EdwardHimself Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) i did 2. I also "engineered" at a 3rd. It was crap. I missed walker, texas ranger as well Now are you sitting comfortably? then i'll begin: formed a band at beginning of the year, couldn't find a drummer for a couple of months, then we got a gig at school in march and the singer hadn't done any practices so i sang for all of the 2 songs we did, very varied as well, foo fighters and nirvana! We didn't use the usual guitar amp either so we had to use this crappy 30w marshall mg and a crappy zoom fx thing with a broken Footswitch button that sounded completely muddy and horrible. Mind you the playing itself was pretty tight (although it would be difficult to tell) and the crowd seemed to like us so that's good. The next gig was about 2 weeks later in a youth club, the singer did attend for this one but he needed his lyrics for half of the songs and the drummer was a bit off. No vocals in the original songs either. We did about 11 songs and it was alright too. Then we had to stop because the guitarrist was obsessed with his GCSEs (i know they are important but i really don't see why he couldn't just spare a couple of hours a week.) Then in the summer we did some practices, no gigs tho. We practiced through to about september then we we're lined up to be the support act for this band that had started about the same time as us but were doing much better and i blamed our problems and lack of gigs on the gutiarrist, to be honest i think it was both our faults for having conflicting ideas and always arguing. Anyway the band favoured him so i left. This "engineering" gig was for the same band with a new bassist (who is pretty sh*t) and their playing is much worse now but looks like they enjoy themselves a lot more. The other thing is that when i left i kept the band name and songs because i was the only one who contributed to either, now whether that's because i was too bossy or because they just didn't care about being in a band i don't really know, it's probably the first one though (It's a family trait) [quote name='darwin' post='112358' date='Jan 2 2008, 03:41 PM']I've learnt to accept my Tinitus now and how to live it. At gigs I put my plugs in when I arrive at a gig and take them out after packing away. Maybe I'm a bit over the top but better safe than sorry ! I'm much less stressed according to my wife now I'm back in a band... [/quote] Funnily enough i had a similar experience last year. About summertime i was proper pissed off because of it, kinda ruined my 2 month school holiday. I felt much better once i got back in school tho. In a way it was quite good because i've kinda learned how to not be distracted by stuff like it. [quote name='chardbass' post='112284' date='Jan 2 2008, 01:49 PM']Thanks to my place of work (big holiday/entertainment resort in Somerset, begins with B, and isn't Pontins ) I played about 280 nights, 2 sets average.[/quote] fook me! Edited January 2, 2008 by EdwardHimself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 25 gigs plus 2 x house band at local jam. The latter is going to become a regular monthly gig in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3V17C Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 38 for me last year - not too bad, have already got about 26 booked up for 2008 and i dare say more will come in. peace c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 104 plus a 3 day residential big band course which I was tutoring on and played about 10 hours a day as there wasn't a bassist to do the ensembles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) About 35 - all but three (deps) with my two bands, Funkee Clawed (blues) and Somethin' Else (pub rock). Porbably equalled my lifetime gigs put together! But missed out on the one I really wanted with Deke Leonard's Iceberg ;-( Edited January 2, 2008 by Mickeyboro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 15. I suppose the band taking its longest break ever, from August until the middle of December didn't help, but I'm still very disappointed. 2008 should be busier. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJA Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 17 for me- 5 original, 12 covers. I'm hoping to find a more rewarding original project this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whynot Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 102 with my main band (all functions) plus about 10 deps. Thats enough for me as I have a day job as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBassMonsta Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 A grand total of 5. To be fair, I only picked my bass back up at the start of last year after a long lay off. Joined the band in May, then we had another line up change. Prior to that, my last gig had been in January 2000. Hoping do do a lot more in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 20 for me, 12 with my soul band and 8 with my pub covers band. That's about a third down on last year for a variety of reasons, I'm hoping it gets back to normal in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJW Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 We are planning the mother of all toilet tours for 2008, so my gig count should be higher by next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Seven. Hoping to improve on that this year ( and to make some money!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Dunno, but I'd guestimate 60 - 70! I loose track after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 I did 6, not helped by the MD of my former band walking out in March, and the band reforming into a new one and not getting a keyboardist until July. However we've fallen on our feet since September and have set up 25 slots for 2008 with 19 already filled. We're all comfortable with that plus we get an extra £100 or more a gig above and beyond our base rate for slots #25-30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='112204' date='Jan 2 2008, 12:13 PM']About 100... a decrease on on previous years when I've averaged about 130. We're doing less pub gigs which accounts for the difference.[/quote] 100? I thought I was busy having done 21. You guys must be doing 2-3 a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='112616' date='Jan 2 2008, 10:29 PM']100? I thought I was busy having done 21. You guys must be doing 2-3 a week.[/quote] Pretty much... and some crazy stints in the summer to make up for the quiet spells. I'm knackered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='112616' date='Jan 2 2008, 10:29 PM']100? I thought I was busy having done 21. You guys must be doing 2-3 a week.[/quote] Yep, if I can. From next Sunday I've got 7 gigs in 8 days, and that's with 4 different bands! Like I said, I have to improve the quality. I really should be making the same money from 3 or even 2 gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I joined a rock covers band in September 07 and we did 24 gigs up until Boxing night, already got 40 dates for 08 starting 19th Jan, so I'm pretty pleased I got involved with these guys. In comparison...my original band only managed to work 3 times in about 18 months and that's mainly due to musicians coming and going, hopefully 08 will be a little better on the original side of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largo Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I did about 80 last year and got 60 or 70 lined up for 2008 so far .... I too have a day job so that's enough for me ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkfinger Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Did 80-90 covers gigs (pubs) and about 10 originals gigs last year. Probably only had a handful of weekends to myself. Have 75 (almost all covers) lined up this year so far and probably more coming. Like you, also have a day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 44... Odd year for me! Started the year in 4 gigging bands and ended the year with 1 band, sadly my #1 band is officially defunct after 15 years with the original line-up. Oh well, as the man said... Always look on the bright side of life phewwhew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Indeed, Mr. Hunt.... one of the scene's longest-serving and most respected bands hoys the towel in. Shame. Onwards and upwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='112922' date='Jan 3 2008, 02:14 PM']Indeed, Mr. Hunt.... one of the scene's longest-serving and most respected bands hoys the towel in. Shame. Onwards and upwards![/quote] Cheers MB. Indeed 'Onwards and upwards' were the words I originally typed in! Not sure I could ever go back to covering the kind of ground that you do You have my respect for keeping that going... and don't you hold down a proper job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 this took some major doing but the truth over 200 nights giging. one of the gigs was in china But us musicians must take it why its there i guess hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='112928' date='Jan 3 2008, 02:21 PM']Cheers MB. Indeed 'Onwards and upwards' were the words I originally typed in! Not sure I could ever go back to covering the kind of ground that you do You have my respect for keeping that going... and don't you hold down a proper job?[/quote] Yep... a proper 9-5, and also a very demanding toddler t'boot. I'll not lie - it's very, very trying on occasion, but.. I just can't say no. I keep battling thoughzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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