First Gig in 40 Years

[fryer]

Last played in 1969. Started playing again 2 years ago - just practising on my own. Joined a band 2 weeks ago, and have a gig this Saturday. 42 songs to learn, but looking forward to it.

[Huw Foster]

Glad to hear you're getting back into it again after a long (inconceivable for me, as I've only been playing for 10 years) hiatus. Best of luck!

[skankdelvar]

Nice work, Sir. May you have a lovely gig.

42 songs?

[beardybass]

Fantastic! Hope the gig is a great one!

Also... 42!!!! You hero!!

[Hot Tub]

It's the answer to life, the universe, and everythning!

Hope your gig is awesome!

[EdwardHimself]

1969!? That's a long break man. What have you been doing all these years? lolz

[benh]

Good luck with the gig - and with learning 42 songs in 3 days!

[Low End Bee]

My 22 year break has well and truly been trumped!

Well done sir. Break a leg.

[chris_b]

Good luck and don't leave it so long till you do the next one!

How on earth is your band going to fit 42 numbers into one night? That's nearly 3 hours worth of playing!!

[El Bajo]

Good luck with the level 42 songs. Hope the gig goes well.

[Happy Jack]

[quote name='El Bajo' post='980338' date='Oct 7 2010, 11:17 AM']Good luck with the level 42 songs.[/quote]

[cheddatom]

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='980192' date='Oct 7 2010, 08:34 AM']1969!? That's a long break man. What have you been doing all these years? lolz?[/quote]

I don't think lolz were invented!

[Low End Bee]

[quote name='chris_b' post='980320' date='Oct 7 2010, 11:08 AM']Good luck and don't leave it so long till you do the next one!

How on earth is your band going to fit 42 numbers into one night? That's nearly 3 hours worth of playing!![/quote]

Ramones Tribute. Shade over an hour now.

[JTUK]

That is some workload...

especially for someone who has been out for so long..if you don't mind me saying.

Good luck.

[farmer61]

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='980319' date='Oct 7 2010, 11:07 AM']My 22 year break has well and truly been trumped!

Well done sir. Break a leg.[/quote]

and my 25!!

42 songs, I haven't learnt that many my whole life!

[Spoombung]

Good luck old chap...and let's hope your powers of recall haven't faded too much over the years (concerning the 42 songs )

[Sonic_Groove]

Well done fantastic.

And if that is your guitarist there in you avatar the gig will be packed LOL

B

[Balcro]

Good on yer!

I hope everything goes well.

Balcro

[EdwardHimself]

[quote name='chris_b' post='980320' date='Oct 7 2010, 11:08 AM']How on earth is your band going to fit 42 numbers into one night? That's nearly 3 hours worth of playing!![/quote]

Or 3 minutes if we're talking Napalm Death type covers here...

[Stingray5]

Just out of interest, would you care to give us an idea of a few of the titles you'll be playing? Any repeats from your last gig?
Either way, best of luck and most importantly, have fun!

[xilddx]

That's great Hope it's a gig that lives up to your expectations.

[leschirons]

Enjoy your gig and best of luck.

If it's a payer, you can go to the pictures, buy 10 fags, have fish and chips on the way home and STILL have your bus fare just like I remember.

[Slipperydick]

[quote name='leschirons' post='980592' date='Oct 7 2010, 02:47 PM']Enjoy your gig and best of luck.

If it's a payer, you can go to the pictures, buy 10 fags, have fish and chips on the way home and STILL have your bus fare just like I remember.[/quote]

Nah ! GOOD money gigs in 1969 only paid about 10 or 15 Groats for the whole band.

Good luck, I had a 16 year break, played for 5 then had another 5 off then started again, so I know how it feels. 42 numbers to learn in under a week ? .....Too much man, as we used to say in 69. lol

Enjoy ,

[observer]

Shame I live in North Wales, I'd love to come down and support your band.
My come back to gigging after 20-years break seems now like nothing to be proud of.
Good luck

[Martin E]

Good luck. Have you changed the strings since the last gig?