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Oh I quite like them. Never played one mind you.

Get it agreed that you take it in turns to write the setlist. If they make any funny business about that or mess about with the set on your night, sling your hook.

Setlist nerds might like to pore over the info at http://www.setlist.fm/setlists/snarky-puppy-5bd50f10.html to compare sets from the current tour. Also, downloads of the shows will be available at http://www.livedownloads.com/live-music/3,1017/Snarky-Puppy-mp3-flac-downloads.html - ML said at Hammersmith "about a week later".

We've got one band supporting us tonight, The Motherfunkers are on stage at 7.30pm for an hour - then VP asap after 9pm for a full set.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1444457231' post='2883351'] How do you get the actual Youtube VID onto BC post. I can't seem to manage that. Dave [/quote] Get your youtube link like this (added spaces to stop it working): https :// www.youtube.com /watch?v=PfbdBZO9td0 and change the https to http, bingo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfbdBZO9td0

ffwd to about 3m25s... (or just sit back and enjoy throughout) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBrKqw00Hcc

[quote name='bootleg' timestamp='1444172182' post='2880942'] I got the feeling there was a musical appreciation of them, not wishing to do down audiences in Bristol or elsewhere, perhaps your answer is nearer the mark. Was it a Bristol Uni music dept night out? [/quote] No idea, but it was a similarly young crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo last night (and previous SP gigs I've been to)

Gutted I couldn't make this. Turns out that due to a calendar error I was trundling through the French countryside on the Eurostar instead of at the Vortex. More of the same but different soon please!

[quote name='bootleg' timestamp='1444087562' post='2880256'] Just back from watching sell out performance of Snarkies. Since when did bands like this sell out venues? Great for the band, but took me by surprise. A predominantly young audience getting into instrumental jazz influenced funk, applauding flugelhorn and percussion solos. Having a Bristol audience getting into any live performance without a deck is surprising, but cheering muso chops. Wtf. Don't get me wrong. Love my jazz, fusion and funk...but if someone can explain please? [/quote] Snarky are hugely into promoting music education when on tour, so they'll do clinics and shows for music schools etc in the area where they're gigging. Smart move.

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1443728740' post='2877290'] Working full time and with young kids I find it hard to dedicate as much time as I would like to practising the songs for my covers band. I have now taken to lying in bed at night reciting the words in my head to the songs I sing lead vox on and picturing the bass lines on an imaginary fretboard. Anyone else do this? At least it's a good way of sending me to sleep. [/quote] Do you use sheet music?

Bump bump for a refreshed announcement for bands who want to play at Velcro Pelmet's jazz/fusion/generally eclectic night at the Tooting Tram & Social, usually the first Sunday of the month, sometimes the second (like the upcoming one). See my recent posts in the BassChat "Gigs" section for more info, and our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VelcroPelmet for more general gist. It's a paid gig, there's good kit at the venue, soundman provided and paid for, and they serve nice beer. Drop me a PM for details or if you're interested.

Our next Sunday night Fixture has just been confirmed: straying from our usual "first sunday" rule, this time it's Sunday October 11th, as usual at the Tooting Tram & Social, just round the corner from Tooting Broadway tube station, SW17. We'll be rolling out some new material again this time, including one or two Velcro Pelmet originals. More details to follow, including stage times and support acts, closer to the date. Doors as always at 7pm.

[quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1442186688' post='2865054'] Wow that sounds just up my street musically, give me a shout if you are gigging up in the Midlands area. [/quote] Thanks! Will do. I think the furthest north we've played in New Cross, but you never know!

Just came across this recording from the Fillmore West, San Francisco, April 24, 1969. It's like someone turned the bass and drums up and the vocals down a bit just for us. This is what Celebration Day should sound like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAW4OGoLxkQ

Jealous because I can't operate pedals in my bare feet. Otherwise, technically brilliant tech-wise but I can't bear it to listen to. Also it's funny when that grungey boho look is matched with hundreds of pounds worth of gear. (Personally I only use that much equipment when wearing my Tom Ford suit of course).

Something you can easily play along to at home, and can find tab for guidance from the internet (although not as a crutch - learn to use your ears). My early playalong material included easy Zeppelin, the Police, Cream, Clapton, Hendrix, Black Crowes, motown/stax/etc classics, etc. Beware songs that were recorded slightly off concert pitch - I suspect Teenage Kicks might be one of these, could be wrong though (otherwise great suggestion)

Phil Collins and (among others) his Motown outing.

The movie's on at the Barbican during London Jazz festival. There are about as many seats as would fit in a typical Barbican 2-bed flat: http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/event-detail.asp?ID=18637

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1442855896' post='2870048'] But, compared to a clean player like, say Al Di Meola, he is all over the place. [/quote] When you say "clean" do you mean acoustic btw?

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1442855896' post='2870048'] Siberian Khatru, parts of Relayer. He always sounds like he is playing one notch faster than he can and that it is all about to fall apart. Makes it edgy. Don't misinterpret me. I love most of his work and I think he is a highly underrated composer. But, compared to a clean player like, say Al Di Meola, he is all over the place. Hackett has some really clunky moments across the Genesis era and beyond but, again, I like his stuff (saw him at Reading in 1981 and somewhere else I can't remember). [/quote] Khatru goes on a bit for me but is generally ok, Relayer is my favourite Yes album. Funny old world music intit

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1442852137' post='2870007'] Now that's what it's all about. Pure dead brullyint! as they say in a big city in the west of Scotland. [/quote] Really? I can't get past the first chorus without lobbing heavy objects.

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1442833619' post='2869769'] Same with Steve Howe. Brilliant and crap at the same time. [/quote] Got any examples of this?

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1442837795' post='2869833'] I wish he would do more instrumental tunes. They were always the best bits from the past. I remember an interview talking of Dik Cadbury suggesting the dropping of lyrics on a couple of instrumentals cause they worked far better without words. I'm sure Spectral Mornings was one of them. Very individual player, no one else like him. [/quote] All in a good cause, so good on them, but otherwise... well you know http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U49cwM7b1Wk

I avoided getting tickets to his upcoming shows on account of less than luke-warm reception to the new album. Then I saw that the setlist contains minimal Wolflight and a whole load of his solo material and Genesis material that got my thumbs up and wasn't covered by the Genesis Extended show I saw at Hammersmith last year (which was incredible, but didn't include any Wind & Wuthering material, a bit criminal that) Being already booked on the night of the London gig, I'm now signed up to the Basingstoke show. I never thought, etc Anyway here's the youtube trailer for the tour, with ample cringe moments. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfYGQGkhiJs

Are you handy for London? They're on at the Borderline on Wednesday October 7th. http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/YGB0710Y