Nightmare drummer audition

[Bassaga]

The replies in this thread are such an odd mix of "What a creeper, nobody wants band members like that" and "Ayy lets see those feet"

 

[jg42]

Just curious if the drummer posted his side of events in a drum forum somewhere on the interwebs.

 

[Parzival]

The replies in this thread are such an odd mix of "What a creeper, nobody wants band members like that" and "Ayy lets see those feet"

 

[PMagers]

 

[SDC1-ClickClack]

I've thought about showing up to a gig with an ankle bracelet monitor and not saying a word about it to anyone and just see what folks reactions are.

"Wow, I never thought about carrying my cell phone down there. Cool ankle holster, brah."

 

[Kubicki Fan]

1. Chauvinist
2. Manipulative
3. Condescending
4. Narcissist
5. Neophyte
6. Delusional
7. Tardy

The original post paints a dismal picture of the candidate.

I've thought about showing up to a gig with an ankle bracelet monitor and not saying a word about it to anyone and just see what folks reactions are.

being a great candidate for drummer and correctional facility inmate would not cause difficulty. If most bands were so lucky. The only dilemma is when will you get out.

 

[dave64o]

My band has struggled to fill our open drummer slot. We’ve had two great drummers who had to leave for personal reasons and since then it’s been a revolving door of disasters. I just need to vent. We auditioned the latest one last night. He was 20 minutes late. Didn’t apologize. He had three weeks to dial in 10 songs, 5 we picked and 5 he picked. He muffed one after the other. He is in his 50’s, is single and lives with his mother. We told him we’d call him to let him know. He needed directions to get back to the freeway, apparently he’s never heard of GPS. Later in the evening he sent our female singer a text, then sent another one at 2:40 in the morning. Here they are. I’ve only removed names to protect the innocent and guilty… Hello, i just wanted to say i had a great time jamming with you guys tonite. I wanted to mention i think you are great players and good guys but i did detect errors in all of our performances tonight. Your bass player who i think is terrific and who plays a great walking bass line ala Bill Wyman.. did play several wrong notes.. Myself who i did feel played well, with a groovy beat didnt hit every drum break with perfection.. Youre gtr player who had a weak tone and when i could hear him, had a ' scratchy' gtr tone was not perfect either.. My point is i think we can help each other and be a top notch cover band.. You guys arent quite there.. and neither am i but together i think we can reach that next level.. p.s lets get your gtr player a Marshall half stack and a Les Paul and grow some balls - Sincerly —- Here is the 2:40am second text…that he sent to my female singer…full stop.

I couldnt care less about your band. I wish i could have my way with your feet.

 

[noahw1]

Dooode, no need to wonder why he's still living with his mother. Creepola! Norman Bates style.

 

[Barticus]

Well, hopefully he can’t find his way back to your place since he’s directionally challenged.
Block that number!

 

[Michedelic]

1. Chauvinist
2. Manipulative
3. Condescending
4. Narcissist
5. Neophyte
6. Delusional
7. Tardy

The original post paints a dismal picture of the candidate.



being a great candidate for drummer and correctional facility inmate would not cause difficulty. If most bands were so lucky. The only dilemma is when will you get out.

You forgot: 8. Creep
His last text was out and out sexual harassment.

 

[Heathen]

Yup just trying to be “captain obvious” ….

Clearly the inability to understand Apple Maps is a far worse offense than a 3am toe-jam text to someone this random individual just met.

this is a tongue in cheek joke - lighten up.

That’s what I said - I thought it was funny. No need to assume the worst!

 

[Wood and Wire]

He is in his 50’s, is single and lives with his mother.

:<...snip...

2:40am :

"I couldnt care less about your band. I wish i could have my way with your feet."

Clearly the 2:40am text was his (s)Mother sabotaging his attempts to get out of the house, and finding a life that doesn't involve her...

 

[Tom Bomb]

Finding a good drummer is no mean feet. There's trouble afoot.
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[Discount Bassy]

So...keep your eyes peeled for the thread titled: "My hot-footed lead singer just hooked up with a drummer and now I'm in a band with a couple as bandleaders! Help!"

 

[logdrum]

Bad person!

There! I just made myself feel better by dissing some person I do not know in a forum of mostly anonymous people.

 

[Wood and Wire]

When our drummer is late, I remind him his job is to keep time.

Off topic, but love the avatar.
Everyone says Peavey basses are boat anchors ; just don't fall overboard whilst wearing that around your neck.

 

[Admiral Akbar]

That’s what I said - I thought it was funny. No need to assume the worst!

the whole scenario is funny - but also really creepy!

 

[Wood and Wire]

. I’m going to leave my singers feet out of this for obvious reasons but this is what she said she is wearing at all future auditions. She has a good sense of humor and is rolling with the punches. And I kid you not he really did ask what he should tell his mother.
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Just remind her not to scratch behind her own ears whilst wearing those, or she'll trigger the next drummer into creepy 3am text mode.

 

[tbz]

This is probably the most entertaining thread I’ve read here in decades.

 

[Koshchei]

Odd, never had middle-aged incel with a foot fetish who lives in mom's basement on my list.

Figures it'd be a drummer though.