yeah, what fdf4 said.

go play your ass off and make them feel like fucking fools

it's really not about how he makes them feel, it's about him feeling good about his decision.

okay, i'll stop with the maternal nagging now.
everyone go clean their rooms.

You know it's on my myspace (which is blocked at work), or I'd YSI it (also blocked at work). Or if you still want it when I get home, remind me later...

www.myspace.com/philplaysbass

song = "stop"

I cleaned mine yesterday...OKAY?!

sweet thanks..

You know Phil...the more I think about this, the more I think you should go. Whether you play or just go and dance and have a good time is up to you. But go and try to see the guys before and/or after the gig, you need some closure and you're more likely to get it going than blowing the whole thing off.

You seem clearly bothered by the way they treated you, but at the same time you didn't seem to really like or want the gig on any permanent basis. I wouldn't be that surprised if it was pretty clear to them that you weren't committed long-term and they might have thought with the album coming out and gigs in support all lined up that they were better off replacing you now than having to find a replacement later at an inopportune time. Go get your closure and move on.

If you go, be humble.

Billy, you are wise. This is exactly what we have talked about. Phil was no longer having any fun. At the same time, he has put up with them for two years and has earned the right to play the cd release. It disappointing that they couldn't have talked to Phil first and discussed it instead of just going with the no-talent tool because he's available.

Whatever you decide I will support.

If you go, be cool and have fun. If you play, give it all, and know you did your best not just that night but with your whole time with the band.

Honestly, they dicked you around the last couple years. Basically messed with your life due to their schedule. And made you miserable for it.

Then because you have a friggin responsibility, work, and can't drop everything and tour they can you. Screw em.

Plus, I wonder if some of this has to do with the fact that the band's picture was posted in the Reader today and guess what, you're in the picture.

Hmmmmm.

Sorry I don't know the story behind the story but let me just say, "Dag, your good!" (listened on MySpace)

Do what you think will make you happy. Life is too short to do things for other people that make you miserable. However, if you think it would be fun to do, then DO IT and get on the guest list and dance before/after "Stop" and have fun.

Mars seems like a decent person to know, music biz-wise--he's worked with some heavies. I would definitely do the gig, if only to be able to use him as a reference or a network contact. Plus, it's a chance to show off, which is always fun--as long as you don't piss anyone off by being too "in your face".

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