Trying out....

Having been there more times than I care to recount, just a few;

- Don't be on time, be early by several minutes. They know how they set up wherever you'll be trying out, you don't. When they say, "Go" you are tuned, intonated, and your rig is ready for sound,
- Prepare for the unexpected; extra extension cord(s), 9V battery, spare strings, et al,
- Personally introduce yourself to each band member before you get going. A little chit chat is good. Make it apparent to the drummer that locking in with him/her is important to you
- Don't show off. Stay grounded and in the pocket. If you want to show off some double pops or triplets, do it between songs when others are goofing around,
- Don't ask if your tone/volume is okay. They'll tell you if it isn't,
- Don't ask, "How'd I do???" or say anything or make any excuses about how tough it is to come in cold. They probably know what it's like. Merely compliment them and thank them for the opportunity. Ask them when you can contact them about a decision. Don't let them leave it at, "We'll call you."

Since they're a ska band, bringing a big lid of primo couldn't hurt

 

YUou have confused him wise one.

 

Rick is giving you great tips that you can use for a successful band audition. Wasn't that what you were after?

 

The "lid of primo" was a JOKE, son

I think

 

Think Cheech and Chong, Bob Marley, Sensimilia (sp?).....the color GREEN.

 

Sorry I was esoteric.

Reefer, mary jane, boo, the chronic, bud, wacky tabacky, herb......

 

It's alright, man *cough*, I understood ya *cough*. Oh wow........................heh, heh.........*cough*. Whoa, anyone got any water? Maybe some chips..........duuuuuuuuuuude! *cough*