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  1. Cat Burrito
    Thank you to everyone who took time to watch this and especially for those who left nice words. Yes, it was cold! We're a funny pair - I am always cold anyway and Nick will walk around in a t-shirt saying "yes, it is a bit fresh" after listening to me moan for ages! His comments on folk were interesting. The electric side of the band doesn't have that link in such an obvious way. He always raved about folk music growing up where as I had inherited an interest in country (and later Americana) from my mother. For me, it was dropping that influence on the folk instruments and approaching them as a rock player that helped develop my style and give me more confidence.
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    We released an acoustic covers album last Friday, recorded in a Saxon Church. The album launch is next weekend. The film of the album (also on another Basschat thread)
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    My first ever band in 1988 was called Nine Lives. I always liked the name. Like many school bands, we were absolutely dreadful!
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    I was in a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute for 6 years so we didn't have a choice. I grew up with the Sisters of Mercy version so never liked the GnR version and I must confess I heard the Sisters before Dylan's original.
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    I normally get the kit off the stage, go over to the merchandise stall and if we sell any CDs, wind up signing them (devaluing them, I'm sure!) and posing for a few photos with people. At the smaller shows, I normally just have a drink and chat with the audience members who approach me.
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    Yesterday we played the "All that is Devine IV" goth festival at The Fiddler's Elbow in Camden. A rare(r) electric gig for my band, Deadlight Dance. Knowing what a nightmare it is for parking, we blagged a 17yr old roadie and drove to Hounslow. The plan was to travel light (for us) and get the tube in to Chalk Farm. Arriving at the venue, everyone was super friendly - absolutely no egos or divas across a five band bill. We opened and had a really good crowd. I was using the house Fender Rumble which is always a fairly tidy bit of kit. Adding Boss Bass overdrive and Super Chorus to my tone, my Rickenbacker sounded pretty amazing. We sold a few CDs and got paid due to healthy ticket sales. Nick (my professional other half & friend of nearly 35yrs) and I nipped over the road for a cheeky Katsu curry. One of the bands was all the way from Mexico and they wanted to share their culture with us - this meant doing shots of Tequila backstage later into the night. I don't think our 17yr old roadie had quite the stamina of the 50 / 51yr old band! I got to bed around 4am due to the clocks changing. I'd do it all again... so long as I can have a day or two to recover!
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    I had it tattooed back in '92 myself. Thank you so much. Sorry, I had a couple of days away from the computer. The band's merch is at Deadlight Dance The Wiltshire Gothic
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    🙏 Not sure if you saw the social media post but there was a small delay with the pressing. All the envelopes are done up and I should be getting CDs out as soon as they arrive. They are currently with Royal Mail. That’s really cool that you ordered one.
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    Appreciate this might not be for everyone, but if anyone fancies some bank holiday viewing, my little gothic duo recently made a short 20 minute film with a very old friend (Haunting the Atom) about growing up in a small town, discovering bands (Cure, Sisters of Mercy, Joy Division etc) and getting into bands ourselves. Months of planning went into this (complicated by my Mum passing a few days prior to filming, after a very long illness). Essentially it is a live performance in an old Saxon Church, interspersed with some talk of our roots.An album of the same name is also streaming everywhere worldwide from today. I normally play bass on the original stuff but as we swap out instrumentation, the bass doesn't appear until later. Check it out, I am sure many of you will relate to some of this - even if you like different style of music. It is beautifully shot.
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    I've played London a lot but a first for my current venture. I can't wait!
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    My first Sixth Form band did the classic burn brightly and then implode! The band split and the whole band reformed behind my back as a new venture. I had committed the cardinal sin of spending too much time with my then girlfriend, rather than hanging out with the group. We didn't speak for a couple of years but have all been mates again since the early 90s. I then tried a short lived band with the guitarist 20 years ago but with his impending fatherhood, he was the problem this time. Understandably. Fast forward to lockdown 2020 and we tried again. The plan was to jam some of the old songs from Sixth Form, probably once. We're releasing our second album next week. We've made several music videos, a film and played from Lancaster to Southampton and done over 50 shows together. Aside the sulking of Sixth Form, we've never had an argument and the relationship is stronger than ever. Last year, we managed to get two of the original sixth form band to come and join us for a reunion show. I have this picture framed in my bedroom. It will happen again. There's a lot for being older and wiser.
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    To take a different approach, Sid Vicious. Growing up listening to punk, people raved about him but Matlock was obviously the talented one. Sid Vicious had the image but made a mockery of the music / the instrument. It's not some sort of snobbery - people like Dee Dee Ramone played very simple root note based stuff but he wrote and brought something to the group.
