The "Going To An Audition" Thread

[ᛗᛜᛜᚺDᛜᎶ Ꮤᛨᚳᚴ]

Congrats on the gig and "getting the band together"! Don't know why, but this thread had not been popping up on my notifications, so I was a bit behind on the progress!! Rock it Brother!!!

 

[-BOOGIEMAN-]

Well, that was fun! Maybe our most solid and stout practice since the new additions.

Downsouth Dave is already looking to "Mod" his new 5 string with some Bartolinis or EMGs.
We got locked into a slot for a cool Festival Gig first weekend of June. Honed in a preliminary
setlist. 2 hour slot. So we are aiming for 25-30 songs.

Chihuahua Chuck (he brings his Chihuahua to practice every week!) did raise his voice once, and
got moire than a bit "uppity," but I quelled it being the Drum Whisperer that I am.

He then apologized.

He's wound tighter than the G string on my Telecaster. Dude is going to have to adapt and adjust.

Anywho, if we can hold this thing together up through June who knows.

Just enjoying the ride and the flow as long as it lasts. Being able to thrash out some tunes in drop C
is a blessing, not a guarantee, at our age!!

Are quaaludes or Valium legal these days???

 

[la szum]

Production and backline provided? Forget about it! Get in there \m/ Congrats!

Exactly! We only took it because it is easy and breezy and won't require a lot of
effort hauling PA. It's also nice paying for 2 hours and 20 songs.

Now we just have to NOT fight about what 20 songs those end up being.

 

[la szum]

Are quaaludes or Valium legal these days???

Haha! If you met him in person you'd be like, "Holy Fuck, Chuck!"

I sometimes think he must chew glass. Not exaggerating!

Good dude, though. At this point in life I realize we all have our quirks.
I have learned to be in the same room with him and put him on Ignore.

 

[la szum]

So I followed some of the advice given here and set up a Sunday Jam Sesh with my
old friend Charlie and a few of us, along with that stellar vocalist and all around great
dude I mentioned recently.

Low key and fun. My Buddy and fellow Guitarist Keith is doing some Pulled Pork, too, for snax.

 

[la szum]

Well, Chuck has a "migraine" and Charlie had to drive himself to the ER this morning.

They both say they'll be ok. But no Jam today.

I need a new age group to start hanging out with.

 

[Warmart]

Well, Chuck has a "migraine" and Charlie had to drive himself to the ER this morning.

They both say they'll be ok. But no Jam today.

I need a new age group to start hanging out with.

I think the problem is too many people with the same name. So everyone is either David or Charles??

 

[la szum]

"Migraine" is suspicious. Going to the ER not so much.

 

[la szum]

I think the problem is too many people with the same name. So everyone is either David or Charles??

 

[la szum]

Ordered some Chickens from Downsouth Dave and his wife tonight. They moved to the area by purchasing
an old Farm/Homestead.... and have a cool DIY/Self-Sufficiency vibe that I am totally down with.

Looks like I'll be sourcing Eggs from them, too.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Looks like I'll be sourcing Eggs from them, too.

Downsouth Dave & his wife, or the chickens?

 

[la szum]

Downsouth Dave & his wife, or the chickens?

Haha! Definitely the Chickens you freak!!!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Haha! Definitely the Chickens you freak!!!

I MEANT BUYING EGGS FROM THEM, OR WAITING UNTIL YOUR OWN CHICKENS START LAYING THEM! Damn!

 

[la szum]

Dang! I guess I am the freak now!!

I am buying Whole Fryers from them. And Eggs.

No Chickens patrolling the yard here.

 

[la szum]

So Chihuahua Chuck took his dog and went home permanently. He informed us in the
Band/Group Text he would not be showing up anymore. His body is toast and he just
can't deal with the physical demands of drumming anymore.

Took the wind out of our sails just a bit--as we all assumed we had a new lineup that
was solid and proven.

The good news is Downsouth Dave is gung-ho and was present last night. I slid back
over to drums.... and may have to stay on the throne indefinitely. That means I have
to hold up, so I can make it through our upcoming gigs.

Inviting my friend Charlie to come next week, and see if he wants the guitar slot that
opened up now that I am back on drums. Should know within a couple of songs if that
will be a good fit or not.

As The Band Turns.

 

[JiveTurkey]

So Chihuahua Chuck took his dog and went home permanently. He informed us in the
Band/Group Text he would not be showing up anymore. His body is toast and he just
can't deal with the physical demands of drumming anymore.

Took the wind out of our sails just a bit--as we all assumed we had a new lineup that
was solid and proven.

The good news is Downsouth Dave is gung-ho and was present last night. I slid back
over to drums.... and may have to stay on the throne indefinitely. That means I have
to hold up, so I can make it through our upcoming gigs.

Inviting my friend Charlie to come next week, and see if he wants the guitar slot that
opened up now that I am back on drums. Should know within a couple of songs if that
will be a good fit or not.

As The Band Turns.

Better he give up sooner than later. It's actually super cool you are able to hop on the drums and make it work \m/

 

[Warmart]

OMG, guess it's understandable but really bad timing since you have that festival lined up. WTAF.

 

[la szum]

Better he give up sooner than later. It's actually super cool you are able to hop on the drums and make it work \m/

That's what Matt, our singer said. Word for word.

It's a lot of work, JT! With a gig on the horizon (and maybe more),
and Charlie hanging out there, it seems like I have a little extra
motivation to be a team player and make it work. Or make myself work.

 

[la szum]

Observe. Adapt. Overcome.

 

[Warmart]

OMG, guess it's understandable but really bad timing since you have that festival lined up. WTAF.

And doth thou want a drummer with really bad timing?