What Should I Do?

[t96]

Well I just joined a new jazz ensemble about 2 weeks ago after leaving my previous one. I'm the drummer and before me they didn't have one. Well today I just found out about a gig we have this Sunday at 3:00pm (short notice, in my opinion). Now I have to choose between that or watching the Panthers game. I'm really leaning towards skipping the gig to watch the game but I kind of feel like a dick doing that. I haven't missed any part of a Panthers game since 2010, and I don't want to miss this one. I think they could either play without a drummer or find someone to step in, I just need to let them know whether I can or not by Friday. My brother, who I'm very close with, thinks I'm a d-bag to skip the gig, but he doesn't care for any sports so he may not understand. I really just don't know what to do. If I had Sunday Ticket or if the game was on locally I'd just record it and get to do both, but I'm in Boston and have to watch games at the bar. By the way, it's not a gig that people pay to get into it's a free show so I wouldn't be taking something away from people paying for it. Let me know what you think.

[RoaringRiot]

Easy answer..... Enjoy the game

[chknwing]

well, goto the gig those guys are depending on u, dont be that guy and screw them over.  The gig might not be important to you but it may be to them.

[toldozer]

We play at one. Do you need too practice if not go to an establishment right near the venue. With the way we are going, the game will be over by 2 pm tops. Problem solved, then your can go pound on something and feel better or maybe playing drums would help too.

[Zcustom]

Do the gig. Unless you don't want to be part of the project going forward. It was short notice but that's the music biz.

Only way I would back out is if it's not a paying gig and/or the venue sucks. If you bail don't say it's because of the game

[The_Light_Brigade]

Gig.  

 

 

I bet you're the reason we win because you don't watch the game.  

[stirs]

You dont know a soul that can DVR the game for you?

 

YOU joined a group, and when you do that, you take on the responsibility of showing up.  you are correct in that lots of "artists" do not have major interests in sports.

 

You need to go to the gig.  NFL network also does reruns of games

[sharkkiller]

NFL Rewind has a 7 day free trial right now. SIgn up for that, go to your gig. Watch the game when you get home, and then send an email to cancel the subscription before you get charged. 

 

[Harris Aballah]

Well I just joined a new jazz ensemble about 2 weeks ago after leaving my previous one. I'm the drummer and before me they didn't have one. Well today I just found out about a gig we have this Sunday at 3:00pm (short notice, in my opinion). Now I have to choose between that or watching the Panthers game. I'm really leaning towards skipping the gig to watch the game but I kind of feel like a dick doing that. I haven't missed any part of a Panthers game since 2010, and I don't want to miss this one. I think they could either play without a drummer or find someone to step in, I just need to let them know whether I can or not by Friday. My brother, who I'm very close with, thinks I'm a d-bag to skip the gig, but he doesn't care for any sports so he may not understand. I really just don't know what to do. If I had Sunday Ticket or if the game was on locally I'd just record it and get to do both, but I'm in Boston and have to watch games at the bar. By the way, it's not a gig that people pay to get into it's a free show so I wouldn't be taking something away from people paying for it. Let me know what you think.

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[natty]

If you commit to a gig, do the gig.  If they can get a replacement that's a different story though, but I wouldn't expect them to invite you back.

[frash.exe]

Skip the game, go out, play your ass off, live your life, stop holding yourself to committing to watching a football game

[Mrs Pantherfan]

Do the gig, yo

[hepcat]

If it's a paid gig and you want to be a part of the group, do it.  

[cardiackat88.]

Well I just joined a new jazz ensemble about 2 weeks ago after leaving my previous one. I'm the drummer and before me they didn't have one. Well today I just found out about a gig we have this Sunday at 3:00pm (short notice, in my opinion). Now I have to choose between that or watching the Panthers game. I'm really leaning towards skipping the gig to watch the game but I kind of feel like a dick doing that. I haven't missed any part of a Panthers game since 2010, and I don't want to miss this one. I think they could either play without a drummer or find someone to step in, I just need to let them know whether I can or not by Friday. My brother, who I'm very close with, thinks I'm a d-bag to skip the gig, but he doesn't care for any sports so he may not understand. I really just don't know what to do. If I had Sunday Ticket or if the game was on locally I'd just record it and get to do both, but I'm in Boston and have to watch games at the bar. By the way, it's not a gig that people pay to get into it's a free show so I wouldn't be taking something away from people paying for it. Let me know what you think.

I was once in your shoes, and panicked any time I was in danger of missing a Panthers game.

I didn't see any of last weeks game because I was on family vacation.

You just need to sort out your priorities and realize you can always catch the highlights.