I've been upstairs buying, fixing, collecting and occasionally noodling with basses for about 5-6 years. I built a jam room for us to bang on stuff and occasionally practice.
I don't really play bass and have never (with the exception of a few songs on my deck during a party) played in front of anyone.
My kids (20 & 15) have a gig this Saturday night opening for a few local tribute bands - I usually provide transportation, roadie services, food money...and gas money...and...basically, my wallet.
Anyway, their bassist is really sick and their backup is out of town and his backup is nowhere to be found, and my eldest turns to me and says "you're up, Dad"
Wuh!? They have a 1 hour set. He says "can you learn these 12 originals and these 4 covers by Saturday night?" and hands me a sheet of paper with 16 song titles on it. "BTW, these 3 are in drop-D, these 3 are in C-standard, and the rest you can just wing..." No notes or charts, which is great because I don't read music. Drop what? C-what? Nice kid, huh?
Now, I've got 2 days to somehow learn how to play a bass...on stage. My wife is grinning ear-to-ear and is already charging the batteries in the camcorder. I figure all I can do is turn everything on full, stand behind the drummer (my youngest), close my eyes and let 'er rip.
This is going to get interesting if bassist C can't be found somewhere soon.
Either way, they're both grounded come Sunday.