Wedding Gig: GONE WRONG

[theNAfact0r]

This is a story from my brother.

He was asked to put together a trio to play at a wedding, so he invited his tenor sax friend, and his drummer friend. At the wedding, they saw a fountain of some type of red, fruity alcohol. My brother and the sax player, drunk about 8 cups, after having "a couple" of beers, and smoking weed. And they were off to play. The drummer [sober, (and unknowing of the others being wasted and baked)] counted off the first song. My brother didn't open his eyes one time during his bass playing, and the sober drummer was wondering why the sax player was laughing so loud during the reception. But they played a great gig, got payed, and blew it on more weed.

[codeinedreams]

WOW. why wasn't I invited? (just kidding)

[NickInMesa]

Yeah, they believe they played a great gig, they were probably too high to realize they were getting booed, I bet.

I don't know, just making something up.

[waleross]

As long as the drummer was sober,and everybody at the wedding was dancing and enjoyed themselves,,they paid the band.......who could care about the two sidemen......

[GrooveWarrior]

Sounds like the kind of irresponsible and childish behavior that gives musicians a bad name. It's sad that you seem amused and a little excited about their behavior.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by GrooveWarrior

Sounds like the kind of irresponsible and childish behavior that gives musicians a bad name. It's sad that you seem amused and a little excited about their behavior.

wow, what a bringdown. this ain't brain surgery here, you know?

sounds like they did the gig just fine. never bothered me if anyone got a little wrecked on my gigs as long as they played well, did their job, and didn't get arrested in between sets. it's only when they started to suck that i would get mad.

[rick0link]

ever see the episode of Family Guy where Peter and Lois smoke weed and play a folk song for a talent show? they think it sounds great, BUT they actually sound like hell.

good stuff

[Phalex]

Personally, I can't do it, but I know people that can play well while being extremely inebriated.

[SamanthaCay]

I had a sound guy that was on e one time. Things went pretty well until after the show when he proceeded to make an effort to hump my leg.

[groove pump]

Well, I might offer that some legs are more attractive than others...

[Mooblar]

Ahh, Jimmy.. Can I be in YOUR band!?

[Mike Shevlin]

I guess everyone else at the wedding was drinking that same red, fruity drink also......so what difference does it make.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by Mooblar

Ahh, Jimmy.. Can I be in YOUR band!?

sometimes i wish you could, bro

[plangentmusic]

Originally Posted by theNAfact0r

This is a story from my brother.

He was asked to put together a trio to play at a wedding, so he invited his tenor sax friend, and his drummer friend. At the wedding, they saw a fountain of some type of red, fruity alcohol. My brother and the sax player, drunk about 8 cups, after having "a couple" of beers, and smoking weed. And they were off to play. The drummer [sober, (and unknowing of the others being wasted and baked)] counted off the first song. My brother didn't open his eyes one time during his bass playing, and the sober drummer was wondering why the sax player was laughing so loud during the reception. But they played a great gig, got payed, and blew it on more weed.

This is why so many catering halls treat musicians like low level servants.

Tell your brother and his friends to act with some dignity. It'll make it better for the next band that goes in.

[Rick Auricchio]

Originally Posted by Mike Shevlin

I guess everyone else at the wedding was drinking that same red, fruity drink also......so what difference does it make.

As long as it isn't in Jonestown...

[5StringBlues]

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[salcott]

Originally Posted by plangentmusic

This is why so many catering halls treat musicians like low level servants.

Tell your brother and his friends to act with some dignity. It'll make it better for the next band that goes in.

In 40+ years in the music business, I've done my share of drinking and drugging. The first time I didn't get called a second time by a leader due to my behavior on the job though, I figured out in a hurry there's a time to party and a time to work, and seldom do the two mix.
I have too much pride in my craft to do anything that impairs my ability to perform at my best. I've been at this a long time, and a couple of walking cliches like the two idiots described in the original post just make it more difficult for those of us who consider music to be a profession to be treated like professionals rather than fools. I wonder if they drove themselves home after the gig.

[modulusman]

Originally Posted by theNAfact0r

This is a story from my brother.

He was asked to put together a trio to play at a wedding, so he invited his tenor sax friend, and his drummer friend. At the wedding, they saw a fountain of some type of red, fruity alcohol. My brother and the sax player, drunk about 8 cups, after having "a couple" of beers, and smoking weed. And they were off to play. The drummer [sober, (and unknowing of the others being wasted and baked)] counted off the first song. My brother didn't open his eyes one time during his bass playing, and the sober drummer was wondering why the sax player was laughing so loud during the reception. But they played a great gig, got payed, and blew it on more weed.

Let me guess they made $50.00 a man.

[JimmyM]

Originally Posted by modulusman

Let me guess they made $50.00 a man.

you can get a lot of weed for $150

[kuys]

If they played a good set who cares how **** faced they were?

I know I don't.