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    Cover songs

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    We try and play crowd pleasers (indie type anthems) and without doubt, the most impact is when we play the following in order of popularity:

    500 Miles - YES I KNOW - hate it but it goes down a storm
    Common People
    Sex on fire (see 500 Miles for response)
    Mr Brightside - if we could play this 20 times in a row the dancefloor would remain full - works a treat

    Andy

    HiFi Club - Leeds

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    Posted

    Agree on The Wardrobe. They're both similar venues in terms of vibe and clientele but The Wardrobe is bigger. Always good in the adjoining bar above where musos from Leeds College of Music turn up and jam regulary. Check out Kenny Higgins a genius bassist often in there (You Tube him if you want convincing) Andy

    Strange audition

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    Once auditioned a percussionist who approached us at a gig and offered his services. Seemed like a good guys and our funk band could use one. Sent him a tape of the set and arranged a rehearsal. He then turned up at rehearsal with TONS of gear, congas, timbales, racks of bells and bongos plus gongs and other [email="cr@p"]cr@p[/email]. After about an hour to set up we started to play. All I can describe is a cacophony similar to the sound of a drumkit rolling down a flight of concrete steps. After a few mins of horrified looks between the band, we tried to suggest bits he could play - no good, eventually we called a halt to the horror, helped him pack down and in to his van and wished him the best. Think his mum must have bought him the gear, still wonder what became of that lad?

    HiFi Club - Leeds

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    I've played there a few times. is a great little club. Is downstairs though so in and out is a bit of a pain. Not terrible though. Stage is quite small, just a couple of steps up. You will be a bit cosy but should fit. Has a bit of a jazz/latino/soul reputation. Def worth a gig. Enjoy buddy

    On stage cockups!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Playing in the 80's, got to a point in the song where we dropped out and kept the percussion playing, I foolishly start to do a "let me see some hands..." type overhead handclap. Bass falls off its strap and smashes on to the floor. Cue the whole club and band pissing themselves laughing. SHAME!!!! next day - bought my first set of strap locks

    First Amp / Amp history

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    Started in 1982 with an ENORMOUS Custom Sound Combo - like a wardrobe
    then - Custom Sound 150W head with 1 x 15 cab (smaller)
    Marshall DB4500 head, 1x15 and 4x10 cabs (bigger)
    Ampeg SVT450 head plus 4x10 cab, then 2 x 4x10 cabs finally 1 x 8x10 monster (BIGGEST)
    Ampeg B100r (smaller)
    Ampeg B200r (bit bigger)
    Orange 500W Bass Terror and 2x12 cab (SMALLEST EVER)

    Hopefully that's the last one for me now. Satisfied

    (for now at least........)

    Onsong iPad app

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi mate - dont use this app but do use Pages on my iPad for lyrics to new songs which I then attach to my mic stand with an iClip attachment. Also use the clock on the iPad to keep track of where we are in the gig. Useful things.

    Good to see a fellow Leeds fan on the site. A very sad day for Leeds - 12 years since the horror in Turkey. RIP Chris and Kev

    Andy

    I've treated myself to a new toy......

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Forgot to say - the seller described the bass as about 8.5 out of 10. He must have high standards, If I had bought this new - I would have been happy. Not a scratch or a mark on it. Also, the one in Dawsons has a fairly crude joint at the neck, this one is perfect. Happy and a bit smug boy! See ya. Andy

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