What do you bring to the party

[socialleper]

The heavy, professionalism, song writing ability, and a good ear for sound.

 

[edervjo]

Solid playing, solid tone, energetic stage presence and goofy sense of humor. Oh, and I produce records.

 

[rohi]

I handle all the techie and nerdy stuff. No drama and I don't drink, but I smoke like a fiend. Ha

 

[LT131]

My hygiene is beyond reproach.

 

[TOOL460002]

Was once in a reggae band and only played sober.

 

[HolmeBass]

I bring energy and conviction, and when all goes well, also taste and booty-shaking groove.

 

[juancaminos]

I dress appropriately, bring top tier equipment including several p.a. choices, lights, tip jar and extra everything. I am first to arrive and last to leave. I mingle with the guests, make note of requests, keep track of songs that go well and songs that don't. I unselfishly back the front man and interact with all band members. I make sure that the waitstaff and manager are very happy. Much to chagrin of some TB folks I do sell alcohol and I have been known to join the party in that respect myself.

 

[comatosedragon]

Oh, I am extremely punctual. To a fault. I am also very organized, and always bring whatever I may need. I was a Boy Scout, so "Be Prepared" is still my motto. Extra picks, batteries, strings, tools, drinking water, extra earplugs, a lighter (I don't smoke); snacks. I am also very friendly and positive (I have been told).

Unfortunately, even after 15+ years; I still can not play very well.

 

[Lagado]

I've got a string
That goes ping
That I play on the wing
It's a thing.

 

[rocu]

I am the eye candy in at least one of my bands.

 

[Thumpin6string]

When you play with a band, what do you bring to the party?

Pizza and beer.

 

[fhm555]

I don’t ever bring anything to the party, the party always comes to me.

 

[JimmyM]

What do you need?

 

[-Shaun-]

I'm professional, punctual, prepared, and positive. I'm not a knock-out musician, but I can hold down a groove, come up with parts that are effective and interesting, and I love playing. I also have a relatively good understanding of chord theory, etc. I tend to underplay, rather than overplay. My goal now is to become a more creative and inventive musician, letting my ear, rather than my brain, guide my fingers.

 

[Lagado]

People like to hear that you've done your homework. Getting along and not taking the michael is also important. I've watched a few very good players get the red dot because they started giving it the big 'un.

 

[Pings Bass]

Rehearsal/recording studio, weed, coffee, vodka, wine, arrangements, transcriptions, production, Latin influence, swing, soul, and a stellar attitude. You want flashy chops, hit up your local music school. You want all that other stuff, I'm your guy.

 

[lowphatbass]

I play the bass well.
I can pretty much cover any style of music well(within reason).
I show up early, have reliable transportation
I smell good(before the gig anyway).
I don’t complain much.
I make people laugh.
My ‘on the gig problem solving skills’ are beyond reproach.
I am like a Himalayan salt lamp and can calm, soothe and diffuse strife and tension like a MF.

 

[murph7489]

hmm lets see..
I'm always prepared musically
I set up the PA and have it ready before the sound tech gets there
I load in / out the PA
I set up the lead guitar players amp, mic it, tune his guitar and have it all ready when he gets there (he is old and can't really do it all but he can play lights out)
I know lots of girls and get them to our gigs
I never play intoxicated
i give the pep talks before gigs
I arrange endings of songs that fade out on the record
I'm an electrician which came in handy a couple of times due to lack of power or no power
I can play 2nd base well if a baseball or softball game were to break out
I sign all the W9s and checks if we are paid that way and cash them and disperse the money
I have a superior immune system therefore I'm rarely, if ever, sick
Im a funny guy and lastly I am healthy and at the age of 55 I still have the body of a 25 year old...

 

[equalizin]

I'm the guy that can talk two chicks over the course of a night into helping us load the trailer at the end of the gig. This has led to many girlfriends,band members girlfriends and 2 wives (not mine). I can't remember a time I've dated someone that I didn't meet at a gig. I believe I'm better at this than music.

 

[BAG]

I have the party; the rehearsal space and PA.

Yep.... when you have the backyard studio I have the others will shrug off the odd clam note just to have a great place to play....