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[quote name='scoobystig' timestamp='1421527067' post='2662382'] Just a quick warming guys, I got locked out by facebook for liking too many pages too quickly They thought I was spamming and locked my account for over 2 days [/quote] Thanks

Same here, one of my favourite bands though and Alex Harvey is still one of my favorite song writers "Shake that thing"

[quote name='clauster' timestamp='1421056419' post='2656518'] Can my lot be added to the list please? [url="https://www.facebook.com/runleiarunband"]https://www.facebook.../runleiarunband[/url] [/quote] Great band name and fits your music perfectly, You're liked

Our recent Badgers gig was surprising good, considering that our drummer called off 10 days before. We were one of 11 bands to play/showcase at the Stag and Hounds in Bristol on a Saturday night so we were expecting a decent crowd and weren't disappointed. We adapted a drum track that we already had recorded and used that on a mobile phone, operated my our keys player through a mixing desk. It wasn't quite the same as having a drummer but it worked, the crowd were great and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A really interesting line up of bands too so it was a great night out and got good feedback afterwards. Hard work but it paid off!

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1420984311' post='2655769'] How about running a thread like this every quarter? Or every 6 months? Seems a good fun thread. [/quote] Indeedy, it is fun. As others have said its really interesting to see what others are up to and the diversity is amazing.

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1420978410' post='2655669'] Why close the thread? It will manage itself if any new bands update the list as they post. The initial interest will tail off but it would always be there for future 'likers' and it's an archive of the many and varied bands that we share on facebook. [/quote] The aim was to get some more likes for pages and thats why people joined. If it goes for ever people will get bored and stop liking, then other will get grumpy, I or someone else will get bored with updating and Basschat will end up as Talkbass Seriously it has an end sometime or it will be unmanageable. Then someone re-starts another for a new wave of bands sometime in the future.

I had a beautiful playing and sounding Sunburst fretless USA P bass that was made in 97. I hardly ever used it so sold it to buy better amplification. It was the right thing to do and I have never regretted it but I would buy it back if it came up again. More recently I traded in my my Sterling Ray35 against a SR5 Fretless. When I started looking for a backup it was still sitting at the back of the shop so I bought it back and am happy that I did.

[quote name='redstriper' timestamp='1420887714' post='2654532'] Maybe each new addition could update the list and add themselves to the bottom - that way the thread would manage itself. Some people are not using personal pages and likes from band pages do not count towards total likes. [/quote] Good idea and I could spell it our in CAPS that only Personal Likes count-Shout it not because I'm angry, just to ensure everyone hears

[quote name='Chris Sharman' timestamp='1420833213' post='2654106'] Right then chaps, I have liked every single band I could find on here so if you would be so kind as to reciprocate my bands are here: Water For Dogs [url="https://www.facebook.com/waterfordogs?ref=hl"]https://www.facebook...rfordogs?ref=hl[/url] The Badly Stuffed Bears [url="https://www.facebook.com/BadlyStuffedBears?ref=hl"]https://www.facebook...fedBears?ref=hl[/url] [/quote] OK your on the list I hope its not spreading too far as its becoming a challenge to keep the list updated. If it gets to big I reserve the right to opt out

[quote name='Norm' timestamp='1420747238' post='2653038'] excellent work fellas! Any slots left that night? :-) [/quote] I'm afraid not-all full

[quote name='Dave_the_bass' timestamp='1420743299' post='2652960'] I was thinking something along these lines. There are quite a few on here from similar areas so it could be a handy gig organisation tool. Some venues around my way love it if yo can populate an entire night line-up. [/quote] It's already happening, Since reading our FB page Black Dog Company have joined The Angry Badgers are on the same bill at the Louisiana on the 1st of February

I think its to be expected that "Likes" would slow and tail off at some point and there are more duplicates I much appreciate all the likes I have as every little helps. I was more than really happy when the Badgers one reached 100 as the page had stubbornly stuck at around 70 for months. The idea was originally to help new bands to get established on FB. I followed the lead of some others and put up a 2nd site of a WIP band. The Angry Badgers, which was the first has about 50 likes-maybe a few of those are from outside the thread and the 2nd "Deep Red" has had 12 so maybe the thread is going to falter. On the other hand, many could well come back and like everyone before the thread closes. I would think High 40's should be possible if everyone hangs in. Fingers crossed for you guys and gals!

Taking part in Bristols big show-casing event on Saturday as part of the Free for all Festival. Over 150 originals bands playing in January Here's a link to Saturdays event: https://www.ents24.com/bristol-events/StagAndHounds/free-for-all-festival-bristol-presents/4124168 Thanks for looking

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1420459078' post='2649476'] Phew, that took a while, just liked you all! My studio is here: [url="https://www.facebook.com/RiffFactoryUK"]https://www.facebook.com/RiffFactoryUK[/url] And my bands: [url="https://www.facebook.com/Creepjoint"]https://www.facebook.com/Creepjoint[/url] [url="https://www.facebook.com/head.sticks"]https://www.facebook.com/head.sticks[/url] [url="https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoneyNo5"]https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMoneyNo5[/url] [/quote] I think you should get all your band members to like everyone too Thanks for all the likes

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1420326236' post='2648204'] Bought a peavey active millennium, for me and just my opinion it was just a touch better than the sr300 and 400. i am thinking later in the year get a high end SR or peavey. [/quote] Cool go with your heart. Peavy aren't fashionable at the moment but they made/make some great basses and that makes them good value for money. Enjoy your purchase

Status halfrounds? Almost flats and great strings

Rotosound 77's get my vote-retain some brightness and have plenty of thump too

Nice idea for a thread, I was having a crack at this Reggae Track https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxtIdBUQ2Ac

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1420190712' post='2646437'] What a great idea, I'm in a few bands, but this one is in the most need of likes and shares, simply because we are VERY new, It's a placebo tribute band. [url="https://m.facebook.com/placebotributeband?v=info&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.co.uk%2F&_rdr"]https://m.facebook.c...e.co.uk%2F&_rdr[/url] [/quote] That's what this thread is about Should we put an end date on this thread-say the end of January? For many it will have served its purpose and overtime it will get more cumbersome and less effective. Someone can always start it up again or start another in say 6 months or a years time What do you think?