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Excellent, any serious gigging band is already heavily booked into 2023 and has some kind of business model in place and has a great network and connections. For bands that want to gig allot should understand it's hard work and not a hit or miss proposition. It's important to understand the value of your contacts. Losing a contact can be the kiss of death for a gigging band. Blue

Good story. If I ever dep I'll make sure I ask a little bit about the folks I'm playing with. Blue

Cool pics. Blue

Hi Dave, I do not use an amp for acoustic gigs. I walk in with my Gibson ES-335 or my German made Hofner Club bass and an instrument stand and DI right into the PA. And not to rub it in, I don't drive to gigs anymore. The guys pick me up in the van. How are you doing Dave? Blue aka Daryl

Wow, not many gigs in October. We had a cool Halloween gig but we were cancelled due to double booking. There was also a change of venue ownership. We should talk about that. Acoustic gig this weekend were back at The Motor. She's Right I'm Left Saturday November 5th, 5:30-8:30 The Harley Motor Restaurant& Bar Milwaukee WI Blue

I gig and rotate about 7 different bass guitars. Not one band member has even made a comment. I don't think most guys know one bass from the other or even notice what bass your playing. I actually think I could show up with a Fender Stratocaster and they wouldn't even notice. Blue

What is this Dog & Duck. Is it a franchise? Blue

" Played to nobody" Jack , as you know , that happens to all of us sooner or later. Blue

What a great looking theatre.Historic ! Blue

I'm glad the new owners are keeping the live music model. Over here in the States a change of ownership is usually the kiss of death to live music. Blue

Dave, It's kind of cool because it's all tourists. Blue

Cool gig.👍 Blue

Saturday 9/24, 5-8pm, She's Right - I'm Left LIVE at The Harley MOTOR Bar & Restaurant in Milwaukee! 1. Easy load in and out 2. 20 minutes travel 3. Professional Staff ( they know how to treat bands ) 4. Upscale clientele 5. Above average pay 6. Comped food & drinks 7. We were pretty good tonight. Blue

Excellent idea. Blue

Dirty Water, not my first but pretty close. Blue

Red House, no better place to start out. Blue

Wilson Pickett's " Midnight Hour" 1966 with a 4 piece in my parents basement. I was 12 years old. Blue

Nice pics and gig summary. Blue

Most of the rock bands for my generation started in the mid 60s. Some are still out there. working and doing a good job on stage Blue

Nice back drop. Blue

3rd gig of the weekend. Sunday September 18th Maple Road 3:00 Boots Q 'n Boogie / Bailey Hall Waubeka WI 1. 20 minutes travel 2. Appreciative crowd 3. Nice hall 4. New clean bathrooms 5.We sounded good 6. I was happy with my playing. 7. Above average pay. 3 gig weekends are a bit much. Blue

Ok, 2nd gig of the weekend. Holy Hill Arts & Crafts Festival 4 Piece Acoustic 1. Hours were great 2:00-300 2. The provided sound was gear from the 70s which sounded awful. 3. Pay was respectable 4. We sounded awful Guys, it was not a good gig. Blue

He's my "main man". Never knew what an electric bass was until I got my first Beatle record in 1963. Blue

It depends on the legend. If you're disappointing your fans it might be time to stop public appearances. Paul McCartney is still delivering a high quality show. Unless your one of these guys that think they're going to see a 21 year old Paul. That's not realistic. Mick Jagger current shows speak for themselves. How does he do it is the question. Blue

Thanks Sicbass, My ideal gig too. It doesn't always happen that way. Blue