Space Chick Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I auditioned for a classic rock band last night..... And I GOT IT I am now a bassist in a real life band I haven't long started playing, but having played oboe/guitar in my younger days I progressed quite quickly, and both my teacher and a bass playing mentor thought I was ready for try outs I had an absolutely awesome time at my audition, which turned into a full 3hr practice session where I even managed to jam along to songs I'd never heard before by getting the lead guitarist to yell chords at me We are hoping to get on the road and do some charity gigs in the near future. Our lead singer is ex armed forces, served in Afganistan and lost 7 colleagues whilst on his last tour, and his son is currently serving, so the first gig is we are looking to do is to raise money for a local "help for heroes" type charity. We are even recording a charity single, with b side, so I'm going to be in the studio in a few weeks too Can't wait to perform on stage again now the drummer asked if I'd be nervous, and I said that nerves show you care, but having previously played live to audiences of 2500/3000 people it wouldn't faze me.... Gosh I had an estimated audience of 3 million when I performed live on the telly in the UK, and an audience of tens of millions whilst on live telly in China on a classical tour! Today I have been floating on a cloud of euphoria with aching fingers and tinnitus (sorted out proper musician earplugs for next weeks band practice!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Oh wow - no wonder you're excited! Well done you! You'll have to let us know when your first gig is - there might be some Omlet groupies turning up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 That sounds amazing and thrilling and you sound so excited. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clucker1 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Well Done! I want to hear you now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm hoping in time to be able to sort out Facebook pages, twitter, you tube etc to promote the band It is soooooo exciting, although I've been bouncing around all excited in work today so ended up being shattered by half two! So rock and roll hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 absolutely, totally awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Wow, thats brilliant, no wonder you are excited. Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations, don't forget your forum friends when you make the big time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 How fantastic, well done . I can just feel your excitement through your posts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Congratulations, don't forget your forum friends when you make the big time! Not even looking at making the big time I just want to play live and have fun How fantastic, well done . I can just feel your excitement through your posts . That obvious hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Awesome! Well done you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Very indeed!!! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Well done Debs, that's brilliant news. You'll have to jam with Rosie, she's just taking her grade 8 on the electric guitar, playing a Metallica track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Well done Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Well done Debs, that's brilliant news. You'll have to jam with Rosie, she's just taking her grade 8 on the electric guitar, playing a Metallica track. Grade 8 is awesome Good luck to Rosie sounds like she needs a band I reckon I'm probably around Grade 3/4 standard at the moment, be a while before my bass playing reaches those lofty heights but I can hold down a decent groove which is the most important thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Fantastic. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Awesome! Our own omlet rock chick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congratulations! What is the name of the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 How exciting but just remember, when buying a used car, punch the buttons on the radio. If all the stations are rock and roll, there's a good chance the transmission is shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congratulations! What is the name of the band? We are called "Not a Jukebox" How exciting but just remember, when buying a used car, punch the buttons on the radio. If all the stations are rock and roll, there's a good chance the transmission is shot. Shall keep that in mind Cloots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 You'll have to link us when you're up on Youtube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Fantastic - well done! No wonder you're excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Well done!!! I feel an Autograph request coming on! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Congratulations Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Well done! I think we need YouTube videos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
