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Sack the bass player

8:32 AM - Fri 21 November 2008

I've been fretting a bit about a gig I have on Monday. I've had a bass player and a keyboard player in my little band for some time and the bassist has let me down a couple of times recently. At the last proper gig we had he actually went off before we played and left us in the lurch - this was because we weren't exactly sure of the time we'd be on and he had to listen to some of the other music first. It was a benefit gig and the other music was mainly African stylie and a really good atmosphere. We had to play only ten minutes after he'd hoofed it and I had to re-jig the set on the spot and it was very disconcerting.

And he's missed a couple of pratices including this Wednesday evening even though we have a gig on Monday with no explanation - I've sacked him leaving just me and the keyboard man who's really good.

I feel bad about it as he's a bloody good bass player and seems a nice guy - but even if he was the best in the world he's no use to me if I can't rely on him!

Grrrrrr - life is never simple. I'll have to try and find a new bass player in the New Year but it takes ages for someone to learn all the tracks........

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Sad

1:35 PM - Fri 21 November 2008

I'm sorry you had to do that. But it's a small group, and you need dependable people around you. Like a tripod. If one leg collapses, down goes your camera, crash!

Did you ask him about this and give him a chance to explain? Maybe there is a reason--but he can't put his personal priorities ahead of the group.

Good luck on the search for a new bassist.

By drdog -

explanantion

6:16 PM - Fri 21 November 2008

Well he never apologised for the gig incident - he didn't like the fact there wasn't a proper running order so we didn't know exactly when we were going to play - but it was a Saturday night and not particularly late! There's been no explanation about the missed practice nor response to my texts. I hope nothing's happened of course but unless he's actually dead he could have got me a message!

By Chandramoon -

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6:43 AM - Mon 24 November 2008

Put him on notice. If he does it again, sack him.

By slayerbarbie -

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8:13 PM - Tue 16 December 2008

Too bad, thats temporamental musos for ya

By BarrieCannon -

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