Finding bandmates works the same as attracting girls

[pklima]

No, this thread is not to be taken seriously. That's why it's in bass humor. But I think there's a grain of truth to it.

I've recently been looking for guitarists for two bands. It's turned out to be far easier to find one for one of the bands - lots more guitarists are interested, especially more experienced/professional ones - even though the bands are not that different. The main difference is that the first band doesn't really need a guitarist. We've got one, she'd just like to play less so she can concentrate on vocals more. So we're not even really looking to upgrade, it's more a case of "it'd be nice to have somebody else to play guitar sometimes, on maybe half the songs". Also, this band is already gigging, which not only shows that we obviously don't need a guitarist to gig, it also means money. The second band actually needs a guitarist as our previous one is out of town until October. It seems guitarists are much less interested in bands that actually need them.

So it's just like girls - if you can convince them that you're interested in them but don't need them at all, plus you got money, they're practically yours!

[chicago_mike]

Preach brother!!!!

Actually the truth is in the word need..read needy. If you come off as needy..well, thats how you come off. In anything. I remember one bass player one night dishin out cards to every living thing in the club...."Heres my card. I need a gig."..

[puddin tame]

Yeah then once you get one decent guitarist you've got all the others lining up to suck

...up to your band

[Plays_For_Dog]

I have found that searching for other musicians is like girls in that...

Their moody, tempormental, unrealistic expectations, only concerned with themselves, unreliable, flakey and think you're only there to accomidate their needs (selfish).

Granted, not all girls are that way (I married one that's fantastic!), but in dating I often found the above mentioned traits were very common. Also like girls, I have found that being friends first is essential to longevity.

I'm currenly in the morphing phase between fun jams and just hanging out to actually writing material with a friend from work. We've been hanging out a lot with and without jamming and that's how I knew it was time to dedicate some effort into writing with him. It also helps his wife and mine are a lot alike and enjoy each other's company while we jam and write.

I know, not really adding to the humor. Just wanted to share on topic, off point.

[fractiouslowend]

but once you find the right person, nothing beats playing with them all night

[Plays_For_Dog]

Originally Posted by fractiouslowend

but once you find the right person, nothing beats playing with them all night

Yes sir indeed! +1

[pklima]

Originally Posted by chicago_mike

Preach brother!!!!

Actually the truth is in the word need..read needy. If you come off as needy..well, thats how you come off. In anything. I remember one bass player one night dishin out cards to every living thing in the club...."Heres my card. I need a gig."..

To quote from Bill Anschell's classic guide to jazz jam sessions:

The trombone is known for its pleading, voice-like quality. “Listen,” it seems to say in the male tenor range, “Why won’t anybody hire me for a gig?” Trombonists like to play fast, because their notes become indistinguishable and thus immune to criticism. Most trombonists played trumpet in their early years, then decided they didn’t want to walk around with a strange indentation on their lips. Now they hate trumpet players, who somehow get all the women despite this disfigurement. Trombonists are usually tall and lean, with forlorn faces. They don’t eat much. They have to be very friendly, because nobody really needs a trombonist. Talk to a trombonist during a break and he’ll ask you for a gig, try to sell you insurance, or offer to mow your lawn.

And, again, you see that the desperate trombone player gets neither women nor gigs!

[ghiadub]

Question for you: is the Girl singer guitarist hot?

If yes, this could be the reason for the addtional intrest.

Guitar'ds are notorious whores and will lay your singer as soon as he gets a few drinks in her.

[mid_life_crisis]

The other similarity is that most guys take a long time to figure out that they can't keep one that's out of their league, even if by some miracle they come up with the right line to land them in the first place.

[mid_life_crisis]

Originally Posted by ghiadub

Guitar'ds are notorious whores and will lay your singer as soon as he gets a few drinks in her.

Some people would argue that this applies to all musicians, it's just a matter of scale (pun intended).
My first wife, who had lots of musician friends, made a great observation about President Bill Clinton's adventures. One night she got the "I just figured something out" look on her face and said, "the saxophone explains everything. He's a musician at heart. I never met one who could keep it in his pants!"

[EdHunter]

Well, when I tried to put together a band for a one night school gig as part of the end of year celebations, everyone just made their excuses and I ended up calling it off.

Kinda like my success with girls so far..

[TheFantod]

Well, if we subscribe to this theory, the inevitable will happen.

We will find an absolutely great lead guitarist to join the band, who's just what we're looking for. The next day, perfect guitarists will start coming out of the woodwork, asking to join our band!

[Tampabass]

old joke:

what do you call a trombone player with a beeper?


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an optimist!

Originally Posted by pklima

To quote from Bill Anschell's classic guide to jazz jam sessions:

And, again, you see that the desperate trombone player gets neither women nor gigs!

[xxfaux_punkxx]

you just need a good pick up line...


hey you play guitar right?

yeah, why?

well how would you like to come to my band practice and play alll niiiight loooong.







giggity.

[pklima]

"Hey, how many bands do you play in?" is a better opening line. Used that one a few times, especially at open jams.

I wonder if Roissy would approve, haha.

[jefwho]

Originally Posted by Plays_For_Dog

I have found that being friends first is essential to longevity.
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word

[oniman7]

If it's at all similar, I can play the intro chords to Schism on an electric bass (unplugged) through a webcam at 3AM and essentially watch them experience a mental orgasm.

Then again, some guitarists might do that upon hearing a bass chord.

[CBgaragebassist]

Originally Posted by oniman7

If it's at all similar, I can play the intro chords to Schism on an electric bass (unplugged) through a webcam at 3AM and essentially watch them experience a mental orgasm.

Then again, some guitarists might do that upon hearing a bass chord.

They're called double-stops.

....What?

[deesako]

I'm looking for a band, first time, and thought the exact same thing. Dang this is like dating!?

There's rejection, there's chemistry or lack of it, there's anxiety showing up on that first day, there's a possible chance for sex lol jk.

At least you don't have to buy them dinner.

[MatticusMania]

Well, to be fair, I havent wanted to **** any of my bandmates. Ok, there was that time I played with that cute chick singer when I was single, but she turned out to be a lesbian.