edited March 2, 2016 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1456897654' post='2993267'] Band 1. Straight forward no gigging opportunity. Great for an older guy that merely wants to play with other guys for fun. Band 2. Could be a money maker, looks legit. Good for an experienced guy that looking for paying gigs. Band 3. Never been big on start ups, 99% never see their first gig. Also not big on more rehearsals than gigs. Good for a guy with no experience looking for a chance to play with others and get ome band experience under his belt. Band 4. Not much of an opportunity, sounds like a wannabe action to me. Because of the genres I'd say good for a teenager a young person with song writing aspirations. Blue [/quote] I'd say you're spot on apart from number four where I think you're being a bit harsh - not for me, but would suit a younger guy looking for experience in writing or someone with some time on their hands who likes that range of genres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Are these real ads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Each to his own, but given a choice of classic Blues, country, classic rock, or gothic thrash I think I'd prefer to give up playing all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colgraff Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Band 1 - Only fun when I'm too old to lug gear and/or stay up really late. Band 2 - Sounds fun but "serious inquiries" sounds like a police investigation, so avoid. [Yes, I know that is the US version of 'enquiry'] Band 3 - Instant death for wilful abuse of apostrophe. Do not pass Go, do not collect £200. Band 4 - Why not? Sounds fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1456925744' post='2993585'] Each to his own, but given a choice of classic Blues, country, classic rock, or gothic thrash I think I'd prefer to give up playing all together. [/quote] I can understand that. I really need to see if there's some musicians who just like Playing in St Ives, Cambs. I was spoiled in leeds and liverpool, you couldn't throw a stone without it bouncing off 2 musicians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1456910240' post='2993360'] I wouldn't say 99% of startup bands never see their first gig. Perhaps the bar is much lower over here but I'd say the vast majority of (especially cover) bands that form get to see at least one gig as long as they can all play! [/quote] ^ this. I'd guess that 99% is a bit of an exaggeration, though it depends on how one defines the threshold of being an actual start-up against "this was an idea we had in the pub the other night and are following through in a half-arsed fashion." Anyway, for my own ha'porth: Band 1 will probably be the ideal setting when I'm older. Band 2 sound like they've got their act together. It's unfortunate that I don't like their genre. Band 3 I'd like to think I would give the time of day to. I certainly wouldn't write them off without having a chin-wag with them first to see what exactly they were planning to do with said start-up. Band 4...well, I can't see the genre appealing. But if I did, I wouldn't rule them out either; youthful energy and enthusiasm can go along way with the right guidance. (Not that I'm suggesting I'm the right person to provide said guidance!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='keefbaker' timestamp='1456928510' post='2993645'] I can understand that. I really need to see if there's some musicians who just like Playing in St Ives, Cambs. I was spoiled in leeds and liverpool, you couldn't throw a stone without it bouncing off 2 musicians. [/quote] OMG did you really just mention Liverpool in a Blue thread?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefbaker Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1456930446' post='2993680'] OMG did you really just mention Liverpool in a Blue thread?????? [/quote] Yep. And I would have found a drummer and guitarist to jam with in seconds in that town. Here? Not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1456925744' post='2993585'] Each to his own, but given a choice of classic Blues, country, classic rock, or gothic thrash I think I'd prefer to give up playing all together. [/quote] Me too 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 From a purely personal perspective... 1. Boring, would suit old fart 2. Boring, would suit racist, christian or possibly racist christian 3. Boring, would suit middle aged fart 4. Boring, would suit angry spotty sallow youth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted March 2, 2016 Author Share Posted March 2, 2016 Whether we like country or not band number 2 is the only real established band with gigs and the eopportunity to make some money. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name='blue' timestamp='1456937658' post='2993798'] Whether we like country or not band number 2 is the only real established band with gigs and the opportunity to make some money... [/quote] ...which just goes to show that all is entirely dependent upon the outlook of the person reading the ad, as one would expect. Some prefer one, some another... I don't see where this could go, really. What's the [i]real [/i]question..? Edited March 2, 2016 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [i]Band 1.[/i] Nope. No gigs, boring music [i]Band 2.[/i] Nope. not into the music. Money isn't the be all end all [i]Band 3.[/i] Nope. Covers band [i]Band 4.[/i] Yep. sounds fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1456935777' post='2993768'] 2. Boring, [b]would suit racist, christian or possibly racist christian[/b] [/quote] Seriously? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JellyKnees Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='Graham' timestamp='1456938427' post='2993811'] Seriously? [/quote] What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1456940198' post='2993838'] What do you think? [/quote] well, i hope not :-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkin Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 What Dad said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1456920133' post='2993492'] Band 3 could be promising but don't know how to use hyphens, apostrophes or capital letters, so no thanks. [/quote] Really? Written English as a reason to say no 😦 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 (edited) None grab me. No. 4 especially. I image the writer/guitarist will know exactly what he (thinks) he wants the bas player to be playing, except that he can't play it himself, so he needs you to play just as he tells you. Or [s]maybe[/s] I'm just a pessimistic cynic P.S. This is probably why I'm not in a band. Edited March 2, 2016 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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