Throwing in the towel tonight....

[tfer]

I had a BL mention that we were going to do a song at a gig that we had never rehearsed but "everybody knows". I said, politely, that I refuse to play something that we have not rehearsed, unless it is a request accompanied by a $20 bill. He hasn't asked since.

I get asked to play songs we've never rehearsed (and in some cases, songs I've never heard), all the time. But it's the nature of the band I'm in.

About 2/3 of our gigs are country dances, with an older crowd, in community halls that seat up to 1000 people.

Our OnSong has a list of about 1500 songs, and occasionally our BL will pull up some obscure old time waltz from the late 50s and I just read the chart. He'll say "it's got an early Loretta Lynn feel to it" and off we go.

I love the challenge. Keeps the night interesting!

 

[Robroy]

I get asked to play songs we've never rehearsed (and in some cases, songs I've never heard), all the time. But it's the nature of the band I'm in.

About 2/3 of our gigs are country dances, with an older crowd, in community halls that seat up to 1000 people.

Our OnSong has a list of about 1500 songs, and occasionally our BL will pull up some obscure old time waltz from the late 50s and I just read the chart. He'll say "it's got an early Loretta Lynn feel to it" and off we go.

I love the challenge. Keeps the night interesting!

If I had a chart, that would be different.

 

[Volunteerk9]

I get asked to play songs we've never rehearsed (and in some cases, songs I've never heard), all the time. But it's the nature of the band I'm in.

About 2/3 of our gigs are country dances, with an older crowd, in community halls that seat up to 1000 people.

Our OnSong has a list of about 1500 songs, and occasionally our BL will pull up some obscure old time waltz from the late 50s and I just read the chart. He'll say "it's got an early Loretta Lynn feel to it" and off we go.

I love the challenge. Keeps the night interesting!

I wished I was wired that way. I really do. It would make my life lots easier. I dont know...maybe its an insecurity I have with my playing ability. (Insert Freudism here)

Anywho, I did quit as well as the two guitarists and keys player. As luck would have it, a buddy of mine that has fronted bands for years called me. He says he's looking for something different and wants to...wait for it...play drums. So we've all came up with about 20 tunes and we are all excited to kick this thing off. Thanks again folks.

Dont ya just love stories with happy endings?

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

Never get involved in shared equipment or band fund situations. It never, ever ends well. Somebody always gets screwed.
I'll bet there is no written agreement. Now you have no legal claim to the money you invested (threw away).

 

[Robroy]

Never get involved in shared equipment or band fund situations. It never, ever ends well. Somebody always gets screwed.
I'll bet there is no written agreement. Now you have no legal claim to the money you invested (threw away).

I always get paid at the gig for every band I've been in. And I've never shared gear. When it comes to money stuff, everything has to be above board.

And there is a simple reason for this: Musicians, as a subculture, are more flaky than most subcultures I'm a member of. And the proof is right here: The only place I've ever been asked for ID when using a credit card is music stores. The first time it happened it was a big deal to me. I remember actually putting an "aha!" look on my face and saying to the salesperson, "Oh yeah. Musicians are flakes."

 

[Gravedigger Dav]

I always get paid at the gig for every band I've been in. And I've never shared gear. When it comes to money stuff, everything has to be above board.

And there is a simple reason for this: Musicians, as a subculture, are more flaky than most subcultures I'm a member of. And the proof is right here: The only place I've ever been asked for ID when using a credit card is music stores. The first time it happened it was a big deal to me. I remember actually putting an "aha!" look on my face and saying to the salesperson, "Oh yeah. Musicians are flakes."

The band fund thing happened to me one time and I wasn't told until after the gig when I asked for my money. The BL looked surprised and told me we wouldn't start getting paid until the new PA system was paid for. Take a guess on how many more gigs I played with them.

 

[Misfit]

Three of us have all played in bands before, nothing big just the local bar scene. Drummer and BL have not. Drummer did audition for a couple bands and was verbally abused for lack of skill on his last attempt before us. BL and drummer have naturally 'teamed up' so to speak - my .02 is that they know they have nothing else. Drummer's wife is a Yoko of the purest form. She attempts to run the PA but has no clue how to do so. The worst part is, she wont admit that she has no clue just snaps at everyone when we mention adjustments. One of my really close friends was a stage manager for a really popular 80's hair metal band up until a couple of years ago and he came to one of our shows. When he saw the sound was struggling he politely asked Yoko if she needed any help. She embarrasingly snapped his head off too. Same gig, drummers son worked the door - the band paid him I found out later. (I wasnt paid) . Same gig, me and the wife paid our tab to leave, only to find out the BL and his group of about 10 wined and dined on the bands cover charge. If I tell any more, its only going to convince me how big of an idiot Ive been this long. Lol

This sounds so band it almost seems made up. You can't get away from this situation fast enough.

You should quite, give them a piece of your mind, and then never look back.

 

[Hotblack]

We don't know those guys and probably never will.

No. We just don't know these particular guys. I think we all know those guys.