BAD DAZE seeks full-time bass player

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

As our bro of nearly six years, Paul "Future Bobby" Rainey has been furthering his education and pursuing his career goals while being a key component to bad daZe. Now, life takes him on a new part of the journey. Soon, Paul will relocate out of state to accept a job in his field. While we hate to see him go, we`re all proud of him and his academic accomplishments and wish him nothing but success in his chosen path.

That being said, bad daZe is opening auditions to any and all interested bass players looking for an established regular gig. Currently, we gig an average of 7-8 times a month. Playlist ranges from 80s rock to current rock. Kenny, Jim and myself are in it for the long haul and have worked hard over the years to establish good ties with fellow musicians, live music fans and regional club owners and staff members alike.

Interested parties text me at 814-599-9630. Thanks.

Good luck, Paul, from your bros at Camp bad daZe. Once a member, always a member.

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

Good Luck Paul!

Any bassists should do themselves a favor and audition.

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

those are some huge shoes to fill. good luck to paul and any potential replacement.

onegunguitar · Post by **onegunguitar** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

Good luck Paul!!!! I agree,those are some big shoes to fill!!!! Best of luck in your search guys!!!

bassman · Post by **bassman** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

good luck in your search fellas ,and good luck to paul to . :

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

I wish Paul and Bad Daze the best of success !

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

Wow, I'm happy for FutureBobby but sad to see him go! Bassists, this is an absolutely prime gig, so what are you waiting for?? Get ahold of Rob and set up that audition. Top notch band, top notch people. Even Kenny.

VENTGtr · Post by **VENTGtr** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

Ya, best of luck to Paul and to the rest of the guys in Bad Daze. Sure you guys will find someone quick. Still stinks, though. Stupid day job careers.

Killjingle · Post by **Killjingle** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

good luck Paul!!!

RamRod 1 · Post by **RamRod 1** » Monday Dec 07, 2009

Okay Paul,......You'll be sorry!

H · Post by H » Monday Dec 07, 2009

Good luck Mr. Rainey

Naga · Post by **Naga** » Tuesday Dec 08, 2009

Wow, never thought I'd see the day! Good luck Paul, and good luck to the Bad Daze bunch!

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Tuesday Dec 08, 2009

Best wishes to ya, Paul, although you're dismissing my advice to stay in school for the rest of your life. Student loan deferrals....yeah man, that's where it's at!

RFBuck · Post by **RFBuck** » Tuesday Dec 08, 2009

Best of luck to you Paul...glad I had the opportunity to jam with you. That's a hard spot to fill for sure. Stand up guy for sure...hate to see you leave but glad you get to excel in life.

MOONDOGGY · Post by **MOONDOGGY** » Tuesday Dec 08, 2009

"Stay in school as looooonnnngggg as you can!!!"

Kent is always full of good advice. There's nothing but routine misery in the working world!

Joking aside, it's a shame central PA is losing one of it's top bassists. And it's a shame one of our most popular bands has to search the masses to fill those shoes. Good luck to all, and Paul, I'm afraid of what will happen to you when you get those big paychecks! You're gonna have every Carvin bass and Aguilar rig ever made! Promise you'll keep us posted on new gear acquisitions and come back for the occasional get together!

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Tuesday Dec 08, 2009

Thanks for all of the cool replies. I'm definitely looking forward to what this adventure brings me, both in the day gig career and in music. I'm not going to be playing for a while. My equipment is going to be sitting at my father's for about the next six months. Dan, I was seriously considering picking up another Carvin, either one of the new SB5000s or a Maple-topped Icon to match my Walnut-topped Icon, but I didn't want to buy a new bass and not play it for a while. I also considered your Lado.

Also, my plan is to eventually get a Ph.D., so I do plan to return to school after I'm conferred my Master's, even if it's on a part-time basis.

Anyways, any players interested can hit me up for a list of material that the band is currently doing, complete with keys and backing vocals that I do.

slink · Post by **slink** » Tuesday Dec 08, 2009

Paul, glad to see your gonna put all that knowledge you've acculated to good use. Good luck in your job, I trust you'll do well.

Jim

Asundor · Post by **Asundor** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

Best of luck Paul!!! this is defiently going to be a hard spot to fill.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

A little more about the bass position:

old sKool generally uses four guitars per gig: one tuned to standard 440, one tuned for drop-d, one tuned for drop C#, and one tuned standard, a whole-step down to D. Therefore, it would probably be wise having two basses, one setup for standard 440 and D, and one set up for C#. I always used five-strings for this gig.

The band almost always has full FOH PA support and production, and we've always been conservative with stage volume. You don't need to lug an Ampeg fridge and a rack with a 2000 watt PA power amp in order to just be heard. Kenny has one of the best guitar tones around, and Jim's drum sound is slamming. You won't be fighting for freqencies on stage or getting into volume wars.

Gigs are booked to maximize profit. That's not to say that the band doesn't work with club owners on rough nights or that the band doesn't lower its price a little to get its foot in the door at a new venue. However, you won't be beating your head against the wall making $40 everytime you play a certain venue. Also, other than production expenses, the band doesn't "pay to play." You will never be asked to sell tickets for some promoter.

Areas the band currently play are Altoona, Northern Cambria and Hastings, Johnstown, Osceola Mills, Clearfield, Mount Union, Indiana and surrounding areas (i.e., Jacksonville, Marion Center), and Clymer area.

Alright, again if anyone wants a list of material, hit me up.

old Skool · Post by **old Skool** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

Bobby (aka Paul to those who don't know the Bobby reference) I feel as though the Grinch has stole Christmas but when I put my selfishness aside congrats on your next step. You've worked very hard and deserve it dude. I debated if we should also list a fedora as required gear ha, ha!!! And Kevin, thanks...I think ha, ha! Give 'em hell Bobby!!!

nakedtwister · Post by **nakedtwister** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

It's both a sad day to see you go Paul but in the same moment a happy one knowing you have landed a decent job in these times. It is a pleasure to know you and to have shared the stage with a great musician and human being. Good luck in your future endeavors and I hope to see you before you move to ?. Keep in touch with RP bro. Your Friend B

REDillon · Post by **REDillon** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

Good luck Paul! You're a kick ass bass player and I'm sure you'll meet your new job with the same zest.

Hurricane Mobile · Post by **Hurricane Mobile** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

Best of luck Paul!

Bag · Post by **Bag** » Wednesday Dec 09, 2009

I'm sad....

Gonna miss ya dude.

KeithReynolds · Post by **KeithReynolds** » Thursday Dec 10, 2009

Awesome bass player. Cool guy. Im glad youll be making some good $$ putting your degree to work. That must be a great feeling. Good luck with everything, sir.