Oops Jeremiah, you can disagree with me anytime you want to. Especially when you're totally right! "58s" are of course the vocal mike, and "57s" the instrumental one. Don't know what I was thinkin'.
Wyo. Getting the songs originally from fake books is fine. The point I was trying to make is you should "customize" the music to your own needs exclusively. Even to the extent of having your name and contact information at the top of every sheet. This is mostly about showing the band that you are not a third class musical citizen right from the get-go. Everything that you do that says "I'm top-notch" will earn you respect from the band. I assume you've read the stories about women band singers in the 30s and 40s and how they dealt with a very difficult life style, but if not, hunt a few down on the "net".

You don't need an amp. Once again, the mike is partly practical and partly to show the bandleaders that you won't work with crap equipment.(and that you've solved the problem yourself rather than just complaining) Stuff like this goes a long way, whether you're in a tiny town or New York.
Gargoyle is SO right about the function of band and vocalist. You'll know you've found a good band when they do what he outlines.
Love to hear a progress report.
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