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[quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1420501110' post='2650165'] Was that Jim Martial? [/quote] I'll never live that one down.

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"

None of the Manic Street Preachers actually have any affiliation to any church or religion whatsoever.

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.

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"

[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.

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.

I really like that. Testament to a good hook in a song that it can transcend different musical genres. Nice groovy little combo too. Very cool. Thanks.

Ooh, I'd forgotten just how good they were. Thanks for reminding me.

The Ibanez Promethean combo for £375 Bipbip's Yammy RBX JM6 string for £400 £225 left for a rather nice meal and a hotel room after the gig (There's a keyboard player at the gig so once I've explained where G is, I'll get a tuning note off of him)

Put a mirror up in the rehearsal studio and the one that spends least time in front of it gets the job. Alternatively, the one who asks if you need a hand to pack up the gear afterwards.

A mix up at an agency with a partially deaf secretary led to the wrong letters being sent to the wrong people. This resulted in two huge commercial flops due to poor box office sales for "Carry on Tommy" and a very poor lead vocal performance on the little known first Who album entitled "Ooh I say"

Another legend gone.

Usually get into East London when we go back. I like jam nights (as an audience member) so thanks for the info.

My mate back in the UK who's in repro used to do a lot of the big tour programmes. He printed 6,500 Steve Miller band progs with Steve Miller shown left-handed. I never let him live that one down as he was actually the lead guitarist in our band It wasn't noticed by the band's management either.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1419193949' post='2637494'] ... and +1, as they say, on Laura Nyro. [/quote] Saw her in concert at the Festival hall. A really once in a lifetime gig. My wife bought every album as it was released. A major talent sadly missed.

What a great song and a great singer. Saw Terry Reid a few times. He used to be a regular at the Marquee. Unfortunately remembered more for turning down Plant's job in Led Zep and Gillan's in Deep Purple. He was (hopefully still is) a real class act. There's also great cover versions of this by Stevie Marriott and Sharon Tandy. Not heard many bands cover this, should go down well.

Caravan of love was written by the Gypsy kings after a gig in Wickford.

Had one for maybe 3 years. Fab to play and I loved the neck profile. Never seemed to go out of tune either. Perfect for a long gig as they're so light. We'll have to find one for Blue in the States as he always seems to play 4 hour gigs

I'm soon to be 63 and have now been playing in public since 1968 on various instruments. I play quite a bit with younger people and it's been quite refreshing a lot of the time except for the ones who have only just discovered all the old stuff I don't want to play any more. I consider myself lucky in that I honestly believe that I grew up at the best time in musical history. I've lived through all the changes and revolutions that apply to my musical interests. Playing with people my age and older can be a little frustrating at times where they are still living in the 70's and when I suggest trying maybe some Blink, Green day or Blondie stuff for a little excitement, I get all the groaning about "modern stuff" as they don't realise just how old it is. It's just not proper music to them. Same in reverse when I suggest old numbers by Piaf and Sinatra. They're great songs that can be challenging to play. I try to keep my eyes and ears open to everything, that way you don't miss out on the good songs that came after, and before, all the "classic" stuff associated with my age group. So, apart from getting tired easily and having aches and pains, it's still fun.

Under pressure to sign or not, the OP has signed a contract he hasn't read, without having sorted existing commitments and without asking his family. Now, loads of people are suggesting trying to get out of paying any compensation, dumping the guy or making the agent wait for any recompense. I can't see that the agent is at fault here in any way. I assume that the OP is professional due to the nature of the post so this shouldn't have happened in the first place. I dare say we've all made hasty decisions in the past but you need to hold your hands up when you do.

The original line up of the Dead Kennedys never played a gig. In fact, none of them turned up to any rehearsals either.

[quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1418409439' post='2630058'] Old Etonians Chas and Dave went under-cover and worked in a pie and mash shop in Hackney to cultivate the Norf London accents. [/quote] Hackney is in East London. No wonder I couldn't understand them

Unfortunately nothing will change whilst there are people who will pay any ridiculous price. It's even more of a shame as it's for your daughter. Best of luck anyway.