Every band needs a new member from time to time.  But one item during the audition process can be overlooked:  Personality.  No matter how talented a player may be, it usually comes down to how well a new member jives with the rest of the band in mind and spirit, not just musically.

From the 70’s to the 90’s we used tapes, cassettes and CDs that individuals and bands could use to pre-audition each other.  Starting around 2000 this evolved into website links and social media which became a GREAT way to instantly hear or see a person’s talent and style.  But what about their personality?

Nothing beats a PHONE call to instantly get a sense of personality.  When a staff member from Ozzy Osbourne’s management came into our office in the early 90’s seeking a drummer and guitarist, they called the people who they selected and first told them to play something live right over the phone.  If the person played well, they talked a bit.  If that went well, THEN they set up an in-person audition.  Effective!

Even today with all of our modern technology this method should still work well for any band, even after viewing web links.  Available players listed with us have phone numbers as well as email addresses.  Is there ANY other website that features this?  So…