Bailing On Your Band

[Norris]

Just now, mep said:

Hey Norris, If you have been on BC for a while, you will know that Daryl is well known for staring threads like this for discussions. 

I've been on here for decades and I'm very familiar with Daryl's threads. Just this one seemed a bit different and some of his recent posts might have indicated a slight lack of confidence / self deprecation. I'm much reassured by his reply though 👍

[Chienmortbb]

On 21/10/2025 at 22:20, Bluewine said:

 

Thanks Pete,

 

The band is pretty helpful.  They actually suggested playing " direct out" so I don't have to lug around an amp. And they let me ride in the van when there's a long distance to a gig.

 

Daryl

 

On 21/10/2025 at 22:20, Bluewine said:

 

Thanks Pete,

 

The band is pretty helpful.  They actually suggested playing " direct out" so I don't have to lug around an amp. And they let me ride in the van when there's a long distance to a gig.

 

Daryl

I think this shows how they value you Daryl. Hang in there.

 

[Geek99]

On 21/10/2025 at 16:58, Bluewine said:

 

 

Pete, I think you're right regarding loyalty.

 

I've been with Maple Road  since 2009. Since then we have replaced a guitarist and several drummers.  I've been the only constant and I've never missed a gig. However, I'm getting older and need help getting to some gigs. The other members are much younger than me. I occasionally get paranoid thinking they might be looking for a younger bass player.

 

Daryl

Nope 

Judging by “them changes” youre doing fine 

[BigAlonBass]

Playing in a reformed NWOHM Band, getting a few gigs, having fun, but I was"going down for the third time" financially. Then we were booked to play Wacken (in Germany) but had to come up with the money for Flights, Accommodation etc., in a rather short time, so that was me out... Introduced them to a (rich) Bassist I knew, and he fitted like a Glove, so happiness reigned all round.

Two weeks later, I wandered into the local Hostelry to find a 'Tibute Band' playing, and the Singer, who i'd known for years, asked if I could jump in for the 2nd Set, as their Bassist was spewing his guts out in the Bogs. (Food Poisoning). I said yes, jumped up and had a great time. Five days later, the Singer popped round my Abode, and asked if I was doing anything, because their Bassist had suddenly decided they were gigging too much for him. One swift Rehearsal, and I was on the road again, making a Mint, so it all turned out well in the end. 

Stayed with them until I had to retire...