I LOVE it when things work out!!!

[Tony M.]

Good for you!
The fun is what it's all about.

 

[Tucson Thump]

They don't do bar gigs, but they do party gigs.

Mucho Congratulations!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Bastages!!!

LOL, I forgot you weren't here when I told that story. It's actually pretty funny although I wasn't amused at the time. And better yet, they made one of my good friends (who recruited me to the band) do the deed. Here's a teaser though... a year later, they recruited me back. If you're now interested, I'll tell you about it sometime.

 

[danktat]

They don't do bar gigs, but they do party gigs.

Hey man, playing out IS STILL playing out.

 

[Aahzz]

LOL, I forgot you weren't here when I told that story. It's actually pretty funny although I wasn't amused at the time. And better yet, they made one of my good friends (who recruited me to the band) do the deed. Here's a teaser though... a year later, they recruited me back. If you're now interested, I'll tell you about it sometime.

I'm interested.

 

[László]

Great that you found people you like playing with!

It's hard to find musical companions that are pretty much on the same page you are.

 

[Aahzz]

Well dang, I spoke too soon. First week was great, second week felt a bit awkward. After the novelty wore off, it hit me that 75% of the setlist was straight 12-bar songs. Found myself getting bored...and the other guitarist kept wanting me to play with nothing but a completely clean tone on everything but the solos. He sent me a text on Monday that they want to try a keyboard player this week, but then want me back next week if I can work on keeping my tone cleaner. I'm on a Vela, volume knob on 4, into the clean channel of a VHT D-50 with master and preamp set low...it's clean. Hell, it's TOO clean for me, I like just a touch of hair on my clean tone to make it sparkle 'round the edges.

So, I debated for a couple days, and decided last night to back out. Back to Craigslist, will find the right fit eventually...

 

[bodia]

Well dang, I spoke too soon. First week was great, second week felt a bit awkward. After the novelty wore off, it hit me that 75% of the setlist was straight 12-bar songs. Found myself getting bored...and the other guitarist kept wanting me to play with nothing but a completely clean tone on everything but the solos. He sent me a text on Monday that they want to try a keyboard player this week, but then want me back next week if I can work on keeping my tone cleaner. I'm on a Vela, volume knob on 4, into the clean channel of a VHT D-50 with master and preamp set low...it's clean. Hell, it's TOO clean for me, I like just a touch of hair on my clean tone to make it sparkle 'round the edges.

So, I debated for a couple days, and decided last night to back out. Back to Craigslist, will find the right fit eventually...

That sucks

 

[Aahzz]

That sucks

It does, but it's all good in the long run - at least I had the one good session with them, which did help my confidence in playing solos.

 

[WEDGE]

They would absolutely hate my tone…..

 

[Tony M.]

Better that you got out early instead of after putting in a bunch of time and effort.

 

[JasonE]

LOL, I forgot you weren't here when I told that story. It's actually pretty funny although I wasn't amused at the time. And better yet, they made one of my good friends (who recruited me to the band) do the deed. Here's a teaser though... a year later, they recruited me back. If you're now interested, I'll tell you about it sometime.

I have two similar stories. One of them is very close to yours. The second is one where I was the friend that was chosen to deliver the news.

 

[aamefford]

I was sitting here with a big, happy smile for you through most of this thread @Aahzz . I guess I still am for the great first session. Best with your search.

 

[danktat]

Well now that kind of sucks.

 

[aphantomvaper]

As I said in DTR's thread, you had a brief moment into the window of musical possibility. The lust to have that experience again keeps us going. I'd enjoy a jam with you methink's!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congratulations initially and what a shame.

Good luck with your search.

 

[Sybo]

Best news today!! Enjoy!