Managing Less-Than-Magical Bandmates

In most cases, not using the left hand is better than an overplayed or poorly performed left-hand part.When soundchecking over a large PA system, I always hit a few low notes between songs to feel if the stage is vibrating, and then ask the keyboard player to hit a few low notes as well. The guitar amp. Guitarists are sometimes guilty of bringing too much firepower to a gig (just as bassists are).