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[quote name='Qlank' timestamp='1419696052' post='2641978'] 92 likes now. [/quote] Thanks, much appreciated It's going in the right direction. If anyone is looking for band likes post a link on here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/252071-like-my-bands-facebook-page-thread/page__fromsearch__1

I really should learn to play bass better too, I play my own stuff and really struggle to jam

[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1419636768' post='2641576'] This year has been a bit slow musically. Playing with a great bunch of guys, but logistics dictate that we probably only meet once a month. I want to (finally) release a solo album, finish the album with Slander that we started this year, and get a Jazz duo/trio together with a local Jazz guitarist. That's not too much to ask now, is it? [/quote] I sympathise 2014 had a poor start. The band I was in at the start of the year faded out, which was a shame. We seemed to be going somewhere. We had a local radio appearance in January and some nice gigs lined up-managed to stagger though a couple, It wasn't a nice experience as there is nothing worse that going into a gig under-rehearsed and lacking in confidence. The some of the remaining members started another band that lasted for one gig and now the 3rd band is doing fine.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1419634225' post='2641551'] The promoters are going to love it when they book you based on your FB likes, and no-one shows up at the gig. [/quote] I think your way ahead of the game, I don't think Facebook likes are the be all and end all. If people don't like the shouldn't like.. Have a listen though there are some interesting results. If people want to like it-much appreciated...hey its Christmas! well it was yesterday

2015? 1. Get our music recording finished and out there, 2. Play some festivals 3. Find another band to join who will play my "nice songs" as the current one plays the dark ones Our band has only got going in late 2014

[b]Please note: To save searching through the thread I've collected the links together supplied and posted them together. Start at the end and work your way back to it and you will see them all.[/b] I thought that I'd set up this thread after a suggestion by a fellow Basschatter. I was having a "wee moan" about privacy issues on Facebook and (being impatient) also mentioned how it is getting increasingly difficult to promote our band page and to get likes. In response I got 10 page likes within 24 hours-It may not sound a lot but was much appreciated and cheered me up no end, For new or originals bands having a FB band page is a useful signpost, for your audience, promoters and festival organisers so having a decent amount of "Page Likes" is a good thing. [b]The idea is simple[/b] "follow the link and like the band page" and hopefully get a like back or if you may wish leave a link on this thread for others to like your page. Unless you really don't like them of course Anyway here's my page so lets see if it works? [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers?ref=hl"]https://www.facebook...yBadgers?ref=hl[/url] Note: You may find some great new bands in the process-only one way to find out.

[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1419609345' post='2641265'] I liked the Angry Badgers before they were cool [/quote] Why thanks you! But we have always been cool-although my kids disagree

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1419608943' post='2641260'] FB events for every gig.. surely everyone does that..?? But once you have people at gigs, you should try and get out and talk to them and that can eventually do well for you. Bands had followings before FB so it is not the be-all and end-all, but it is a useful tool along with others....?? [/quote] I agree entirely, I was having a whinge about FB privacy issues initially and some kind Basschatters started liking the Angry Badgers page. I think FB's use is limited. We're a new band and have already found that the people that come along to gigs (we have only played 3 do far } have heard of them through word of mouth rather than FB. If the band keeps at it it will become irrelevant. As an originals band and at this stage in our development it is worth giving FB some attention Promoters/venue owners give it the once over when we're looking for gigs and the question "how many likes do you have on facebook" also appears during some festival application processes. In the medium/long term it will be no more than a basic information source and a sign post to other information

[quote name='M@23' timestamp='1419599000' post='2641152'] So, is there a thread where we can post FB links to 'like' each others band pages? [/quote] Nice idea, I like it and will maybe set one up so that other can benefit [quote name='tonybassplayer' timestamp='1419608176' post='2641252'] Another like just done. Good luck with the band. [/quote] Cheers Keep them coming! [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers"]https://www.facebook...TheAngryBadgers[/url]

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1417514694' post='2621084'] I'm not saying its impossible to gig with it but I would probably have to shape the rest of my sound system around the pedal to get the sound I was after. [/quote] An update: I'm planning on taking it our to play live but not using it as a replacement in my band set up-it sounds beautifully with my fretless.

Hi, no Band Web Page or Twitter. At the moment we're on Facebook, Ents24 and Reverbnation, which I try and keep active and up to date. That is probably enough to cope with at the moment. Thanks for the suggestion I'll look into it during the holidays-never even read a tweet myself. I'm pretty useless with social media and it seems to take me ages to do anything I find Ents24 the easiest to work with In the mean time more keep the Facebook band page likes coming please were "[color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Alternative psychedelic post-progressive rock"[/font][/color]: [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers"]https://www.facebook...TheAngryBadgers[/url] Still 19 to go....

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1419538806' post='2640781'] Just out of interest... What are you hoping to achieve by getting likes from people just for the sake of it? (genuine question - not sarcasm!) [/quote] At the moment if you internet search the band "The Angry Badger" you get Soundcloud, gigs etc that come up but the Facebook page is way down the searches. It should make our FB page more visible (hope so anyway).

