EddiePlaysBass Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 I'm not sure if this would be considered SPAM by some of you, but I'll take the chance just this once Today, for the first time in my life, I got the call ... Some of you may remember how thrilled I was when I got the opportunity to play in a NU metal/Metallica-style band and how disappointed I subsequently became when it didn\'t work out At the time I'd declined several offers, including a covers band that played classic rock (think Uriah Heep, Deep Purple, Cream etc). I had committed myself to that other band and didn't want to break my promise ... Like I said, it didn't quite work out with the metal band so I contacted him (the guitar player) but they'd found a bass player by then. As it is, their bass player left last week after some minor dispute and they want to give me a chance I told him that I don't have time for the entire month of January, due to exams and that if they find someone else in the meantime they should go ahead and hire him or her. But I got first dibs on the gig :-) The guy felt as if he owed me that much This does imply a number of things though ... For one, I'll have to postpone the music lessons I can't play in two bands, practice Aikido twice a week, maintain a relationship, pursue my master's degree AND take up the music lessons ... So I'll probably start those come the summer ... Also, for the first time in my 'career' I'll be playing in two bands ... That should be fun The current band is with two long-time friends so I can't (and won't) bail simply cos I got a better opportunity here ... Thanks for reading And a very Happy New Year everyone !! "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoffman Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Hey good luck man wish you the best. I played in 3 bands once it was a lot for me to handle with a full time job and a girlfriend alone. Sounds like you're on the right track with goals in sight. Thats an awesome thing. I know you've been woodsheddin, honin' your chops , and now this band calls ya up to give you a shot! Have fun when you play for those cats. Stay calm and relaxed, and don't try to impress them with some Wooten or Jaco , and you'll be just fine... "The world will still be turning when you've gone." - Black Sabbath Band site: www.finespunmusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Glad this worked out for you. Telling them about January school work is smart. Let them decide up front and respect you rather than screw up and get them upset. The two bands thing can be interesting. Is the "friends" band gigging, or just jamming around? You should probably tell both that for gigging, it's first come - first served. Enjoy! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Congrats and good luck Eddie! 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...
Raven Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 Congratz Eddie.... looks like your new year is off to a rockin' good start. I have a feeling you're gonna do just fine... Tommy BCR's homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiePlaysBass Posted January 3, 2005 Author Share Posted January 3, 2005 Thanks everyone, I'm pretty excited about this Tom, the "friends band" is still very much in the jammin' stage and it will be interesting to see if we will ever get past that. JWH, Jaco or Wooten huh? I only wish Their previous bass player apparently was a virtuoso but also very much an *ssh#le so they want a solid (simple?) low-end this time. I'm their man Only downside is that they have re-worked most of the covers they play. Guess I'll just learn the original versions and see how fast I can transcribe my bass line in a live environment "I'm a work in progress." Micky Barnes The Ross Brown Shirt World Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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