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  1. Les

    Les

    Another kebab procurement fail in Failsworth. New gig for us so nothing to go on.

    Couldn't find any where despite taking a couple of detours down some likely looking main roads.

    The day was saved by the 24 hour McDonalds on the east lancs road that usually pulls us out of 

    the mire when we're in the kebabless wastelands of Lowton Cheshire.

    Went for the big tasty meal and it was indeed big, and it was indeed tasty.

    This kind of apocalyptic post gig hunt  is getting worryingly regular.

    1. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      You are the Champion of the Kebab-less, Les. I sleep easy in my bed at night, safe in the knowledge that you and your bandmates are scouring the North West in your mission to ensure quality kebabs remain available for all, at strange times of the night, in odd places. We could do with your talents down here in semi-rural Surrey.  Fancy forming a Kebab Flying Squad to strike in the kebab-less wastes around the country on demand?

    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      "Another kebab procurement fail in Failsworth. New gig for us so nothing to go on."

      Failsworth by name...

      Given that you hadn't even got a chemical toilet in the trailer to fall back on, it might be just as well that you didn't have anything so meaty to eat before you all got home.

      MuckWomble's is never substantial enough to generate so much as a good fart I have found.

  2. Les
    That's a good idea.
  3. Les
    Very much this.
  4. Les
    Bit of a different thing to be honest, we are the promoter and it's sold out.
  5. Les
    err.....I actually hit all 4 strings at once in our set twice. AND on a lowly Squier too
  6. Les
    I will rectify that situation should you ever lend me your rig mate.
  7. Les
    I do
  8. Les
    Have you asked the band what they think of your idea @musicbassman ? I suppose that's the step that will tell you if it's worth pursuing or not. If I was the band leader I'd be happy with this arrangement as long as all I had to do was put the gig in the diary and between you and the other bloke a bass player would appear on the night. Not sure how I'd feel if I had to chase people about it if you know what I mean.
  9. Les

    Les

    It's back. The donner calzone. What a beast of a feast.

    Have to say this may be my favorite apres gig snackette but you can't get it everywhere. 

    This one courtesy of the  ever splendid Night Bar in Horwich.

     

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    2. Les

      Les

      It was a delight, though I've had an appointment with fear on the bog a few times today :|

    3. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      I had a fairly average donner about 1 o'clock this morning, and there have been similar rumblings all day....

    4. Rikki_Sixx

      Rikki_Sixx

      There's a place in Cleckheaton that does an absolutely stellar donner calzone. They slice the top and brush with garlic butter to get it crispy, chuck a load of fries in and drizzle with chilli sauce and minty yogurt. Instant hangover cure.

  10. Les
    I think it sounds great at first glance. You'll have to find a bass player who wants the same as you though. If they look and they find a lad they like as much as you but he wants to do them all then your probably going to lose the gig.
  11. Les
    Thanks all, the photo thing is a great idea. There is no chance of me putting a pint on top of any amp, in this life or the next. Sadly I know this is a thing as I've seen it done. It's an afternoon set up so I'll be able to meet the guy and get it sorted in advance.
  12. Les
    Not something I've had to do a lot. Doing a charity and there are 3 bands on the bill, all cover bands. We're on first and the last bands bass player has said it's ok to use his rig to save logistical hassle. I don't actually know him but know his singer well and he's squared this for me. Obviously I'll buy him a pint and thank him and I've a pretty good idea of what would not be acceptable to do but what is generally ok ? ie altering settings if need be. Have to say if we were on last I'd have no problems with the other bass players using my rig and to be honest I'm not fussy so if it sounds remotely like a bass guitar I won't even touch his amp. I know this is a regular thing for some on here but most of the stories that make it to the forum are the horror type. I'm just hoping not to be "that guy".
  13. Les
    An Avon ?? You were obviously born with a silver spoon in your mouth to afford such luxury.
  14. Les
    That looks a lot of guitar for the money. The quality of cheapish "starter" instruments is amazing these days. I'm in my 50's and I would imagine like me, many of my peers on here struggled on to beome bass players despite the desperately bad planks we had to start on.
  15. Les
    No, not at all to be honest unless we're local, which isn't that often. Though it's fair to say we do have people who make a point of watching us when we're at their local gig which is usually out of town for us.
  16. Les
    Playing somewhere twice a month has got to be unusual hasn't it ? I suppose we're guilty of not changing the set often, mainly because it works, but we'll only do 2 gigs a year at any particular venue
  17. Les

    Les

    Blizzard fueled dash from the kebabless wasteland of Lowton 2 miles up the road in that there Cheshire to a hearty kebab from a stalwart of the guide, Mediterranean Pizza in the centre of the known universe. Great gig at a regular haunt too but felt a bit lacklustre after last weeks amazing reception of the new show. 

