Should I Join a Band?

Last night I went and jammed with a local band. They want me to join them, and need an answer soon because gigs are booked. I don't know whether to do it or not and am seeking the crowd's opinion.
 
It's an oldies band with a very good (female) lead singer at the center. I had a good time jamming with them. But I have reservations about the singer.
 
I broke the ice by asking if there were any Trump supporters in the band, because if there was it'd be unlikely we'd have any common ground. I expected it to get a laugh. After all, Trump supporters in Seattle? And musicians? Ridiculous. But what I got from the singer was an icy stare and a stern lecture about discussing politics. 
 
What say you all; should I join this band?

Don't discuss politics (besides, Trump isn't a musician).......do what you do best, join the band, and give the world Seattle some good music.......simple.

Hi,
 
I say ... yeah ... and show them what a man can do!
 
As for politics, do ask and make sure that ... these discussions are not allowed unless you're all so drunk that no one can remember anything the next hour or morning!
 
After that ... it's music time, and not Trump time!
 
I don't get it ... so the Trump'ites don't want to do ZZ Top and you can and do? Or equivalent? What kind of joke is that?

jamesg1213
Do you have to haul your own gear?

Ohhh yeah ... have the girl singer do the gear hauling! Once, anyway!

I agree that politics are irrelevant. I would join Ted Nugent's band in a minute.
 
Humor, however, or rather the lack of it, is a serious matter and potential deal-killer.

Yes Dave!
 
Before your too old and decreped like me. I have fugley thrown in but that never discouraged me. My last gig I felt like I'd played football all day and I hurt in places I can't ever describe. So I hung up my playing shoes. I miss it!

When I think back to my band days, it occurs to me we never got too heavy with our discussions. We were pretty diverse in many ways so in retrospect that was probably a good thing.
 
We were to busy having a blast anyway. 
 

If you need the bucks go for it.

Dave ,
 
WHAT ?   You actually play an instrument ?
 
sorry i couldn't resist......We all know you are multi talented
Hey can you help me with my math homework now that we got that out of the way 
 
What instrument did you play when you jammed with the band ? Key's ? Guitar ? Bass ?
FWIW , that would play into it for me ...schlepping a guitar or two , an amp and a pedal board is pretty easy ...
Having to lug around a bunch of hardware Keyboards may be another story ....
 
Moving man logistics aside ,
I hope the Music Scene up there is better that what is down here in the lower part of the State ....
I was playing out 3 or 4 times a week down here , that part I dug ...for some reason people thought I would work for free or peanuts ...
Eventually a couple of the band members GF's told me what the band was really getting paid .
Since the band members lied to me and tried to pocket an extra 30 or 40 apiece per gig over what they were giving me for each gig  I was in the wind ...the money was always short ...once in a long while OK ..not every time .
all they had to do was pocket 5 or 10 less apiece and it would have been Even Stephen
 
I do miss playing out . I think if you are at a point in your life where you can enjoy some excitement and fun it maybe a good idea for you to play out again w the band that you jammed with ...they have gigs , and they wanted you to join up w them .
 
I'm not really big on working w female singers unless they are as stable as the rock of Gibraltar ...
way too many stories I choose not to get into ...
my other RUB is ....

Alright fellas , with out using Google
 
Who's the guitar player in the live bands of these Gals ?  Lady Gaga
                                                                                 Madonna
                                                                                 Christina Aguilera
                                                                                 Adele
                                                                                 Beyonce  
I sure as hell don't know , it may just be the nature of having a female front person .... Yet ,somehow I don't think so
 
PS , that may be perfectly OK if your not looking to blow your cover in The Witness Protection Program ...
 
I'm here to tell you that Anonymity Suck's when you are looking to get out there and make the rounds as a player on the scene .
 
Good Luck on how ever you decide ,
 
Kenny                   
                             
 

I'm not voting with the majority. The chic is likely the centre of the band. If you don't get along with her then you are going to be unhappy, and if she doesn't like you she will rally the drones to drive you out.
 
I would want to sit back with them and talk. If there's common ground and a good personal fit then go for it. If you still feel discomfort with any of them then I'd take a pass. When it comes to people my gut tells me how to treat them.

Dave,
 
Given the face value of the words she either does or does not endorses said Trump. And she may be way of you asking without revealing your proclivities. Based on what you posted you did not make it clear to me that you made it clear to them (your proclivities).
 

I think it's ridiculously hard to find compatible musicians, at least for me it is.  Just stay in the zone and be professional.  If you ever get to Portland look me up!.

eph221
I think it's ridiculously hard to find compatible musicians, at least for me it is.  Just stay in the zone and be professional.  If you ever get to Portland look me up!.

Yeah what are you doing Musically in Portland , I 'm just a hop and a skip over the bridge in Vantuckey
 
Kenny