FinnDave

We were asked a couple of days ago if we could delay the start of last night's gig until the rugby was over. Not a problem, though the atmosphere for the first couple of numbers might have been better had England won!

I have to say that the disguise is perfect, you could walk right past the guitar and never know it was there.

You need silence so you can listen to the music in your head.

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1442664960' post='2868607'] I dont often listen to music except when it involves me with bass/guitar in hand in some capacity i.e. practicing or playing. When I do its a 100% attention to it situation, like reading a book, playing a game or watching a movie - I don't "do" background music and I get irritated by it when it happens (e.g. music on in a restaurant or someone who insists on having music on in the house or car). [/quote] This, plus the same applies to telelvision. My wife just has it on as background, I much prefer silence unless there is something I really want to watch (which usually happens less than twice a year.

[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1441926514' post='2863112'] I fancy a chat with William Bell, so could you pass it on if you remember it please? [/quote] I'll do my best

Some info for anyone who remembers the band Babe Ruth, this coming Saturday The Wirebirds are playing at Finstock Ale (OX7 3DH) at 4 pm and not only will Babe Ruth songbird Jenny Haan be singing with us (as usual) but we are being joined on stage by Chris Holmes, former keyboard player from Babe Ruth. It is a long time since these two have appeared together, and the chance to see them do so is not to be missed. We're certainly looking forward to it!

I'm sure it's a fake, the real deal is supposed to have my name at the top! PS, congrats on your new bass

We did the closing set from nine til after eleven at small festival by the Thames yesterday. It's the third time we've done it, and usually there is a big and enthusiastic crowd, but there were'nt too many willing to stand in the cold to watch us. Pub was packed, most of them were all inside listening! They missed a good show, though, as there was a quality PA with people who knew how to make it work for us, plus decent lighting, dry ice and a pyrotechechnics display in front of the stage, which helped warm us up a little. We all had our coats on for the second set! I'm sure the playing and sound was better than any of the three we played last weekend, just a shame about the weather. It paid OK as well, I just missed going home with that buzz a good audience gives you. The people that stayed outside to enjoy the show had a good time, just a shame the weather put most people off.

We trot out Mustang Sally at most gigs, much to Ms Singer's disgust, but she joins in enthusiastically enough on the chorus parts. One song that is guaranteed to get even the tiredest audience up on its feet and singing along. I quite enjoy playing it as I play a game with the drummer to see how many variations we can make on a bass run/drum fill at the end of the turnarounds.

[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1441093379' post='2855904'] That's the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall. The 70s haven't made it there yet. [/quote] I am heading down there in a couple of weeks for the first time.

The one that comes up in my band from time to time which I loathe playing is 'Songs for Lovers' by some bloke called something Ashford or similar. Every now and then Ms Singer remembers it and insists we play it. Hard to imagine a song more dreary.