Probably my final gig with my band tomorrow. It hasn't worked out for a number of reasons. The kind that you will usually see written as 'guitarist left due to family commitments'. Let me tell you, when that is said or written in a advert, it is never a family commitment.

I've offered to fulfill any outstanding commitments, gig wise until they find a replacement. I hope they get one soon.

To be truthful, I'm quite nervous. Nearly as nervous as before your first ever gig. Is that normal? Usually I'm as bold and brazen as a brick wall.

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You'll do well Nick...................... Mike

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The blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

Hey Niki,

As you know there will be other opportunities, maybe one you will really dig!

Bill

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Well I dunno about doing well Mike. I seem to be plagued by Johnny Thunder'itis at the moment. On foot in the gutter, the other above a bannana skin.

Bill other opportunities are always open as you rightfully say. Infact theres another 3 auditions lined up today. Can't help the melancholy feeling though mate. On top of nerves at the chance of conflict with people I genuinely care about, that aint too nice. And no amount of blues playing lets the thing out.

Ah well onwards and upwards

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Hey Nik isnt it like 3 in the AM for you?... Get some rest dude

Well conflicts with buddies is always difficult... I have ruined Two great relationships with "partner" issues... I know your in a tough spot, but if you all can remain friends... the friendship may be stronger...

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I bet once you get playing you'll be fine, Nick.

You won't feel the angst of a bad situation anymore, now that you've taken steps to be free of it.

try relax, continue to be the consummate professional, and leave on a high note.

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I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet.

Hang on Nick, we're with you man.
Claude.

Once you start playing all the apprehension will vanish I'm sure,anyway good luck with it,something better usually comes along eventually. Sometimes despite friendships the chemistry for playing just isn't there.

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Sorry to hear that Nik, I thought you had found something there but if it's not working it's best to get out, there's always something else if you want it.
I haven't actually played with a band for years now, I don't know whether I could, I'm totally out of the loop.
Hope something turns up pal.

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Nick, is it time to do a Weller/Sting/McCartney/Knopfler/etc and become the acknowledged band leader? Find some players to back YOU up playing YOUR material?

It's time others had to do the leaving if they turned out to be the ones who don't fit the leader's masterplan...

From everything I can see you have what it takes for that role...

Whichever way: good luck. You'll sort it. We all believe in you.

Cheers - C

Ceri nails it!

Start your own band - - life can be short - - destiny starts now!

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Being able to play and enjoy music is a gift that's often taken for granted.

Don't leave home without it!

With this, AND Mike seconds.... "It is your destiny"

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Niki, you caught me by surprise! Not the part about being nervous because most people feel some thing under similar circumstances, the part were you seemed upset because I didn't think that there was a person alive dumb enough to get on your bad side. You know I wish I was over there right now, we could find a drummer and play some rock and roll. You are a guitar player Niki so you will land on your feet and your next band will rock!

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you can save the world with your guitar one love song at a time it's just better, more fun, easier with a fender solid body electric guitar or electric bass guitar.

Rollie, mate.

Aside from having a face like a crash test dummy, and not really mincing my words too much. I'm the softest sod around.
You and me would do'a tha good rockin.

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Aww Nik presumably that was the "sidevalves" ? Guess i wont get to see you oop north (slightly) this time around.

Glad i got to hear bits from the link you posted, are they still online somewhere?

Good to see ya posting again on here.