Bluewine

I'm still here guys; The busiest gigging summer of my life and I get hit with health issues. I haven't had to cancel any shows yet The acoustic division of Maple Road is keeping us a float. We had to outdoor gigs on June 4th and June 5th. Nice weather and really cool crowds. This Thursday we have a Festival Gig in the afternoon and a Theatre gig Thursday night. We have moved away from the traditional 4 hour US bar gigs. To be honest I think it's a thing of the past. I hope the UK will open up a little more when it's save. I've lost 3 close friends to Covid. Stay in touch. Blue

Yeah, big stage/ venue gigs are more about the PA than your rig. As long as your using any type of pro level rig your ok. I play big gigs with 2 10 GK cab and a GK head Blue

*Bass Guitar is basically a service instrument. Nothing to have an ego about. *Stanley Clarke Blue

Dave, it's why I always say bands are better with fantastic people as opposed to fantastic singers and players. I know a very talented female bass player / lead vocalist however she never fits in with any band she joins. She doesn't understand a band is about compromise and team effort. Daryl

I haven't read all the comments. I suggest you invest in a wi fi based PA for the whole band instead of just the lead vocals. Even for small bar and pub gigs the band will sound better with everyone mixed through the same PA. Blue

Thanks EMG Blue

Thanks Nail Soup, Initially I wasn't a part of the acoustic division of Maple Road. I joined about a year ago. It's fun and less work than the full Maple Road band and it pays the same. Blue

Thanks Showman, I hope to report good news by the end of the month Daryl aka Blue

Much appreciated Thanks Daryl

You are correct. Here in the States you have to have more than one Pop Corn Stand to be competitive locally. I would imagine it's the same in the UK 🇬🇧 Daryl aka Blue

Yes, the main feature is Jenny, those are her songs. By the way that's Jenny's husband playing guitar. He also does sound and lights . He edited the audio tracks from the video. Maple Road is not done and has work this summer. However, it seems like it's easier to book the acoustic act. Same pay and easier set up and tear down. Daryl

Much appreciated Pete. Daryl

Your in my prayers. You'll get though it Mart. I hope they've caught everything early. Daryl

Thanks Hiram, It's a colon issue and I'm going to win. Daryl.

Thanks Spondon, That invisible bear might be the root of my problem Lol Daryl

Thanks EBS, I'm going to make it through all this health stuff. My youngest brother is a Physician, he's been a great help. It's nice to have a family member with a second set of eyes on everything. Daryl

Thanks Skankdelvar, I'm hoping to have a clean bill on my health by June. I don't want to cancel any gigs. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Daryl

Thanks, The editing was pretty good. It didn't sound like that when we were performing. Blue

Thanks Dave, I'm going to make it through all this. I'll have good news to report soon. Daryl

I hope so. Thanks

Thanks I appreciate that.I have a lot going on this month. Blue

Thanks, One of those rare occasions when we were working with decent sound. Blue

Thanks Chris. I just hope I'm done with all this by June. Blue

Hi, I'm hanging in there. I'm scheduled for my second procedure on 4/30. Hopefully it will be my last one. Work on my new teeth starts on 4/ 12. Everything should be fine by June. I'm booked for the whole summer. YAY! How are you guys doing? I have attached a clip from a virtual NYE acoustic gig. Our set starts at 38:40.All originals Headphones or speakers recommended. Cheers Blue