When the singer introduces you

[walknbluez]

I can keep a groove and play all of our songs pretty well, but I can't solo. So what do I do when the singer introduces the band members and comes to me? Is there a simple solo riff I can learn quickly? Or do some of you not actually do anything at all?

[Depth_Charge]

I either play the Jaws theme, the funeral march, the Star Wars Darth Vader march music, or if I'm really in an odd mood I will play what I call the "sinister" measure from Swan Lake...I think it's the second measure, where it all gets dark and evil...

Of if I am feeling cheeky, an open E slap and open G pop. That wakes people up

[Marcury]

you can always just step up the groove keep the rhythm and play an octave run or add some sweet fills.

[walknbluez]

Originally Posted by Marcury

you can always just step up the groove keep the rhythm and play an octave run or add some sweet fills.

Yeah I was trying that last night during the part that he said he was going to introduce me and the drummer. Its opening bass and drums part of "I just want to make love to you" by Foghat and its got a pretty quick beat and I wasn't coming up with anything as far as fills. I mean I should be able to and in many songs I can but in this one I just couldn't fit something in with the beat.

[sarcastro83]

play the bass part to the Law and Order theme... might be good for a laugh.

[JmJ]

I usually do whatever I feel at the moment. often I stop playing completely & do the Queen's wave, slowly from the wrist. Usually gets a laugh. Or I'll start soloing until they drag me off the stage.
What I don't like is when an "emcee type" who does not know the band or its music introduces folks during a song or jam & expects you to let it rip, If it's out of context I won't do it.Thats when the Queen's wave comes in handy. Gets you off the hook & interjects some humor into an otherwise uncomfortable situation.

[BuffaloBass]

She always does in in the context of a song, and I DO NOT play a riff, just hold steady on the groove. I hate to be typical and predictable.

[rob2966]

Originally Posted by sarcastro83

play the bass part to the Law and Order theme... might be good for a laugh.

Night Court and Seinfeld work well too.

I usually play the first bass pattern for Mr. Pink by Level 42.

Later
Rob

[jomahu]

i don't do anything, not even look up.

[Phalex]

I'll either snap a short fill in there, or play with the time. Drop the riff entirely and just play 1/4 notes on the root on the offbeats for a bar or something.

[Visirale]

Depends on the gig.

My favorites are the situations which lend themselves to telling the audience to go **** themselves, and right when they get off enough to storm the stage, start breathing fire then break into the next song before anyone gets attacked.

Doesn't work so well at church gigs though :/.

[thumpbass1]

For me it's just staying within the groove and maybe busting a little slap and pop thing or running the melody of the music in question. It gets the quick applause and then I can get back to buisness.

[MysticMichael]

Originally Posted by walknbluez

I can keep a groove and play all of our songs pretty well, but I can't solo. So what do I do when the singer introduces the band members and comes to me? Is there a simple solo riff I can learn quickly? Or do some of you not actually do anything at all?

There are any number things you could play. But I think the whole thing about playing a little riff when you're introduced to the audience is pretty cheesy...in a vaguely Vegas kind of way...

MM

[TylerDurdenPSSC]

Take a sip of whatever alcholoic beverage around me, and yell "I Neeed More!!!"

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First part of Master of Puppets, slap style.

Something to wake people up, and pay attention. =P

[-ryo]

[jumbosilverette]

I grab a girl from the audience and yell, "Look at me, Ma! I'm on top of the world."

[walknbluez]

Originally Posted by MysticMichael

There are any number things you could play. But I think the whole thing about playing a little riff when you're introduced to the audience is pretty cheesy...in a vaguely Vegas kind of way...

MM

I'm with you, I really don't want to play anything but I didn't want to appear lame as I thought most people sort of expect it.

[wld3]

Originally Posted by jumbosilverette

I grab a girl from the audience and yell, "Look at me, Ma! I'm on top of the world."

This is, by a wide margin, the best answer so far.

[jollygiantchris]

You could play 5 root than yell doors closing.

[Atoz]

Originally Posted by jumbosilverette

I grab a girl from the audience and yell, "Look at me, Ma! I'm on top of the world."

Nice

[bongomania]

I grab a cowbell and solo on that for a bar or two.