    Maybe cos' we're back in our comfort zone and didn't have the edge that something new brings to a band. Oh well, kebab was ace and that's what counts. 

     

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Never mind 'The show must go on!'  It's the consumption of the kebab that is crucial.

      Glad to hear you didn't get nobbled by the weather.

      Is the Peaky Blinders theme your band's idea then?  I'm thinking you all have two sets of clobber to maintain now.  Will the Blinders take the place the Troubadours?  How will Tex take the news?

       

    3. Les

      Les

      Yeh it's the same band, slightly different set and a different dress code/image. The Troubadours is in it's seventh year for me and the singer and it's established and successful. It would be unfair to say we're jaded with the Troubs but I think we both feel we've been round the block with it a couple of times so if the other band took over that would be fine.

      At the end of the day as long as we're out kebabing every weekend the actual band we're in doesn't rally matter. xD

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      I suppose it's difficult to face playing the same songs on and on repeatedly.

      You get tired of some of them and you rediscover others but you can never drop the old standards and cease playing them altogether.  They're bread and butter so to speak.

      You can change a band's image however.  I'd imagine it keeps things fresh in some small way  ...and there is always the kebab to look forward to.  It's good to know that you're on top of it.

      Did your band mate cry off the kebab run again or was that a one off?

  18. Les
    It's a bummer pal but it does happen. Dust yourself off and look forward to the next one.
  19. Les
    Thanks all, I'm probably better sourcing an appropriate footswith than messing about. At least then I'll be able to use something to thicken harmonies up as it's a dual processor so could add the second effect on the four part stuff. Cheers, it was very well received thanks. Just need to decide what to do with it. We set it up for Peaky Blinders theme do's parties/weddings etc and we've had a few enquiries before we launched it at the weekend but in all honesty the Troubadours are that well booked we've very few dates to use for the Shelby Bros. Don't really want to take it in the pubs though a lot of our regular gigs are asking.
  20. Les
    Used a boss footswitch for ages, the one that has a jack socket on it so you can use whatever length cable is appropriate (or to hand). Doesn't work at all on the new reverb unit, a Lexicon MX200, the footswitch input is TRS so you can turn each of the dual effects on or off. I'd like it to turn both off with one press. Wiring on the unit is 2. Footswitch Input An optional 2-button footswitch can be plugged into this TRS jack for independent Bypass control of P1 and P2. Use the Lexicon® LEX-DFS or a 2-button footswitch wired as follows: Tip = Bypass 2 Ring = Bypass 1 Sleeve = Ground Can I just use a stereo jack at the reverb end and wire the tip and ring 2 to the tip on a mono jack to get what I need ? ta Les
  21. Les

    Les

    Failed to find a kebab in Liverpool.

    unbelievably there just wasn't one between the venue and the motorway. Had my girlfriend with me and her 16 year old daughter who thinks kebabbing sounds the best thing about being in a band and had been looking forward to hers all night.

    The day was saved by the ever excellent Mediterranean Pizza back home in the centre of the known universe, though she couldn't finish it.

    Bit of an eye opener for the pair of them leaving the house at 5.30 and getting home at 2am, an insight on the work and time involved that goes into a gig. 

    New Peaky Blinders theme show was very well received so all in all a top night. 

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    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      No fab' 'babs to be had?  Feckin' shockin'!  Was there not even a plate of Scouse to be had?

      You played a blinder never the less.  Is Liverpool a keeper for gigging though?

    2. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      Sharp dressers! Mind you don't get garlic sauce on your waistcoat...

  22. Les
    you know me so well.
  23. Les
    You and I may have been separated at birth. We're on out 4th drummer.
  24. Les

    Les

    High standard donner kebab from a stalwart of the BC apres gig eating guide, In Good Taste of the hamlet of Standish.

    Despite ordering donner meat and chips but getting a kebab I can't honestly say it was a disaster.

    Decent gig too at the Cherry Gardens just down the road in upper Wigan despite it not being the best of

    nights for punters to go out. Splendid showing by our old drummer depping after not playing with us for 7 months too.

    New Peaky Blinders themed show launches next week in Liverpool so expecting great things from Liverpool's takeaways 

    after playing The Peaky Blinders Bar in the old Baltic Triangle area. Can't remember the last time we played in Liverpool.

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    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Glad to hear you got up and running Les.

      Liverpool eh?  That sounds good.  A new chapter for the Apres Gig Good Food Guide (the AG2FG) then.  I've not been following the Peaky Blinders but I'll doff my hat to you anyway.

  25. Les
    Yea, she may have a point but that's best kept to a band 4 way. Though if you'd like to share the link I have popcorn and am settled in for the night
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