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I used to know a band that regularly played up here. The drummer had a tiny bass drum, a snare and a hi hat, with one tom. That was all, and he was excellent.

We played at a 40th party a good few years ago. It was in a barn out in the country and the electrics were pretty dodgy. My Ampeg SVT 2 valve amp kept cutting out. I would play for thirty seconds and it would stop for about ten or twenty seconds and so on. I was also the singer so it was really off putting. We took a break and a number of people approached us and said how great it was. I couldn't believe it. I realised then that drunk people just need a beat and a recognisable melody and they are happy. It didn't matter to them that the bass was cutting in and out.

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I am just amazed that anyone thought karaoke was a good idea for a wedding reception. It is never good.

Similar happened to me a few years ago. We used to play in two different tunings (we had an accordion player who jammed on certain songs who had to be in standard) Rather than tune up and down we used two different guitars. We started our set with Crazy Little Thing Called Love. After two or three bars, I realised I had the wrong guitar on. As I am also the singer I had to try to play one fret out, which was a nightmare as I was trying to sing too, plus some of the song involved open strings. I managed one verse and chorus and then we had to stop and apologise. I wanted the floor to open up.

Well there was a tour of Elvis where they used a hologram. The real Elvis declined to appear as his shift at the chippy wouldn't allow it.

I used to get annoyed at my guitarist mate who would glare at me if I made a mistake. I would say no one noticed until you drew everyones attention to it. It was a bit rich too, because he used to sometimes sound like Les Dawson playing a solo!

Round our way it seems to go in cycles. Full bands are the rage, then pubs want smaller outfits. We played for years as a two piece. My mate on guitar and myself on bass and vocals. We had an Alesis drum machine. I remember one night a guy said turn off your machine and let us hear what you can really play. I'm like, it's a drum machine mate. We ARE playing. Some people.

I actively despise guitars with no headstock. Instruments are meant to be visually pleasing as well as functional. Too small headstocks have a similar effect on myself, like a PRS guitar. Headstocks should be big and bold, like a Fender or Gibson headstock (in my humble opinion).

I love all things Hanoi Rocks associated. Mike Monroes is an incredible showman.

Sleep Token at the Glasgow Ovo Hydro. Absolutely amazing show. Support was by Bilmuri, who were not my cup of tea at all.

Sleep Token in November, Bloodywood in March and Ghost in April.

I started off thinking wtf? Then I really enjoyed that.

Nice mixed bag there mate.