It's like breaking up with your significant other, but worse. Not only are they likely one of your best friends, but you have to tell them that they (not any of the other band members) are the one being asked to leave. Adios amigo, but you didn't make the cut.
There is almost no way to make this an enjoyable experience, but you can at least try. And the reality is that firing a band member could be the make or break point of your bands career.
There is a phrase that goes around the musical community that says, "your band is only as good as your drummer', (It's true by the way). What that really means is, you're only as good as your weakest link (which is also true).
But before you go grab your pitch forks and begin the witch hunt to eliminate the bass player who hasn't remembered his bass for the last three shows in a row, listen to this episode so we can discuss the finer points of why, and when, you might need to consider it.
The fact of the matter is that there will always be a weak link. If someone is the best, it means someone else is the worst - but that doesn't mean they are bad, or that they are a problem.
We are certainly not endorsing any type of prejudice on whomever screwed up at the last show (I bet it was the bass player..)
But there certainly can be occasions when push has to come to shove, and this episodes here to help you navigate what that might look like, and how you can make it a more enjoyable experience for all parties involved.
Stuff We Mention In This Episode:
The 6 Figure Home Studio Podcast
Band of Rascals
Stuff We Use / Affiliate Links:
Distrokid (our recommended music distribution service): https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/567702
Microphones: Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/2yN3UHQ
Apollo Twin Interface: https://amzn.to/2xQMABn
Close.IO (Malcoms recommended CRM): https://close.com/?via=YourBandSucks
Transistor.FM (A great podcast hosting platform): https://transistor.fm/?via=Ybs
BackBlaze File Backup Services (Malcoms recommend data backup service): https://secure.backblaze.com/r/02hb3n
Malcom started a DIY Recording Youtube Channel and you should go subscribe and check out the videos! You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/@malcomowenflood
And Marcus is killing it on the road with multiple bands! Keep up to date with him via his website, here: https://www.marcusmanhas.com
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