Graham56

Yeah, I don't need a guitarist for that, I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself...

Stupidity (Dr Feelgood). Took another few years before I came anywhere the feel of John Sparks' original.

Les Paul? 😁

I watched my mate's band play a quiet cafe-style gig last night. Towards the end of the set they introduced a new song, Taylor Swift's Shake it Off. And they had a communal band-wide brain fart and couldn't get the riff going. They took three attempts then moved on to the next song. They handled it brilliantly though, with lots of humour and asking the audience if anyone knew how to play it. When they finished, people asked them to have another go. And this time they nailed it. Got the biggest cheer of the night too.

Nick Cave at the O2 a week ago. I don't usually like huge venues like this - but... It was an intense, sad, joyful, wrenching show that completely drew the audience in, probably the best show I've seen in years. Did I say intense?

I can't add much to what else has been said, apart from this. The vids don't sell you. Yes, your playing is solid and competent, fine and ideal for the music. But the visuals aren't. You don't need to jump around, but maybe you should stand and just look more engaged. Does this guy look like he could do the job and keep his energy levels up for, say, two 90min sets? Because that's what the band needs! I'm not sure your relaxed sitting position does that for you. Keep networking though, and keep trying! Cheers! Graham (66)

Jaco only needed a lean-to

If I did the maths - a few grand's worth of basses and amps, numerous rehearsal studios, many, many hours of practice, fuel, car wear and tear etc etc, than count that against the fees from the dog and duck etc... Yeah, overall I've paid to play. Idiot.

Yeah, but he never said what plectrum he uses... 😁 Seriously though, an excellent video. He has that completely relaxed look at the fretting hand that to me shows a top player, rather than that slightly panicky sweaty look I have...

How you deal with an over-enthusiastic guitarist...

He should be wearing a cape with a big hood...

Don't forget your skin. Perhaps you could skin a banjo...

...or at the very least, a much bigger sofa for the family photo.

OK, but what about their instruments?

Everyone who plays live needs to be aware of their guitarist Les Harvey and how he died...