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New GMR bass

The Elegant Gypsy album had some of his best stuff. Saw him recently with Hiromi and didn't really enjoy his flabby, piezo pickup tone on his new Fodera bass.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1418657389' post='2632034'] Hope this works from my phone. See attached photo for the only 'stand' that should be used - my guitarist in action [/quote] Oh dear.

One of the worst things is jazz singers using stands. They're singing 'fly me to the moon' and they're reading the lyrics even though they've sung it hundreds of times before and it's incredibly simple to remember

I don't like to see singers reading lyrics, ie Brian Wilson. Suggests old age, disconnection, emotional detachment, poor memory and general disinterest in the song. Or can't be bothered learning the lyrics.

My funny little band, Prescott, are playing at the London Jazz festival at the Vortex on Friday. It's really hard getting you Baschatters to gigs, y'know! [url="http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/late-sessions-finn-peters-curates-2/"]http://www.vortexjaz...ters-curates-2/[/url] [media]http://youtu.be/ZZSLRUh-n3Q[/media]

[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1415890906' post='2604891'] Ah Massacre! Two formative tracks for me... Legs [media]http://youtu.be/ETxtSbfpjHE[/media] FANTASTIC music... [/quote] I really like that. Have you heard them since Charles Hayward joined, BTW?

The astonishing Stars in Battledress [url="http://youtu.be/U5wx8sHGDzo?list=UUanBBuQuTco1aSaAqkwt9Mw"]http://youtu.be/U5wx8sHGDzo[/url]

Experimental meets Romantic, perhaps? http://youtu.be/Fk20h6a4fu4

Okay, here you go. Several people have asked me about this. There are several venues that feature free improv/experimental music. I would recommend [u]you go and see a gig first [/u]rather than send links to the promoters concerned. Talk to whoever runs them in person. In addition to Cafe Oto and the Vortex.... [b][size=4]The Dog House in Kennington - Vimeo have several vids from this venue - so maybe start there. Very Free-improv (two venues)[/size][/b] [b]Club Integral - several venues, so look them up - avant bands mostly and small ensembles[/b] [b]Lewisham Arthouse - Charles Hayward, the drummer, runs this. Invite only - so go to a gig first[/b] [b]The Hundred Years Gallery - Kingsland rd, a small basement space - small ensembles[/b] [b]Ryans Bar in Stoke Newington - I've seen small avant bands play there in the basement[/b] [b]The birds Nest in Deptford - loud, rough venue suitable for small bands[/b] [b]The Montague Arms, New Cross - run by a collective - stage/PA/ bands[/b] [b]Servant Jazz Quarters - Dalston - cosy basement venue often used by Club integral[/b] [b]The Mopomoso club - free improv - two different venues[/b] [b]Boat-Ting - a nice venue on a boat moored on the north bank. Monthly improv gigs[/b]

Hi Is anybody familiar with this 2x10cab? Any impressions? I tried a Markbass cab that tilted back in the same way and was wondering whether this would be a good substitute... Thanks

http://youtu.be/ZZSLRUh-n3Q Iceni bass in action

Had a great time with Steve Lawson, Colin Edwin and Lorenzo Faliciati at the Wayward Basses gig. All we needed was an audience! Everyone 'too ill' or 'at fireworks' or 'away for the weekend'. here's a couple of clips of Prescott http://youtu.be/ZZSLRUh-n3Q

[size=8][b]Tonight![/b][/size] [size=5][size=6][b]Special offers[/b][/size] and [size=6][b]guest list tickets[/b][/size] available for Basenoters on the night.[/size] [size=5]Try your luck and email me: [email protected] [/size]

We will also be offering Two Free CDs for anyone who has paid through WeGotTickets [url="http://www.wegottickets.com/event/288870"]http://www.wegottickets.com/event/288870[/url]

If any Basenoters would like to go on the[b][u] [size=5]guest lis[/size][/u][size=5]t[/size] [/b]for tomorrow's gig please PM me. We have a number of places left. Leave me your details and I'l put you on the list Kev

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1406678997' post='2513754'] A quick shot of some wooden ones chilling on the settee today [url="http://s.photobucket.com/user/dazer/media/BASS/424F94FF-A9F9-41A5-8BEB-357F8C30B636_zpsoqcovpsc.jpg.html"][/url] Rear shot [/quote] What a great collection. What is that one on the far right?

[color=#ff0000][size=8][b]Saturday November 1st[/b][/size][/color] [color=#ff0000][size=8][b]at the Islington![/b][/size][/color]

...and Lorenzo http://youtu.be/V2wiJwthW1A

...and Kev http://youtu.be/WG84tXbnQog

A track from Colin http://youtu.be/3b1tEMTUV34

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1412860637' post='2572748'] Is this free admission? Or do we get paid to come in? What time is KO? The SouthEast BassBash is happening that afternoon in deepest, darkest Surrey. [/quote] Usual time, Jack, about 8pm.