Bands breaking up is usually not a happy occasion. I have been in many bands over the years and most of those experiences have been good. In 2019 I joined a really great band, probably the best overall band that I've played in. Seven members; they already had a bass player so I was playing mandolin, and guitar, and doing some vocals. We had lots of gigs and everyone got along well; well mostly.
Without notice the BL cancelled all our scheduled dates and said he was tired and was quitting. I held out hope that he would realize what he was throwing away and reconsider. After some discussion with the remaining band members we decided to do nothing for a month or two to give the BL some time. After about two months we decided that the BL was not going to change his mind and some of us formed a new band based on the same model, playing mostly the same venues. Two former band members are a married couple and the wife didn't want to continue; the husband wanted to go on, but he felt he had to keep peace at home.
So we were down to four members for the new band. All was working well and I was continuing to play mando and guitar and do some vocals. About three months into the new band our bass player passed away, So now I do most of the vocals, and split my time between guitar and bass. Not ideal, but it works. One member plays guitar full time and the other does a few vocals and percussion.
So mine is a situation where band A has folded, band B is pressing on, and the potential for some solo work along with subbing work exists.
Thump on,
One_Dude
Without notice the BL cancelled all our scheduled dates and said he was tired and was quitting. I held out hope that he would realize what he was throwing away and reconsider. After some discussion with the remaining band members we decided to do nothing for a month or two to give the BL some time. After about two months we decided that the BL was not going to change his mind and some of us formed a new band based on the same model, playing mostly the same venues. Two former band members are a married couple and the wife didn't want to continue; the husband wanted to go on, but he felt he had to keep peace at home.
So we were down to four members for the new band. All was working well and I was continuing to play mando and guitar and do some vocals. About three months into the new band our bass player passed away, So now I do most of the vocals, and split my time between guitar and bass. Not ideal, but it works. One member plays guitar full time and the other does a few vocals and percussion.
So mine is a situation where band A has folded, band B is pressing on, and the potential for some solo work along with subbing work exists.
Thump on,
One_Dude
