The variables of playing shows. SHEESH.

[Hovercraftpilot]

My band played a show last Saturday. We had the green light to set up. So the other two bands started bringing their mountains of amps to the stage and started setting up. I said to one of them, uhhh we are on in like several minutes…

The third also band insisted on shared kit and showed up 15 minutes before we got on. It was a little bit of a mess. My drummer was bummed (as we all were) out on the provided kit and was hoping to use the house kit. Didn't happen.

The show went really well and we got some people dancing to original music. No one noticed that the drums were off. As a matter of fact we were the tightest we have ever been as unit. And I feel this is where this project should be. We pulled it off!

The next day I email everyone to say job well done. I get a response by the drummer and how unhappy he was with the show. In part of his email he made the suggestion we set up HIS kit for shows. I don't mind loading in the drums and placing them where he wants them, but setting them up? He was the one who was insistent on NOT bringing his kit.

Don't get me wrong. I want to play with my drummer as long as possible, I have a musical connection with with him, But man, can he get diva like.

This is the first band I am fronting. I didn't realize someone one is always giving you shit for something. Next time we play out I should suggest we put the drums to the front of the stage and I will sing and play behind drums facing the wall.

I miss being the bass player…

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Originally Posted by Hovercraftpilot

My band played a show last Saturday. We had the green light to set up. So the other two bands started bringing their mountains of amps to the stage and started setting up. I said to one of them, uhhh we are on in like several minutes…

The third also band insisted on shared kit and showed up 15 minutes before we got on. It was a little bit of a mess. My drummer was bummed (as we all were) out on the provided kit and was hoping to use the house kit. Didn't happen.

The show went really well and we got some people dancing to original music. No one noticed that the drums were off. As a matter of fact we were the tightest we have ever been as unit. And I feel this is where this project should be. We pulled it off!

The next day I email everyone to say job well done. I get a response by the drummer and how unhappy he was with the show. In part of his email he made the suggestion we set up HIS kit for shows. I don't mind loading in the drums and placing them where he wants them, but setting them up? He was the one who was insistent on NOT bringing his kit.

Don't get me wrong. I want to play with my drummer as long as possible, I have a musical connection with with him, But man, can he get diva like.

This is the first band I am fronting. I didn't realize someone one is always giving you shit for something. Next time we play out I should suggest we put the drums to the front of the stage and I will sing and play behind drums facing the wall.

I miss being the bass player…

Whiners are gig poison. Avoid playing with them whenever possible.

[MuseCafeChris]

Didn't really understand the situation based on the way you conveyed it, but this much I know:

Unless they're the goddamn Rolling Stones, bands that show up 15 minutes before showtime don't get to insist on anything.

[lhallam]

So the drummer changed his mind after trying it.

What's the big deal?

If that's the worst thing that happens to you as a leader, you are doing well.

[GCDEF]

I don't do the original multi-band thing, but wanting to play your own instrument doesn't seem diva-like to me. I'd hate to be at the mercy of what somebody else provided.

[Swain]

Tell him to get there in the morning and get his drums set up before everyone else is there. Then, he can stroll in right before soundcheck and be ready to play. Put it on him to take care of his drums. After all, he's the one with the "requirements" and all. Or, just tell him that HE needs to book the gigs, if he wants them a certain way.