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The YBNBY All-Star Band

OK, we have a lot of IT people hanging around here. That means we are a wicked smart crowd ... and that means we must have TONS of musical talent.

So, let's see what kind of band we can put together. Doesn't matter how many people we have specializing in any one thing. The Doobie Brothers had two drummers and it didn't bother anyone. So did many other bands.

The only rule ... you actually have to know how to play the instrument you sign up for. This is not RockBand. No guitar hacks or triangle wannabes. We are pretending to assemble a band of real musicians here.

Commence!



52 Replies

I'm a percussionist. Preferably drums. Some tympani.

said Tim on March 4, 2009 11:02 PM.

I can lip sync like mad...

I like you guys too much to actually sing to you...

said sarcastic one on March 4, 2009 11:08 PM.

Cowbell!

said Jimbo on March 5, 2009 12:12 AM.

I've been playing guitar and bass for around 10 or so years, but that doesnt mean I'm good. Doesn't help that I haven't picked them up in a few months. Also, I've been taking triangle lessons for a few years.Just throwing that out there.

said w1deawak3 on March 5, 2009 3:41 AM.

Bass here!

And i was first chair kazoo for the 3rd grade philharmonic.

said Sheriff Pablo on March 5, 2009 7:36 AM.

OK, so far we have:

Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drums
Triangle
Cowbell
Kazoo
... and a mute woman to stand around and look pretty.

We're already better than half the bands on tour. But we can do so much better.

We need more cowbell! I gotta have more cowbell, man!

said Tim on March 5, 2009 8:15 AM.

Same as w1deawak3.
I've been playing guitar for almost 9 years and barely touched it in the last year. I can handle playing it, but just don't ask me a guitar solo...

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 8:26 AM.

I'll sing.

And if we got the techno route I'll play whistle.

said Baierman on March 5, 2009 9:50 AM.

Did I mention I can pole dance/dance in a cage while I lip sync?

Or, I can learn to play the cowbell. As long as I don't have to wear it--that's just demeaning.

said sarcastic one on March 5, 2009 10:30 AM.

I'm a hack piano player... and can handle a little rhythm guitar in a pinch.

I'll join your band if you can provide Payday® candy bars and ice cold diet soda before and after each performance.

said Brother Bill on March 5, 2009 10:41 AM.

Sarcky,

You are welcome to pole dance and/or cage dance while we're jamming and recording, but when the band is on the road, you'll have to keep that shit backstage. We're not a hair band.

said Tim on March 5, 2009 10:52 AM.

Says the oh so bald monkey.....

and taking a cheap shot at your lead singer (Baier) is just not nice.

said sarcastic one on March 5, 2009 10:55 AM.

Band infighting already?

said Tim on March 5, 2009 11:10 AM.

Hahahah...

You know what we need? Groupies! Lots of groupies.

In the meantime until we have our legion of fans, we'll need hot chicks yelling our names in the gigs. Could the PFC help us on that?

And for the pole dance, I agree with Tim, we'd love it on jams, but doing that in a concert could put us in the same list as Poison, The Darkness... Not good...

But I wouldn't resist if I were assaulted by a hot-bare-chested chick while playing...

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 11:34 AM.

Exactly, Leo. It's those 80's hair band comparisons I'm looking to avoid at all costs.

But I am definitely NOT against groupies, etc ....

said Tim on March 5, 2009 11:43 AM.

If anyone is interested, I will be starting a big hair band.
I will be the lead singer.
I am looking for two guitarists, a bass guitarists, a drummer and possibly someone with skills on a keytar.
I will need pole dancers and easy women.
I will function also as a roadie until a better one is hired.
I will provide drugs, hairspray and women.

Let me know if you are interested.

said Dave on March 5, 2009 12:09 PM.

I think we can have a hell of a concert... I forgot telling I also used to play sweet flute--aka recorder--when I was a kid. A little practice and I can play it again.

By the way... is there a specific kind of music we're going to play or will it be a multi-styled band based on each member's musical background?

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 12:11 PM.

Cool Leo, We've got Jethro Tull songs covered then.

As for musical style, why don't we switch it up? one performance we can be a hair band, one time we can be a death metal band, one time we can do country (Does anyone know how to play a steel guitar?) Our fans will never know what to expect.

Cage / Pole Dancers would be mandatory however at all performances.

said Sheriff Pablo on March 5, 2009 12:30 PM.

SP, have you been reading my mind?

I like the surprise thing... but we need to be consistent to keep up with that.

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 12:49 PM.

I'll coordinate the cocaine and groupies. Guess that makes me the roadie.

said E on March 5, 2009 12:58 PM.

hahahah... I'll pass on the cocaine thing... don't want to have to write a song about how bad I was, in the deep bottom of the well and the docs at the rehab clinic saved me...

