rct Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have an audition tonight. Jeesus I haven't auditioned for a band in more than 20 years. I have to poop, I'm nervous, and I've forgotten where my guitars are. They want me to play 70s arena rock at stupid volumes, sing harmonies on most, sing lead on a few. Think I'll have trouble? DOH! Holy crap I'm nervous as a cat in a...no, not a restaurant, a rocking chair store. Pray for me. Pray hard. And BadBluesPlayer, pray for him too. I never pray so, just sayin. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Of course man... The best of British to you dear chap (cos I know how you like us Brits ;)) I think I know how youd feel.. I haven't played in a band for 20 years (only the odd jam since then)... And the idea of it now is rather scary to me... I would like too though... So good luck, just be you dude, that's all you can be and im sure it will be enough.. Let us know how it goes (and make sure you take your best case :D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have to poop, I'm nervous, and I've forgotten where my guitars are. rct Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 (and make sure you take your best case :D) Let's not think about the worst case scenario...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm sure you will rock that thing, guitar and vocals as well. Take care for yourself at the stupid volumes you expect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Me too! Dammit Ron - I already pooped!....but I'll dedicate it to you retrospectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 .....70s arena rock......stupid volumes......sing.....rct.(*) Sorted. And the very best of luck, Old Sport! (*) You should count yourself insanely lucky I chose not to keep the word 'poop' in there, somewhere.... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Good luck RCT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have to poop, I'm nervous, and I've forgotten where my guitars are. So it's like every other day, right? You got this. Looking forward to hearing how they fell down on their knees to worship you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Prayers at you bro. But you don't need them. I can see into the future. And I see a band that is going to be very happy with their new guitar player/singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 You don't need luck, rct. You have talent, skills, and experience. It's all good. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 You'll do fine! By the way, Nervous Have to poop Can't find guitars gets to be pretty damn typical after a certain age. Consider it to be a rehearsal prior to the audition😐 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Kill it. Mess with their head and play all of Close To The Edge. That would be sweet..Best of luck RCT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 You'll be alright, just go in there and give them hell! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 So, how'd ya make out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 gets to be pretty damn typical after a certain age. I never knew that the quest for fiber would become so important in my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I pinched a grape myself yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Well thanks for the musical support and the dietary advice! It went great. I was nervous as a prom kid, started up the Georgia Satellites thing Hands To Yerself and got to the first time the singer got all huggy and kissy and that was it, we were all kids again playing rock and roll. 4th song we did was Already Gone, which I have not done with a band in at least 20 years. It was an opener for all our high school bands back then I was really looking forward to it. I was offered the gig after that one, the rest of the night was just plain ol' fun. Unfortunately I can't take the gig, as much as I'd like to. Really good, really experienced players, 4 voices, rock. Can't beat that with a stick. Unfortunately I was led to believe that not only were they gig ready, which they are, we could go out next weekend and have a blast, I was told they had a dozen or so lined up. They don't. They were hoping I would bring some connections and steady gigging to them. So I'm in that situation with my own band right now, and it is seasonal to some degree. This band is 30 miles away, up Big Bills way. My band is less than 8 miles from home, I could walk to rehearsal from my office, a studio full of the stuff we need. So we all agreed it makes no sense for me to leave this situation for that situation. I made some really good friends I hope, we will keep in touch no matter what. The lead singer guitar player was adamant about staying in touch for some outdoor stuff this summer, so that could be exciting. Thanks again. It's nice to know so many guitar players can understand what's important to us all. Poop. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 yep you made the right decision.... then again.. nothing ventured, nothing gained.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 It's nice to know so many guitar players can understand what's important to us all. Poop. One word for ya on that one... probiotics - I poop like clockwork, 6:15 every morning. Oh, glad you had a great audition even though the situation didn't prove optimal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Thanks again. It's nice to know so many guitar players can understand what's important to us all. Poop. rct Not just poop, but a good poop. The kind where your alone and the porcelain and water is cool. Thing kind of poo that when you leave the room you have a little bounce in your step! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Not just poop, but a good poop. The kind where your alone and the porcelain and water is cool. Thing kind of poo that when you leave the room you have a little bounce in your step! You mean not the kind when its like crapping through the eye of a needle ? Or turning a tap on... somewhere in the middle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 You mean not the kind when its like crapping through the eye of a needle ? Or turning a tap on... somewhere in the middle... ...during a dinner party or a first date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 They want me to play 70s arena rock at stupid volumes... Right up your alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 Ah,nevermind. There'll be other poops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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