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Yes, we have darts here in the USA. Blue

Well, we had to wait for a darts tournament to end before we could set up, we had a late start. The place was absolutely packed ,however I can't say they were fully engaged with us. Luckily we have enough hardcore fans to make up for it. My biggest problem was DI ing and not using an amp. I couldn't hear myself. Blue

I'm playing with the acoustic division of Maple Road this afternoon at The Road House in Dundee. 3:00-7:00, yup 4 hours guys. Blue

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WOW! I love that white with gold trim. Blue

My top 2 bass body styles. Blue

You have to wear it low, real low. 😀 Blue

The Beatles The Jimi Hendrix Experience Blue

Very nice Telecaster bass. Mine is a MIJ Fender P. Blue

Depends on what your looking for. For example, say you want to gig and you find your hot shot musician doesn't want to do this or that won't play here or there. I don't think there's an upside to playing with jerks or Aholes. In most cases they're going to deal with you before you deal with them. Keep in mind I'm talking about local level pub/bar band opportunities. If I had the opportunity to tour the world with a major artist that's a jerk I'd take it in a heart beat. Blue

Cover band or Originals, the key is playing with good people. Not necessarily good musicians but good people. I would bet most of us would rather play with a marginal musician that's a great guy then the local hot shot that's a jerk. Blue

Is that P vintage or reissue? Blue

3. 5 hour gig, 7:30-11:00.:) It was a 50 minute ride. No traffic , we took the back country roads. Very scenic. I was a little ticked when I couldn't find a parking space. I drove around in circles until one became available. It was a good gig, good size appreciative crowd. We played a John Prine song that went over really well. By the way, it was 12°. Blue

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I can't comment on hours anymore. I'm obviously confused. Hopefully we'll take 2 nice breaks. Blue

Your right, I guess my math is really bad. And here I thought I was only working 3 hours tonight. I think it's our acoustic gigs that are 3 hours. Somebody has to be playing 3 hour bar gigs. Blue

Hi Pete, My band is slowly moving away from the 4 hour bar gig format. Were pitching 3 hours for the sane money and were having a lot of success. When fair and festival season starts in June we'll be playing mostly hour to hour and a half shows. Blue

Bar gigs in the States for the most part are 4 hours. 8-12 or 9-1. I'm not sure why, however recently we've been pushing 3 hours. For example tonight we're playing a 7-11 bar gig. Same pay but we knock off an hour.. Blue

Maple Road Live @ Kuhtz’s Pub Stone Bank Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Sat, Feb 15 @ 7:30PM — 11:00

Yes , that sort of thing happened back in the 70s. Opening acts blowing away the headliner. I'm not sure that happens much these days. Blue

I'm a product of the 60s & 70s. I wish my band could afford IEMs and I wish I could sell my band mates ( all half my age ) on the value of what IEMs could bring to the band. Blue

Great gig atThe 024 in Grafton. Really cool restored room in an old mill from the 1800s. The acoustic branch of Maple Road open for an open mic. All I bring is my bass, I DI into our PA. We play 4 songs and the open mic begins. Blue

Same exact thing happened to me 10 years ago. I was offered the job and they changed their mind when an old friend returned to town. Just say " no problem" and move on. There's not much you can do Blue

Outstanding ! Blue