Len_derby

Cheers Gary, you've just given me one more thing to fret about.........

I'm facing a very similar situation today. Playing at a all-day multi-band event where I've been assured there will be a full PA, I can play through it any everything will be just dandy. My combo, DI box and all necessary cables will be coming with me in the car as insurance. It's belt and double braces, but I am a bass player after all.

1. Bassace - Upton and Bryant basses, Clarus amp and Crazy 8 speaker. 2. Owen - 5 string DB, NS5 EUB, Clarus/Acme rig, Fdeck/Berg rig and some bass uke things. 3. Zero9 - Gedo 'Blonde' 4/4 hybrid DB with Thomastik Solo strings, KK Rockabilly and AI Coda R combo 4. StingrayPete1977 - Gedo 3/4 half carved 'antique' with Thomastik Spirocore weichs ebony board/tail, Yitamusic carbon fibre french bow. 5. Geoffbassist - German trade bass with Evah regulars 6. Sarah Thomas - German flatback, Superlight EUB, Nemesis 50w amp 7. Oggiesnr - worked upon Antoni plywood bass (see what a bit of money can do ) 8. Len Derby - coming along to gorp and say hello.

Thinking back over the years....(but that's a different thread), what's worked for me is spending time hanging out where other musicians hang out. Open-mics, jam nights, gigs, music shops, trade shows etc. . Through networking with people I've met great new friends and got involved with some great music projects. I'm confident at talking to strangers but I know that's not the case for everyone. On the mobile version I can't see where you live or your age, these are factors that might make it easier or harder to find a band. Although, since you posted at 7:24am I'm guessing you're not a teenager.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1406795055' post='2514708'] It's got nothing to do with being pro, it's just a question of having the right attitude. If you don't have it then you probably shouldn't be playing in a gigging band. You never know who's in the audience. There may only be 5 people there but they might be the 5 most important people that you will ever be playing too. [/quote] I agree with this one, particularly the second point. It's a powerful argument and one I've used on grumbling band mates.

Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific. In 1973, aged 15. Trying to read the dots and playing a borrowed Hofner violin bass.

[quote name='fumps' timestamp='1405346384' post='2501029'] God I miss my stagg hard times sometimes sting ! [/quote] If you're ever down my way Daisy is always available for a cuddle Gav.

I've been on the same bill as her a couple of times in North Derbyshire. She's a mighty talent on the guitar, but I know what you mean about her parents Dr. I tried to have a chat to her about music and her dad was a total PITA. I hope for her sake she's been able to move on from that situation. Samantha Fish I've seen once live at The Flowerpot, Derby. Very impressive guitarist and singer. I think she may be touring the UK again later this year. Kev, I've never warmed to Joanne Shaw Taylor's music. I'm ready to be proved wrong though!

He re-ignited Muddy Water's career with the 'Hard Again' album in 1977. Producing the album and happily taking a backing guitar role. A giant of the blues-rock world.

We played two sets for the Ripley Music Festival (Derbyshire) last night at a busy pub on the market place. A successful gig with nothing out of the ordinary, except for one thing. It was the first time I've done a gig where someone arrived by horsepower. An interesting, if slightly shabby-looking, gentleman rode his two-wheeled sulky up to the pub, tied up the horse and watched the first set before trotting off into the sunset.

Mojo is selling one of the Behringer jobs for £100 in the misc items for sale section. I used mine as a powered monitor for vocals and DI-ed violin on Saturday night. Very good piece of kit for the price.

[quote name='zero9' timestamp='1402233063' post='2471180'] I'll come along, and bring my gigging Gedo 'blonde'. [/quote] Excellent, I've been looking forward to seeing it after you were telling me about it at last month's Midlands Bash. I haven't got a proper upright (at the moment.. ) just a Stagg EUB, but I can bring along my generation 1 Barefaced Big One cabinet for folks to have a try.

Well, I had the usual wonderful time. Had a good old dance to the excellent Blackbeard's Tea Party with our own Timo on bass. I managed to enjoy seven different beers and a mini-mountain of veg curry. Result.

[quote name='owen' timestamp='1401966778' post='2468729'] For better or worse the inaugural meeting of the BCDBNorth Massive has been booked in for Oct 5th off J25 M1. 11am - 5pm [/quote] Splendid. Well done Owen.

Only 12 miles from home for me. It'd be rude not to. Number 5. Len

I too would say leave it under tension. After all, if you were playing it every day, or less frequently, you would leave it under tension. So, why any different? I'll be very interested to hear alternative views. Like Phil, I speak not as a luthier but as an (ex-) engineer (Rolls Royce).

[quote name='lojo' timestamp='1401123403' post='2460298'] If someone is paying then I think a back up is part of a good service [/quote] I agree with this. If you're not taking back-ups then you need to be 100% confident in your tackle. Otherwise you risk looking an unprofessional jerk. Just my (old-school) opinion, of course.

Based on your music I'd recommend trying two in Derby. Both have FarceBook pages as; The Victoria Inn Derby and The Hairy Dog. I'd come and see you.

He seems to have always followed an idiosyncratic career path. For example, back in about '69 he had a band which included Rod Stewart on vocals and Ronnie Wood on bass. They could have been monsters, but it didn't last long. Jeff lost interest. There's been a bit of a pattern over the years. From what I can gather, he's always been more interested in his cars than pursuing musical 'big time'.

[quote name='Raymondo' timestamp='1400701699' post='2456307'] Tony. You need to support your Budgie band with the Judas Priest one and re-create a gig I saw in Nottingham, at the Sherwood rooms I think it was ,....who'd have thunk it ...Budgie supported by Judas priest......my head never stopped banging all night! [/quote] I saw that same line-up the night before, or after, at the King's Hall Derby (actually the municipal swimming pool with a lid on). 1974??? I thought Judas Priest were shyte...... Back on topic, there's a very successful pub venue in my town. Speaking to them, it's the sell-out tribute act gigs that allow them to take the financial hits on up-and-coming original material acts.

Any other Basschatters going this year? I shall be there on Saturday June 7th.

Welcome Nick and welcome to Basschat. I'm sure I'm not the only one who'd be fascinated to hear about the gigging scene in China. I reckon playing in a worship band over there might be a bit dangerous Len

Welcome kennedy. Lack of English skills doesn't seem to hold any one back here. Have fun Len

I play in a band that regularly uses a Roland V-drum kit. It works for us, with all the caveats mentioned above. It does seem though, depending on the musical genre and perhaps the venue too, some people are a bit 'sniffy' about e-drums. 'not very rock n' roll, are they mate' was heard in one pub. Final plus point, I've never heard of anyone complaining of damaged hearing caused by standing next to e-drums.