u/Mammoth_Customer9865

Hey folks

I’m playing a small set for the Fleadh this year and I’ve been asked do Teir Abhaile Riu by Celtic Woman. Got the song yesterday and I’m struggling with the chord changes and where/when to accent chords as I’m not that familiar with trad in general. I also think there’s a lack of bass in trad in general from what I’ve looked up.

Is this just a learning curve? Any tips/exercises to improve my feel would be great.

Hey folks

I’m in a cover band - mainly blues. I don’t really like the music, it’s not organised (every changing setlist etc we have unconfirmed dates this month, and maybe a festival or two in August/September) and it’s also 2hr (1hr to and back) commute for me.

Nothing happened while I was free for the past 9 months really - I’ve been approached by an artist who’s been signed to play a pretty big event in a month. He wants to rehearse at least 4-6 times this month which I love personally. Now the blues band is getting more success but we don’t really rehearse or plan set lists and I’m just kinda done with it? We recently played a bar and I found out at the gig that they are looking us to play every Sunday. They didn’t mention this at all to me.

How do I go about it? I want to focus on the artist’s set and don’t want to be thrown new songs every week by the blues band.

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I’ve probably made a post similar to this so I’ll keep it short.

Why do creatives/musicians struggle to be organised? I was asked by a guy I know last Wednesday to play a paid 2 hr gig with him on the 19th. I asked for a setlist that same day (most of the time I’m learning songs from scratch as I’m mainly a metal musician and I’m starting a new job so will be busy during the weeks) he said he’d send it over in two days. Asked again on Saturday and he said Tomorrow. Sunday comes and he asks for my number because he’s sending the setlist now. It’s been over a day.

Why do people not care about this shit? If I don’t know the songs on the day then it’s not just me that looks bad. WE look bad.

Hi everyone.

TLDR - I’m going to get lessons from a bassist in a famous band I really like. He asked me for links of me playing. I make covers on Instagram, one of his songs was covered. Is this fair use? And would get annoyed or even take action?

I could be overthinking but would really like some advice as it’s a great opportunity and I don’t want to miss out.