Owen

SAME!!!!

"I have been thinking about my attitude to getting things together. I found this vid and have been really inspired by it. I think it could help us all serve better." If Worship Pastor bod cannot get behind that then...... Bringing a disparate group into a functioning unit is really tricky. Some people might be there for many reasons - one of which is serving. A video like this brings things into focus. If the greatest player you have does not want to rehearse then they are not the greatest player cos they are not enabling those who are not as strong/experienced to function and give of their best. It is not a Jazz Jam Night where it is all about who can sustain a 17 chorus solo over Giant Steps or walk at 300bpm. 1 Guitar and 1 vocal is enough to lead well. Anything else is a luxury. However, I can also see Worship Pastor bod not digging a percieved criticism and throwing toys out. So I feel your pain.

I have nothing to add, but slate and wood is a lovely combination.

I am sure there are very many other metrics for measuring musical worth. However, if I did not have to be at work for 8.30am tomorrow I would have WAY more time to write music/record/promote my music/etc. So actually earning enough money to do that has to be a pretty significant metric. Good on Craig as well

Thunder o'clock.

Someone will be along very soon to tell us that he is not going slappityy-tapitty-300bpmityy-shredityy. But they are probably not in a full time succesful band in the music business who could retire on the proceeds tomorrow. And fund their children for the rest of their lives.

With proper thumb protection. Respect is due.

I think sticking to an original design which works is a good thing. There is no denying where it came from. Getting something which is not run of the mill but that also is not "did they design that in the dark?" is a fine line. And this is on the good side. And painting it blue makes it proper lush

Welcome aboard Al. We shall liaise closer to the time. One ticket left everyone. Roll up, roll up!

I hummed and hahed about a restricted view table but figured that the hassle it will take me to get there and the amount of decent gigs I actually get to see due to living in Sticksville meant I pushed the boat out and hope to recoup the cost of the extra 2 tickets. Your drummer friend has excellent taste. But then so does Nate (1st name terms). I saw the band last time around and have never witnessed such ensemble playing in any genre, anywhere.

See you there

Yeah, my use of "tone" to refer to the sound I am enjoying was poorly thought out!

It is because you do not have to be a "player" to play there. People are offering their ability as a service to the church. And the reality is that most people in the congregation are blissfully unaware that the music is not 100% "on it". Don't get me wrong, I have lost about 2mm of my teeth through grinding them while thinking "Why are you doing that? Can you not hear that it is not working?"

Smartarse and useless answer. The kidz love that stuff and spend hours working towards it.

I would go to Catswhiskers pickups, explain what you want an he will do it. Pickups from across the pond are lovely, but physics is physics, magnets are magnets and wire is wire.

Maybe they heart LF and just want to support us.

There is a LOT to be said for stepping back from the ravenous jaws of the internet.