The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #79488 Message #1440592
Posted By: wysiwyg
22-Mar-05 - 11:21 AM
Thread Name: Band Etiquette Question - Am I a prat?
Subject: RE: Band Etiquette Question - Am I a prat?
I missed this detail the first time around:
... was more comfortable doing my solo material, which I've honed over the years, rather than some half baked arrangements meant for a trio and performed by a duo...
I also sing lead, do all the arranging and booking, and have chosen and run the sound equipment (with bandmember husband's help on bucks). Our band trusts me to make a set list we can all survive, and to make ANY adjustments necessary on short notice to save a commitment that has been made in our name. This includes what we play, and who plays for any planned gig, or subs if needed and available. Trusts-- should read EXPECTS GRATEFULLY. Ain't always fun being in charge, and they know it! :~)
So ya know, when you are the lead singer, you have to go with what you can actually SING. This is where, as I see it and as someone posted above, you get off the hook. The BAND could not come but YOU could, so you did!
Just print this thread for them! :~)
~Susan