Greetings.  I did not see a forum for this so placed it in the open forum.

My band has recently changed its configuration.  We no longer have rhythm guitar player and just guitar, bass and drums.

So I noticed that its harder for me to play the solo's as it's easier for me to get lost where the song is as I am no longer hearing that rhythm guitar as a reference. 

So it one thing I'm learning is I have to work more closely with my bass player.  Which is a good thing.  I'm noticing that notes he plays and sometimes I'm hearing how I know where am at by what he is playing.

So how does the players responsibilities change when playing in three piece band like this?  We had one song where I was doing a solo but I had to ask the bass player to simplify his part (playing mostly roots) to help me find my place. 

Anyway any insight is appreciated!

Thanks