hiram.k.hackenbacker

That sounds like a Dream Theater tune 😎

On a different note, we have been playing Rock’n’Roll Star for quite a while. Usually goes down fairly well. If proof were required that Oasis fever has gripped the country, look no further than our gig last night. RnRStar produced an off the scale reaction. Bouncing off the walls they were. Odd but not entirely unexpected. Followed it up with Don’t Look Back in Anger. Job done - re-bookings aplenty. Really must learn a few more. Cigarettes and Alcohol next I think. Yeah, I know, but give ‘em what they want I say 😎

Event organiser has priced the ticket at ‘market value’ 🤷‍♂️

Just thought I would log in again for a laugh. One ticket left for 30/7 at a bargain price of £489.70 (without fees).

Yeah agreed. I've been checking my very slow progress on Ticketmaster since 9am. I finally 'got in' and saw my place number in the queue reducing only to get booted out when it was allegedly 'my turn'. I honestly cannot be ar$ed to go through any more of that nonsense. I'd rather put the £700 towards a new bass. I was trying to explain to my son about buying gig tickets back in the day. I remember travelling by train to Wembley and queuing to get to the box office window to buy tickets on multiple occasions. Yeah you could ring them, but I always had more success going in person. The phone always seemed to ring forever and never get answered or cut off. I not really bothered about going, but Mrs.H wouldn't have minded seeing them although she did baulk at the prices somewhat. I think my days of stadium gigs and large festivals are over. I was trying to think about the last stadium gig I actually enjoyed. It was a long time ago, although the Taylor Hawkins Tribute at Wembley was pretty special.

I wonder whether Leonard Cohen singles would sound less depressing at 78rpm 😎

I’m sure you’re right, but it doesn’t hurt to ask 😎

….calling @GaryDay

Ah sorry man. Just booked my moulds to be done. Fortunately, the nearest place that accepts the ACS voucher is just 5 mins away from me. They did mention that even though they are doing the moulds very quickly, ACS now have a 5 weeks wait time once the moulds are done. Hope you get yours soon.

Just a reminder should anyone be considering buying ACS Custom Plugs, Basschat code BASS15 will get you a 15% discount.

Yep, we play this every gig as the last song and it’s a tricky one that you (collectively) knocked out the park 👏👏. Bit of a nightmare for the poor keys player; usually lots of button pushing going on. What does the rest of your set look like?

..with the ebony board tho.

That I like!

You didn’t recognise him? 😮

That is damned sexy.

Put to good use I'd say. You can't sell it now 🤣

Doesn't really help the on-stage sound though.

I'd swap a keyboard player with a heavy left hand for a loud drummer any day.

I’ll wager if your drummer pops round to see @cetera he’ll think he has some catching up to do 😎

I first became aware of the RHCP with the release of the Abbey Road EP and have been hooked ever since. Mother’s Milk was therefore my first proper RHCP album and I have a real soft spot for it. I’ve seen them many times with Kiedis being in various levels of form. I forgive this as the rest of them are just so good IMHO. Love the little side jams they shove in the set, something which I’ve tried to incorporate into my band. I was very sad to see John leave, but if he hadn’t, we wouldn’t have One Hot Minute, which I also love.

They’ll never learn 🙄

@JapanAxe and @ChrisDev - thanks guys for your responses. Just got home and I’ll have a look asap. Out to work again first thing tomorrow then off to the gig. Really appreciate your help 👏👏

@ChrisDev - I don't suppose you've done Sylvia by Focus by any chance have you. I would normally sit down and write it out myself, but I need it by the weekend and don't have time between now and then.