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[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1473192678' post='3127936'] Why should 'every player whatever style' be able to play them? [/quote] Because that's the way this bass playing stuff works. There's a certain licks you should know. It's not art. Blue

Read all the posts. I'll go with all the major Chic stuff and I Want You Back. There's tons if other licks, but for now those listed above are pretty cool. I still struggle with the cadence of "I Want You Back". Blue

[quote name='julesb' timestamp='1473180586' post='3127754'] Recently watched 'We are Twisted F****** Sister' Now that was a hard working bar band! Brilliant watch. [/quote] It's great, Albert Anderson's brother Aarmel Anderson, original drummeris shown early in the doc. They lived across the street from me and we're influential in getting me into the band scene in Montclair. Blue

[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1473115357' post='3127161'] Have got a set to learn, an I can't focus. I'm knackered and I'm doing it as a favour, although I will be paid. Does anyone else just lack patience with new tunes? This stems from a previous thread where I didn't like a set of been offered a steady paying gig with a band. I'm having a bad playing day too. Hands are asleep. [/quote] When I have new material to learn "lack of patience" is not even an option". Whether or not I like the material is not a part of the picture either. I'm being paid to do something, end of story. I commit and learn the material. Blue

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1473066494' post='3126454'] I can barely remember anything as a four year old, possibly Shakin' Stevens being my first musical memory. [/quote] At 4 years old, I remember quite clearly being in the kitchen with my mom. She had the Black radio station on all the time. I remember hearing Ray Charles. Blue

I was born in 1953. For a music fan,that's the winning ticket in the lottery if life, as far as I'm concerned. Sorry it's just the truth. Being 16 or 17 in 1971 (the year rock exploded) was simply awesome. You become pretty critical if you we're into pop music growing up in that time period. For example a few years ago a friend was dieing to get me to listen to The Black Keys. I did, and I was like,; "Ok, and why am I supposed to be excited?" Blue

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1473022884' post='3126223'] This is a gig I did a while ago, with Sandy Tweeddale, at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. It was a basically a jam, with guys I don't usually play with, but actually sounds like we know what we're doing. Sandy's an excellent blues guitarist when he's sober (he wasn't) and a pretty decent one when he's drunk. The rest of the band are sober though, so we have no excuse when we cock it up. If you like Blues, I hope you'll enjoy it. [/quote] Solid bass playing, holding it down. Blue

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1473022884' post='3126223'] This is a gig I did a while ago, with Sandy Tweeddale, at The Jazz Bar in Edinburgh. It was a basically a jam, with guys I don't usually play with, but actually sounds like we know what we're doing. Sandy's an excellent blues guitarist when he's sober (he wasn't) and a pretty decent one when he's drunk. The rest of the band are sober though, so we have no excuse when we cock it up. If you like Blues, I hope you'll enjoy it. [/quote] Solid bass playing, holding it down. Blue

We had 1200 people engaged with the band at Summerfest a few years ago. Blue

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1473059824' post='3126381'] Pubs... The better ones also have a regular audience but will only give you the one chance... So your first has to work. There are too many other bands that will take the chance so you need to be well worth getting back. If the pub provides 30 plus, the band is expected to do like wise. Venues.... You won't get booked unless you are known to be able to sell tickets. It is pretty competitive out there... Or is around here. Imo. [/quote] All this selling tickets stuff, that's part of the originals band scene, right? Blue

[quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1473098883' post='3126931'] If the venue allows you to then a cheap haze machine makes the led lights so much better too. [/quote] I saw a band called Bonzo Dog Band open for Sly & The Family Stone in the late 60s. I forgot what type of band they were. Anyone, clue me in on this dig band. Blue

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1472887428' post='3124998'] Suggestions? [/quote] If this is a money making band with a lot of gigs you might want to have a heart to heart talk with the vocalist about replacing the drummer. However, you won't want to make a move until you have a new competent drummer in place ready to commit. If it's more of a for fun hobby band, I would try working with your current drummer. Blue

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1473011653' post='3126038'] The impact in the UK was seismic. Nothing was the same after 1963. [/quote] I've never been the same since 1964 when they came to the States. Blue

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1473010929' post='3126033'] This band is the band with the longest set I have played in, we regularly do over 3 hours, which I think is a bit long, not for the effort, but for the audience. [/quote] In the States nobody except our hard core fans stay for the whole night. Material, we have so much material that even some of our " big numbers" or "show stoppers " don't get played. Blue

