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Another cracking gig at the Black Horse in Greenford on early May Bank Holiday Saturday! [url="https://flic.kr/s/aHsk7hJnEd"]https://flic.kr/s/aHsk7hJnEd[/url]

Thank you all for your kind words! The printed mag hits the shelves on Tuesday 5th (my birthday!) - you won't find it before then. Subscribers received the paper issue in the mail a couple of days ago.

Bank Holiday weekend gig at this lovely Fullers pub by the canal. It's also my birthday weekend (although the actual day is Tuesday). Would be nice to see some of you locals!

Thanks guys! The Basschat column is Joel McIver's brainchild, and I'm happy to be providing it to the mag, and spreading the word about this community. Watch that space

[b]Attending:[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TheGreek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Grangur[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sibob [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seashell[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ratman(?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bottle[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Happy Jack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bluejay[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jazzneck[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Gary Mac[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sharkfinger[/font][/color] theyellowcar such Bikenbass Barkin (?) Ordep timhiggins (?) Keep names coming!

Another fun night at The Bell On The Green in Bedfont last Saturday:

[b]Attending:[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TheGreek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Grangur[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sibob [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seashell[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ratman(?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bottle[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Happy Jack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bluejay[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jazzneck[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Gary Mac[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sharkfinger[/font][/color] theyellowcar such Bikenbass Barrie, Cameron - hope to see you at the next meetup

Excellent

Some videos from that unplugged performance at The Rocket: [url="https://youtu.be/Z_374Yzq3TU"]https://youtu.be/Z_374Yzq3TU[/url] [url="https://youtu.be/QMiucP9QjLs"]https://youtu.be/QMiucP9QjLs[/url] [url="https://youtu.be/efh7ia2L-mU"]https://youtu.be/efh7ia2L-mU[/url]

[quote name='such' timestamp='1429215201' post='2749417'] I'm likely to show up, that would be a first for me (except for a few LBGSs). [/quote] Marcin, I'm adding you to the list! Hope that's all right [b]Attending:[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TheGreek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Grangur[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sibob [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seashell[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ratman(?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bottle[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Happy Jack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bluejay[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jazzneck[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Gary Mac[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sharkfinger[/font][/color] theyellowcar such

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1429081034' post='2747680'] Wifey has given her permission for me to be there. If you'll put up with me for a second year running please add me to the list. M. [/quote] [b]Attending:[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TheGreek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Grangur[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sibob [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seashell[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ratman(?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bottle[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Happy Jack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bluejay[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Jazzneck[/font][/color]

[b]Attending:[/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]TheGreek[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Grangur[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lozz196[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sibob [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Seashell[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bassface2k10[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ratman(?)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bottle[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Happy Jack[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bluejay[/font][/color]

[quote name='chevy-stu' timestamp='1429012731' post='2746968'] I have been the rehearsal studio game for about 22 years, and still am involved with one of the studios mentioned on the last page for the last 15 years. It's basically a nightmare trying to please everyone, every band has different requirements... doesn't want to pay for it, and usually has no respect for the studio or equipment, so there lies the problem. There's no point putting high end gear in a studio (I've never seen a bass cab original speakers last more than a year on average for example)...... Compression drivers on PA's usually last less than a year, carpets get ruined from people spilling coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, fags, beer etc.. walls get graffiti, toilets get abused by people with no idea of personal hygeine who also stink the place out for the next band, the soundproofing required means it's virtually impossible to properly ventilate a room, drinks get spilled down amps, desks..... etc,... etc... all for £5 an hr !!!!!! [/quote] I absolutely see your point. Sounds to me like when attendees at the London Bass Guitar Show complain that bassists are always slapping and keeping the volume too high, and then do exactly that when it's their turn at the rig.

Basschat South East Bash 2013 [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-94"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-94[/url] Basschat South East Bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-oz"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-oz[/url] Basschat Herts Bash 2013: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-6H"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-6H[/url] Basschat Herts Bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-ik"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-ik[/url] West Sussex Mini-bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-mO"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-mO[/url] Midlands bash 2014: [url="http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-hi"]http://wp.me/p2ZbyY-hi[/url]

Now pinned to the top with confirmed date and times

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1428921615' post='2745890'] It's useful to know the issues. What are usual / average costs per location to hire a hall? [/quote] Not sure, as I haven't done any detailed research at present. I may take a look around t'internets when I have a moment

The main problem for central London is the availability of a school or similar at an affordable price, I think. As well as, possibly, parking spaces/fees.

First semi-acoustic gig at The Rocket, Acton - an absolute hoot, went down a storm, and we discovered that the audience can really get into it even when they choose not to dance! [url="https://flic.kr/s/aHskacHKXP"]https://flic.kr/s/aHskacHKXP[/url]

[quote name='mrdreadful' timestamp='1428917350' post='2745817'] So, basically, it's group socialising... which is HORRIBLE anyway and to be avoided at all costs. Seriously though, if people enjoy it then good for them... I was mainly curious as kept seeing posts advertising them but the Events forum doesn't have any information either as a sticky or in the OPs of the threads. It's just sort of assumed people would know what to expect. [/quote] Ye man of little faith, do peruse the first link in my signature...

Tweeted. Hope he recovers all his gear.

Facebook event created! Look 'ere: [url="https://www.facebook.com/events/836470886401425/"]https://www.facebook.com/events/836470886401425/[/url]

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1428410545' post='2740996'] I'm gonna be pedantic and say that the Lakland is actually a D,Lakin bass. There, I feel much better now!! [/quote] LOL I stand corrected

Easter break - what can be better than looking at a lot of gorgeous basses while the weather outside is cold, wet and miserable? This bass was the first to get our attention, predictably. The twisty-fanned-fretty wotsity thingummy... Happy Jack goes hmmm... Machines prefers to try a gorgeous Warwick Thumb instead It's then the LaBella bass's turn for Happy Jack Mark, Matt and Jack with a D-Lakin And then the pleasure board comes into play (ooo errrr...) "Hmmm, do I like this Mike Lull Thunderbird or do I, er, like it a little less?" Sounds good, mate... Meanwhile, a lefty customer tries the board while playing his own bass. (We didn't catch your name! Hope you read this and say hi.)

Good stuff! I'm moving this to Share Your Music under Recording, which is its natural home