[Dixielandjazz] Weakest Link

[Bob Romans]

Good post, Kurt!
 In Cell Block 7, none of the guys have prostate problems, and we can go for
hours without a break! :~)
Now, SOME of them DO have "prostrate" problems, especially when a cute chick
dances by!
Bob Romans
Cell Block Seven
Jazz Band
1617 Lakeshore Dr.,
Lodi, California,
95242
Phone...209-368-3255
Cell...209-747-1148
Fax...209-368-3255
WebPages
cellblockseven2002.net

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kurt" <bowermastergroup at qwest.net>
To: "DJML" <dixielandjazz at ml.islandnet.com>; <barbonestreet at earthlink.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:31 AM
Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Weakest Link


> As a drummer and band leader I must say that the apathetic attitudes
> exhibited by musicians on the bandstand are not limited exclusively to
> drummers.  The most frustrating thing I experience is when a side man says
> (10 minutes into the gig) "How long till we break?"
>
> Thankfully, this doesn't happen to often.  I have experienced it in other
> bands too.  I have told some guys (great musicians) to not take the gig if
> they don't want to be there in the first place.
>
> And of course there is the famous "side man salute" where all the guys
raise
> their left arm, rotate their wrist toward them and look at their watch.
>
> Everyone on the stage must share equally in the excitement, musicianship
and
> entertaining show they put forth to the listening audience.  It is also
> everyone's job to keep time (not just the bass and drummer) and find the
> groove.
>
> The band (chain) is only as strong or entertaining as it's weakest link.
>
> Kurt