It takes a long time to build up a loyal fan base that come out to gigs consistently. My band has been out there for 11 years and our fan base didn't happen over night. It takes work and a strategy specific to your band. And I'd say it's harder for originals bands. In the States or at least in Milwaukee every originals club charges a cover to get in. 1. The first thing you see in our web page is where we're playing next. 2. Posters are delivered to the venue at least a week before the gig. 3. All band members post a picture ad for all gigs on their individual Facebook page. 4. Our gigs are listed every week on Milwaukee Rock's with all the other working local and regional bands. 5.Our administrator makes sure at each gig all tables have these little 2x4" cards with our up coming gigs listed. This works for us, do we have a few "turkeys" once in a while. Of course we do. Occasionally we're booked at venues that cater more to cover bands. We're a bar band, so not the best match for their clientele. Also, if your band keeps to themselves during breaks and your not out there talking and being real nice to the people that have come out to see you, don't expect them to come back. Blue

[quote name='Les' timestamp='1473028267' post='3126298'] The Thomann bundle looks good. Not sure the first ones listed will cut it to be honest. We spent a lot of time thinking about lights, DMX is good and useful but working them from a footswitch was proving complicated and costly, ours are DMX and we link them so they are in synch sound to light. Went second hand in the end and got 4 LED par cans, 2 to light us and 2 crossed on the drums. and a couple of Acme MiracLEDS for the back cos' they add a lot of movement. Think we spent less than 200 quid but I'm not sure how cheap you need this to be. [/quote] Nice! Very " pro" look Les. Blue

We're still using 2 sets of the old can lights with colored gels. They're not cheapies and they look good. They can get pretty hot, not as nice as LEDs. But better than nothing. Blue

[quote name='JonesTheCat' timestamp='1473026764' post='3126281'] Well that's me trawling the web for loop pedals I can't afford and won't be able to use! [/quote] The thing is, what would I use it for? Bedroom noodling maybe. It's not anything I would want to gig with. Plus, there's a steep learning curve with loopers. I've seen guys try and use them live. If you don't have it mastered it can come off as gimmicky and corny. This guy just makes it look easy. It's not. Blue

[quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1472936169' post='3125496'] Some cooooool stuff going on there for the first wee while, but he lost me toward the end. However.....I now want an Alembic. They look like something your grandad would play, but they sound rather good for that tight fingerstyle funk, no? [/quote] I think he would have a similar tone and sound regardless of what bass he was playing, IMO. Blue

I'm going to see Brand X at a small bar (Shank Hall) next month. John Mayall is playing the same bar next month. Blue

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1472889027' post='3125018'] My dad is the same age as blue,he considers himself too young for the Beatles. Turning 16 in 1970 just as the fun ended. [/quote] I became a huge Beatles fan when I was 9 years old. But remember the impact of The Beatles was a lot bigger in the US than in the UK. Blue

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1472946474' post='3125577'] Tonights gig was quite good - short for us at 2.5 hours. This group plays long, not Blue long, but long for a UK band. And it seemed to go down well, because they offered us another gig and gave us another £50 on top of the normal fee because "we were worth it", without us asking. So I guess they must mean it! [/quote] 4 hours is a piece of cake, it's all US cover and bar bands know. Blue

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1473006265' post='3125973'] Yep we find the same. I can't understand the people who say they are coming and then don't. That is a big change in the way people behave.. I think you just have to do it for yourselves and for your enjoyment. If you aren't enjoying it it's not worth it there days. [/quote] It seems like if it comes up in a conversation that your in a band they feel obligated to ask where your playing. They'll get the time, place and date from you, knowing they have no intention of actually coming to the gig. Blue

[quote name='the boy' timestamp='1472717585' post='3123513'] Sorry blue but all three gigs were done for free from a hobby point of view. [/quote] Well, I hope they weren't 4 hour gigs. Blue

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1472811682' post='3124416'] We're in it. Electric bass has only been a thing for mere decades, we're all still pioneers. [/quote] 1964- 1974, back in the late 60d and early 70s the electric bass guitar was prominent and up front in the music from many movie sound tracks, many pop, rock R& B and of course funk recordings. In most contemporary recordings the bass and lead guitar have taken a back seat. And remember we had top 40 radio back then in the US. We haven't had top 40 radio in decades. Blue