Yes Honey, I accept that song is very special to you and I look forward to hearing your take on it. It's nice that people are actually listening but they're like cats: they're great listeners, but not all of them are friendly. And of course, the ones you keep in the house are the ones you love the most. So hide in the house if you must, and check the facts before you believe any news.
Listen to this bass player. Her name is Kinga Głyk. Listen to how elastic her right hand fingertips are, how precise the notes are, how excellent the bass tone is. No, I don't think you would be able to have her in your band. Her skill and knowledge surpass you, plus like most people these days, she has her own thing going. But who knows? You never know until you try, Mrs. Global. She might need the money. The perfect bass player who has enough punch and totally locks in with Dekar would kick your band over the mountain.