Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Dunkin' Donuts had a decent cup o' joe when I was baking there after dropping out of college in '79. Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Ok. It's offical. I'm really . My son and a friend of his was out at a club over the weekend watching a band that a couple of old friends of mine are in. He's at the table talking to some people sitting at the "friends of the band" table. Seems that they are looking for a classic rock bassist and that they are in extremis. My son says "Hey! My old man's a bassist and he's pretty good and has been playing classic rock for years!" The guy hands him the band's card and tells him to have me give that number a call. He calls me all excited and I tell him bring the card home, I'll check it against the "Do Not Call ... EVER!" list. Story goes that they have been through a couple of bassists in the last couple of months. Won't say why they aren't working out. He slips me the card the next morning ... it was a band I auditioned for in mid May - Building Material. They told me (nicely) that I wouldn't work because they needed someone who knew the set list right now and I only had about a third of it (yeah, ZZ Top is REALLY hard to play). So, should I call? Should I pretend I've never heard of them? Shall I tell them that since my son obligated me to call that I called out of consideration and that I was already auditioned once and that I didn't work out? Shall I point out that if they kept me in May, I'd be the bassist tearing it up now in August? Or should I put the business card way, in the pile of cards on my desks that represents all my false hopes, broken dreams and my motivation for retribution? Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Why not call? You may be the perfect fit for them now that they're in need. But, the whole "knowing the set list" thing sounds like a load to me. There must have been some other reason bub. Or, if you're willing to risk the Karma, call and then say "Wait a minute. Didn't I try out for you guys? Oh, yeah I remember. You're the A-holes who snubbed me. You guys suck!" and hang up. Personally I would pass. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 What moot said. Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Passing. Be interesting to see precisely how desperate. But, the whole "knowing the set list" thing sounds like a load to me. There must have been some other reason bub. You mean like I suck? I'm a hack? No talent? Too old, slow and fat? Like I should end it all and send you the Millenium V? Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 You mean like I suck? I'm a hack? No talent? Too old, slow and fat? Like I should end it all and send you the Millenium V? Nononononono...not that at all! You should send me the Millenium V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Too late. I've willed it to Moot. Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Passing. Be interesting to see precisely how desperate. But, the whole "knowing the set list" thing sounds like a load to me. There must have been some other reason bub. You mean like I suck? I'm a hack? No talent? Too old, slow and fat? Like I should end it all and send you the Millenium V? I mean like they maybe had someone else on the line they thought was better for whatever reason so, they lied to you - nicely but they still lied and Karma got 'em for it. Now they have no one. Wait a few weeks and ask around. If they are still looking talk to them maybe? Too late. I've willed it to Moot. Ahahahahahahaha! Suck it! Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 And even if you get the gig now, would you want to be in a band where you were second choice? I wouldn't. Stuff 'em Quote www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Stuff 'em Or use it as a way to get others to see and hear The Mighty Powerful in action in order to get a better gig. Then stuff'em. The next gig doesn't ever find you in your living room. Go kiss some frogs. Quote Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm available; plus I know ZZ Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I'm available - and I'm a frog. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 And even if you get the gig now, would you want to be in a band where you were second choice? I wouldn't. Stuff 'em As long as I got paid I wouldn't give a crap what choice I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 And even if you get the gig now, would you want to be in a band where you were second choice? I wouldn't. Stuff 'em As long as I got paid I wouldn't give a crap what choice I was. ...and I don't think they could afford me after that kind of treatment. Tell me the truth or STFU... I don't ask for (nor give) anything more than that. PC behaviour is all well and good, but deception (if that is the case) profits no one. In this case, the band is out a fine bass player and the bass player is conflicted. Go with your gut instincts, Flank. Quote Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 My gut sez ... Go ye out to Ted Brown's and buy ye three sets (two chrome and one black) of Hennessey's strap locks. I've had a couple of close calls in the last couple of weeks and the leather straps (which I'm loath to get rid of) are starting to get warbed out holes. This allows me to: 1) Modify a couple of basses without the danger of completely screwing them up (i.e., bridge replacement). 2) Play with the power screwdriver. 3) Allows me to rack up another $65 bucks on the credit card, thus helping stimulate the economy. I was recently transferred to a different project. Since the "family photo" is my desktop on the computer, a couple of guys ramping up a garage project (including our industrial hygenist/local guitar teacher) have done the reach out and touch. I used to work with one of his students (also involved). I think I would fair better in an environment were everyone comes up together as a band rather that being "the guy that replaces the last guy". No, I'm NOT a warbed out hole! Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 "Warbed"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 My bad. The hole was worn larger than it was when purchased and it kept slipping over the strap button. Theres a word for that. Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 You're worn larger than when purchased. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 BaZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Fall asleep for one moment ... Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 . . . and some a-hole fills your hand with shaving cream and tickles your nose. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 So, there I am, at rehearsal working on songs for Wretched Men's second effort and bzzt! My rig gives out. I had a good input signal at the VU meter on the Ashy but no sound. I pooped a little! After madly swapping cables and eliminating my pedal and my BBE I isolated the Ashy. My thought was I blew something in the output section - if not the power amp section altogether but, after testing both cabs the 8 cf with the 15 year old Carvin isn't working. Since I have a gig Saturday I told the fellas "I gotta get home and order a new head". So, I get home, open her up and sure enough the fuse on the output jack board is toast. I deduce that the Carvin baked the voice coil and that made the fuse go - if I'm lucky. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Must have been a High Ambient Pucker Factor moment. Quote Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Do not watch this bass player's video Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Do not watch this bass player's video Okay - I won't. Yes Frank, there was a moment of absolute vacuum. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 That was effing hilarious. Japanese absurdist humor. I loved the milk chug near the end. I wish I could play like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I grabbed a used EV 15BX to replace the ancient now defunct Carvin driver. $80 to my door. Love me some ebay! Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butcherNburn Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Good news moot. My last few ebay encounters were discouraging. Quote If you think my playing is bad, you should hear me sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Good news moot. My last few ebay encounters were discouraging. This guy has 100% positive and guarentees he will refund it. I have been bit before too but have a good feeling about this one. Quote "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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