Rock Group

Wow, they sound great (see last post). Singer is incredible (and plays keyboards well), guitarist is very well-rounded and really knows his stuff and the drummer is VERY solid. I think they would have sounded good with any bassist. It looks like I'm the one, at least right now. The guitarist and drummer sing backup as well as some leads, and I'll need to work on that too, I'd say. Still need to work on learning the basslines to the songs, too. It's a lot of music! Very exciting - we practiced several tunes, and then ate some food. People started showing up and then we played for like 25 people! What a great night!

BASS PLAYING

I've practiced with a dixieland group several times since football ended now. It's a lot of fun reading through the music. In general it's just playing a two feel and keeping the tempo up. Tempo is a challenge when the drummer isn't there, because I have to fight with the tuba player. With the drummer, however, it's no problem. The clarinet, trumpet, and trombone players are great and so much fun to listen to.

Today I'll be practicing with a "rock" group for the first time, also. They plan on playing maybe once a month at functions only. They've all done the bar scene and don't want that again. It's interesting to learn this many songs in just a few days (I got the list late Tuesday night, and today is Friday)! I know I won't have everything memorized, or even correct, but hopefully I can do well enough to get the gig! Most of the songs are fun to play, too, which is good.

Here's what I'm trying to learn:
Song Artist
After Midnight Clapton
Alright Now Free
Careless Whisper Seether
China Grove Doobie Brothers
Depending on You Petty
Don't Misunderstand Me Rosington Collins Band
Don't Stop Believin' Journey
Dream On Aerosmith
Everybody Wants You Squire
Goodbye to You Patti Smythe
Heartache Tonight Eagles
Hold On
Hot Blooded Foreigner
I Won't Back Down Petty
I'm the Only One Etheridge
Jet Airliner Steve Miller Band
Layla Clapton
Long Train Runnin' Doobie Brothers
Movin' On Bad Company
My Girl Temptations
Need You Now Lady Antebellum
Paralyzer Finger 11
Rhiannon Fleetwood Mac
Runnin' Down a Dream Petty
Separate Ways Journey
Slow Hand
Sober Pink
Stand By Me King
Sunshine of Your Love Cream
Sweet Emotion Aerosmith
White Room Cream
Who Knew? Pink
Won't Back Down Petty