Subbing with hubby's band!

[txbasschik]

Neato!!!

Their bassist has to go out of town the weekend of their next gig, and when my husband got home from rehearsal last night, he brought me their set list. They decided I would be the best choice, because I've heard all their songs forever, and can handle 'em all with no problem. Their bassist specifically recommended me.

Such faith!!! LOL!

I've played a few of their originals, but mostly not. Their show is 80-90% original, so...woodsheddin' time for me!!!

Our band's not busy right now. Guitarist has had to travel a *lot* for his job. He's been mostly gone for a month and a half. We play this weekend, and on NYE, and that's it for now. But, since we haven't been rehearsing either, we have a lot of work to do starting next week. We need new material.

Also, I'm pretty much house bassist for our jam now, since the regular guy can't make it half the time. Some players from that jam have asked me to take two other side projects...cover bands for the purpose of taking pickup gigs or making extra money when our regular bands aren't working much.

WOW!!! Its a good thing. Mom moved to assisted living, so I'm out of a day job. I think my day job is practicing, now.

Just...so flattered that hubby's original band asked me to work with them. They have two other subs, but they asked me first. So nice!!!

I shouldn't be braggin'...but I'm awfully happy!!!

Cherie

[LaughingGroove]

Congrats. Kick some butt and you know they will continue to have you as a sub.

[txbasschik]

Originally Posted by LaughingGroove

Congrats. Kick some butt and you know they will continue to have you as a sub.

Right? I feel like I *have* to nail it, because I'm married to their drummer and more is expected of me than might be for someone else. I'm family, so to speak.

So...both of their existing albums, plus the half-dozen brand-new songs they've just started playing at gigs, plus their covers. Plus new material for my band (covers and origs), plus a truckload of new stuff for the jam/cover band-2nd project thingies.

Dang! Best get off the 'puter and get playin'!!! LOL!

Cherie

[WalterBush]

Congratulations...personally, I practice using my computer, if I have recordings at least. Best of both worlds

[Kraken]

Funky, always good to have a good Sub gig

[txbasschik]

Originally Posted by Kraken

Funky, always good to have a good Sub gig

Yep!!! Its been a long while since I took a sub gig. Caring for my Mom (needed more physical therapy and professional care than I could give, etc.), I could just barely handle one band. Now that she's moved out, I have lots more time, and lots less money. Subbing is gooooood!!! LOL!

Cherie

[BartmanPDX]

That's great news, Cherie! Sounds like fun.

[buzzbass]

I know you'll knock it outta the park. Good for you, you know they have a high amount of respect for your playing. You should feel psyc'd

[jazzbo58]

Awesome Cherie! Congrats & enjoy!

Cheers,
Jim

[Howlin' Hanson]

Knock 'em dead, lady! We know you will be great!

[Dave R]

I'm sure you'll do great. And you'll have a fun time.

Practice as much as you can. My motto: when you're sick of the song, you're ready to play it in public.

[seanm]

Wow! Sounds like things are really turning around for you.

Now go out there and kick some ass

[Mr_Sore_Fingerz]

you should go around the crowd before you guys play and tell everyone you're sleeping with the drummer =)

[txbasschik]

Originally Posted by Mr_Sore_Fingerz

you should go around the crowd before you guys play and tell everyone you're sleeping with the drummer =)

I'm fairly certain the lead singer will work that into a song. LOL!!!

"The What The He11 Song" is a funny song about the different personality quirks of the band members. There's a bit about the bassist and the drummer. Knowing their singer as well as I do, I'm sure he's got a funny line for me.

Cherie

[txbasschik]

Thanks so much, y'all!!! The bartender at our local place told me last night that hubby's been in there bragging on me all week. They're all coming up to the other bar next week to see us play. So...I *have* to be really good. That man's been building 'em all up like the circus is coming to town! LOL!

I also must thank God for making sure I have all this time on my hands, to learn all these songs. If I were employed in a regular job right now, I'd never have the time.

Cherie

[winstonthecat]

Sounds cool. I always get inspired when I have to learn a bunch of songs quickly. I'm sure you'll do great.

When's the gig?

And of course, let us know how it goes.

[txbasschik]

Originally Posted by winstonthecat

Sounds cool. I always get inspired when I have to learn a bunch of songs quickly. I'm sure you'll do great.

When's the gig?

And of course, let us know how it goes.

Right?

Thankfully, the songs themselves are not difficult. I'm mostly listening for their bassist's style, the way he does fills, etc. I am a "busier" player than he is, and I need to make sure I don't get carried away and forget to leave their guitarists some space. Also gotta make sure I do the backup vocals the same way he does. Don't want to be clashing with their way of doing things.

This'll be good for me.

The gig's next Saturday. I practice with them this coming Tuesday. So, I need to have the tunes nailed down by then. Thirty originals and two covers.

I've had the space heater on in my practice room since 3 this morning. (North facing room, huge windows, in shade all the time, 23F this mornin'.) Woke up, couldn't go back to sleep, so I shut the door and practiced a while.

Its danged ***cold*** in the woodshed today!!! LOL!

Cherie

[Freddels]

Many have said that the drummer and bass player should be married to each other.

[aikakone]

Can't wait for the after gig report!

[Freddels]

Is this going to turn into one of those "drummer hit on me what should I do" threads?