rOB

I hate to be a realist and go slightly IT but consider the weather. Rain can damage your gear. Ask about shelter from the elements in stage? Have a great time, hope it goes well.

Played at the Shed in Leicester last night. Went ok, struggled to pull much of an audience if I'm being honest. Gig went ok, sound was good and band was tight. Nice reaction. Saw a band called Twin Arrows who were a kind of rock/jazz/funk fusion. French band. Excellent, well worth checking out.

Congrats on the mb500. I love mine. Fits in my bits bag, great sound, flexible eq and footswitchable drive channel.

No useful advice I'm afraid. Just that I hope you get sorted in whatever way works for you.

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1363781372' post='2017430'] Christ, I'm starting to feel like the exception here, there hardly seems to be anyone really enjoying being in an originals band so far. [/quote] I bloody love playing in my originals band. No it doesn't pay a lot, yes its loads of hard work and audiences can be difficult. But there's NOTHING like playing your own music live.

[quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1363770829' post='2017169'] It's later today Rob! [/quote] Whoops! Wow, exciting times. Glad things are looking better for you.

So what happened last night? Hope it worked out for you in either way

nice!

[quote name='Hot Tub' timestamp='1363549734' post='2014026'] As for strings, maintenance, etc, I'd be paying for that anyway [/quote] Well said

I don't know about you but I gig because I love playing music that I've written to an audience. It makes me feel good. I'm not a professional or semi pro so getting paid is not top of my list. I have a day job I get paid for.

[quote name='Mr H' timestamp='1363519311' post='2013508'] EDIT: just saw your post, rOB - spot on! [/quote] It was fine (not wonderful) as a cheap starter instrument. Started my love affair with pickup blend knobs.

When I started out I bought a starter pack from hartke. Bass was a PJ setup with a black gloss body and matching headstock. hartke branded. Not too bad really.

As has been said above really. Good service, honest advice. I'd also think about offering to ordering stuff in on request? Don't know how feasible that is though.

[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1363373500' post='2012098'] No pre amp, just power. All of which means that you can drive it with a pre amp pedal. Hmm I wonder if you could just plug an active bass straight in and use the onboard EQ? From my perspective, one of the reasons for the purchase is the ability to angle the Cub and use it as a personal, on stage monitor. [/quote] I see, thanks!

please can I ask a stupid question? What's the difference between a combo and a powered cab? Edit - rig looks ace by the way!

mmm, just to air a different opinion/experience. I've never been given chord charts for an originals band. I've also never been asked for charts by prospective band members. Not to say that its a bad thing to do though if it helps learn the songs. Like has been said, personality will be a big deciding factor.

Off to rehearse the new set for this gig. Finishing of a new song called "Electric Catfish Soup".

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1363195763' post='2009626'] Gigging is supposed to be fun not a horrible ordeal.[/quote] This. If the worry (or potential unpleasantness) isn't worth the fun, pull out.

New full band [url="https://soundcloud.com/madamfade"]recordings[/url]. All feedback gratefully received.

Aw man, that sucks. I had to leave a band I loved once. It was totally rubbish at the time. You have my sympathies.

Afternoon all, Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine. Madam Fade's next gig will be at the Shed in Leicester on Wednesday 27/3/13. Loads of local artists and bands. Should be a good night of rock/alternative/indie stuff. [url="https://www.facebook.com/events/473223529409161/?ref=ts&fref=ts"]Link to facebook event[/url]

I played with Madam Fade at the Bowstring Bar in Leicester last night. Bit of an odd set up for us as its a non-music bar, the promoter brought a vocal PA and stuck some originals bands on. Got some funny looks from the regular Friday night crew as we played but saw some nodding heads as well as a good reception from our usual crowd. No soundcheck but we played well and really enjoyed ourselves, maybe partly because we hadn't been hanging around for hours between soundcheck and playing which seems to get us all a bit antsy. The promoter/organiser loved it and said he'd be in touch about future dates, a musician/promoter who played before us wants us to play for him too. Good times. The tiny mini rig (see sig) worked a treat without PA support and made the load in and out very easy and contributed to the relaxed feeling and enjoyment of the gig.

May I suggest that people Follow the the whole gigs section of the forum? That way you get notification anytime anyone posts about a gig they're playing. Might make it harder to miss stuff happening in your area?

Hi all, My originals band Madam Fade will be playing at Bowstring Bar in Leicester on Friday 1/3/13. Its free to get in, there are going to be some other cool bands there too. Alt rock, heavy indie stuff. There's a link to some tunes in my signature if you fancy a listen.

Good points all. I for one will make more effort to listen to more of the music on here. AND I'll make sure to always post in the gigs section when Madam Fade plays live and keep more of an eye out for Leicester gigs. Link below if anyone fancies having a listen and giving some feedback.