Audition follow-up rant
- Thread starter Mr. St. Paul
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Flip G
Tele-Holic
I'm reminded of a quote from "Hannah and her Sisters" ... "It's worse than a 'dog-eats-dog' world. It's a 'dog-fails-to-return-other-dog's-phonecalls' world."
Mr. St. Paul
Tele-Afflicted
That's a good course of action that I've never done before. Maybe because I haven't auditioned that much over the last 30 years. There's always been a circle of musicians I've known who ask me to join their projects, or I've started and ran several bands. But my circle is aging out, and I don't want to be a bandleader anymore. So a lot of this stuff is fairly new to me, even though I've been gigging for 40 years.
Nope, not a tribute band. No wigs or specific clothing, just nailing the music.
I'm 59, and the guys in the band all appeared to be older than me (I didn't ask anyone's age). Another reason I was surprised / disappointed.
Maybe that's the problem...I took my Guild Starfire I Jet 90 to the audition, not a Tele!
Their loss. What kind of Petty band doesn’t have backup vocals?
Trenchant63
Tele-Holic
OP have multiple auditions going on so you don’t bank on just one coming through.
I'd give 'em a shout. If they selected someone else for the slot, they owe you the courtesy of a response.
If it turns out they did select someone else, the fact they didn't let you know says a lot about the sort of person the band leader is. Good riddance, I say. You'll be happier without those kinds of people making decisions that affect your life schedule.
If it turns out they did select someone else, the fact they didn't let you know says a lot about the sort of person the band leader is. Good riddance, I say. You'll be happier without those kinds of people making decisions that affect your life schedule.
Charlie Bernstein
Doctor of Teleocity
Yeah, once. It was kind of creepy.
Like you, I didn't try following up. The ball was in their court. And still is.
Charlie Bernstein
Doctor of Teleocity
They're not being courteous if Mr. St. Paul has to call them. I wouldn't waste my time. Let life go on.
Charlie Bernstein
Doctor of Teleocity
I'm sure Mr. St. Paul is doing whatever auditions he finds that seem like a possible fit.
Charlie Bernstein
Doctor of Teleocity
Amen!
57joonya
Tele-Afflicted
I wouldn’t worry about it one second longer .and remember a lot of folks are so busy these days trying to pay the bills, it could take several weeks to all get together again to try out .
fretknot
Tele-Meister
On any prospective interview or audition, I believe that it's a two-way street. You're also auditioning the band in this case. It's not always obvious what their collective process is after only one or two encounters. A lack of response tells you something about the way they do business.
There is always the possibility that someone may have had some personal, family, or health issues come up that effected their ability to follow up.
My hat's off to you for continuing to remain active in the music biz at 59. It's a lot of work, and you mentioned you thought the other band members were probably older. As someone else said, the ball is in their court. Things always work out - time will take care of that.
There is always the possibility that someone may have had some personal, family, or health issues come up that effected their ability to follow up.
My hat's off to you for continuing to remain active in the music biz at 59. It's a lot of work, and you mentioned you thought the other band members were probably older. As someone else said, the ball is in their court. Things always work out - time will take care of that.
dannyh
Friend of Leo's
There's always another gig/band/opportunity. I'd move on and not waste any time or emotions thinking about it.
Seems like a lot of passive aggression here.
I’d just call. Worst case is what, you confirm what you already believe?
That might be reality. Or maybe someone got sick, process got delayed, work got busy. Email inviting you to join band is in your Spam. Transposed digits in your phone number. Stuff happens.
I’d just call. Worst case is what, you confirm what you already believe?
That might be reality. Or maybe someone got sick, process got delayed, work got busy. Email inviting you to join band is in your Spam. Transposed digits in your phone number. Stuff happens.
THX1123
Tele-Afflicted
It's not cool to leave you free falling. The waiting is the hardest part. You might be thinking "I need to know!" Or maybe even "don't do me like that."
They could at least tell you to don't come around here no more. But hey, even the losers get lucky some time!
I'm truly sorry for this post, I couldn't help myself.
They could at least tell you to don't come around here no more. But hey, even the losers get lucky some time!
I'm truly sorry for this post, I couldn't help myself.
I commend you all on your strength. I've never auditioned. I'm not sure I could handle it. If I wanted to play in a band I found like minded friends and we did it together. Started from scratch. Helped each other out. Learned each others strengths and worked around the rest. I don't think I could have ever played with a group of strangers. For me it's hard enough to face the expectations and demands of an audience without having to question the opinions of my bad mates. If we were in it together we were in it together. No member ever had to wonder if they might / could be replaced. We stood or we failed. When it came to bands my friendship with fellow band members was far more important than individual talent levels. "You're having a tough time time with that .... how about this? Try this. All band members working for the good of all band members was much like the sharing between brothers and sisters. If my music ever bore the face of a job I would have ditched it years ago.
I've started up more than one band on my own because I didn't get the gig..."I'll show them...I'll do my own version of their idea, and I'll do it better!"Start your own Tom Petty band, and put up posters all around where that band plays.
“Tom Pretty band for hire! Better than the real thing! We play for half the price of other Tom Petty bands!”
and then post the set list they gave you as an example, and your phone number.
Spite is a great motivator!
but yeah. ghosting is the way, these days. In all kinds of contexts
and it's very unfortunate
You wreck me.
radtz
Friend of Leo's
If it concerns you, call them back. If anything, you look professional for following up.
