How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?

[Woodinblack]

35 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said:

Yeah, and it’s also the fact that we have to be self contained, with lights and PA. They are used to it all being supplied. I laughed when the lead guitarist said about mic’ing his toy amp up. 

 

Yeh, when I joined my current band, the old band had lights and PA. This one had PA but no lights. The 3rd gig we did was an outdoor gig at an old farm house. In the dark. I bought some lights.

What is so special about his amp that it needs to be miked up? can he not go straight into the desk with a di or something if he hasn't got anything particualr

 

35 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said:

I don’t mind arguments if it gets things sorted, but this guy is very pushy and stubborn, so im going to let him have his way and just be a bass player from now on. This band isn’t worth stressing over, i had all this when i joined my main band and it was a very frustrating time, but most of us got through it.

 

Yeh, some times its just nice to step back and enjoy something for what it is.

[dave_bass5]

2 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

 

Yeh, when I joined my current band, the old band had lights and PA. This one had PA but no lights. The 3rd gig we did was an outdoor gig at an old farm house. In the dark. I bought some lights.

What is so special about his amp that it needs to be miked up? can he not go straight into the desk with a di or something if he hasn't got anything particualr

 

 

Yeh, some times its just nice to step back and enjoy something for what it is.

I think until they get much closer to the giving stage I'll keep quiet about my PA etc.

The lead guitarist has a Boss multiFX so can go directly to the PA, he just hadn't thought of doing it until I mentioned it. He seems fixated with IEM, but has no clue whats really involved. Every conversation i have with him its 'well me and you can use IEM, if the other don’t want to f%%k them'. It's like he has read up on what a few big bands use and thinks its as easy as plugging headphone sin to a mixer. 

Ill be civil to him but wont entertain any conversation as far as sound etc goes. I know before I joined he was trying to get them all to go IEM and he felt that having me there would help push them towards that, but I cant see any reason to, and I know what will be involved if we did, and it would be all on me. 

[dmccombe7]

5 hours ago, dave_bass5 said:

Thanks. Yes, he just thinks he is right because he knows it all. He really doesnt. Keeps going on about IEM's etc, and as I said, we are in a living room with 25-30wats amps. Absolutely no need for IEM's, but as he knows the pro's use them, he is going to. 

Definitely not a team player. To be honest I dont think the band will go anywhere anyway. Singer/Guitarist has a Boss 30watt busking amp, and the lead has the small 25watt. They both think we can mic them up  at gigs 😂

They have done a lot of open mic nights over the years, but never a covers gig where the band pretty much supplies everything. 

I just enjoy the songs and playing with  them. Im not going to stress about it and happy to walk away at any point, but im trying to bring a bit of experience to the band.

Personally i think you're fighting a losing battle if the amps they have are that small and they can't understand how bands function at live gigs. 

Out of curiosity what ages are they ? 

I guess if you're enjoying the songs its no different from "forever rehearsal bands".

I'll wish you all the best with it and hope things improve for you Dave.👍

Dave

[dave_bass5]

1 minute ago, dmccombe7 said:

Personally i think you're fighting a losing battle if the amps they have are that small and they can't understand how bands function at live gigs. 

Out of curiosity what ages are they ? 

I guess if you're enjoying the songs its no different from "forever rehearsal bands".

I'll wish you all the best with it and hope things improve for you Dave.👍

Dave

Like I said, mostly inexperienced but only one not willing to listen. I guess the youngest is 40 and im the oldest. Others probably mid 40s. Al have gigs, and the drummer is in a part time gigging band (he has experience and we are on the same page). This is the singers first covers band, he has been a singer/song writer for years. The lead just this he has dont it all and knows whats what, but his attitude stinks. 

 

Thanks of the support. like I say, its neither her nor there what happens in the future, its more for me to get back up to speed on bass after 4 years away, but it would be nice if the hard work paid off. 

[steantval]

3 hours ago, dave_bass5 said:

Yeah, and it’s also the fact that we have to be self contained, with lights and PA. They are used to it all being supplied. I laughed when the lead guitarist said about mic’ing his toy amp up. 
I said im happy to let them use my PA, but now going to retract that offer.

I don’t mind arguments if it gets things sorted, but this guy is very pushy and stubborn, so im going to let him have his way and just be a bass player from now on. This band isn’t worth stressing over, i had all this when i joined my main band and it was a very frustrating time, but most of us got through it. 
i can’t imagine this lot getting out of the living room so all this other stuff seems irrelevant anyway. 

Walk and find some experienced players to work with, time is very precious, don’t waste it.

[dave_bass5]

26 minutes ago, steantval said:

Walk and find some experienced players to work with, time is very precious, don’t waste it.

I do play with experienced players, just not in this band. 

 

Any idea where i can find another band that will want me?

 

Edited 2 hours ago by dave_bass5