"GB Experience"...?

fhbandy · #1 06-07-2007, 08:12 AM

I just put out a little ad on craigslist about playing music, as I haven't had a chance to play much in the past few years while putting school as first priority. I just threw something out there looking to jam with people, or maybe fill in if someone needbe, etc...

Anyway, someone replied asking if I had "GB Experience", and even after moderate google scrounging I have no idea what they are talking about and feel rather stupid. Someone mind shedding some light on this acronym for me? 8) Thanks!

Dragonlord · #2 06-07-2007, 08:32 AM

Dunno about GB, but maybe he was trying to type BG as in Bass Guitar? Don't know how your ad was written, maybe he thought you were an ex-guitarist for example? Just an idea, I'm probably way off.

Dragonlord · #3 06-07-2007, 08:33 AM

OK, just googled it. Check this out:

http://www.discogs.com/release/145710

(don't shoot me, I'm a metalhead, I wouldn't know)

fhbandy · #4 06-07-2007, 08:45 AM

I have no idea either, so your guesses are as good as mine... I think i made it pretty clear that I was a _bassist_ in the ad, so I dont know where confusion would set in about that. Also, in their reply they made it sound like they were asking if I have ever had experience with "GB" (whatever that is) so I am not entirely sure.

I also recall a few weeks ago perusing the musician ads on cl, seeing something about "familiarity with the GB Songbook a must..." or something. Is there some GB resource out there we all don't know about? I'm confused.

Edit: Managed to find a cached google snippet of the ad i was talking about above:

GUITARIST/LEAD VOCALIST NEEDEDMust have extensive experience playing the GB songbook, with emphasis on R&B, funk and soul. Must have own transportation, professional gear and be willing ...
boston.craigslist.org/gbs/muc/340361039.html - Similar pages

zac2944 · #5 06-07-2007, 08:59 AM

GB means General Business. A GB band usually does corporate and wedding gigs. The gigs are usually very well paid and the players are top notch; usually. Here in Boston you hear the term used a lot.

They want to know if you have experience playing with such a band. There is a certain level of profesionalism, and a certain type of bass playing, that is expected at the level. You'll be expected to arrive to rehearsal and know all the material. The band will probably gig a lot more than rehearse. Formal atire required for gigs. All the material is usually popular dance and party covers.

I've played a few GB gigs before and my current gig is almost a GB gig. For me it is perfect, but I know that it is not for everyone. If you're interested in showing off your chops, jamming, or making it big, a GB gig might not be for you.

fhbandy · #6 06-07-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zac2944

GB means General Business. A GB band usually does corporate and wedding gigs. The gigs are usually very well paid and the players are top notch; usually. Here in Boston you hear the term used a lot.

They want to know if you have experience playing with such a band. There is a certain level of profesionalism, and a certain type of bass playing, that is expected at the level. You'll be expected to arrive to rehearsal and know all the material. The band will probably gig a lot more than rehearse. Formal atire required for gigs. All the material is usually popular dance and party covers.

I've played a few GB gigs before and my current gig is almost a GB gig. For me it is perfect, but I know that it is not for everyone. If you're interested in showing off your chops, jamming, or making it big, a GB gig might not be for you.

Hey, nice. Thanks for the nice explanation. Sounds like something to pursue. I've got my own band to become a rock star with, was mostly looking for a nice way to fill boring off days and this seems like a good way to go. Again, appreciate the explanation.