Frustrations...

[Matt Call]

Well. My band started playing again, and we were all pretty pumped about it. We've got a good number of shows lined up, started recording some stuff, and might even go out on a mini tour.

However, I got a call not to long ago from our singer. Our drummer is bailing out on our next show. We've been getting ready for the show for the last month; and now, a week and a half before it - our drummer bails. To go fishing.

We've had a few reliability issues with him in the past. He's a great friend to us all, and a good drummer; but I guess we're kicking him out...

This is rough for me. He and I have been through a lot together. He's one of my best friends; but... it really isn't working out. I don't know man... this is just rough for me.

 

[fastplant]

I think it's pretty obvious what to do.

 

[Matt Call]

It's already done, it's just a matter of finding another drummer...

which isn't easy. That added to the fact that everyone else still wants to play the show on Saturday.

 

[cassanova]

Hire a fill in to do the gig.

 

[hellsgate]

Worst experience I've had was having our lead guitarist bail out a week and a half before our first show. This isn't anywhere near as catastrophic as losing your drummer, but I feel for you mate. Good luck finding another one.

 

[Matt Call]

Luckily, we found a guy to fill in for the gig. The downside: we have one practice before then. That's it.

He's good. I've played with him before; but hard to read.

 

[Woodchuck]

"To go fishing"?

 

[Matt Call]

"To go fishing"?

...yeah. . Some buddies of his were looking for another person for their fishing trip. Didn't even think twice.

 

[junk_funky]

Is it just me or are drummers always the ones who are the trouble makers? Out of the 6 or so drummers that I've played with in the last year, 2 have been in and out of jail, and one had to stop drinking completely cause he was a wreck!

 

[invader3k]

Yeah, bailing out on an already scheduled gig, is a pretty lame ass reason. A recreational activity is no excuse to bail on a gig.

Kick him out and find someone more reliable.

 

[txbasschik]

Aw man, that sux!!! And to go *fishing*!?!? I mean, I like to fish, or used to anyway, and when the white bass are running on the Pedernales, its hard to say "no". But if you have a gig, you have a gig, fishing or not, and you have to honor that gig.

I understand, he's a good buddy. But he's shown where his priorities are. Too bad...a good drummer is hard to find, but they're no good if they can't be committed.

I'm so sorry, honey. I know how bad it feels.

Cherie