The next call we received was from a drummer. Several drummers as a matter of fact. They all called on the same day in response to the ad for bandmembers. We decided to have a cattle call audition. If you are not familiar with this process it is very simple. Tell them all an exact time to be there. Give each one three well known cover tunes to be prepared for and ask them to bring a minimal kit to expetide set up and tear down. Drummer one at six, drummer two at 7, drummer three at 8 and so on, you get the picture I'm sure. This presents a whole new set of issues and problems to deal with! We had five drummers scheduled for a saturday evening cattle call at my house for a change. I had a nice large rehearsal room all set up with a small PA and everything needed to make the auditions smooth,fast and painless. The only thing that I forgot to figure into my expectations of a quick painless evening were the drummers.
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