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A couple more, 'Anthem' and 'The Changeling' both by Toyah [quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1453634516' post='2961170'] The Hounds of Love - Kate Bush [/quote] Ooops, errrr, yeah I meant that one ^^

Welcome to the Pleasuredome by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Well, Trevor Horn

Ah yes, silly me.

[quote name='interpol52' timestamp='1453069359' post='2956179'] I'm not really bothered either way about them. But I do like some of the names they come up with. PeteLoaf is my favourite by a mile. [/quote] I'm still waiting for Bjorkwind

[quote name='JellyKnees' timestamp='1453068087' post='2956167'] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Straw man argument - I didn't say that at all, I'm just questioning the whole validity of the tribute thing. Personally, I'd rather watch 10 original bands, of which only 1 or 2 might be any good, rather than 10 tribute acts who play impeccable versions of whatever band’s songs. I guess it all depends why you go to gigs. If you want see something [b]safe and predictable you can sing along to whilst basking in the warm nostalgic glow of your youth,[/b] go suck those tribute acts up. I just happen to think it’s boring and pointless. I really don’t care how much money they make or how much the x factor loving masses enjoy them or how fantastic the musicians who play in them are. [/font] [/quote] that's freaking hilarious

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1453053186' post='2955986'] f***ing Hell, is Hazel O'Connor the best you could come up with? Where do you get the idea that modern festivals don't get punters? There are more festivals with more people going to them than ever. [/quote] I didn't, someone up there mentioned it ^^^. Was going to say Kate Bush but thought thatd be churlish

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1453022166' post='2955493'] I have played in two. A Kool and the Gang gig which I only did two rehearsals for and a Brit Pop girls gig I even got as far as gigging with. I just can't do it and think it is lame as fcuk. I don't give a rat's arse whether others like it, learn from it or make money from it, my own thoughts are well known. It's not for me, as a player or spectator (never seen one). [/quote] That's fine Bilbo, as long as you understand that lots of people don't give a rats arse for your opinion, respected forum moderator or not. Haters gonna hate. Fcuk 'em and feed 'em rice.

Could it be that (dons flat cap) music were better int' old days? and modern music is just sh*te? Compare Nicki Minaj to Hazel O'Connor. One Direction to Led Zeppelin. Any one of a thousand and one identical 'trance djs' to Pink Floyd. Could this be why a modern music festival wont get punters, yet a tribute festival might? Discuss.

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1452867002' post='2954252'] One of Mrs C's friends is staying with us for a few weeks and it turns out she eats a ludicrous amount of sprouts... a huge pile of them, almost every evening... it's weird... [/quote] An alternative energy supplier eh?

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1452866606' post='2954237'] [color=#000000]Hey I've just come up with a brilliant idea for people who don't like the idea of 'fake festivals' or tribute bands in general. It's a fairly extreme idea and might appear to be pretty left-field, but I'll try it anyway and you can see what you think.[/color] [color=#000000]OK, here goes.[/color] [color=#000000][size=5]If you don't like the idea of a 'fake festival' or a tribute band gig...[/size][/color] [color=#000000](and here comes the clever bit)[/color] [color=#000000] [/color] [color=#000000][i][size=5]...don't go to one.[/size][/i][/color] [color=#000000]Pretty radical stuff I know, but I reckon it could work.[/color] [/quote] [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1452866718' post='2954241'] They could also - and I appreciate this is a radical concept - arrange their own festival, only featuring bands that play original material. [/quote] This place should have a 'like' button.

[quote name='Rich' timestamp='1452865851' post='2954226'] So how does it feel to be a -- what was it -- "middle aged unimaginative muso"? (Does this description apply to all of us who play covers, by the way?) [/quote] Oddly enough, not that different to how it felt to be a young, wild and carefree, sp*nk filled, beer and drugs fuelled imaginative muso playing original material. Which presumably is ok by the OP. Except my knees hurt these days. I don't like brussels sprouts.

How terrible. Everybody man the pitchforks, there's trouble a-brewing

Steak nad kidney pie?

That's incredible. I sadly lost my dad in April last year to a rather awkward lung disease, he had the bottles of oxygen too. As he was lying in hospital nearing the end there were complications with the set up, and it just so happened that one of the top dogs of the hospital who was also the specialist for the disease was in the room. She told the nurse "If its causing problems just whip it off." Upon seeing our incredulous gazes, explained further and it turns out it was only there for comfort, it wasn't actually helping as such at all

bottled oxygen?

That's cracking, nice one man

Visigoth - "New year, New me....oh wait no, same old same old"

I think we need to see this shirt.....purely for research purposes o'course

[quote name='RustInPeace90' timestamp='1450920811' post='2937113'] Sorry to kinda resurrect an old thread but an old friend of mine had an Infinity fretless 5 string bass in natural hanging on his wall. I was over his on monday and he just gave it to me. Being a 4 string fretted bassist, 5 string, unlined fretless scared the hell out of me but this bass is really easy to play. I might give the pick ups an upgrade to something like some EMG HZs or whatever then use it on some of the slow parts for my bands album. Might have to be a cheat though and add side markers for the fret lines... [/quote] Cmon now, you know the rules, pics or it didn't happen

Hi Acidbass, keep your eye on the Facebook page and/or the website, soon as all i's and t's are dotted and crossed we'll announce them there mate

Thanks guys

Many thanks RhysP

Hi, I play in a Kate Bush tribute called Cloudbusting, we are based in the SW, and sadly our drummer of the last couple of years has decided that the band and its schedules are too much for him, forcing him to hand his notice in. We had a fairly rigorous run last year and ended up travelling up and down the country a lot, this year we are also in the process of booking a European tour, but refining the UK dates so hopefully the zig-zag travelling will be kept to a minimum. We will also be returning to Scotland, and across to the Emerald Isle too. We are now of course on the lookout for a fairly committed drummer to join us. A decent knowledge of Kates material would naturally be extremely useful, though not strictly an absolute necessity. We aren't a young band by any stretch of the imagination, so have enough experience to not overlook any player of any age, we are all in our 40s and in some cases early 50s to give an idea though. Any drummer joining us would have to be able to commit to future tour dates, have own kit and transport. Now, I realise this is a forum for bass players, but you never know eh? If you can or know anyone who might fit the bill please show them this ad and ask them to get in touch. many thanks, dave some links to our stuff - https://www.facebook.com/cloudbustingkatebushtribute/?ref=bookmarks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGUjIaiB5KW7lQWmnI_srgA http://www.cloudbustingkatebushtribute.com/

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