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    Yes. I bought the cab last year to go with the Blackstar combo and it was the wrong one (Elite series). I kept it as I liked it so much. It is lightweight and sounds fantastic.
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    It was a bit of an impulse buy (hard to believe on Basschat) but as I turned 51 on Monday and the cat turned a far more impressive 17, I decided to invest in the Blackstar U700 head to go with the matching Blackstar Elite cab that I have. A quick road test in the kitchen and my bass tone brings all the felines to the yard! Sounds as sweet as it looks and I was quite taken with the bag it comes in too. Big shout out to Andertons who never hang about sending these things too!
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    This little "light and loud" head was bought as a back up last year but I am finding that I just don't use the amps much these days - I am either out where there is backline or going straight through the PA. This can only be about a year old and has incredibly only done two shows! I would describe the condition as a solid 9/10. I thought I had the box but now I have decided to sell, I must confess that I can't find it. Not pictured is a kettle lead and a speakon cable. Check my feedback to know you can buy with confidence. Price includes UK mainland delivery. I have to say this is surprisingly loud and the chorus is loads of fun (my guitarist hated it!). I'm probably going to regret this, at Manchester when I last used it, I swear it was one of the best sounds I have had out of the bass!
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    Love this combo but it doesn't get used. I bought this brand new last year and ordered the official custom cover. I find 99% of my shows don't require an amp so it's only seen minimal home use as I have a practice amp. It's been sat in the cover with plastic and a cloth over it for months and as I just upgraded the head for my standalone cab, it's suddenly become surplas to requirement. I would say the condition is better than most ex-display models! The phone snaps are my actual combo and not stock photos. The official spec is; Main Features Ultimate tonal flexibility - From valve inspired growl to high headroom clean Unique Response control - 3 power amp stages to shape compression and feel Drive section - 3 overdrives (Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz) with user-controllable blend Compressor and effects - Chorus and Sub-Octave Pro connectivity - balanced XLR, jack or USB are perfect for live, studio and home use Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet - connect to any amp in the Unity Bass Series for 250W of extra power Blackstar Unity Pro Bass combos are the result of countless hours of technical research and benchmarking against the most iconic historic references. Designed from the ground up by bass players, for bass players they are straight forward and powerful. The new Unity Pro Bass System's deceptively simple controls allow you to quickly and easily create your tone, with rock solid bass, detailed dynamics and innovative features in a compact package from 30 Watts to 500 Watts. Blackstar's unique Response control allows the player to choose between the sound and feel of three classic power amp stages, shaping compression, natural drive and dynamics. Combined with three distinct preamp voicings and a 3-band semi-parametric EQ, Unity produces infinitely flexible bass tone and exceptional feel, whatever your playing style. The Unity 250ACT powered cabinet can be linked to any model in the line to add 250W or more of active power to your rig; taking you from the studio or rehearsal room to the gig with ease and portability. From the organic response of classic valve amps, to a transparent clean platform, Unity brings together the ultimate in bass tone. Any Player, Any Sound Straight forward and powerful, UNITY's deceptively simple controls allow you to quickly and easily create your tone no matter what style you play. Choose From 3 Voices Offering Classic, Modern and Flat voicings, Unity Bass is perfect for any playing style. Classic: Valve-inspired growl with Vintage EQ Modern: High-headroom dynamics and advance EQ Flat: Totally flat, clean and transparent Unique Response Control A unique response control with 3 power amp stages to shape compression and feel. Linear: Powerful and articulate – let your playing do the talking 6L6: Compression and punch of 6L6 power valves 6550: Dynamics and headroom of high power 6550's User Controlled Overdrive 3 different overdrives with user-controllable blend. Overdrive: Smooth, open, harmonically-rich overdrive Distortion: Balanced pedal-like distortion Fuzz: In-your-face, full-on fuzz Ultimate Flexibility Enhance your sound with built in Chorus, Compressor and Octaver. Pro Connectivity UNITY Bass is perfect for the studio or stage with the balanced XLR, USB connectivity and more. Extend Your Set Up The UNITY U250ACT 1x15 inch active cab (NOT INCLUDED) adds 250 Watts of extra stage power to any UNITY combo. Eminence Opus Speakers - Voiced For Unity Unity Pro Bass System features Eminence Opus speakers, designed and voiced in partnership with Eminence - the professional choice for bass players around the world. Blackstar Unity 500 Full Features 500 Watts Custom designed Eminence 2 x 10inch Opus Speakers 3 Voices – Classic, Modern, Flat 3 Footswitchable Drives with user controllable blend – Overdrive / Distortion / Fuzz 3-band EQ with semi-parametric Mid Unique Response control – Linear, 6L6 and 6550 Footswitchable Chorus and Sub-Octave with adjustable level control Compressor Input Gain with clip indication Pad Switch for active / passive instruments Master Volume Link to Unity Bass Series Active Cabinet USB audio out for direct recording Series effects loop MP3 / Line in n XLR + ¼inch Line Out / Headphones with independent level control D.I. / cabinet emulated Line outputs I love the sounds and the range of the amp. It sounds great dry but I had loads of fun with the overdrive / distortion and the chorus. I can't ship this but anyone is welcome to try or arrange their own courier (if this is the case I will probably have to arrange collection from work so I can be in). Check my feedback and buy with confidence. £600 brand new, I believe I have priced this very fairly for Blackstar's loudest (& surprisingly light) combo.
