Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 I just got off the phone with our drummer and good friend of mine. I told him I was feed up with our lead guitard and I was leaving. We talked for a while and he told me to think about it some more. I said that I had and that was it. I'll be playing out our last 2 gigs so I don't leave them hanging. I feel better......but I am sad. I have been playing with the drummer and our singer for 9 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Instead of you quitting, why don't you kick out the guitarist. Unless everyone else likes him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gruntollio Bass Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Instead of you quitting, why don't you kick out the guitarist. Unless everyone else likes him. Yeah, why not piss off the guitard.................they're adime a dozen anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ec437 Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Instead of you quitting, why don't you kick out the guitarist. Unless everyone else likes him. I agree, this would make more sense... Are you the one with the deaf geezer guitard who always turns his tube amp up way too loud to get "his sound"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 I agree, this would make more sense...Are you the one with the deaf geezer guitard who always turns his tube amp up way too loud to get "his sound"?No, not me. This guy was going to leave but the other 2 guys kissed his ass to stay. So I am leaving. Check this thread: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1795389 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted November 14, 2007 Moderators Share Posted November 14, 2007 No, not me. This guy was going to leave but the other 2 guys kissed his ass to stay. So I am leaving. Check this thread: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1795389A gig every 6-8 weeks? How does a band that only plays out that much have enough of a following to warrant getting paid $1200 to $1500 a gig? They won't be able to meet that requirement, so I'm not sure the remaining 3 as a band will have legs. Good luck with your situation. I have a feeling that band would reform in the future with you and a different guitard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 who do you think the other 2 guys want more you or the guitard tell them either he goes or you go the choice is theirs either way you know where you stand with the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emprov Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Something tells me that you two friends won't last all that long with him. Either they'll get tired of him or the band will implode altogether -- I've seen that stuff too many times before. I'm guessing that, in 8-9 months, you'll be back playing with your buds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 A gig every 6-8 weeks? How does a band that only plays out that much have enough of a following to warrant getting paid $1200 to $1500 a gig?Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 You did right. My money's on the rest of the band disintegrating once they all know you're gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Yup, my bet is less than a month until the remainder implodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Something tells me that you two friends won't last all that long with him. Either they'll get tired of him or the band will implode altogether -- I've seen that stuff too many times before. I'm guessing that, in 8-9 months, you'll be back playing with your buds. That's what the drummer said too. Once the guitard realizes that his requirements won't/can't be met, he will leave anyway. I give them 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 And here is what he wants to happen to stay. * No more than a gig every 6-8 weeks * Better paying gigs....like $1200-$1500 per gig * Hire out the sound and lights * Get an agent to get us these good paying gigs Two questions: (1) is the guitarist a crack addict? ; (2) is his brain damage bad enough that he has to wear a helmet? Emre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Damn man, that must have been a tough one. You're not retiring, are ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basste Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 +1 about dead band. This guitard will never find a serious bassplayer to follow him. You can say that to your buds "hey buds, i'm available to create another band with you. But think about it quickly because a lot of bands look for a bassplayer around there.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funkee1 Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Well, there is still debate whether I jumped from my last band or got pushed, but it seems to have worked out for me, and it will for you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Damn man, that must have been a tough one. You're not retiring, are ya? I haven't decided yet Mike. I don't even feel like looking at a bass right now but we'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 I haven't decided yet Mike. I don't even feel like looking at a bass right now but we'll see what happens. Yep, a break is what you need! I guarantee you're gonna miss it after a while, and by that time your buds will come back around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no-logic Posted November 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 Yep, a break is what you need! I guarantee you're gonna miss it after a while, and by that time your buds will come back around. I hope so. I really enjoy playing with the 2 other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike fitzwell Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 I hope so. I really enjoy playing with the 2 other guys. Musically I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members davidM Posted November 14, 2007 Members Share Posted November 14, 2007 seems we've over looked something I would see as potential drama soon, these last 2 shows, surely the guitard will cram his foot down his mouth over you quitting and either try to get you to stay, or just say something so stupid you'll want to crack him upside the head with your bass, and strangle him with your E string. (hopefully its .115 wouldn't want it snapping mid strangle on ya!) 1 gig every 6 to 8 weeks leaves you friends plenty free to do another band, and I'm assuming they want to play more than once every 2 months. But perhaps this break is EXACTLY what you need. 9 years is a long time, and not having a steady musical output will help you appreciate it when you get it back. I know thats what happened to me after being bandless for 3 months. Now I'm back in one, and my passion for it is stronger than its been since I was in high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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