Played my first show as a bassist. Question.

[Pet Sounds]

I sing lead and backing vocals, which probably increases the risk of bass flubs, but still keep them to a minimum. I don't freak out when they happen. If you're good at covering them, I think 95 % of the crowd doesn't notice. Sometimes the rest of the band doesn't even notice! The main thing is to not let mistakes play with your head and cause you to get uptight and make more and worse mistakes.

 

[Pet Sounds]

I'd also say that a small number of brief instrumental errors on the part of band members is less problematic than flat or otherwise unlistenable vocals.

 

[CfoScoop]

Once is a mistake
Twice is Jazz.

Words to live by