obbm Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 For those of you that know me I had a pretty torid time following major surgery exactly 2 years ago which has precluded me from any serious gigging. Finally things have settled down so I was startiing to look for a band when I was recently contacted by a local drummer to see if I wanted to join a band he was putting together. We finally we got together in a rehearsal studio last night and spent almost 4 hours running through loads of numbers. It's heavy blues covers by the like of Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, SRV, etc. plus some blues standards, Clapton, Cream and Free numbers for good measure. Three of the four of us are retired so there are a good few years experience. Now we've got to sort a set, nail it and find some gigs. It's great to be back playing again. As for gear I used the Shuker PJ5 which I grow to like the more I play it, Orange AD200B and an Epi 2x12. Weighty, but nice tone. Quote
lonestar Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Great to hear you're back on the road again. Best wishes and [s]good luck[/s] break a leg with the new band. Quote
Blademan_98 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Ah, join a band, I knew I bought those basses for something Good luck with the new venture. I seriously need to get into an electric band as the acoustic thing is wearing thin Quote
Linus27 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Great news Dave. When we last spoke I was a little worried that your gigging days were over so this is fab news. All the best with your new band and with you. Quote
Mykesbass Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You listed most of the gear you're using but didn't say which cables!!!! Great news and will look out in the gig section if you ever venture towards the Sussex border. Quote
clarkpegasus4001 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Best of luck with the band and glad you recovered Quote
christhammer666 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 after having to stop playing myself because of surgery thats great news well done Quote
Marvin Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Excellent news, all the best. BTW, what sort of leads did you use Quote
obbm Posted August 17, 2011 Author Posted August 17, 2011 [quote name='Marvin' post='1343816' date='Aug 17 2011, 11:07 PM']Excellent news, all the best. BTW, what sort of leads did you use [/quote] Made by some outfit called "rock-wire". Very local to me. Quote
ossie Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Hope all goes well, music's a great healer for all sorts of stuff. Quote
JTUK Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Good to hear you were able to get back playing again Quote
gary mac Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 So glad to hear it Dave, that is excellent. Glad to hear your recovery is still improving. Quote
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='obbm' post='1343621' date='Aug 17 2011, 08:18 PM']For those of you that know me I had a pretty torid time following major surgery exactly 2 years ago which has precluded me from any serious gigging. Finally things have settled down so I was startiing to look for a band when I was recently contacted by a local drummer to see if I wanted to join a band he was putting together. We finally we got together in a rehearsal studio last night and spent almost 4 hours running through loads of numbers. It's heavy blues covers by the like of Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang, SRV, etc. plus some blues standards, Clapton, Cream and Free numbers for good measure. Three of the four of us are retired so there are a good few years experience. Now we've got to sort a set, nail it and find some gigs. It's great to be back playing again. As for gear I used the Shuker PJ5 which I grow to like the more I play it, Orange AD200B and an Epi 2x12. Weighty, but nice tone.[/quote] Well done Dave You'll have to PM me when you start gigging and I'll pop along. Glad to hear some of my old kit is getting some action too Quote
craigonbass Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Hi Dave, good to hear you're back playing again. Is it anyone I might know? Look forward to catching up with you at the bass bash in September. Craig Quote
Commando Jack Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Nice one, I'd love to see/hear the set list. What Jonny Lang are you doing? Quote
bassmanady Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Great news Dave...good luck,and hope it works out for you...sounds like it will Ady Quote
Clarky Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Many congrats Dave - great to hear you are fully 'back on your feet' and ready to hit the venues again Quote
obbm Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1344077' date='Aug 18 2011, 09:48 AM']Glad to hear some of my old kit is getting some action too [/quote] Well you know I only use equipment that has the OHM seal of appproval. Quote
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