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    I have so many stories but the one that raises the most eyebrows is that we gigged with Boris Johnson's sister. Obviously we try to keep Basschat politics free but just putting that out there. It was at the Troubadour in London around 10yrs ago or longer. I don't recall her set but she wasn't a big fan of her brother.
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    Debut London show for my humble little duo that seems to be growing nicely. Fiddler's Elbow in Camden.
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    I got mine last year and love it. I bought a Burns Bass VI (SSJ model) and liked it enough to upgrade to the Squier Bass VI. I agree the stock strings are rubbish but the build / finish is excellent. A great neck, well finished frets and the nut is good. I restrung mine with Labella flats and I don't have any issues. Originally, the plan was to record some Glen Campbell type lines on a recording project but I got into the idea of bands like The Cure using them. I play mine more like a bass, whereas my guitarist friend has a more guitar approach to it. We're doing a synthy darkwave EP together and the plan is for me to do all the bass parts on mine. Pictured here with my feline friend and matching shoes!
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    Thank you. We don't do *much* outside our local area live wise as it has to not run at a loss but we have been as far as Lancaster and played Southampton, Bristol and are in Camden for the Goth festival All that is Devine. I think the genre is very broad and our angle has always been take the music seriously but not take ourselves too seriously. We have some fun videos on YouTube that are worth searching out - fighting zombies, burning witches and destroying the planet. Worth searching out Deadlight Dance on YouTube to see our collaboration with the film maker Haunting The Atom. I'm amazed at how many goth acts are around at the moment, many of which are really good.
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    Two for the price of one. Bar a brief feeling of normality on a couple of occasions, I spent three weeks nursing the worst bug I have had in years so yesterday was going to be my Pheonix rising from the flames moment. We started at Vinyl Realm Music Shop, initially to 1 person but within a couple of songs, the shop was full! No amps and mainly mandocello for me. The owner described me as "highly ADHD" afterwards! We then went on to the The Southgate Inn in Devizes (same town) and did two sets. I was bass for the second set but the aforementioned mandocello, mandolin, one song on guitar and some lead vocals too! The place was jumping at the end. Who'd have thought an originals / covers 50/50 split of gothic music would get the bar staff bopping along and fill out three bar areas of people dancing?! I appreciate that people are on here for basschat but we did pick up a nice little local review. If I learned one thing reading it, going goth was a great way to get off with the posh girls... I never knew! Goth boys in Devizes
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    This Saturday in Devizes, Wiltshire - our 50th show!
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    A sure fire contender for my favourite venue, Bath's Chapter 22 Roots and Records was host to my humble duo of darkness, Deadlight Dance, last night. Dean and Nic always looks after us. The setting is a record shop in the city centre that also trades in plants. Playing mainly mandocello and mandolin (with a second time on guitar for a song), my basses took a break. We were a little light on audience at first but it didn't take much to fill up the shop. The performance was one of our stronger ones. Honourable mention to co-headliner Steve Mercy. I think it's our 40th show. We walk the line between taking our music very seriously whilst not taking ourselves too seriously at all! People like our onstage chat. Gothic, but more Carry on Screaming meets Hammer Horror rather than anything too po-faced and serious. And if Boss are looking at this post, yes, you should endorse us!
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    I have three wide Couch straps. They are not the cheapest as they are handmade but I don't use leather so I've managed to get three as gifts over the last couple of years. Being over 50, my shoulder is fairly knackered these days so I find them to be essential.
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    My rock 3 piece regrouped with a new drummer to play Salford on Friday. A small show at The Eagle to a crowd I mostly knew. It marked the debut of my Blackstar cab with a drummer and it sounded great. The drummer hadn't even rehearsed with us and he nailed it. Saturday was Rockmantic festival in Carlisle. A massive crowd and an Ampeg 8x10 that I didn't think sounded as good as the Blackstar cab the night before (I suspect the room helped). A decent performance but I felt Salford was the best. A massive drive back to Wiltshire today and I can resume to giging my goth duo locally.
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