Drummer is on thin ice , and it's got a bunch of cracks.

[sedan_dad]

He walked into a dream gig with us and he's committing suicide. He dresses like crap on stage.. He doesn't practice on his own. (My pet peeve) He goes brain dead at gigs. Not knowing how a song starts, the accents or even the lyrics on ones he sings. He will not check the bands web site for recently added gigs. His stupid phone is constantly glued to his eyes reading Facebook. We've recorded a CD thats getting national and international air play. High profile gigs being the backup band for people like Mitch Ryder , Magic Dick , Barrance Whitfield, Dereck St. Holmes, Joey Molland. Large festivals. Out of state touring. We're doing movie sound tracks. We're working every weekend. And this guy is so damn caviler about practicing.. He always has a fricking excuse. I don't except excuses. I think he's resting on his laurels. I will not put up with this. I'm actively looking. I'm the bass player. I run the rhythm section. My mind is made up. I'm just venting before tonights gig.

 

[electracoyote]

And yet, despite what a liability he is, you have so much success.

Someone needs to do the obligatory "Your position is in jeopardy" speech.

After that, if the consensus is that it's time to start shopping for drummers, then that's what you must do. You have a solid resume, a motivated talented drummer with a better work ethic would probably be very interested.

 

[PauFerro]

Counsel, Warn, Suspend, Terminate....

 

[craigie]

Or just find somebody that naturally elevates the band instead of trying to bring them up to your level....

 

[musicman7722]

I feel your pain. Our drummer and a friend for over 20 years is just "calling it in". he is also a solo performer and has booked 11 weekend nights over the summer so the band can't play. He say's it's a first come first server deal. He also speeds thing sup, won;t prepare a set list for stage and forgets into's too. Anyway he gets his walking papers in about a week.

 

[tom_305]

certainly there are more drummers in C-bus. Try some out.

 

[Downunderwonder]

Are these gigs paid?

 

[Rune Bivrin]

Where's the "Fire the drummer!" emoji when you need it?

 

[mapleglo]

 

[JRA]

not speaking with him about your frustrations regarding his 'job' is avoidant behavior. he apparently is counting on that. good luck!

 

[Fat Freddy]

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A little excessive perhaps?.....

 

[Lowendtech]

 

[Gianni "Orlandez" Orlati]

Sounds like a real threat !

 

[David Sutkin]

I'd start discreetly auditioning new drummers immediately. Who knows, you might find a cat who's a better player, more reliable, grateful for the opportunity, willing and wanting to put the work in.

What have you got to lose? Start looking to ditch this obvious "Albatross"

 

[darwin-bass]

Counsel, Warn, Suspend, Terminate....

Great policy if you are a business who wants to avoid a lawsuit. I think it is overkill in most band situations. I think you can go straight to Warn then Terminate.

 

[David Sutkin]

Great policy if you are a business who wants to avoid a lawsuit.

I'm suddenly inspired to start a band called "Human Resources"

 

[two fingers]

I'm suddenly inspired to start a band called "Human Resources"

Newman Resources would be funny.

Yeah, OP. That guy has gotta go. If he doesn't take THAT gig seriously you won't get him to change.

 

[darwin-bass]

I'm suddenly inspired to start a band called "Human Resources"

Granted, the HR approach is filled with kindness and grace and is a good approach for avoiding ruffled feathers

 

[David Sutkin]

Newman Resources would be funny.
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Yeah, OP. That guy has gotta go. If he doesn't take THAT gig seriously you won't get him to change.

Or "Human Seahorses"

 

[nixdad]

He walked into a dream gig with us and he's committing suicide. He dresses like crap on stage.. He doesn't practice on his own. (My pet peeve) He goes brain dead at gigs. Not knowing how a song starts, the accents or even the lyrics on ones he sings. He will not check the bands web site for recently added gigs. His stupid phone is constantly glued to his eyes reading Facebook. We've recorded a CD thats getting national and international air play. High profile gigs being the backup band for people like Mitch Ryder , Magic Dick , Barrance Whitfield, Dereck St. Holmes, Joey Molland. Large festivals. Out of state touring. We're doing movie sound tracks. We're working every weekend. And this guy is so damn caviler about practicing.. He always has a fricking excuse. I don't except excuses. I think he's resting on his laurels. I will not put up with this. I'm actively looking. I'm the bass player. I run the rhythm section. My mind is made up. I'm just venting before tonights gig.

...and how long has this behavior been allowed, and for what reason?