RichBowman Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone.... Apologies if this is wrong section of the forum - Mods, feel free to shift it to the appropriate place - but does anyone know any practice /rehearsal rooms in Cambridge? The only one I can find is 'The Lock Up' - But some of my other band mates don't want to go there Cheers in advance! Rich *Nuts - Just noticed this is totally the wrong section! Doh! Sorry - Hopefully I'll be shifted to the relevant one! Cheers - Rich Edited July 10, 2007 by RichBowman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Rich- your wish is my command...... orf you go to general bass disscussion! Enjoy, B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Rich - have you tried asking on Cambridgebands.com? Normally quite helpful. Are you looking for one in town or outside and does it have to have a PA and gear...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvern Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I seem to think there is a place in the sticks between Cambridge and Huntingdon. Studio Rooms (?) I think. URL not working though so it may be no more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Cheers Guys, I'll have a hunt around - I've not checked on Cambridgebands for a while, it didn't seem to be working last time I tried - I'll have another go. Town area would be good, PA and Drums would be superb (I'm the only one with transport....) as the others are somewhat lethargic about getting about the place. I think the Lock in seemed the best bet, sa it had everything, but they (other band members) weren't too keen on hiring it for a minimum of 4 hours and paying £7 an hour (I actually don't think it's that bad a rate - especially when beggars can't be choosers.....) Cheers again, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'm amazed the lockup is still going We used it years ago and it was a tip then. Loads of stories of nicked car hi fi and dodgy substances being dealt in thr car park. Allegedly! Cambridge centre is a sad place for rehearsal spaces. There used to be a small place called Flightpath studios on newmarket Road and that's about it I'm afraid. I've also used the place mentioned above near RAF whyton in the back of beyond; converted packing case type rooms but still better than the lockup. PA and drums quite good. we also used a place called The Warehouse in fulbourn. i now live in saffron Walden and rehearse with my band in either Harlow or Chelmsford. sorry I don't know of anywhere else Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 [quote name='lonestar' post='33335' date='Jul 17 2007, 10:52 PM']I'm amazed the lockup is still going We used it years ago and it was a tip then. Loads of stories of nicked car hi fi and dodgy substances being dealt in thr car park. Allegedly! Cambridge centre is a sad place for rehearsal spaces. There used to be a small place called Flightpath studios on newmarket Road and that's about it I'm afraid. I've also used the place mentioned above near RAF whyton in the back of beyond; converted packing case type rooms but still better than the lockup. PA and drums quite good. we also used a place called The Warehouse in fulbourn. i now live in saffron Walden and rehearse with my band in either Harlow or Chelmsford. sorry I don't know of anywhere else Good luck![/quote] Yup we use the place in Wyton occasionally too - it's handy as it's central for us, but a bit out of the way for you guys. Have you tried The Portland and Man in the Moon for nights when they've not got bands on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Cheers guys, thanks for all your comments! I've practised (and played) at RAF Wyton too, and we used to have a regular practice ((and occasional gig) at The Sun, if any of you have frequented there - Though that was all with my other band that was based in Huntingdon. What band are you in Muppet? I might have heard of you lot! Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Three bands Rich, The Brackets out of Peterborough, Burlesque (!) out of Huntingdon and Bottled Out sort of Cambridge/St Ives based. I'm not at home a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 [quote name='Muppet' post='33919' date='Jul 18 2007, 11:47 PM']Three bands Rich, The Brackets out of Peterborough, Burlesque (!) out of Huntingdon and Bottled Out sort of Cambridge/St Ives based. I'm not at home a lot [/quote] Hi muppet. i have occasionally depped for Bottled out too, being good friends of Alan & Julie. Small world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Cool - I'll keep and eye out for you - Where do you gig? I've not played in Huntingdon (with my band called Sushi)for a year or so (maybe more) but the remnants of the band are starting to do some acoustic type shenanigans that they want me involved in - should be good fun. Do you know/ have you heard of Jakobi by any chance? Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 All over mate. Covers band normally plays from Huntingdon up to and around Peterborough, but the Brackets - we'll play anywhere. In Cambridge it's the regular places, The Moon, Portland, Loft, but lots in Peterborough and beyond. Jakobi rings a bell but not a very loud one! Lonestar - I reckon they have loads of bass players! Been up at Wyton tonight infact with them. I'll mention you to them next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Cool - I'll defo keep an eye out for you in Cambridge, I'll pop in and say hi next time you're about. Drop me a line if you've got anything on and I'll try and get along. Cheers, Rich P.S. You don't know any drummers available in Huntingdon/ St. Ives do you...? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvern Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Just so you know and don't make a trip for no reason, I think you will find that the Warehouse in fulbourn is no more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysimon Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I used to rehearse at the Warehouse - it's a shame it's gone, that place was fantastic! No facilities to speak of beyond a crappy little kitchen, but huge space with a really good live sound. The Lock Up is still going apparently, though I haven't been there for a couple of years. And I did wonder if my car would still be there at the end of the rehearsal... Currently I'm hearing recommendations for Mulletboy's new rehearsal space: [url="http://www.mulletboyproductions.com/"]http://www.mulletboyproductions.com/[/url] Not tried it myself, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvern Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 [quote name='funkysimon' post='34516' date='Jul 20 2007, 10:49 AM']I used to rehearse at the Warehouse - it's a shame it's gone, that place was fantastic! No facilities to speak of beyond a crappy little kitchen, but huge space with a really good live sound. The Lock Up is still going apparently, though I haven't been there for a couple of years. And I did wonder if my car would still be there at the end of the rehearsal... Currently I'm hearing recommendations for Mulletboy's new rehearsal space: [url="http://www.mulletboyproductions.com/"]http://www.mulletboyproductions.com/[/url] Not tried it myself, though.[/quote] Ah, now that might be handy, and if it's as good as it sounds...... Warehouse, twas a laugh there. Just ensure you went to the loo before you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Cheers Simon, I'll check that out too... Oooh, and it being a small world, I work in the same building as Giles from Casa...and I know Dele (saying that, I reckon everyone knows Dele!) Think I saw you guys play a couple of times too. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysimon Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 No way! Small world, and all that If you saw Casa and the bassist was really good, then that was probably our old bassist... if you saw Casa and the guitarist was really good, that probably meant I was on bass Maybe I'll catch one of your gigs around town, or vice versa! It looks like we have some sort of Cambridge basschat possee in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 I reckon! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 can i join the posse too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Absolutely mate - there's always room for more! ;-) Out of interest, anyone played The Taproom in St Ives? Got a gig there on the 30th, wondered what it was like...? Cheers, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Can I join too although I'm in Saffron Walden rather than Cambridge now??!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBowman Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 The more the merrier! perhaps we should have a little Cambridge/ East Eangland get together, Dan's not too far away in Norwich, then there at least Mike in Witham that I know of in the area. Cheers Rich [quote name='lonestar' post='46648' date='Aug 16 2007, 10:42 PM']Can I join too although I'm in Saffron Walden rather than Cambridge now??!! Mike[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'd be up for that. is it Muppet that's based near Huntingdon too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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