Bluewine

Very true, I think this makes more sense to those of that were around in the 60s & 70s. Bands were a novalty. If there was a club with any 3 knuckleheads standing on stage with electric guitars the place would be packed. Also playing in a rock band meant a lot more to the ladies back then too. And not just because we were young and beautiful back then. I have buddies that are always on me because they can't understand how I can be in a gigging Rock band and not have all sorts of opportunities with the ladies. First if all I'm 64 years old, second I'm shy around women and 3rd I contend nobody gives a &**t about guys in bands anymore.:) Sorry about my rant. Blue

I guess my take away is, when I was a teen back in the 60s you couldn't buy a decent bass for $149.00. Do the rest of you seniors, 60 + guys agree? Blue

This is my 1991 Gibson Thunderbird, but who knows. I'll never know what the difference is unless I play the Benton. Blue

How about an articulate opinion on this Harley Benton Thunderbird with active PU. It might be a nicer and more playable than my 1991 Gibson Thunderbird, I don't know. Bluewine

HB also has Thunderbird knock off with an active PU. I wonder how it stacks up against what I considered those expensive Epiphone Thunderbirds. Blue

I'm just not sure. Production & quality control have come a long way since the 70s. The days where made in China or Korea automatically meant crap are pretty much over. Not that I would by one but I've heard credible musicians rave about Harley Benton. Apparently you can by a perfectly good playable Jazz Bass for $149.00. HB copy of a Fender Vintage Seriies Jazz. Looks pretty sweet to me. Blue

My 2000 MIJFender P. It's a great slab. Throw a nice set of light round sounds on it every once in a while. Not my most expensive but coolest basses. Blue

I'm not big on tribute bands except for 1 or 2 if the full blown Beatles tributes like The Fab Four in Las Vegas. Blue

Excellent point. Music has and will always be cyclical. Look what happened to "rock bands" in the 70s when your punk rock became the new thing. Rock bands didn't know what to do. Only a few like The Stones were able to reinvent themselves. Blue

I don't think the rock band busines is the same as it was back in the 60s and 70s when people had to buy music and record companies invested big $$$ in artists to develop their talent and ability to generate a profit. Blue

I had the flue on NYE, nauseous, weak and congested. I played the gig. I know it was stupid, but I live by what Buddy Rich once told his band. " If you breathing your playing" Blue

Our Lynda Carter.

Understood We're all different and for different reasons. I'm not very confident, so my mindset is, nobody is depping for me no time and nowhere if I can help it. Blue

If I was really looking I'd be looking for single women around my age. Blue

Our Linda Carter? Blue

Amen to that! Blue

Cool, Yeah, nothing to complain about. Some guys had no NYE gig and not always by choice. Blue

Understood, Damn those cancellations. Blue

I was thinking about trying to find a girlfriend. But at 64, I don't think it's realistic. To stuck in NY ways. Lol Blue

Me too. Blue

What are you up to for 2918? Looking for a new band New Gear Throwing in the Towel Coming out of reclusion Getting Married Practicing more Let's talk About it. Blue

Pete, How did NYE turn out for you guys? Blue

Dave, When you say "we believed we were sorted" does that mean you didn't think the gigs you turn down were good for the band? Blue

The gig at Ariba's was really cool. 3-7 great hours obviously the place was packed. I was watching FB feeds letting people know it was standing room only. I had the chance to talk with other local musicians that we're not gigging last night but came out to support us. How cool is that! I wasn't feeling all that great yesterday, but I made it through the night. I'd say we were on for the 1st & 2nd set. 3rd set, not so great for me Blue

I must be blessed. I never see this "drunken idiot" behavoir at our gigs on NYE or any other time of the year for that matter. Blue