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leschirons

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  1. Ah, the Normans (I assume you border Normandy if you're not actually in it) Well I'll be the black knight then. Come on, fight you coward, I'll bite yer leg, tis nought but a scratch...
  2. [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1421530695' post='2662458'] Ceci vole bas, très bas, à un tel point que ça ne vaut pas la peine de le corriger. [/quote] I'm allowed to make a mistake here and there. I haven't lived in France for 127 years like you. I'm a newbie.
  3. [quote name='The Saint' timestamp='1421474081' post='2661671'] The four hour gig seems to be the norm for American bars. I think two gigs a month would finish me off.... So how does that work? We start around 9pm and normally end around midnight with a 20 min break. Depends on the clientele of course, but that's the general rule. UK gigs were usually 2 x 45 mins. What time would you start and finish? We normally get between €300-400 per gig for a four piece. Plus all drinks and a decent meal. If you get pro rata then it's not too bad, anything less and it must be hard going. [/quote] Same up here really. We usually actually play for about two and a half hours not including the breaks for about the same money (€350 - 400 for a four piece) and I guess the usual French tradition of being well fed & watered is probably the main advantage over the UK gigs. Like you, I don't think I could handle many of Blues' 4 hour sessions. I have a few mates in Paris and from what they tell me, it's grim up north (in Paris that is) They are all fighting over the same gigs, for not much money and, you need to be very good to get in the door. It's a real struggle for them compared to us out in the sticks. I imagine that's the case when you have so many top class players in a relatively small area.
  4. [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1421442176' post='2661410'] ([i]The others here prefer posts in English, so that they can poke fun at me, but I don't always listen to them[/i]... ) [/quote] Ca c'est drôle, parce que nous n'écoutons pas toi non plus.
  5. In my experience, the points you've listed as homework before you take on the gig, have usually been sorted out by one or more members having been to see a band there previously. In the UK, the venues are usually known to all the local musos so any homework is not really an issue other than "are we, (the band) up to the job? I've found over the years that appearances can be misleading. Some venues which have all the visual hallmarks of providing a great nights entertainment (for the band and audience) turn out to be a nightmare. Others that are maybe out of the way, too small, bad layout or even empty half the time have provided some of the most enjoyable and memorable nights I can remember.
  6. [quote name='keeponehandloose' timestamp='1421333406' post='2660007'] I used to think they were a 6 piece group till now. [/quote] I think a lot of people did. I think Dave Dee passed away about 5 years ago.
  7. [quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1421269979' post='2659281'] R Dean Taylor just got on with it. Mind you, he was going to see Jane. [/quote] I could have cancelled rehearsal if I'd wanted to. He "had" to see Jane. I really don't think you've fully grasped the urgency involved in his journey as opposed to mine
  8. On my way home last night from rehearsal, I noticed a couple of spots of rain. 30 minutes later it was pouring down and nearly impossible to drive. When the Fortunes claim that "one drop of rain on your window pane, doesn't mean to say there's a thunderstorm comin" they are talking utter bollocks and should be ignored.
  9. Another one gone from my youth. Dozy (Trevor Ward Davies) RIP.
  10. These seem to crop up a bit over here with covers bands. Chasing cars Crazy (Ceelo Green) I feel good Freak out I wish Superstition The usual Johnny B Goode and Roll over Beethoven and the Miles Davis version of Sex on fire
  11. When Tony Newman formed "Pinkerton's assorted colours" in 1965. They were soon dubbed one hit wonders. After the release of their second single, they changed the name to Pinkerton's colours. The third single saw a name change to Pinkerton's. Despite various members going on to form and join acts such as Jigsaw, Flying machine,Trapeze and Judas Priest, the original band still exists but is now called Pinkert.
  12. You're not alone. Last summer, we got a seriously well paid rock trio gig. (For us anyway) We would play for 40 mins and get €1,000 between us. PA supplied as per our requirements but no engineer. We got a mate in to mix us and set about setting up the PA as it had been delivered but just dumped on the stage. 6 foldback monitors, 4 FOH cabs. Huge desk and huge power amp. Nothing, not a sound. After 40 minutes of head scratching, panic and trying to get in touch with the sound hire company, a member of the future audience says "shouldn't those two big fat cables be plugged in somewhere?" We had nothing coming out of the power amps. Durrr.
  13. Just had a listen. That smacks of 3 blokes who feel the need to start a band and maybe do a gig down their local for a bit of a laugh. Shame they let that performance slip through the net. However, there's obviously a reason for it rather than that's just how they sound normally.
  14. God gave rock & roll to you All the young dudes Money for nothing G&R version of Knockin on heaven's door Hey Jude Thunderstruck Oh, I forgot to mention Sid's version of My way.
  15. One of these was my very first "real" bass combo. Fond memories of giving the rest of the band decibel sickness. Ultra reliable and tougher than Mike Tyson. GLWTS
  16. I hope you were only a 4 pce as you only got one 1/4 sandwich each
  17. [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1420501110' post='2650165'] Was that Jim Martial? [/quote] I'll never live that one down.
  18. Bit off the wall here but how about a few classic standards if your guitarist is good. Girl from Ipanema Got you under my skin Come fly with me All quite interesting to play and go down surprisingly well. If you want something a little more up tempo, Kiss (Prince) works well, even with just an acoustic as does Valerie (Mark Ronson version) and also have a look at the Franz Ferdinand version of Blondie's "Call me"
  19. None of the Manic Street Preachers actually have any affiliation to any church or religion whatsoever.
  20. Wobbly bottomed martial arts actor / guitarist Steven Segal's real name is actually Stephen Seagull but he changed it to Segal when he left The Byrds for a career in films.
  21. I've been to a few dress suit evenings in my time. All the other guys look like James Bond when they wear theirs. I look like I should be outside a Deptford nightclub saying "Sorry pal, no trainers or jeans innit"
  22. [quote name='Born under a bad sign' timestamp='1420300582' post='2647799'] Thanks for the advice. I plan to go to a shop tomorrow and will look at the Squiers etc and then find a used bass, based on what I find comfortable. Definitely want some lessons. [/quote] So option C is out the window in under an hour is it? You'll get a great 2nd hand bass for well under £300 + 5 lessons for £125. That's £275 left for the Mrs. You know it makes sense and she'll love you for it.
  23. Good teachers aren't just good players. They understand the art of teaching. A good teacher will identify what you need and set you on a path that suits your way of learning.
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