My First Bass Gig!
As you all have probably gathered from the videos just lately, first and foremost Im a Drummer. I play other instruments but Ive only ever gigged on Drums. Tonight was a little surreal as I ended up playing Bass for New Groove Formation! I usually play drums for this band but we were doing an accoustic gig and the bass player had to work. So the Percussionist took care of the drums while I played bass.
It was surreal for so many reasons. I don’t really have problems with nerves when I play drums anymore as I guess Im getting used to it. But Ive not been that nervous before a gig for a long time. Not only that but I didnt really know the bass parts very well as I dont usually worry about what key the music is in when Im drumming lol. Also, it felt strange to be with my usual band but playing the wrong instrument. I always knew our bass player Faz was awesome but I have even more respect now after trying to play his lines. Lets just say I was putting in half as many notes as he does. Respect Faz!
All in all, I felt it didnt go too bad. A few bum notes and timing issues but I think it was ok, just hope the rest of the band think so lol. Huge thanks to Pat from Carousel Sound Lab for lending me some bass equipment! Check out the mighty New Groove Formation on Myspace and on the videos page on this website.
