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People like that don't change.
Imo you need a smaller band with at least one of two members who have done a zillion gigs and know how to get it done so things like the pa and booking and looking professional are sorted.
Just for my own notes (as I might being these points up):
- I said I'd do a website but they thought Facebook was enough and didn't want to pay domain fee
- singer not keen on photos for site, despite me having a great camera now
Do you think I'd best leave amicably without mentioning these, or bring them up anyway?
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Focus, dedication, determination. Be ruthless. Have a USP. Define a plan and execute it don't waste time on things that bring you no benefit.
Easier said than done but no one said it was easy...being in an average covers band *is* easy, thats why there are so many average covers bands playing Brown eyed girl and Sweet Home Alabama and Sex on Fire and pretending they don't need to rehearse to get tight. These are the ones you see in a pub with everyone staring at the floor or their guitar neck (apart from the singer, who'll be hiding behind a lyric book on a music stand), ignoring the audience and taking 5 minutes to decide which song to play next.
I've been in both scenarios and more and I know which I prefer...
If you don't want to burn bridges and stay friends, I'd leave and not go into the reasons (that's bound to start a whole heated debate). Just say you are leaving to pursue your own thing and wish them all well.
It clear that you want to progress and be part of a professional outfit. That is fine and needn't take a long time to get into. there are millions of guitar players around but good ones with the right attitude and gear are a bit thinner on the ground.
From your previous posts it seems clear that the drummer is coming with you. You also mentioned that a singer was potentially available. If you get together have a chat about why you were not happy before and lay out your vision of what you want the band to be like, there is no reason why you cannot inspire them to follow you.
Find a bassist, agree a set list, set manageable goals, all agree to learn fast and properly and get out into the pubs.
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But at a gig last night, there was this polite notice in the backstage room they'd given us.
Not necessarily a rough gig... but I do wonder how many people had pissed in the room before we arrived. I would guess enough worthy of making a sign and then framing it!
http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a555/Panama_Jack666/Mobile Uploads/20151017_214022_zpsgrgghybk.jpg
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