dmccombe7

No rehearsals in sight for the Glam band. Last gig Hogmanay and next one end Feb. Gonna be a bit rusty. Only 11 gigs booked this year compared to 24 last year. On the lookout for something new/else to get out and gig more but its finding something i enjoy and that will fit in around the Glam band. A few have come up but they want a full time bassist. Dave

I remember in early 80's i had to work outside on a liquid Oxygen back up system to the steelworks and it was -26 oC. Even with gloves on your hands were freezing cold. I can still remember the inside of my nose freezing up and my eyes starting to nip. Didn't help that it was open to fields and a breeze blowing across us. This was a call out job during the night when i was early 20's. Not so happy memories working in those conditions. It took me hrs to heat up again in the workshop afterwards. Dave

-5 F which is -20 C. Now that is a bit nippy out. 🥶 Dave

First time i've heard of a Cheap Trick tribute band. Well done and sounding great. Dave

Yep a lot if not most of our Glam gigs are in Legion / Ex-Services or Bowling clubs. Dave

If i've followed this correctly, and its a lot to take in at my old age, it sounds like an overall positive result for the band 👍 Dave

Have to admit they don't really do much for me but i'm sure the build quality will be first class. Dave

Really enjoy those Youtube vids. Seen some great gear reviews on it. Dave

Something new learned today. 👍 I had no idea technology had moved that far on from the Roland TR606. 😉 Dave

You look quite different off stage without the stage gear and lighting there Cat. I might not have recognised you without your usual stage headgear. 😂 Would def love to see you guys live. Such an interesting project. Dave

I'm 100% with the others on this. If you don't make the effort for a 3 song audition then you don't deserve to be in that band. Hungover at 3pm and an hour late is unacceptable behaviour and i'd have serious issues with anyone that treated my band with a lack of respect. If he had forewarned you that he had a social event the night before but had learned the songs i might consider a second chance but he failed in every respect. I'm a bit surprised you've struggled to get a decent drummer for a metal band. Always thought there was an abundance of heavy hitters out there just looking for the right band. I'd keep on searching. Dave

I take basic tools with me and my bass soft cases have the respective allan keys in the pockets but i always take a spare bass if one fails. I've had to adjust the E string saddle on my MIM P bass once but it was because the saddle screws were very loose and dropping the saddle. I replaced the full bridge on it. Dave

I've never actually seen a band use a tip jar here. Dave

That's a great idea. Might stop people tripping over them. 👍 Dave

Not at all Daryl. Age is just a number and while the options are there for you then take them with open arms. Dave

Unfortunately all corners in the Bass Cave are occupied. Doesn't help that i have a full clothes rack in there too for all my Glam costumes. Dave

Does it stay in place ok without having a body as such to steady it against you. ? Dave

i'll have a wee look at that but having just bought a new car before Xmas it'll need to wait till state pension comes in now. 😂 Dave.

Keep us posted on how Kiwi's neck is as i have looked at the thread on BC. Dave

Must admit the double bass thing has been creeping into my head recent years but would probably go for the more slim line versions rather than the full bodied DB mainly because of space to store it when not in use. The Bass Cave just aint big enough. 👌 Dave

I have absolutely no idea what's going on there. Less said the better i reckon 😂 Dave

WOW that is truly gorgeous. Enjoy and have fun. Dave

Is that a graphite neck on the Jazz ? If so what do you think of it. Dave

Nice set up. Dave