Do band up

glug · 2008-09-26T12:50:00+00:00

DO BAND UP is the national search for individual musicians to form Southern Africa’s ultimate super-band. Not to be confused with a ‘Battle of the Bands’ competition, DO BAND UP is unique, and consists of a completely novel format. Thousands of hopefuls will converge on regional auditions in several of South Africa’s premier music cities, but only a handful will make it to the final national auditions in Pretoria. From this talent pool, 20 musicians will be selected: 5 vocalists 5 guitarists 5 bassists 5 drummers The 20 aspiring rock star finalists will be thrown together in a mansion, where they’ll have to eat, sleep, work and play together. In the house, issues including compatibility, creative differences and flexibility will come into play. Only the true, dedicated professionals will endure.... Please see the full article on We Swing Cats... http://weswingcats.com/

Vintage-Vibe

Thanks Dave - don't know if I can make it that end this w'end.
SO - if it's u, the guitarist "a capella" so to speak, are you required to sing ?
I just think it would sound a bit dull with no rhythm section or vocal melody - hence do BAND up ? ?
Just a thought - a lot of the songs on that list have long parts where the guitar is a tertiary texture and drum & bass & vox are dominant - eg "Wish You Were Here"'s verses, RHCP "All Around The World" 's verses
IE: are you expecting a performing guitar star or a guitarist that plays & sings ?
Just seems a bit odd is all

Thanks again
VV

Niel-Roos

Awesome Dave! I stay in Stellenbosch, I know some of the guys from DPK pretty well. I've also helped with a few shows with big bands like aKing and Fokof... etc. Ironically enough, those bands aren't my sound of choice and I know I would never fit in an easy-listening rock/commercial sounding band. Though I have a subjective ear for good music, and have a liking for any genre. I don't like playing just any genre though... Okay I am beating around the bush now.

So you want to get these DPK bands to help with the shows, maybe give some band therapy for the upcoming hopefuls? Nothing better than getting it straight from the horses mouth ?. I would like to check out the Stellenbosch auditions. I know of a few guys in my neighborhood that would love to take advantage of such an opportunity. For some reason, I just don't like the idea of everything falling into your plate all at once. (even though I know the competition will be stiff) Manson said: "When all of your wishes are granted, many of your dreams will be destroyed.”

I feel the struggle of just making rent and crashing in tents at overcrowded "platteland" festivals are what it is all about at. Will these guys ever experience this? PHEW, I seem to putting the bandwagon (excuse pun) way in front of the horse at the moment and well... it's just my opinion. People are in it for the fame, some are not. Some want the full experience, some want early recognition in massive proportions. You should always be sure which side of the table you're sitting on, before entering a show like this.

Anyway, I would really like to help with something like this, in some way, even it is just to get to know few people. It could be something small.

Thanks

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