discreet Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' timestamp='1463313245' post='3050352'] Car, although I may have gone a bit mental at the car. [/quote] These days I usually go mental IN the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 Sounds like in many cases it's guys joining the wrong band. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I have just qualified. Joined a band and had 3 rehearsals for a mix of covers and originals - all of us roughly equally skilled but I have possibly the most gigging experience as well as diversity in music. Everyone agreed a 3-4 week break due to holidays etc, I messaged the group to ask when we were reconvening and was told pretty much "we're changing the band with one guitarist now playing bass instead of you, sorry bye" I just hope he's better at bass than he is guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1467210128' post='3081959'] I just hope he's better at bass than he is guitar. [/quote] He won't be. Sounds like you're better off out of that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Been fired once for wanting the covers band with two good female singers to focus on the 80s ballads they were brilliant at singing... But the guitarist wanted to play five or six stereophonics songs. I recently mutually agreed to fire a drummer. He was an ok drummer but we couldn't get on with him personally. He also suggested our talking heads/ police/ Elvis Costello covers band should play Robbie Williams "let me entertain you". We were giving him a chance on the being a bit of a tw@t front but that was the final straw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin8708 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Most common reason for being sacked - having a daytime job . Auditions seem to go OK , initial rehearsal seem to go OK , then suddenly said band want to do festivals / stadium gigs / world tours and we haven't even played down at the local Spit and Sawdust Pub . As I'm not prepared to give up the day job ( sorry chaps , I have a mortgage ) my " commitment " to the band comes into question , and I know it's just a question of time . I have also been replaced by another bass player " who has a bigger amp " than me . I received a phone call 3 weeks later asking if I would consider re- joining the above band when they found out the big amp guy was cr@p and unreliable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinArto Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) I once (or so I was told) got sacked by the drum machine because I wouldn't play Vision Thing by Sisters of Mercy. What's more embarrassing is it was a Boss Dr Rhythm. Edited June 29, 2016 by AustinArto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Found out I was sacked when I saw the advert for a bass player in the classifieds. I phoned the singer and got her answer phone. left a message and got one back a few days later with an apology but no real explanation. I suspect it was the keyboard player / band leader who was a total arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1467210128' post='3081959'] I have just qualified. Joined a band and had 3 rehearsals for a mix of covers and originals - all of us roughly equally skilled but I have possibly the most gigging experience as well as diversity in music. Everyone agreed a 3-4 week break due to holidays etc, I messaged the group to ask when we were reconvening and was told pretty much "we're changing the band with one guitarist now playing bass instead of you, sorry bye" I just hope he's better at bass than he is guitar. [/quote] Was there any signs that these guys were amateurs when you rehearsed with them? Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='mep' timestamp='1467229011' post='3082169'] Found out I was sacked when I saw the advert for a bass player in the classifieds. I phoned the singer and got her answer phone. left a message and got one back a few days later with an apology but no real explanation. I suspect it was the keyboard player / band leader who was a total arse. [/quote] Unprofessional, these bands usually go nowhere. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1467227860' post='3082154'] Most common reason for being sacked - having a daytime job . Auditions seem to go OK , initial rehearsal seem to go OK , then suddenly said band want to do festivals / stadium gigs / world tours and we haven't even played down at the local Spit and Sawdust Pub . As I'm not prepared to give up the day job ( sorry chaps , I have a mortgage ) my " commitment " to the band comes into question , and I know it's just a question of time . I have also been replaced by another bass player " who has a bigger amp " than me . I received a phone call 3 weeks later asking if I would consider re- joining the above band when they found out the big amp guy was cr@p and unreliable . [/quote] Sure, I'll rejoin. My fee is $50.00 an hour including rehearsals, Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1467341548' post='3082966'] Unprofessional, these bands usually go nowhere. Blue Indeed very unprofessional. Never saw anything of them. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) About 30 years back, In my early 20,s, I got fired from my first band for wearing a Fleetwood Mac Tango In The Night T shirt on stage. Not the sort of image my arty bandmates approved of. I was told the band had folded, but discovered they had regrouped with the singers mate on bass. Edited July 1, 2016 by Hobbayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1467210128' post='3081959'] I have just qualified. Joined a band and had 3 rehearsals for a mix of covers and originals - all of us roughly equally skilled but I have possibly the most gigging experience as well as diversity in music. Everyone agreed a 3-4 week break due to holidays etc, I messaged the group to ask when we were reconvening and was told pretty much "we're changing the band with one guitarist now playing bass instead of you, sorry bye" I just hope he's better at bass than he is guitar. [/quote] I wouldn't all that being fired. I'd say you didn't complete your probation. Would be nice if you were told why and to your face. Even if it was just because you 'didn't fit the band dynamic' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1467367219' post='3083108'] About 30 years back, In my early 20,s, I got fired from my first band ... I was told the band had folded, but discovered they had regrouped with the singers mate on bass. [/quote] A drummer of a band I was in did this to the singer. Without much discussion from the rest of us. It's a rubbish way of doing things and makes everyone look ridiculous. Call someone or go see them and tell them they're out, give real reasons and move on. Otherwise you're not doing anyone any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) [quote name='TimR' timestamp='1467371152' post='3083149'] A drummer of a band I was in did this to the singer. Without much discussion from the rest of us. It's a rubbish way of doing things and makes everyone look ridiculous. Call someone or go see them and tell them they're out, give real reasons and move on. Otherwise you're not doing anyone any favours. [/quote] Agreed, and it's not easy telling someone they're no longer a match for the band. And getting fired when you do it for a living could be devastating. In my neck of the woods if your only resource for work is what's advertised publically, this is What you would be looking at; http://www.milwaukeerocks.com/classifieds.asp?cat=1013 Blue Edited July 1, 2016 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 In my 20s - early 30s I tended to last 4-5 gigs. For me it was always more about the social side than trying to make it. I was a better drinking and pool buddy than band member Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I was once dismissed for not being a chronic alcoholic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 [quote name='Spike Vincent' timestamp='1467406108' post='3083551'] I was once dismissed for not being a chronic alcoholic. [/quote] I don't drink, I don't socialize. Strictly business. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I bet you don't kiss on the lips either Blue.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 [quote name='neilp' timestamp='1467441329' post='3083663'] I bet you don't kiss on the lips either Blue.......... [/quote] He is not married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el borracho Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 [quote name='martin8708' timestamp='1467227860' post='3082154'] I have also been replaced by another bass player " who has a bigger amp " than me . I received a phone call 3 weeks later asking if I would consider re- joining the above band when they found out the big amp guy was cr@p and unreliable . [/quote] "she's better looking than you - and she's got a bigger amp" Three weeks later they came begging when she was poached by another band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef030 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 [i] guitarist in the band I was in said enough is enough,when I questioned why he replied that I like a laugh too much and now I quote,my questionable morals makes me someone he would much less know than play with,so I thanked him for the glowing reference wished the silly old fool all the best,given that I am happily married in my late fifties who does not drink,smoke or do drugs did make me chuckle [/i] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 [quote name='neilp' timestamp='1467441329' post='3083663'] I bet you don't kiss on the lips either Blue.......... [/quote] 😅 Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted July 3, 2016 Author Share Posted July 3, 2016 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1467498505' post='3084192'] Ironic that The Bass Gallery is also in Camden, [/quote] She was a nice lady, music lover And a really good mom. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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