[Jose Mrochek]

I thought I was to PM you but I think other people´s opion is valid to.

OK, here´s the thing.. I´ve been in the process of forming a band for the past year. The record was mastered in January 2006, It´s November and I cant get 3 musicians to be on the same page with me. I fired 4 guitarists, 2 bass player, and tried 3 drummers. The worst part of the stupid situation i´m in is that THE PROBLEM is not musical! Some played better some played worse, but the problem is

1.- one is never on-time for practice.. who ever it may be, one out of the 3 cant be there on time NEVER. (screws up the vibe for the rest of us)

2.- If they are good musicians and on time and dont miss practice, they have an ATTITUDE problem.

3.- Lies. plain and simple, don´t keep their promises.

Sad thing is I´m starting to feel I may lower my standards on the musical part, to get the ¨better people¨. Do I really have to go for the bad bass player because he is there on time and is responsible ?

Ok, and why I ask you Michael is because you have seen it all and probably know it all to, what should I do ??? just wait for that magical day where I find 4 people that are really cool people, kick ass musicians, and responsible and respectfull of others people time and patience ? should I suck it all in and always keep the better players no matter their attitude ? How do you approach a situation like this ? My album is ready a year ago!! and yesterday I fired a bass player. Back to square one....

Thanks for any imput you may have towards building a solid band with people that can actually get along !

P.S .. by musicians I mean hired musicians, not a band as in creative imput to make more albums together. I can´t even begin to think what chaos that would be like.. thanks!