It's crazy how low the bar is

After taking a hiatus from music I recently auditioned for a decently popular cover band. I was a bit nervous because they are all veterans but decided I would give it a shot.

I just showed up on time, had my gear locked in, acted professional and played the most basic version of all the songs.

It was like I was the second coming of James Jameson to these guys.

It always surprises me how just focusing on the basics will get you the gig over virtuosos that are doing bass solos all over the songs.

Like most jobs, you don't have to be the smartest or most skilled person. Just be competent, easy to work with and don't become a problem, solve them.