[Giles]

Guys,

PLEASE NOTE: GIG HAS BEEN FILLED

Some friends of mine are in need of a tenor player. They have been around for almost 30 years. This is a full-time gig, based out on NJ, but they travel extensively.

Here's the main deal: It's a ROCK gig. No jazz. There's not a lot of room for improv. Its a lot of soloing, but it requires NOTE for NOTE transcription of the solo.

If your interested, drop me an email at gilesdavis AT aol.com.

 

[A Greene]

It's interesting that everything is transcribed. Does the guitarist play the solos off the recordings as well? I'm just curious. I play tons of rock gigs and I've only has one time where someone wanted in a note for note transcription.

 

[JL]

Its a lot of soloing, bit it requires NOTE for NOTE transcription of the solo..

Why the H would you want to do that? Sorry, but I'm curious, too. I understand the concept of a "signature solo," but to do this on ALL solos on all your tunes?! Come on......

 

[Bill Mecca]

Giles, did our friends in the tribute band get rid of the blondie?

If it's who I think it is guys, it's a tribute band, thus the fans want it like they've heard it on the record.

 

[JL]

Giles, did our friends in the tribute band get rid of the blondie?

If it's who I think it is guys, it's a tribute band, thus the fans want it like they've heard it on the record.

Thanks Bill. That makes sense, actually. But count me out. I guess we all have our preferred way of playing. Mine is not to play the same exact thing every time. No worries......

 

[Giles]

Bill,

I can neither confirm or deny....

 

[Bill Mecca]

understood Counselor.

 

[zorroperro]

Not for me but I would love to have a chance!

First, I live in Mexico.
Second, I hate to fly.
Third, I am an altoist.

But... I think it is wonderful to see that opportunities fly around the forum.

All the best,

JI

 

[Swampcabbage]

How much is the devil paying for ones saul these days?

 

[Giles]

I promise the "devil" pays substantially better than most jazz gigs. Are you playing 22 shows in July? Or is making a good living "selling out?"

I thought I'd pass along an opportunity here. I didn't expect to be flamed.

 

[JL]

Hey Giles, I meant no offense at all, although re-reading my first response, it was a bit harsh. But I really was curious, that's all. And I realize the benefits of playing something that people want and will pay good money for. Thanks for posting this and hopefully someone will get the gig and appreciate it! I certainly wouldn't call it selling out or anything like that. I played in a "soul" band like this for a short time (but it didn't pay well) and I got very frustrated not being able to stretch out and improvise. Still, there is a time and place for everything. Cheers.

 

[Martinman]

If I was older and out of school...

 

[martysax]

If I was older and out of school...

Oy, If I was younger and in school, and I hadn't met my wife yet...

 

[Agent27]

If I lived in Jersey . . .

 

[hakukani]

If I was younger, or older, or had different abilities, or a different personality...

 

[martysax]

"I coulda been a contender..."

 

[ratracer]

"Aaaaadriiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnn..."

 

[martysax]

"Stellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"

 

[Swampcabbage]

I promise the "devil" pays substantially better than most jazz gigs. Are you playing 22 shows in July? Or is making a good living "selling out?"

I thought I'd pass along an opportunity here. I didn't expect to be flamed.

That wasn't how I meant it. I guess I forgot the . I was simply enquiring as to how much the gig paid. Do they keep you on salary? Is it just gig to gig? etc...

I got no problem with doing these kinds of gig. I have in the past and made a good living at it.

However, the only way I would consider it now is if it substantially paid better than my current jobs.

 

[JL]

If only.......