On nearly every band gig I bring everything I'll need for myself ... I may not need it, but better to have what I didn't need than to need what I didn't have.
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Walked out on gig
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Chris, I've seen you play and you're a great bassist, period. From what little has been revealed I can't and won't pass any form of judgement except HECK NO my bass would have followed me out the door!
Port A is a cool place, one of these days I'm going to try and swing my band down that way.
Port A is a cool place, one of these days I'm going to try and swing my band down that way.
I walked out on a gig once. Group had 2 gigs in 1 day. Gig one was last at a small festival - not headlining, but the "if you still want to party" slot. Due to rain delays, this was bumped back to 3-5AM. Drove home, worked all day and headed to gig 2. Gig 2 was supposed to be 8-11PM. Things went fine for the first two sets. After set 2, the BL disappeared for an hour and showed up drunk and stoned. I walked off a song or 2 in, feigning technical difficulties, and slept in the car. It was after 11 at this point, so technically I fulfilled my obligation. When I woke up a little before 2, the rest of the band was just finishing tearing down. Still play with and am friends with all involved.
I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the $40 tab.
I've walked out once and, yep, it was an IEM situation. But I took my stuff with me. Sometimes walking out is all that will get their attention, and is worth the obvious risks.
I've walked out once and, yep, it was an IEM situation. But I took my stuff with me. Sometimes walking out is all that will get their attention, and is worth the obvious risks.
That was a perfect example of the 101 book on "fire the drummer, and rage quit". You rage quit during the gig. Love that. I wouldn't do that though. I would've give them notice first, as in "if this isnt fixed before next set I'll quit" and then they knew they had it coming.
not for nuthin or to play DR. from a thousand mile away but, If you have a guy that IS in fact an experienced pro that jacks a $40 tab..walks on the gig, walks on the tab, walks on the gear...
That's "cry for help" stuff...if one of my peeps did that, I would be concerned and probably check. Or, at least I'd like to think I was evolved enough to do that.
That's "cry for help" stuff...if one of my peeps did that, I would be concerned and probably check. Or, at least I'd like to think I was evolved enough to do that.
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How to spend $40? A dinner and a couple of martinis ... $40. I used to eat when we played restaurant gigs, especially if I had to travel or set up early. Now I bring a sub or something, and some bottled water. I don't eat, even if it's comp'd, at some places. Alcohol can wait until I'm home and loaded in.
As far as being the "permanent bass player" for this band, the old adage applies ... "screw me once, shame on you. screw me twice, shame on ME". There's a reason that a band would HIRE a player who walked out mid-gig. Think about it.
As far as being the "permanent bass player" for this band, the old adage applies ... "screw me once, shame on you. screw me twice, shame on ME". There's a reason that a band would HIRE a player who walked out mid-gig. Think about it.
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I have never walked out on a gig. I have come close a couple of times in my life. of about 6000 gigs.. I need to put it on my bucket list though.. I would only do it if i had all my gear in hand and didn't have to come back for a bass , amp or DI etc.. . And it would have to be pretty bad...
Also a red flag that a band that "plays regionally and opens for larger touring acts" doesn't have a bass player. Just my 2 cents.
That fact that the tab may be legitimate doesn't really help the OP's position. All that means is that a tab was knowingly walked on. I'd probably feel better if it was a revenge pad by the band
TBH sometimes when a band has to be an acoustic duo for the night not to be a train wreck anymore, taking off mid set saves them some face. Makes it easier to tell the drummer to take off, and they didn't have to pay the bass player his cut.
To them, the bass player had the class to leave his crap set up for their acoustic duo set, so for all intents and purposes the audience didn't know he had left. He was probably just sitting around somewhere they couldn't see.
I'd never leave my gear in a bar though, I'd assume it would be gone before morning. Its slightly safer than hiding it in an alley, maybe
To them, the bass player had the class to leave his crap set up for their acoustic duo set, so for all intents and purposes the audience didn't know he had left. He was probably just sitting around somewhere they couldn't see.
I'd never leave my gear in a bar though, I'd assume it would be gone before morning. Its slightly safer than hiding it in an alley, maybe
So much curiosity. Luckily, I took today off! 
Thank you for acknowledging my brave choice! Turns out to be a little more brave than I thought
This is very true and, ironically, it is advice I often give.
Yep. I guess I was so bent, I wasn't thinking clearly. Great idea, might have saved the gig. But then we wouldn't have this thread, would we?
I have done this in the past. I don't think so. Very crowded stage and weird multi-level risers.
Hopped in a cab. I never drive home whether it's one wine cooler or seven martinis. Just kidding; I don't drink wine coolers.
Made my day! Thanks, man. Give me a shout and let's see about you picking up a gig here.
There have beeen many inquiries into what my $40 tab was for. As mentioned in my OP, I was taking this gig seriously. Practice, charts, etc. I had one drink before we started. I drank a nice tequila and and sipped a beer on break. I may have orderd something for someone in the band or a friend. Anyway, it seems a little high even though I drink nice booze. Some of it may have been punitive.
Edit: yes a V4B and SVT-118E
They have a bass player. He could not be at this gig for a reason that was not revealed to me. He and the guitarist (who is quite good, btw) are twins. And apparently they just gave their notice. I'm guessing this is fall-out domino effect from the original drummer quitting to go work in the oil patch.
Thank you for acknowledging my brave choice! Turns out to be a little more brave than I thought
A lesson I was taught very early - other people being unprofessional does not justify YOU being unprofessional.
This is very true and, ironically, it is advice I often give.
Yep. I guess I was so bent, I wasn't thinking clearly. Great idea, might have saved the gig. But then we wouldn't have this thread, would we?
I have done this in the past. I don't think so. Very crowded stage and weird multi-level risers.
Hopped in a cab. I never drive home whether it's one wine cooler or seven martinis. Just kidding; I don't drink wine coolers.
Made my day! Thanks, man. Give me a shout and let's see about you picking up a gig here.
There have beeen many inquiries into what my $40 tab was for. As mentioned in my OP, I was taking this gig seriously. Practice, charts, etc. I had one drink before we started. I drank a nice tequila and and sipped a beer on break. I may have orderd something for someone in the band or a friend. Anyway, it seems a little high even though I drink nice booze. Some of it may have been punitive.
Edit: yes a V4B and SVT-118E
They have a bass player. He could not be at this gig for a reason that was not revealed to me. He and the guitarist (who is quite good, btw) are twins. And apparently they just gave their notice. I'm guessing this is fall-out domino effect from the original drummer quitting to go work in the oil patch.
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Yeah, the wording "bar tab" made me think of drinks only, but it includes food for me too.
Has nobody ever drank 5 beers in a bar? 5 * $7 = 35 plus tip = 40 dollar tab
It's a lot, but idk why a 40 dollar tab is outrageous.
That said I'm not even a weekend warrior and some of these dives may be more of a 2 dollar beer place?
It's a lot, but idk why a 40 dollar tab is outrageous.
That said I'm not even a weekend warrior and some of these dives may be more of a 2 dollar beer place?
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I presume you learned your lesson - ALWAYS bring all your own gear! If you have monitors, bring 'em. If they end up sitting in the trunk of your car during the gig, no big deal. You needed them and didn't have them...BIG DEAL!
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