I blame X-Factor

[fretslider]

I and my fellow fretsters are recruiting a new drummer as our old one is leaving for family reasons. So the ad goes out....



To: SKANDH NATHAM <[e-mail]>

xxxx has passed your details to me regarding your interest in our 'vacancy' for a drummer.
We will be in the blue room at Unit 9 - www.unit9rehearsals.com/pages/contact.html

Unit 9 Zennor Road Industrial Estate
Balham SW12 OPS London
Nearest Tube: Balham / Clapham South Station (Both on Northern Line)
Nearest Train: Balham Station
Buses: 155, 249, 315, 355


On ..... [date here].

If you wish to come along and audition you will not need to bring any kit.

It would help us if you could confirm whether you will be attending.



Regards


fretslider

PS
Prep for any of of these.... Wishing Well - Free; Keep on rocking in the free world - Neil Young; Gimme all your loving - ZZ Top; Purple haze - Jimi Hendrix; Rock and roll - Led Zeppelin; Sin City - AC/DC; Black night / Smoke on the water / Mistreated - Deep Purple; Paranoid - Black Sabbath; Summertime Blues / Shakin all over - as per The Who Live at Leeds; Sunshine of your love - Cream.




From: SKANDH NATHAM <[e-mail]>
To: fretslider <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thu, March 17, 2011 4:23:34 AM
Subject: Re: Drummer

sir actually i am in india.. so it would be helpful if u can send a visa..and my details r below..

my name is skandh, i am living in india. ( delhi )
i am 18 yrs old. nw i am searching for a band...to be with.. so i could join with you..n i will be happy..also..
v can do a live show.. then u can see my performance..
as i have done many concerts in india... u can contact me on +xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

regards,
skandh




To: SKANDH NATHAM <[e-mail]>

Er, that's a no can do.

Good luck, mate.



fretslider



I suppose I'm lucky he didn't ask for the plane tickets too

[sadie]

The least he could have done is sent a video showing how awesome he was first.

[beth]

Too funny .

OTOH, he could be a rare, natural talent. Absolutely wonderful!

For want of a visa .....

[fretslider]

I'm not an immigration officer, I'm a muso.

[beth]

Absolutely!

and he's an unknown quantity.

His best beet would probably be to get a day job and earn his way.

In so-doing he can earn a little character, too.