Yesterday, I auditioned for a band named Barking Bonze. In short, I sucked. I didn't keep the tempo up fast enough. I didn't know some of the songs. A few i did ok on, but we only played for about an hour and a half. There are 2 more auditions next week.
Whatever happens, I think this is it. Whether I make it or not, I'm probably done. I hid my bandmix profile from sight. I'm past the prime I once had.
The Buzzards accepted me because they were class c. This band needs a working drummer, not a novice. Silverback was more laid back, but smoked way too much for my tastes.
That being said, one thing is certain. I took a fading pipe dream and within one year's time, not only auditioned for a band... but auditioned for 3!!! Played in 2 and played in public prior to this Plandemic.
One year ago, none of it was a reality. Now... it is!
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9/8/20 follow up.
I didn't make the cut. It's OK though.
As much as I felt I didn't fit with the Buzzards, I didn't fit Barking Bonze either. The main family was far too into religion and church with their conversation during the audition. They seemed preoccupied with other things to be focused on the songs. I also heard from the guys in Impulse that the keyboard player was an asshole. I concur.
In many ways the Buzzards rebuild of last fall was far more fundamental and organized than Barking Bonze. Silverback had it's moments, but I didn't care for Mike's smoking or his impatience.
Will there be another band? No clue. But I've transitioned to mesh heads and cymbals in order to practice unfettered. Time will tell