[quote name='scoobystig' timestamp='1419539370' post='2640786'] Pinball Done Here is our page if you would like to return the favour [url="https://www.facebook.com/alterchaos?ref=ts&fref=ts"]https://www.facebook...?ref=ts&fref=ts[/url] As we are pretty local to each other maybe we could hook up in the summer for some dates, there is a few of us bands looking to stage some small multi band festivals in Bristol next year [/quote] Done Scoobystig , thanks all only 19 required now. Here's the link again: [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers"]https://www.facebook...TheAngryBadgers[/url]

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1419524028' post='2640650'] Liked. Every little helps. [/quote] Indeed it does much appreciated, and we will hill links to some new recordings in January 24 to go!

Not sure what to say about this......other than its him again. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVeVwr0YUSA

I saw Cardiff bans Ghosts As Alibis in Bristol this year and really liked the intelligent bass playing and their sound moves around. Check this vid out at about 3.20 and you will see what I mean. The guy had a great tone on the night and the rhythms were spot on. A very enjoyable band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YE0Jfh0A90

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1419465469' post='2640357'] Gentlemen (and ladies of course) shame on you ! A fellow basplayer needs some likes on his facebook page to foil an imposter band ! (Probably another BC member ) and I think after 212 views and 12 replies there is only me liked his band. Heed the call to arms. [url="https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers?ref=ts&fref=ts"]https://www.facebook...?ref=ts&fref=ts[/url] we are legion Les [/quote] Thanks M8 much appreciated, every little "like" helps. and thanks Dad and SRP. I totally understand people who avoid Facebook. Even though I'm the oldest I'm the only member of the band and of my family who uses it. I have had a lot of personal pleasure from using it in the past-its great for keeping up friendships Merry Christmas

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1419457712' post='2640262'] re: The change in January - you'll probably have to be a bit creative around how you pitch your posts. If they're straight ads, you'll have to pay. If they're 'Hey everyone.. have you seen...?' you might get away with it. Time will tell. [/quote] Good thinking

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1419458943' post='2640287'] Sorry. I can't see anywhere that it says you'll have to pay. [/quote] Hmm neither do I, my understanding was that when you share something from a band page it will no longer automatically go to people who have liked your page but that there will be an option to pay to have the information circulated. Hopefully I'm wrong though. There is no charge for having band pages etc, which is good news. I'm not really up on facebook etc. can anyone else clarify?

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1419455048' post='2640225'] Sort of understand your personal privacy issues but as far as using it to promote a band, privacy is the last thing a band wants. If you need more likes post your link here and it will happen. Les [/quote] I suppose my concerns are contradictory as I want privacy and publicity at the same time. I do feel like my privacy is been invaded though and will post accordingly in the future .I'll take your advice and put a ling on the first post and ask for more likes

Hi, I'm concerned about the way Facebook is heading. I'm in a new Band who have amassed over 70 likes, with recent post reaches of approaching a couple of hundred. I also have a personal account. Things have occurred in the last couple of months that make me nervous about depending on FB long term: 1. The Angry Badgers, my band need a hundred likes for the page to come up near the top on internet searches so even if someone puts the exact name in they get someone called "Angry Badger" who has 140 likes and no mention of us-A bit annoying but I understand this and we'll soon get there. 2. Band pages can't be promoted and shared in the same way from January 3. A couple of months back I received a personal message from my best friend-fine except that he had died of brain cancer in 2012. This was generated automatically by Facebook and included pictures of us and our families and personal/private messages. I was really shocked at getting a message from beyond the grave that included quotes and things that only he and I had shared. 4. Today I got a similar Facebook generated post reviewing my year. While there wasn't anything bad in it, it did have items in it that I would not have wanted to remember. All in all I'm kind of loosing faith in the whole Facebook even though it has given me a lot of pleasure in the past. I think it would be better to look elsewhere to promote the band. My son was telling me tonight that he knows of several people who have deleted their accounts due to concerns about privacy. I'm not impressed! Note: If you would be so kind as to like this page that would help solve one of the issues: https://www.facebook.com/TheAngryBadgers?ref=hl

Nice, I'm contemplating putting a EB maple neck on my SR35, I agreed to buy it off someone a couple of days back.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1418551414' post='2631021'] I've never heard anyone complain before of the fit and finish of Warwick basses, regardless of era. They may well have come and gone in fashion and the various efforts to improve the nut have been ludicrous (we won't mention the jack sockets ) and the neck profiles are certainly a marmite thing but construction wise I've always found them spot on with no shonky woodwork/necks etc. [/quote] That mirrors my experience with a great sounding FNA that I had. An upgrade sorted the nut but the jack gave continual problems. In addition the plastic box the electronics are housed in didn't line up with the socket hole very well and it was always coming loose. In the end it I got sick of the niggles and it left the building. The finish and sound were superb.