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I just couldn't do that job. He could have been a bit more diplomatic about it and maybe say he was surprised that it had been passed to them. I'm guessing both forces knew they wouldn't be doing anything about it and it was just a formality for insurance claim. Sad that we have reached that state of affairs. Dave

That just angers me and leads thieves to simply take the P and carry on committing crime and no-one bothers or cares. Will that lead to people asking why have police at all. ? or even courts ? Dave

I'd like to think our band would come and go with a regular venue maybe not for free but a reduced rate for this year anyways. Everything is so uncertain both band and venue are taking a risk so we should work together with our regular venues. Dave

I have some sympathy for Police being understaffed and underfunded but when they are called to an incident or even a minor road accident they swamp the scene with police vehicles and most of them tend to be hanging around. I find that an over use of manning. I'm a big fan of our emergency services and i have and always have done had a huge respect for what they do but sometimes i do wonder about how they respond to incidents. Even on Traffic Police on TV they do tend to over-man some minor incidents. Not saying every time but quite a few. What makes it infuriating and the officers must feel the same is when they have numerous cars and officers chasing a suspect, catching them and they get off with it in court. That annoys the hell out of me. Dave

Smaller venues (under 500) now opening in Scotland on 14th Sept. Good news for us as we have a gig booked on 3rd Aug. Happy days are returning. Dave

I'll take a 2nd set @ped. Always better to have spares available on the night. Dave

Then we have Steve Priest of course.

I did buy one of their albums to be fair and altho it was a bit cheesy they were actually a good band. It was just all the theatrics i found a bit overboard which surprises me cause i was an earl Kiss fan up until they went disco / pop. Kiss Destroyer era was my fav Kiss Dave

Great news you finally have it returned to its rightful home. Finally a success story to cheer us all up a bit. Dave

And a wee bit of pouting and hairspray

I've been using my Fender PJ last week at home with nickel roundwounds and thought maybe i should go back to it but decided at last minute to take my trusty VM4 with flats to first rehearsal in proper studios and i'm so glad i did. It just feels so much like coming home after a break away. Dave

I like those control knobs with the white marker. Its always nice to see at a quick glance where my settings are as i do change them occasionally thru the set. When its dark i'm trying to locate the centre notch and move it from there and on the odd time where i've forgotten where my settings are you can't easily see the black groove on the control knob. Dave

That was quite common for us to pick the gear up the following morning when it was local gigs.

Will do John. You should go along to one of the gigs they do. No bass player now but the 2 cello players are excellent and it all works really well as an acoustic set. Dave

He did tell me about the early bassist and how the new guy came in after you. Alex the singer is unbelievable. I was never really a Zep fan but Jack asked me along to Motherwell Concert Hall on the guest list so i felt obliged. I was very impressed by them. Since seen him do the acoustic thing a few times now. Jack and Alex are both really nice guys. Jack was probably my best mate for about 5-6 yrs from 89 - 95 when i played in band with him and then PA hire for few yrs then we kinda went different paths ( i got married ) We have always kept in touch over the years and usually meet up at least once or twice a year usually at our band gigs. His big birthday party was a great wee night too. Dave

Yes the very man himself currently playing with Led Zep tribute band who are as you would expect first class. Dave

Currently relaxing to this guys album "Emotions" Evripides Evripidou on 6 string bass.

Happy Days indeed

Then there was the Yamaha BX-1 circa 1990. Dave

Real leather too, none of that stretchy kid on leather look.

Was a fashion thing ........honest.

Sounds like you're sorted with the bass and vocals side of things so just be yourself, friendly, relaxed and open to suggestion and maybe offer friendly advice if asked or required without being pushy or controlling. I think you'll be fine as you've done all the prep work required. Most bands will be impressed at someone arriving totally prepared. Its always worked for me. Wish you all the very best and let us know how you get on. Cheers Dave

It was nice but bloomin heavy as i was only 9.5 stone back then. Dave