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And that means telling others that its off topic and no just keeping your own opinions back.
Don't noodle while people are talking.
Show up on time.
Learn your shit.
There's really no more to it than that. It astonishes me that at least one member in every band (ie 20-25% of musicians out there) find it hard to reach that basic level of human decency, but there you go...
We have varying levels of ability and experience in our band, but all (finally) put in the same effort.
It took a while to get here tbh, we had one member I had to have serious words with, but luckily he's the one who needs the money the most so lining up his replacement was all it took.
I still drop him to the subs bench occasionally just to keep him in line. That sounds really harsh, but we had 18 months of him hiding around the corner in his car to dodge the load in, thinking we didn't know.
Expanding on "Learn your shit": Tell them when you think they nailed something particularly well... or at least acknowledge how hard they've worked on something (this has worked wonders recently for us).
Agree extra roles. Mine are recording us, managing (and storing) our lights system and running Twitter, YT and Insta stuff. Load in is everyone unless you're injured in some way.
We're lucky in that everyone wants it to work and have been on the receiving end of less desirable behaviour previously.
Say thank you if I get you a gig or gigs
Say thank you when I send you payment for aforementioned gigs
When I ask you a direct question, reply, dont ignore it
Dont moan like fuck on the day of the gig about the load in time/money/venue/distance when you dont book ANY gigs yourself
Learn to update the calendar with your availability
Don't moan about the set list when you don't suggest new songs.
Do pull your weight and if you don't, don't shit the bed when a gigs fiinders fee is suggested
Dont moan that's it's "your pa" and threat to only put your vocals through it and then expect the band to pay for a new PA stand
But the big as said earlier on:
Do what you say your going to do.
A band is a team, so I’d add: Cut them some slack when they need it, but call them out if they take the piss.