Connie Z Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 For me, this is super exciting. No money, but exciting none the less. I got an email from a local guitar player whose band has a gig at a big block party on May 15, and they need a bass player. He had seen several of my many posts on local musician classified sites. It is my "rockin oldies bass player available" ad. He had gone to my website and even checked out my original songs. He asked if I was interested in subbing for that gig. His band is playing directly ahead of a very well known local band. There will be lots of people at the party. His band plays a mix of oldies and soft rock-ish originals. So last night, I went to the first of about 4 rehearsals we'll have. Based on my recent (yucky) experience trying to play music I'd never heard before ( as discussed in this thread ), I stated in advance that I'd need the set list, lyric sheets, chords and maybe a CD of the songs. He kindly obliged by sending me the set list (28 songs) with the chords for most of the songs. I already had about 6 of the songs in my book of lead-sheets. It turned out great. I was able to play everything we tried. I even learned most of "Birthday" by the Beatles, which I'd never attempted before, and it has cool bass riffs. The players we had tonight were: Guitar Guitar Keyboard Drums Female Vocalist Bass There will be two more female vocalists for the gig I think. They will be at the next rehearsal. I sang one song last night, but will probably sing a couple more, because the main guy likes to play bass sometimes, so I can hand it off to him. They were very pleased with my playing and I was too. It was my first time ever just sitting in with a totally unknown band, for the purpose of subbing in a gig. The singer and the two guitar players are part of the core band, but the keyboard player, drummer and me, were new. I was totally impressed at how good everything sounded. We need some work on starts and stops, but all in all, we rocked! We got through a little more than half of the setlist I think. Yay! I feel so totally cool now! Thanks for getting me to this point. You are all the best! ... connie z "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 You go girl! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 This is how you end up as a mercenary. Next thing you know, you will be telling people that you don't leave the house for less than $150 Congratulations, Connie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassric Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 You ARE totally cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Mucho congrats Connie! You are on your way. If your posts are any indication of your innate responsibility and natural desire and ability, many of us should probably be a little worried... Peace, wraub I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinredneck69 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Congrats Connie! Donnie Peterson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig S. Leyh Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 That is very cool! We are all pleased for you. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. I'm sure all will go well. Have fun. Thank you, Craig S. Leyh CraigLeyh@Buffalo.com WWW.FrameBand.com "Lucky 7" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Brown Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Well Done Connie! Ya know, we knew you had it in you. Yep. I'm the other voice in the head of davebrownbass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Z Posted April 17, 2004 Author Share Posted April 17, 2004 Originally posted by tnb: This is how you end up as a mercenary. Next thing you know, you will be telling people that you don't leave the house for less than $150 Congratulations, Connie! "Change comes from within." - Jeremy Cohen The definition of LUCK: When Preparation meets Opportunity! http://www.cybergumbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Never had a doubt - Do what you do, and everything will fall in place!! Best, Jim Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Rock on, Connie. Check out this thread as well! THREAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Right on Connie! Most of all, have fun! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Sweet. That rocks, Connie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Way to go Lady !! P.S. check your PM Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfreq Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 You Rock Connie "The Blues is the Roots, and the rest is the Fruits" Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdrummer Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Good job, Connie! "All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players..." --Rush, "Limelight" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggard Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 Fantastic! You are growing and improving! That sure feels great! It is really cool to hear that after the couple's story! You should even thank them... You've sure found your way! "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn" Charlie Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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