Thunderpaws Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Have nearly been in a couple of bands before but have been recording original's with friends for many a year. Last year, said friends and others started writing and rehearsing, and in August we will play at a local festival called Music v Cancer. Should be about 300 people in the crowd, in Bo'ness Town Hall! I have played a couple of one off songs for our schools little battle of the band's...but this is a different ball game. Really, really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Good luck with it, I look forward to seeing an after gig report on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Great stuff, I had my first gig this year at 34, enjoy it it will be over before you know it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1402730776' post='2476312'] Good luck with it, I look forward to seeing an after gig report on here. [/quote] Likewise, full-glory-report expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Late starter here too especially in terms of proper live gigs, only regret music wise is not doing it sooner but that's life. Have a great time at the gig and make sure it's not too long before you get more of them, it can be great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiegrungesound Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Blimey! And I thought I was a late starter when I was 26! Well done sir! Just go out, do your job and ENJOY it! Gigging is awesome. Doesn't matter how it goes either, as you'll just want to do it again! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Whippersnapper! :-) Have a great gig! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westie9 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Superb! Enjoy it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I played my first gig at 50! Have a great time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Yep, should be a cracker. Think we are on 3rd out if 7 or so. Not too long to stay off the beer and plenty time after to reflect with beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywoodrox Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Awesome, hope you have a great time, look forward to a post gig report, and remember dont sweat it, its only rock n roll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 I play much better when I am sweaty...will I do star jumps before I go on?! Actually, that's a good point...how do you all prepare before you go on on a multi band night? How to stay calm, focused and cool?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 And....it has been cancelled. Problems between the promoter and venue.........BASTARD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I just played my first gig on bass at 54 and loved it. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Oh, bad luck! Get in touch with te other bands on the bill, find a venue and put on another event! Between the 7 bands you should be able to afford/find a PA and soundman. Promote it locally and raise some money for another cause! DIY is the way forward! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julietgreen Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Get another gig, quickly. Supporting another band could be a way to go. It's a peculiar kind of masochism, though, particularly when you're even older and wondering why you're lugging around a ton of gear for a half hour slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Yes, bad luck Thunderpaws, but try and do as Truckstop suggests - after all, we don't want to see a My First Gig at 40 thread now do we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Replacement gig alert! We are now playing our debut gig in support of OxJam Glasgow on 18th October. Hopefully this one doesn't bite the dust like the last charity gig we signed up to. Don't know the venue yet or exactly how long, but do know it is somewhere on Sauchiehall St. A weekend too which means I can have a celebratory drink afterwards. Thanks for all your kind words. The world of bass is such a pleasant place to be. Now. Do I need to get another cab! Cheers Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiegrungesound Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Bad luck about the Bo'ness show! :-( BUT Congrats for getting the Glasgow gig! B-) As to the question of cabs, what is your current rig? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 Currently have a Genz Benz Strealiner 600 and a focus 210 which holds on to 300 watts at 8 ohms. I will find out what the set up is like at the venue when I know what the venue is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiegrungesound Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Very nice! There's a lot a love for Genz Benz heads on this board. If you are happy with the sound of your rig at rehearsals, then micing the cab and/or using a DI at the venue will have everything covered for you. It you ARE able to do it though-based on car/van space, funds, availability of cabs and/or you can hawk it about-get another cab. You should realise though that this is not essential in the slightest... but it WILL look cool! ;-) B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myke Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Good luck! It'll be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinnyman Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Played my first gig at 52, loved every minute since (conveniently ignores previous rants about over-loud guitarists). Enjoy, you won't look back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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