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That was unexpected.
- Thread starter Gravedigger Dav
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okcrum
in your chest
Congratulations! Sounds like it's time to hit the woodshed. 
I had an audition for lessons like that when I was young and stupid, and didn't even realize it. My teacher never let on. It was ten years later that I found out when an old GF told me my teacher's wife had told her about it.
I had an audition for lessons like that when I was young and stupid, and didn't even realize it. My teacher never let on. It was ten years later that I found out when an old GF told me my teacher's wife had told her about it.
Yes, well, that's nice, but what about her baked goods?
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sounds a little like the "audition" I had for my band..I thought I was already basically in the band. They asked me if I wanted to play with them I said yeah..I figured since its a small area they already knew my rep..so no audition...but it turned out to be I got a list of about 15 -20 songs, learned them in a week and went to rehearsal and played them...turned out well...then I got another list about the same for the next week..I learned them went to rehearsal played then I was asked to step outside for a few cause they needed to have a quick band meeting..I was thinking ***.?..uhhhh okay...then I came back in and they said okay we love the way you play, do you want to join our band?
I said; I thought I was already in the band..lol...yeah I'll join..turned out that they hadn't even fired the other bass player yet, but wanted to see if I had what it took..lol. I auditioned for two weeks without even knowing it and it was odd but, I guarantee they had to be amazed I learned 40 songs in two weeks that 95% of I had never played before. So in a way upon reflection, I think it was better that way. It took all the pressure of auditioning out of the picture but I knew all the players by rep and knew i had to be on top of my game to hang with them and well when I am challenged like that I already put the pressure on myself to prepare well and give my best..Its what I do.
congrats to you with your new band...I would like to see the set list..lol
I said; I thought I was already in the band..lol...yeah I'll join..turned out that they hadn't even fired the other bass player yet, but wanted to see if I had what it took..lol. I auditioned for two weeks without even knowing it and it was odd but, I guarantee they had to be amazed I learned 40 songs in two weeks that 95% of I had never played before. So in a way upon reflection, I think it was better that way. It took all the pressure of auditioning out of the picture but I knew all the players by rep and knew i had to be on top of my game to hang with them and well when I am challenged like that I already put the pressure on myself to prepare well and give my best..Its what I do.
congrats to you with your new band...I would like to see the set list..lol
I love your keyboardist already! Hope it leads to some great times, Dav!
Considering, in a keyboard dominant piece, you are an extension for the keyboardist. It needs to be coordinated. I'm glad there is a willingness to communicate, cause a keyboardist with an uncontrollable left hand, or one who's left hand is undisciplined, and or erratic can drive you nuts!
a man who appreciates a good nap....we are kindred spirits!
A lot of boogey, some blues, a few classic rock things, and a couple of jazz standards, It was quite an interesting mix.
Will do. My next known outing will be the Haltom City Theater this coming Monday (11/11). They are starting up an acoustic jam night and I'll be there with a singer/songwriter friend doing some acoustic originals and maybe some covers.
Amen to that. My dad played upright back in the day (40s - 50s) and he schooled me on working with the keyboard. I play enough keys to read his left hand.
Me, too. It was like meeting the perfect woman and you know it's going to work. I'm sure you know what it's like having work around the left hand one a kb that is oblivious.
I just realized that you are in my area of town. Crazy audition story but I like it. Keep us informed as to where and when you play with these guys, I want to check it out. I can't make the 11th as that is my wedding anniversary.
If you have found a keyboard play that gives 2 hoots about not stepping all over you, I'd stick with him...
Both the KB and guitar player are excellent musicians and both sing really well and the drummer thinks he does.
. Actually, the drummer is a great guy, typical ADHD bouncing off the walls crazy, is dependable and really cares about the well being of his band mates.
The ability to read a keyboard or guitar player's left hand is an essential skill for any bassist.
Not sure about being hoodwinked about the 'jam session', but all worked out in the end. Cool.
I will do that. It is too early to tell if this is going to become something. There are a lot of details to work out, not the least of which is they practice in Mesquite. That's an hour over and an hour back. I will do it if we can practice weekends, but weekday nights are tough when you have to get up to go to work at 5:00 AM.
