[Dixielandjazz] Hire Me

[Allan Brown]

I'm outraged!

Bob, how did you get hold hold of my resume?

Best,

Allan Brown


On 25 Apr 2011, at 20:51, Robert Ringwald wrote:

> Hire Me
> I'm a great pro bass player looking for a new band, and have a lot of experience
> playing in all kinds of bands. I don't like to brag, but to be honest I'm the best
> bass player in
> Nashville.
> I am picky about the kind of music I play. I don't like playing in original bands,
> because most of the players in those bands aren't good enough to play covers, and
> I don't like country because it's for morons. I'll play any style except reggae,
> ska, country, originals, classical, hip hop, rap, alternative, jazz, punk, new age,
> classic rock, or metal. I play current rock, and only current rock, even though most
> of it sucks, so I'm extremely particular about the kind of music I play. Think Nirvana
> meets Eric Clapton, with a touch of Motor Head thrown in (I know they're not NEW,
> but that's the style of music I prefer). If that is the kind of music you play, hit
> me up, otherwise don't waste my time.
> I'm ready to play immediately. I just need a little help financially to get my bass
> out of the pawn shop, and it would be great if you can loan me a little for strings,
> just until we get paid from our first gig, and I'll pay you back. I'm going through
> a messy divorce, but fortunately I get my kids part of the time, usually on the weekends.
> That won't be a problem though, because I can get a babysitter if I have enough notice
> if a gig comes up. I don't have a phone right now, but I'm planning to get a prepaid
> one as soon as I get a job. I'm staying with a friend right now and writing this
> on his computer, so you can contact me here. He says I can stay here one more month
> before I have to find a new place. I'm hoping to move back in with my Mom, but for
> some reason she's not returning my calls. My car got repossessed recently, so it
> would be great if someone in the band can give me a ride and haul my big ass, just
> until we get things going and we start making some serious money. My brother knows
> a guy whose sister is dating the ex-drummer of a band in Fargo, North Dakota that
> used to get some bookings from an agent in Detroit who's cousin is the wife of a
> lawyer that who was hired to put together a deal for a band that almost got a contract
> with a big record company in Los Angeles before the deal fell through. Bottom line
> is, I've got great connections.
> Yes, I am in RECOVERY, and part of recovery is admitting you have a problem, but
> I haven't had any significant relapses since my last stint in rehab, I only smoke
> a little 420, and only on the breaks, and I'm always careful nobody sees me in the
> parking lot. All other form of recreation wait until AFTER the gig!
> Besides, unlike some other bass players in Nashville that have on-going "issues"
> (you bass players know who you are) you know you can absolutely count on me staying
> sober and NOT HAVING A SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR ALCOHOL PROBLEM because my doctor says
> any of that stuff will interfere with the effectiveness of my medication.
> I'm ready to play, so if you want the best bass player in
> Nashville, hit me up!
> Thanks
> Me
> 
> 
> --Bob Ringwald
> www.ringwald.com
> Fulton Street Jazz Band
> 530/ 642-9551 Office
> 916/ 806-9551 Cell
> Amateur (Ham) Radio K6YBV
> 
> Paddy says "Mick, I'm thinking of buying a German Shepherd." 
> "Are you crazy," says Mick, "Have you seen how many of their owners go blind?"
> 
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