jdgm Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) Finally have found a new singer for our band, after 15 months. 1st singer who started the band left end Jan 18 after horrid infantile temper tantrum. Was too old, soon he didn't want to do more than the occasional gig. 2nd singer has been very good but lives miles away, and more importantly has a heavily disabled son for whom he is the full-time carer so could not commit to regular rehearsals. New guy lives near bassplayer, a bit younger than most of us, bloody fantastic voice, 2 new/newish Gibsons (LP & 335) good gear and very keen. Lots of work and rehearsals next; sort out which songs we are going to do, keys, arrangements. Stepping up my practice sessions again from now. At present next booking is mid-July which gives us enough time. Need to buy another powered p.a. speaker as one of the ones we've been using is owned by 2nd singer. I hope we will get going again (and better than ever before) after all this time and so much faffing about and disappointment. Wish me luck, eh? Perhaps the breeze is blowing my way; even my other lot - jazz group - has 2 gigs booked in June!! B) Best wishes to all, as ever. Edited April 30, 2019 by jdgm 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Sounds promising. Hope it all works out. No more "faffing about" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Good news... Hope it works out.. Maybe we are all due some good luck for once :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 May your sails stay full!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Mac Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hey,jdgm! I'm glad to hear you've someone who will work out for you! What kind of stuff are you planning on playing? Good Luck to you! Stand and Deliver! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) I join the others in wishing you the best of good fortune! Really good to hear that things might stabilise in a workable pattern for you in both your ventures. If you ever get near to London then let us all know and we'll try to be there! Pip. Edited April 30, 2019 by pippy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Sounds very promising, good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 'luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tekboy Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Congratulations! Putting a band together can be pretty challenging. KEEPING a band together can be nearly impossible. Have fun. It is better to PLAY music than it is to WORK music. :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 (edited) Good luck John, you deserve for it to work out. Edited April 30, 2019 by Digger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 may the long time sun shine upon you mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NePb Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Good stuff, I hope it works out for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Congrats Through my years of experience the really talented singers are usually flakes, mental and flat broke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Congrats Through my years of experience the really talented singers are usually flakes, mental and flat broke man, I'm glad you clarified really talented, cos otherwise I was thinking "Hey, I'm not flat broke!!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Glad things are going for the better for you and your band. So when are you planning on booking a performance in Omaha Neb. so Debbie and I can come support you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Mac Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Congrats Through my years of experience the really talented singers are usually flakes, mental and flat broke I would have to agree. I think I've known three out of many, many that were "normal". However, in their defense, it takes a special kind of person to stand up there in front of everybody and pretend to be cool. It's not something that I would want to do. I have known some singers that had/have very secure financial situations. I think it helps if the said vocalist also plays an instrument...it takes some of the pressure off of having to be the biggest personality in the room. Good Luck, jdgm! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 Thanks to everyone for the good wishes. I'll be keeping you updated of course. What kind of stuff are you planning on playing? We call ourselves a blues band and there is a lot of standard blues but we also stick in some classic old school rock stuff to get 'em up on the floor....depends what the singer knows. So when are you planning on booking a performance in Omaha Neb. so Debbie and I can come support you? Well it's a bit out of the way but I'm sure we can fix something up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Result ! Nice going. Hope it all continues to go well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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