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 1:12 PM.

I've been playing Guitar and Bass for 30 years, and play professionally here in town. I'm not Alan Holdsworth, but I can hold my own. I have sat in for bands like Chicago, The Aquabats, and Fishbone.

In addition, I did quite the school band stint and can play (in order of skill) Tuba, Upright (double) Bass, Bassoon, Trumpet, English Horn.

I also enjoy playing Ukulele, Bagpipes, a bit of Keyboards, and can drum if the need is great enough and the crowd drunk enough.

said LostInDaJungle on March 5, 2009 1:19 PM.

Dave,

It's on, big man. Battle of the Bands at sundown. I'll be leading the Charlie Daniels/Jethro Tull/Kid Rock type band, you can lead the Poison/Warrant reunion band.

... and there will be babes-a-plenty.

said Tim on March 5, 2009 1:26 PM.

So far the only babe to even post on here was told that her services were not needed...

and Kid Rock has girls dancing in cages/pole dancing...I've seen him in concert twice

so I'm confused...

said sarcastic one on March 5, 2009 1:35 PM.

SO, if they won't let you pole dance, you let me know. You can come dance in a cage at my house whenever you like.

said LostInDaJungle on March 5, 2009 1:37 PM.

Lost, If I'm in the mood to degrade myself for a man whose middle name is misogynist, I'll give you a call....

kidding....you can't help it that you got put through the ringer by the queen of bitches...it happens to some of the best of you guys...just try to rebound from it a little better, 'kay?

As a female, I can always find someone's pole to dance on...men are easy...

I just don't have much musical talent...although I can hum really well ;-)

said sarcastic one on March 5, 2009 1:43 PM.

SO, you can pole dance... Tim didn't want it to be in a hair-bandistic way.

Dave, we're gonna see what happens in the battle of the bands... two in / one out.

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 1:43 PM.

Pole dance ON? Wait, what kind of a pole are we talking about here?

said LostInDaJungle on March 5, 2009 2:08 PM.

yep...that was the word I meant...no one bothered to have me clarify when I mentioned it before--so the offer is off the table now...

said sarcastic one on March 5, 2009 2:17 PM.

SO, I can use some humming... hell yeah... have tried it before and it's just supreme!

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 2:26 PM.

She's not made of plastic
No, she's much more fun
Yeah, she's sarcastic
But you think she may be the one
A sharp little tongue
On a big sharp mind
Shoot you down like a gun
But one day I'm gonna make her mine

You serve my heart up on a bun
(You're the sarcastic one)
Cut me down just for fun
(You're the sarcastic one)
And when you say you love me
That you've been thinking of me
You act like you're above me
And the tone in your voice says you don't really mean it

I knew when I felt love begin
I would need some thicker skin
If I was given half a choice
I'd run from your caustic voice

You serve my heart up on a bun
(You're the sarcastic one)
Cut me down just for fun
(You're the sarcastic one)
And when you say you love me
That you've been thinking of me
You act like you're above me
And the tone in your voice says you don't really mean it

------------------------------------------------------------
My submission for our first single.

said LostInDaJungle on March 5, 2009 2:29 PM.

Lost, I would think that you were an ex of mine if it weren't for the fact that you have a better handle on the difference between "your/you're" than any guy I ever dated...

(that's a compliment--take it and run w/it)

said sarcastic one on March 5, 2009 2:42 PM.

Lost, I can feel the melody flowing in my head... I hope I can keep it until I'm home to try to put it on the guitar...

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 2:48 PM.

Dave, if there's all-you-can-eat Venison jerky, I'm in.

said Baierman on March 5, 2009 3:13 PM.

Wow, I step away from the rehearsal for a few hours and return to complete anarchy. Now I know how Sammy Hagar felt. (not really)

Sarcky, I said what I did about the pole-dancing thing kinda tongue-in-cheek in order to get a dig on the hair bands. I'm adaptable to just about any kind of music, but I really hate the big hair rock band image from the 80's. I just can't do it. I was kinda hoping for a Southern/Grunge Rock image. That doesn't preclude dancers, I'm just not sure exactly how it fits in without ripping off Kid Rock. Are you willing to do the Girl-from-Long-Island-Moves-South-And-Becomes-A-Southern-Belle-With-A-Wild-Side thing? You know, the PFC meets Shania Twain.

But hey, we're a band, so we need to talk about and agree on what direction we wanna take this freakshow. As long as we have a good time and get to play our tunes, all is good.

OK, so far we have:

A lead singer (that has aspirations for us to become a hair band, but we all know it's really more of a personal issue so we will help him work through it because he is our bud)
3 or 4 Acoustic/Electric Guitars
2 Bass Guitars
Piano
Drums
Triangle
Cowbell
Flute
One dedicated roadie

said Tim on March 5, 2009 4:38 PM.

