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MrHarryReems:
Well, it looks like I'll be auditioning a new bass player in the coming weeks.  The bass player that' I've been using for the past three years is a fantastic player, but he just wants to be a hired gun.  Ideally I'd like someone who wants to be a little more involved.  Recently, a bass player reached out to me looking for players that is not only an excellent player, but he also plays guitar and sings very well.  As an added bonus, he lives about 15 miles from me, which would make for easy collaboration.  So, we'll see how it goes!  My fiddle/hurdy gurdy player will be out here for a couple of days in January to prep for the season, so it would be nice to have the bass player on board for that. Wish me luck!

TheBuddha:
I suspect it's a bit different, but I look for stressors. I want people who will retain quality and professionalism - even when you don't particularly care for the job, or even your fellow bandmates. Being good with their instrument is also a bonus!

TheBuddha:
Oh, and do keep us updated?

MrHarryReems:
Quote from: TheBuddha on December 18, 2018, 18:27:54 PM I suspect it's a bit different, but I look for stressors. I want people who will retain quality and professionalism - even when you don't particularly care for the job, or even your fellow bandmates. Being good with their instrument is also a bonus!
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For me, that's the bottom level of acceptable.  What I want, however, is someone who is not only polished and professional, but also someone who wants to participate in songwriting, arrangements, developing the stage show, etc.  It's not too difficult to get a solid guy who just shows up and does his job for the check.  That's what I have now.  I want more!

TheBuddha:
Yeah... If the bass player ever came to me and told me they'd written a song, I'd fire 'em! Same thing for the drummer! ;) We're a cover band.

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