RHODE ISLAND BASS PLAYERS CLUB, v.2 - Page 29

gregstj114 · #**561** 11-02-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by pgbassman

Happy Birthday gregstj114 now we know what the 114 means in you screen name...there seems to be a number of available bass chairs on CL...go ahead jump in the waters fine

Thank you pgbassman! You guessed correct! No one ever knew what the 114 meant lol. I'm definitely considering posting something on CL, but I might wait until I have some free time (my two internships are ending soon and I'm working 2 days a week at my part-time job).

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Originally Posted by Freaky Fender

You will make money hand over fist playing covers, but the trade off is you have to play "Mustang Sally" until you want to cry. It's also good fun for you to try and slip into a bunch of musical roles at once. Another downside is you'll find yourself singing songs to remind the band in rehearsal about songs they were "SUPPOSE" to study at home (Am I seriously the only freakin' one in a band of 6 that knows 'Tearin' Up My Heart'? Fine, it goes like this...)

But originals, you know, it's you. It's who you are and a piece of you existing for a moment in time for as long as you get to play music. If you're gonna do this, having a band go in the long term requires some homework between band members. You're musical influences might seem ok, but if you put on your favorite album and someone in the band pu-pus it outright, you might be up the creek in a year or two... Just be aware of reading body language.

It took me a long time to figure out one is not better than the other, they're just different.

Speaking of original music, A Troop Of Echoes just came out with a small digital EP from our demos we made a month ago. Not only do I play bass but I also engineered the thing, which is NOT an easy feat to do at the same time. Y'all can check it out here: http://atroopofechoes.bandcamp.com

This is very very helpful! Thank you Freaky Fender for the great advice! There's definitely a lot of stuff to consider with both covers and originals. It'll be something I'll really have to think about. And having good chemistry between band members will be a great thing, so reading body language is a key (I do have a hard time reading body language, it's part of a condition I have). But I'm sure it takes time to build up a healthy bond with a new band. Getting the material down is a must too, because in my old band, when one of us didn't have our parts down, we would all mess up. So I definitely understand that too.

Freaky Fender · #**562** 11-02-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gregstj114

This is very very helpful! Thank you Freaky Fender for the great advice! There's definitely a lot of stuff to consider with both covers and originals. It'll be something I'll really have to think about. And having good chemistry between band members will be a great thing, so reading body language is a key (I do have a hard time reading body language, it's part of a condition I have). But I'm sure it takes time to build up a healthy bond with a new band. Getting the material down is a must too, because in my old band, when one of us didn't have our parts down, we would all mess up. So I definitely understand that too.

I guess I meant not actually body language, but definitely be able to read people. Do they say "That guitar solo sounds fine" but they don't make eye contact? Do they say it in a way that sounds like they really DON'T want it? These are just things I've noticed while other friends of mine try and get bands together. I got lucky and found three dudes who loved Zwan (Billy Corgan's short lived other band) as much as I did, so it was clear there was common ground.

It's just surprisingly hard to get a band that you can fit with, you know? Not a lot of people realize that, hell a lot of MUSICIANS I know don't even know that.

Whatever you decide, make sure you're having FUN through it all. That will definitely help you get through any gig.

Lublin · #**563** 11-03-2012, 04:42 PM

I'm a seasonal RI bassist, staying in Narragansett for part of the summer.

Love it here. 'gansett is a magical place. Crazy to see how much sand washed up onto the parking lot and 1A from Sandy. No damage like the damage I saw back home in NJ, though. Thank god there's no lines for gas here!

bassplayerbob · #**564** 11-05-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pgbassman

there seems to be a number of available bass chairs on CL...go ahead jump in the waters fine

I e mailed most of them too on info and no one replies!!!!

gregstj114 · #**565** 11-05-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bassplayerbob

I e mailed most of them too on info and no one replies!!!!

You beat me to the punch! Not to worry, I posted an ad up to see if anyone is looking for a bassist. Hope to get some responses, I definitely want to get back into a band

jrcorp · #**566** 11-06-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gregstj114

You beat me to the punch! Not to worry, I posted an ad up to see if anyone is looking for a bassist. Hope to get some responses, I definitely want to get back into a band

Greg, I think I sent you an e-mail. I'm not 100% sure about whether the post was you, but it seemed right.

pgbassman · #**567** 11-07-2012, 06:19 AM

Gig Alert Hump Day, Who's where this weekend? I'm at the Harmony in Manville on Saturday Night...and you?

bassplayerbob · #**568** 11-07-2012, 09:49 AM

Friday at the ever popular Narragansett Cafe and Saturday at triple P in pawtucket! New one for us.

bassplayerbob · #**569** 11-08-2012, 09:43 AM

Hey Paul, i guess we are the only ones working this week!!!!

knigel · #**570** 11-08-2012, 09:40 PM

Playing a gig at fete Friday night. Tickets are still available, but hurry, because I hear a lot of tumbleweeds will be there.

pgbassman · #**571** 11-09-2012, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bassplayerbob

Hey Paul, i guess we are the only ones working this week!!!!

LOL...the few the chosen! Hope all is well in your world Bob!

jrcorp · #**572** 11-10-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by knigel

Playing a gig at fete Friday night. Tickets are still available, but hurry, because I hear a lot of tumbleweeds will be there.

What kind of stuff do you play? I went there for a jazz benefit show, and apart from it being in an iffy area I loved the venue. Hope it went well!

pgbassman · #**573** 11-14-2012, 03:40 AM

Gig Alert Hump Day

..I'm at
the PINES in North Smithfield on FRIDAY and the Woonsocket Elks on Saturday...and you?

deadblues · #**574** 11-14-2012, 06:44 AM

Hey; I'm also in North Smithfield on Friday- at Lindy's Tavern.

mikeluch · #**575** 11-14-2012, 06:49 AM

I don't know what happened to my subscription to this thread, but I am back in
I think there are more Bass Players than people here in RI!

Lichtaffen · #**576** 11-14-2012, 07:01 AM

I'm new to the RI Bass Player's Club, but a 4 year TB member. I have a gig alert and a new club alert. My band, Jay Berndt & The Orphans, is playing at The Parlour (formerly The Penalty Box on North Main Street in PVD) on the Wednesday night before Turkey Day. Opening for Northern Lands (really great band). Both bands are alternating 2 sets each. The club is owned by former Living Room employees and it's going to be the new local music location for RI. It's going to be a huge, huge night. If you're a TB member, feel free to say hi and talk gear with me. I'll be the guy with the gold and black jazz style bass (see avatar). Cheers!

bassplayerbob · #**577** 11-14-2012, 09:51 AM

Friday i will be filling in with Crossroads at the backstreet in Warwick.

RickC · #**578** 11-15-2012, 10:43 AM

Back to the awesome House of Bud's in Hyannis on the Cape this Friday. Hey Mike, I'll be blasting your old Berg 210

mikeluch · #**579** 11-15-2012, 10:51 AM

Hey Rick, I know it will get a good workout from you. Hope it is treating you well!

RickC · #**580** 11-16-2012, 09:34 AM

I've been spanking it like it deserves...