1st band

[ssbass]

I had my second audition yesterday and I got invited back to play. I’m excited this is my first band and I’m 32. I just want to thank the people on here who constantly preach about going out and joining a band no matter what age you are.

[rfclef]

You crazy kids ...

{I was 36 when I got into my first (and current) band (not counting my life as a tuba player lol)... I turn 38 this Thursday, and we just did our first studio session for Demo tracks...}

[Stumbo]

Here's some links you may finding interesting. Good luck with your audition. Let us know how it goes.

If only I knew then what I know now... If I only knew then...(covers all topics of being in a band)
Best musical advice you ever got Best musical advice

Bands: Starting, Auditioning, Quitting
Making a Band Starting a band
Starting a "Top 40" type band. some questions Starting a cover band
Starting a cover/tribute band from scratch Starting a new band - how to audition
Starting new band... best methods for auditions? Starting a new band - how to audition
How to run Guitarist Auditions? Auditioning a new member for your band
Getting Suckered Auditioning: red flag stories
Would you treat this as a red flag? Auditioning story
Quitting the band without losing friends Quitting a band

Band management
Introduction to Management Forum - important links here ... Intro to band management
TB Compilation: Must-Read Book Recommendations Band management books
Any tips for a first band? First band
Is your band a democracy? or the opposite? Running a band: democracy or dictatorship?
How to fire someone from a band How to fire a band member
gig money = band fund ?? Band "funds", "to be or not to be?"
Aspiring band newbie seeks craigslist ad advice Advertising yourself
Business cards on the cheap? Any sources or ideas? Business cards
The "Get Mad at Local Acts/Venues" Thread Originals Band "paying dues"
I'll Never Play for Free Again Is playing for "free" really "free"?

Band Reheasal/Gigs
Hearing Loss and Ear Plugs Protect your hearing! Wear ear plugs!
Band Practice Tips? Rehearsal tips
Zoom h2 Recording your rehearsals/practice/gigs
Band practice efficiency Rehearsal efficiency
How often does your band rehearse? How often to rehearse?
Noodling/Showing-off between songs To noodle or not to noodle?
Bar Manager Refused to Pay Us! Now what? Being asked to turn down the volume
First gig ever tonight First gig
First Gig tomorrow night First gig
Great gig dolly Moving equipment
how do you move gear with a bad back? Moving equipment
Anyone know of beginners books for live sound? Learning Live Sound mixing

[ssbass]

Originally Posted by Stumbo

Here's some links you may finding interesting. Good luck with your audition. Let us know how it goes.

If only I knew then what I know now... If I only knew then...(covers all topics of being in a band)
Best musical advice you ever got Best musical advice

Bands: Starting, Auditioning, Quitting
Making a Band Starting a band
Starting a "Top 40" type band. some questions Starting a cover band
Starting a cover/tribute band from scratch Starting a new band - how to audition
Starting new band... best methods for auditions? Starting a new band - how to audition
How to run Guitarist Auditions? Auditioning a new member for your band
Getting Suckered Auditioning: red flag stories
Would you treat this as a red flag? Auditioning story
Quitting the band without losing friends Quitting a band

Band management
Introduction to Management Forum - important links here ... Intro to band management
TB Compilation: Must-Read Book Recommendations Band management books
Any tips for a first band? First band
Is your band a democracy? or the opposite? Running a band: democracy or dictatorship?
How to fire someone from a band How to fire a band member
gig money = band fund ?? Band "funds", "to be or not to be?"
Aspiring band newbie seeks craigslist ad advice Advertising yourself
Business cards on the cheap? Any sources or ideas? Business cards
The "Get Mad at Local Acts/Venues" Thread Originals Band "paying dues"
I'll Never Play for Free Again Is playing for "free" really "free"?

Band Reheasal/Gigs
Hearing Loss and Ear Plugs Protect your hearing! Wear ear plugs!
Band Practice Tips? Rehearsal tips
Zoom h2 Recording your rehearsals/practice/gigs
Band practice efficiency Rehearsal efficiency
How often does your band rehearse? How often to rehearse?
Noodling/Showing-off between songs To noodle or not to noodle?
Bar Manager Refused to Pay Us! Now what? Being asked to turn down the volume
First gig ever tonight First gig
First Gig tomorrow night First gig
Great gig dolly Moving equipment
how do you move gear with a bad back? Moving equipment
Anyone know of beginners books for live sound? Learning Live Sound mixing

Thanks for the info man. I got the gig, so I'm pretty excited.

[Stumbo]

Good job!

Keep us posted. Post some picks when you have a chance.