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I'm a fan of most Deep Purple eras but just didn't enjoy that orchestral drivel. Maybe its just the VID quality but not for me. As for the Iron Maiden clip .............not exactly the same comparison and i sense some tongue in cheek with that one New album aint bad tho. Dave

To be fair i don't usually go for this kind of thing but on occasion it sounds good. I had no idea who the guitarist was when i first saw it on Facebook. Wasn't highlighted. The one i attached had his name on it. Dave

I literally couldn't play for a solid 4hrs without a break even when i was younger i don't think i could have. Have never seen a band play for 4hrs without a break either. I've done 6 hr rehearsals but you're not gigging it solid for those 6 hrs and we always took a 20min break in middle. Is this guy living in the dark ages. Do they still send children up chimneys in Liverpool ? Dave

Someone just sent me this and i thought it was pretty good. Yngwie Mamsteen Anyone got any strong opinions whether this works or not. Dave http://youtu.be/TbHc5i4O2tc

[quote name='krispn' timestamp='1501226410' post='3343373'] My pub covers band mainly play in an established Irish bar and we have a great set which focuses on that style of music but we like to mix it up a bit too so it's not all paddywhack! We cover the Pogues etc.. but also do Dropkick Murphys versions of Irish tunes like Black Velevet Band, some Johnny Cash etc etc. It's great fun as we get lots of locals and tourists who really want to hear this music. We do play the more 'rock' versions rather than the classic Dubliners etc all style but we do mix things up. As we have a great female singer in the band we can mix in some classics like Proud Mary, our versions of Umbrella and Wake Me Up etc. Judging by the look on their faces these also go down well with punters and are often not expected... Baba O Riley Jump Around Groove is in the Heart Shipping up to Boston Sweet Dreams/7 Nation Army - we rip off the Skameleon version which mixes these two tracks in a wonderful ska version of sweet dreams with the riff of 7 NA kicking in. I should add we are a 4 piece guitar/vox, fiddle/vox, bass and drums. Not a horn section in sight! Sweet Dreams/7 Nation Army link below in case you fancy giving it a go! [url="https://youtu.be/EI465DVsKDw"]https://youtu.be/EI465DVsKDw[/url] [/quote] Not usually my kind of music but that SKA dance routine by the brass section made the song for me. A band having fun and being good at what they do. Well done guys, i enjoyed that VID, Dave

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1501245941' post='3343567'] You'll soon find out if the punted notice or not. They'll stop coming to your gigs. They'll walk out before your second set. You'll stop getting bookings. Even a band that plays for free won't get rebooked if they're not entertaining the audience. [/quote] Yep its the best way to find out how good you are. Hopefully i rehearse enough that i've never actually had any of that happen to me but then again i've not played 1000's of gigs and tend to play gigs that i know the music will be enjoyed. I don't think there's ever a point where you can't improve on something or other. Dave

Bit of both for me. Both my Fenders bought new from GAK and both ok. Little bit of tweaking when i got them but i do that with all basses. Also Jaydee from Bass Direct and same there little bit of tweakng and hey ho. Other basses i tried before buying and still had to tweak a little. If its a recognised manufacturer then should be reasonably ok. Do some research on the bass in question before buying to see how the quality control is. Dave

Think everyone deserves to have an audition to see if they fit or not. You might be surprised how quickly she can blend in. Maybe workng with non-formal players might give her a chance to play by ear and she might take to it ok On the other hand it might not work. Let her know that if she passes the audition it would need to be a trial period to see how it worked out. Surely first few rehearsals would pick up on that. Dave

Yep we have the Alto 15" tops and the 15" subs. Guitarists son works in large gear supplier and highly recommended them and he was right. Good sound and great price even without his discount they are still good value for money. Dave

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1501175552' post='3343122'] Why pay $30 when you can get free Metal ? Brilliant..... [media]http://youtu.be/KLKFfqLwH6U[/media] [/quote]

Thanks Ped. The Browser cache was the one that cleared the issue. Sorry for being a bit slow on this as its not something i've ever had to do. Must be an age thing Thanks again for you patience and help. Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501115783' post='3342656'] Sounds right to me. I'm looking forward to their show even if $30.00 seems a bit steep. Blue [/quote] They are quite well known musicians tho and if you're into Jazz style playing then $30 doesn't seem too much. Should be an interesting gig. Wish i could be there. Post some pics or Vids if you go. Dave

Anyone help with this. Still not sure how and what i'm meant to be doing with it ?? Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501097608' post='3342544'] I'm pretty sure Chuck came after Phil. Do we have a historian here? Brand X is Booked in a small bar here in Millwaukee next month. Blue [/quote] Googled and he came after Collins right enough late 77 into 78. Barnd X started 75 to 80 and then again 92 to 99 and obviously playing again now since 2016. Think Percy Jones move to New York many years ago. Dave

