Mykesbass

Mudpie in Brighton doesn't have a lot of basses, but does get the occasional gem. Worth liking the Facebook page.

Singer 53, drummer 57, me 53, guitarist 18, other singer also 18. We've gone from being a blues band (playing a very broad interpretation of blues covers) to writing our own blues/rock material - think Temperance Movement, Rival Sons etc. The great thing about music now is that the generation gap has gone. These bands are playing stuff the band's of our youth were playing. Yes, no fame or fortune in the offing, but we are starting to get some interesting gig offers. Do it. Don't let age be the barrier.

I'd add the Guild Starfire to the list.

Having played a couple of anniversaries and (older) birthday parties in a rockier, Americana(ish) band because the couple or birthday person really loved us I'd advise caution, as there is a reason why Bruno Mars cheesy wedding bands are so popular - they appeal to the vast majority. The only other option would be something like a full on themed band (sorry themed probably a bad choice of word but works in the wedding context), so Ska could work really well, especially if they throw in some really well known stuff - Madness, Desmond Dekker. Other genres - I've seen a three piece Rockabilly outfit go down an absolute treat at a printer's Christmas party, ceilidh bands can often work if they have a great caller, or 40's RnB.

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1509186669' post='3397192'] I Googled "[i]Stas Pokatilo" ....[/i]he must be a well known Luthier and Master builder... [/quote] He has 31 likes on Facebook...

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1508765505' post='3394253'] Back then, arranging was very much the name of the game in Disco, especially the Philly type style. [/quote] ^ This. Listen to those fiddles getting a thorough workout at around 2.30!! And there has to be 60+ musicians on this recording - bass trombones, French horns, the works.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1508605921' post='3393304'] From the OED ... [color=#800080]popular or jazz music.[/color] [/quote] Mutually exclusive of course...

Zombie Thread time - blame Huey Morgan for playing this on 6 Music this morning - what a corker! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fd0dbn27cY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fd0dbn27cY[/url]

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1508448245' post='3392355'] Ooh Komedia. Not a bad venue, what date? Cheers Geoff [/quote] 25th January supporting The Brew.

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1508440497' post='3392281'] I've only heard good things about the new range of Fender amps. Need to try one out i think. Dave [/quote] Afraid this one is only new to me - it is old and very heavy! I did have a pair of the new Rumble 112 cabs - they were very good for the money. Only got rid of them as I previously had a single Purple Chili 12 and always wanted a pair, so when some came up on here I sold the Fenders on.

Got to use this on Tuesday night at the 100 Club. We were supporting Marcus Malone (who had the charming Roger Inniss on bass - we had a bit of a Shuker love-in), so got to play at a much louder volume than I am used to. Wow, this thing delivers. Got a great sound out of it straight away, a lovely full thump, super warm, yet with great definition. I've never played the Carvin at this sort of volume - I'll try it the next time we do a bigger gig (Komedia, Brighton in January), but I think I've found a new favourite!

100 Club last night. Wasn't keen to do the "sell 40 tickets & get a couple of £ back" concept, but the night was really positive. Made some good new friends, promoter likes us, and it was great playing in an iconic venue with full payment and a great soundman.

Michael, give me a call, would love to do this for you. We may call ourselves a Blues band, but very lively with bags of soul. PM me if you haven't got my number (hasn't changed).

[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1506632280' post='3380118'] Didn't think of spec savers. What kind of money? [/quote] About £130/140.

Specsavers moulded. Perfectly balanced reduction, can hear everything, just much quieter. Only issue I have is the drop in volume feels like a drop in energy too. Just need to get used to it as I now have noticeable tinnitus.

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1506461007' post='3378973'] Not at the rate they're dying off, Mike - off to Will Youatt's funeral tomorrow 😢 [/quote] Ooh, sorry Michael, poor timing

[quote name='Mickeyboro' timestamp='1506457311' post='3378936'] Is Hollywood luvvieland? [/quote] Thought you might have plumped for Llanelli being MANnieland Michael

Just made a nice easy sale to Alex, and he was great about my mix up on communication, not getting back to him for a few days. So sorry Alex, and thanks! Mike

An interesting development on this. My drummer and I went to see another Basschatter, Elias Mooseblaster's band a few weeks back, and both felt that, overall, the two bands were probably fairly close to each other in ability, but they had the edge in that the band completely owned their songs, something we put down to it being their own material, and not trying to put their own personality into someone else's work (our theory anyway). This really sealed it for us, and on Wednesday, the first time after holidays and other disruptions we have been able to get a full rehearsal, we broke the back of two new original songs, and it had exactly that element that was previously missing. All we have to do now is polish them up, and get some of our more interesting covers to have the same feel in time for our gig on 17th October at the 100 Club supporting Marcus Malone!

Dave Robinson of Stiff records would speed a lot of recording up. I've seen footage of Tracy Ullman saying how hard it was to keep up with the backing track to Breakaway.

[quote name='lowdown' timestamp='1505470804' post='3372124'] Yeah, I agree. Occasionally they have things like this on the ‘One Show’. They did something similar with Pino and ‘That Intro’ (although pre recorded). [/quote] Those mini documentaries that Carrie Grant does every now and then? Yes, great little pieces.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1505154264' post='3369889'] The host is just awful. At the end, Marcus is not sure what to make of this guy and then the hosts gets emotional after his wonderful singing. Bizarre. [/quote] Artists have to get up to all sorts of weird stuff on the continent, but they get well looked after and it all helps put bums on seats. As for the host being awful, I actually thought it was pretty cool that he (or the production team) even considered having Miller as a featured guest, and to then do a whole piece explaining the bass's role to an audience of ordinary punters.

The Doors.

[quote name='vsmith1' timestamp='1504772250' post='3367142'] The Carvin BX700 amp I have goes down to drive a 2 Ohm load. This is selected with a switch on the back of the amp from 4 Ohm loads. It is lightweight with 2 EQ sections (switchable) and a valve (switchable) in the pre-amp stage. I have mine for sale here on Basschat: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/310949-carvin-bx700-amp/"]Carvin BX700 Amp[/url] [/quote] [quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1504809291' post='3367535'] Yup, there's even on for sale here on BC. Call me a snob, but I'm looking for something a bit more substantial... [/quote] [quote name='lowregisterhead' timestamp='1504809498' post='3367537'] Thanks, I'd already seen that listing, and although it would probably do the job, I'm looking for something a little more high-end. I'm either just very picky, or a terrible amp snob - you can decide! The truth is I know nothing about Carvin gear. [/quote] OK, as you asked, you're a snob Seriously, I'd have put the Carvin at least as high end as GK or Genz Benz. I bought mine after a/b testing against the Aguilar Tonehammer and felt the Carvin won hands down. I've got the 500w version, and although I now swap between this and a newly acquired Fender Pro 800 the Carvin's going nowhere.

Remind her from what the strings used to be made