Begin with the end in mind. If it is your goal to play in a blues band and sing back up. That is how you should pratice. Get mike stand in front of it, play and sing just as if you are performing. This too is a valuable excercise. /i know a lot of players who practice sitting on the edge of the bed, and that is still wher they are playing today. Yes bassplayer40 you should know your scales and recognize by ear where they are appropriate. Even if you are a play by ear guy if the band says just play G,C and D you have to be able to pick that up.
