Comments on: Singing with Bands Unfamiliar With You https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/ Vocal Coach • Singer • Speaker • Songwriter • Studio Producer • Podcaster Wed, 07 Feb 2024 22:18:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Judy https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1462 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:11:59 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1462 Thanks to everyone who has commented for your generousity in sharing your experiences and tips. Wow… we all make each other better. Anyone else? Chime in!

]]> By: Michael Hopkins https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1463 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:10:30 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1463 I've always found " The Joker" simple, yet fun for everyone.. and you can jam around with it,change up tempos and feels… or just play it straight 1,4,5,4,1

]]> By: PJ Steelman https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1464 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:09:28 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1464 I have found that I can use Honky Tonk Women, whether it is with a rock band or a country band, I haven't found a crew that doesn't know that one, yet. It gives me confidence in them…and it gives them confidence in me. Then stick to standards until the first break, when you might have a chance to compare notes. Excellent topic.

]]> By: Gordy Thomas https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1465 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:08:07 +0000 https://judyrodman.com/singing-with-bands-unfamiliar-with-you/#comment-1465 First time as a stranger to the band, the fewer chord changes, the better.

I once got up on stage with a band and called "Pretty Woman", and the bass player said "Don't know it".

So I switched to "Long-Haired Country Boy" and everything went fine…. Read More

Had the same response to "El Paso" at another bar.

Switched to "Singin' The Blues" and that worked.

Both times were over 20 years ago, but I still have a "simple" option in mind in case my first choice is nixed by the band.

NEVER try to tell the band something like, "Oh, it's easy, it goes like this:" or "You'll hear the changes…simple"

"Arrangements While You Wait" are for florists, NOT guest vocalists.

Thanks for the great post, Judy. You reminded me of some things I should NEVER forget :^)

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