Advice for Auditions

[Dad3353]

12 minutes ago, ricksterphil said:

and wear a large pink wig 🤣

 

You are @stewblack and I claim my £5.  (no 'Smilie' for fear of transgressing Gummint guidelines protecting innocent children...)

[Sean]

Well, after yesterday's exploration I think checking the band's social media and any YouTube videos should be towards the top of the list. 

I also got some trusted 3rd party input. 

 

What I saw/heard yesterday:

 

1. How the band ends some of the songs.

2. How close or not close to the originals they play the songs. 

3. How your sound might fit (or need to be tweaked).

4. Areas for improvement and what you could bring to the band. 

 

 

[itu]

Were there any kinds of arrangements or just dixieland? 

[Frank Blank]

On 27/09/2025 at 08:20, binky_bass said:

● Break wind ceaselessly 

 

Seconded.

[Sean]

3 hours ago, itu said:

Were there any kinds of arrangements or just dixieland? 

Pretty much like the records. 

Solid drummer.

Good audiences. 

It gives a good insight into who you're replacing and in this case, who he replaced. Lots of videos going back years. 

My #1 takeaway was on what bass to use at the audition, or rather, in my case, what not to use. 

[Tokalo]

My last audition, I got to learn some songs I love but had never had the chance to play with a band previously. Afterwards, I realised that even if I didn’t get the gig, I really enjoyed the opportunity.

 

An established band will have history. There will be private jokes and shared gig memories that you are not party to. When these are referred to, prepare to feel a bit awkward, and practice having an expressionless face!