Wow!
I, unfortunately, have no musical talent so I'll have to be a groupie. *shrugs*

PFC members activate!

I'd like to add that I can hum as well, if needed.

said Vicky on March 5, 2009 5:02 PM.

Wait a minute! I missed the whole humming thing. I guess I need to read the commentary a little closer.

We are definitely a band that can make as many hum jobs available as needed. (I think we are beginning to establish our unique identity.)

I propose that our first tour be entitled, 'Pillowed and Hummed'.

said Tim on March 5, 2009 5:18 PM.

Uh... pillow fights and humming... what else could a man want after a hard working day?

Ok, a cold beer. I'm melting here...

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 5, 2009 7:23 PM.

right at the climax of the show, we can have the PFC have a nice pillowfight right on stage.

Don't know where the humming fits in, but i'm sure we'll think of something..;)

said Sheriff Pablo on March 6, 2009 7:32 AM.

Well SP... I think the humming doesn't fit in the stage at all... I don't know what are you thinking a humming is, but I'm thinking of a "Humming #8", what's just the right way to get it.

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 6, 2009 7:57 AM.

Well, the humming could fit in on stage if we were playing in Amsterdam i suppose...

Either that or use it as a way to "Tune Up the Band."

said Sheriff Pablo on March 6, 2009 8:00 AM.

*slides into the blog ... " ... sorry I'm late ... cello here ...

said alex on March 7, 2009 11:46 AM.

So now we can include Apocalyptika--damn, I can't spell that--in our repertoire...

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 7, 2009 3:22 PM.

Now we're getting somewhere. So far we have:

A lead singer (that has aspirations for us to become a hair band, but we all know it's really more of a personal issue so we will help him work through it because he is our bud)
3 or 4 Acoustic/Electric Guitars
2 Bass Guitars
Cello
Piano
Drums
Triangle
Cowbell
Flute
Several Humming Pole Dancers
A small, but dedicated road crew

I'd love to get a brass section together for some of the jazzier numbers and those with orchestral requirements. Seems that the only one here with any brass experience is LiDJ. Unless he has uber-talent, I don't know how he can cover the whole brass section himself. Anyone?

This band needs administration as well. Though we will all need to help out as needed, I would like to assign the following leads:

LiDJ - You seem to have the most practical experience. Would you be willing to fill in as manager until we find success? I should mention that this position also requires that you identify the need, as well as interview and hire, for any additional hum jobs necessary.

Sheriff Pablo - I'm hoping that you are willing to manage the pole/cage dancing portion of our show. That will include working with the girls on all choreography and the integration of humming into select numbers. With your Michigan roots, you are the most Kid-Rock like of us all. I have faith that you are the right man for this job.

E - We really need someone to lead the road crew. This needs to be a top-notch guy that is totally dedicated to the success of the band and is every bit as important to the band as any individual musician. Your desire to be part of this crazy train and willingness to step right in as a roadie identifies you as the man for the job. Will you lead the road crew? (Oh, this job also requires that you work closely with band management in identifying places where the humming needs of the band are not being adequately fulfilled.)

More to follow ...

said Tim on March 7, 2009 8:33 PM.

Ha, oh Tim!

The girls of the YBNBY PFC are devious and delightfully dirty.
We are talented and music oriented.
We are the humming pole dancers who bring class to this gig.
Yes, we are the exquisitely beautiful and sarcastic ones.


So when do we get to start shaking our asses?

said Vicky on March 7, 2009 11:29 PM.

Choreographer for the pole/cage dancers? count me in! I'll need to review each and every performance repeatedly to make sure it's right.

Also I played trumpet in band for 3 years in middle school so i may be able to help with the jazz numbers.

said Sheriff Pablo on March 8, 2009 12:06 PM.

I wanted to bring this one back up....

So, sheriff, do you have our routine all finished? I need to get started rehearsing

said Vicky on March 17, 2009 2:06 PM.

Jiggle randomly around, and swing pillows. That's as far as i get before my brain locks up from sheer bliss

said Sheriff Pablo on March 17, 2009 8:08 PM.

SP... don't forget the humming part.

said Leonardo Carvalho on March 19, 2009 9:57 AM.

the name of our first album can be "Jiggle and Hum"

Girls, i have realized you don't need a choreographer. just follow where your dirty little minds lead you.

said Sheriff Pablo on March 19, 2009 1:37 PM.

I'd offer bass but apparently that's been taken. Anyone call the accordian? If not DIBS!

said Bigus Dickus on April 10, 2009 1:09 PM.

Bigus, you can play the accordian if you promise to give us your stirring rendition of "the lumberjack song"

said Sheriff Pablo on April 10, 2009 3:16 PM.

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