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[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1355949384' post='1904994'] Really...??? that is a pretty fundemental miss as he is a major component in that band [/quote] yep, seen the twice and happened both times. Although the first time was more mystifying as Koko had a great sound mix (apart from the bass) whereas Shepherds Bush was all terrible.

[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1355923444' post='1904518'] Sorry, we're already playing out at Fleckney or could have probably helped you out. [/quote] Your playing in Fleckney!? I would take any other gig you can get ;-)

Rocco Prestia cannot be heard live, although I've heard he's pretty deaf anyway

Be careful in your choice and don't forget a great player doesn't always make a great teacher. Could be worth seeing if Laurence Cottle has any slots? My favourite teacher is Joe Hubbard but he's in Kingston and Jake Newman's great as well but he's in Aldershot.

[quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1355081507' post='1893841'] I suppose if you are looking at everything as being in key,diatonically,then you could look at C as always being the tonic chord (which it would be),but if you're viewing them as scales then the note won't have a set name-it will depend on it's position in the scale...so it would be- I- Tonic II- Supertonic III- Mediant IV-Subdominant V- Dominant VI- Submediant VII -Subtonic [/quote] god its been a long time since I've seen those terms!

Which bits? It just rides with Malcolm's line for most of it.

£50!!!! Great line up, would have a great time but thats a lot of money.

so gutted, I thought this may have been some sort of info regarding a UK show! Saw Soulive at Ronnies last month, they an incredible trio!

cheers Alex, I didnt buy it from Guitar Guitar so would it still be ok? If it was that would be excellent as then I could bring my mac and interface in to source the fault.

Hi guys, I've been using my Roland UA-25 EX into garageband for a few years and garageband has suddenly stopped picking up audio form the interface. Weirdly I can tell that the interface is picking it up because if I tap the end of my lead it triggers the peak light on the built in compressor. My interface is the most important part of my practice and I wondered if basschat had any ideas on how to fix it before I get to ring Roland on monday? Thanks, Ollie

Was talking to the owner of my local shop today and someone apparently tried to return a bass a few weekaghast. The reason for returning it was because he thought it was just a guitar for beginners.......

[quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1350775079' post='1843464'] A bogus argument that is sadly all to often made. Of course someone in the top 0.0001% of the natural ability range doesn't need formal training but the rest of us will benefit greatly especially in the early stages of learning. [/quote] I will not get into my views of "natural talent" but Larry Graham grew up in a gospel background. His freinds and family went and played in churches. How is that not training?

You'll need to brush up on your fusion playing and slapping triplets There's; Hideaway Monday, Hoxton jam night wednesdays, Ronnie Scotts Weds, Sewage (Kilburn) Thurs, and Troy bar (the best one) on fridays). Theres a bar on denmark street that sometimes has a blues jam on sundays I think.

Gutted I missed this, and the gig! Hopefully Overwater will visit again

cant make this anymore, unfortunately I know work on sundays

[quote name='gilmour' timestamp='1347523783' post='1801878'] I literally have no idea what that means? I emailed the address above (in Crez's post), they never replied. And I do drive [/quote] sorry I meant they messaged me back, and just thought I would mention to other potential applicants, if you don't drive, don't bother

[quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1347623612' post='1803172'] nobody has any hartke gear on the list - would it be worth having a hydrive cab there to demo so fellow basschatters can experience the total lushness of hartke hydrive 4x10? [/quote] No need, someones bringing mark bass gear and after owning both, markbass is just better

that really makes me miss my fretless Warwick! Nice playing though, also really enjoyed the 16th note groove

[quote name='gilmour' timestamp='1347227827' post='1798357'] They never replied to me [/quote] I did, turns out a car is also essential

[quote name='urb' timestamp='1346582424' post='1790718'] Sorry I should clarify - I need a lift rather than being able to offer one - hope that's cool M [/quote] Would also like a lift if anyones already driving from London.... Please

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1346612519' post='1791237'] A bit closer to home: Charlie Chandler in Hampton Wick or the Chandler shop at Kew. Over the years I've used both and they do excellent work. [/quote] I've had a setup at Charlie Chandlers and although they were friendly and the setup was good, it took a while, 4 days I think. This is of course no fault of their own, you can tell by the amount of guitars in for repair, that their services are in demand. However, Bass Gallery have before done it by the next day and they to are excellent.

[quote name='swanbrook' timestamp='1345815785' post='1781934'] Back when I started out there was no Internet forums ( Jasus I feel old now ) the only way to meet other musicians was at clubs and gigs and hope somewhere you might get a spot to play. Open mic nights where great My first gig came from a friend of mine, his dad played in a wedding band and I sat in for the bass player, I was 14 and was pretty sh1t. But word got around and by 16 I was gigging by 19 I was touring and by 23 I was driving a new car and living in my first new house. If its what you want you will find a way or it will find you. A lot is luck a lot is on that list and a lot is hard work. I don't do religion but I am thankful that I get to go work and have as much fun as I do. [/quote] The first paragraph is still the same today. Although I've started developing a website because some artist management want to see and hear your you play in their living room. But jam nights are still where I meet people properly, and the move to London was so I could go to more jam nights and meet more people. As "swan brook" has shown, if you capitalise on any luck you may have by having the skills and punctuality you should be able to make a success out of it.