Gig in NJ this weekend and a question

**jlepre** · #1 07-08-2009, 10:53 AM

Hi friends,

I'm going to be gigging with my old band this Saturday night at:

SHERIDAN'S LODGE, 631 LIMECREST RD, ANDOVER NJ (973) 383-7577

I played for over 15 years with these guys, and do occasional fill-ins from time to time.

www.fbnrocks.com is their website.

I find doing fill-ins to be fun and less stressful than being a full-time member. What do you guys think?

**jlepre** · #2 07-10-2009, 01:51 PM

So no answers to my question?

Oh and don't forget about the gig this Saturday night.

James Hart · #3 07-10-2009, 02:31 PM

No real comment... but I grew up around there. I use to travel Limecrest Rd all the time.

**jlepre** · #4 07-10-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlepre

I find doing fill-ins to be fun and less stressful than being a full-time member. What do you guys think?

Any thoughts?

James Hart · #5 07-10-2009, 02:42 PM

I've usually stuck to original gigs which makes subs and subbing rather difficult. I have sat in with a few cover gigs for friends over the years... never really gave it much thought. In hind sight, it was more like work to me than playing with my own bands.

**jlepre** · #6 07-11-2009, 01:31 PM

I can see your point. I have ALWAYS played cover tunes, so I have amassed quite a library of tunes. This has come in handy as most bar bands play alot of the same tunes. Plus I have a good ear for learning tunes on the spot. I find being a hired gun easier, and you don't have to deal with the DRAMA that happens in most band member situations.

Stumbo · #7 07-11-2009, 03:10 PM

It also depends on how much you want to play out and how much control you want over your schedule, with last minute sub calls and such.