Where do i find my Cache of pics. Is that the attachments section. Dave

Trying to change my profile pic. I can select the photo i want and it shows in the large box. When i press done it changes in the profile but as soon as i move to another page it reverts back to my original photo. If i open up my profile again and click change my photo the new photo is still showing in the large box with the custom photo selection on it. Tried shutting down etc and waiting as a search found a post that stated you had to wait for it to update. That was earlier this afternon ? Any thoughts ? Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501088625' post='3342431'] Chuck Burgi, he was with Brand X in the mid 70s. If you YouTube Chuck some of his work with Rainboat should come up. Blue [/quote] Followed them for a while when Phil Collins was with them probably late 70's tho. Percy Jones was a big influence on my playing style back then. Dave

Depending on set list and what amp i use i generally get myself a good amp sound and just vary the tone from my bass between a more treble sound where i need an edge and a more rounde tone that does majority. Usually Jazz tone set half way or thereabouts. Try not to adjust the amp too often. Dave

When i re-read my comment i realised it didn't come out the same as in my head. I was trying to see how Blue went from working to playing full time and how that related to my own circumstances. I was curious to know what the drive was that made him change priorities in life. Dave

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1501066795' post='3342168'] Because it's a huge difference to what he is saying, your income without gigging is similar to what you had when working so you can pick and choose or even not pay ever again if you like, Blue has told us many times that he can't feed himself if he doesn't play almost every night for four hours, those situations to me are the opposite ends of the spectrum. [/quote] My original comment has been edited

I meant having no debts and house paid. Why so pedantic ?

Financially i'm pretty similar situation to Blue in the fact that house is paid, no loans and i have assets. (Edited to clarify) The big difference is I have a good pension and returns on investments that take my income to almost what i was earning while workng. I have the usual unavoidable monthly bills to pay. Life is a good balance at the moment. The main difference for me is that i don't want playing to take over my life like a job. I really don't want to be gigging every weekend and certainly not more than once a week. I have various other hobbies, pastimes and social activities that i also enjoy. If i was playing every weekend it would rule out many events i enjoy attending even watching other bands. Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501010432' post='3341797'] My point only applies to those working in careers for other people. I'm comfortable and more than happy with my plight in life. BTW, my home was paid for years ago, and one of the reasons I can do this. Blue [/quote] Can i ask how you managed to go from "normal full time job" and being amatuer to being professional. I'm assuming you were gigging weekends kind of thing even when you were workng in normal job. I'm interested in how you made the transition and what were the main reasons and highlights or downsides to it at the time. I've only ever known guys in their teens to early 20's managing to go pro/ Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1501009639' post='3341788'] For the 35 years I was in the work force ,I also had what I would consider a nice salary. I hated every day of it and was a huge pain in the arse. How I lasted 35 years is beyond me Small world, one of my high school band mates and friend played drums with Brand X and Rainbow. He's now on tour with Billy Joel. BTW, if we all agreed with each other all the time it would be a pretty boring forum. Blue [/quote] Who was the drummer in Brand X and Rainbow ? Dave

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1500999859' post='3341671'] Look at the gig schedule. If you can't commit, I suggest turning it down. There's other bass players that want and need the money. Your right Dave, are perspectives are polar opposites. Playing bass in a rock band is the only thing I've ever been interested in. And, yes I have to put a lot into it and not for the reasons you might think. I'm not a great bass player. Even after 50 years it's something I still struggle with. Playing bass is something that never came easy to me like some. I have to practice all the time to stay on top of things. Blue [/quote] i'm having a meet with the function band hopefully this week. Most are already in my Blues Rock covers band but as you say if its too much of a commitment for me i'll back out rather than waste time. Made that mistake last year when i retired with a 70's covers band. I thought plenty of gigging would take up the time lost from workng. What i actually found was it became more of a job to me and too much commitment for me. I took a step back till they got someone else. I had been their 18th bass player in 10yrs Guys were all great and i'm still mates with them and go to their gigs but you are right there are other guys out there that want that level of commitment and obviously the money. I'm not a great bass player either Blue. I'm probably better than average but i'm no Jaco, Victor Wooten or Mark King but i can do a little of most things or enough to get me by. I have always practiced tho even when i had given up bands for approx 15yrs i still practiced at home. Typicaly when i was younger i practiced every day for approx 2-3hrs. I still practice every day even now altho some days its just for an hour or maybe 2hrs max in any one day. I think i was like you when i was younger but then i found that my job was more interesting and i wouldn't give up a good full time job (with great salary ) to take a chance on playing in bands. I knew a few guys that did tho and only one of them did well for himself. Doogie White who sang with Rainbow altho he didn't have a great paying full time job at the time . He's done pretty well for himself over the years tho. I don't have a prob with people not agreeing with me on some things Blue. Its just life and wouldn't fall out over it. Dave