KevB Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Cracking stuff, was listening to Privateer just the other week, solid album. Quote
ezbass Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Sweet! A little nerve wracking (it would be for me a least) but a nice one for the CV, congrats. Quote
Jus Lukin Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) - Edited February 16, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote
shizznit Posted November 9, 2012 Posted November 9, 2012 Nice one! Playing for a big name that is one thing, but being one of your musical hero's too is incredible! Enjoy very minute of it! Quote
hollywoodrox Posted November 10, 2012 Posted November 10, 2012 Congrats, that is gonna be a real special gig, well done and have an awesome time Quote
wateroftyne Posted November 11, 2012 Author Posted November 11, 2012 Cheers, all. Unfortunately the gig sold out in about an hour. I probably won't get any comps :-( Quote
rogerstodge Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1352494311' post='1863941'] I think that's fantastic! What a massive buzz! Congratulations mate! I'd be seriously hyped by that I'm really looking forward to supporting Rush at the Fag & Twat down the road in a couple of months. [/quote] ive got me ticket for that Quote
Phil-osopher10 Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 Congrats, Michael! Don't forget us when you're famous! Quote
RandomBass Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1352494311' post='1863941'] I think that's fantastic! What a massive buzz! Congratulations mate! I'd be seriously hyped by that I'm really looking forward to supporting Rush at the Fag & Twat down the road in a couple of months. [/quote] Cool. What time are you playing? About 12mins past 9 I guess? Quote
fumps Posted November 12, 2012 Posted November 12, 2012 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1352489050' post='1863849'] I had a pint with him in a Pontefract pub once and a nicer and more unassuming chap you couldn't wish to meet. Great one for the scrapbook - enjoy. [/quote] ooo which pub ? Quote
karlfer Posted November 13, 2012 Posted November 13, 2012 Brilliant WOT, well deserved, enjoy. To play bass on Local Hero with Mr. Mark would just be an ultimate dream for me. That geezer out of Auf? Preferred Big River Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 Thread resurrection for anyone who's interested... I've just got back from a the first band meeting (no MK - he won't get involved until the day of the gig). I know most of folks in the band already, but we have lovely lady backing vocalists and a guitarist (who tours with the Arctic Monkeys) who I've never met before. Very pleasant they are, too. We ran through the running order of the show, which is a logistical spaghetti junction - I'm glad I don't have to concern myself with any of that. There's some other special guests on the show now too - musical and otherwise - but I'm sworn to secrecy. I get to play a wide range of stuff, and on some of the songs we're accompanied by an orchestra, which is a first for me. We're having three days of rehearsals before the gig. They'll be long days, but I can't wait... Quote
discreet Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Nice one WoT, I bet you're well stoked. Quote
tonybassplayer Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 Playing bass whilst Mark Knopfler is on the same stage !!!! I wouldn't be able to sleep, what a gig to get I have been predicting for years that Dire Straits could be the next big band for the re-form and world tour type of thing, heres hoping !! Quote
Mykesbass Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 You complete and utter entertainer Sorry, had to be done, have a great gig. Quote
Phil-osopher10 Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Will you be using your own backline or will it be provided? Quote
lurksalot Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Fill your boots, have a great experience ... ps ..if you need to borrow a schroeder 210112L , I'm using mine so find another one Quote
wateroftyne Posted January 25, 2013 Author Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='Phil-osopher10' timestamp='1359073442' post='1949666'] Will you be using your own backline or will it be provided? [/quote] I'm using my own, so... Walkabout and probably a single HS210. Quote
Happy Jack Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1359065560' post='1949484'] I get to play a wide range of stuff, and on some of the songs we're accompanied by an orchestra, which is a first for me. [/quote] Mind you tell those bloody tubas to stay away from your sonic range ... Quote
Barefootbassplayer Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Congrats very jealous! If I ever got that chance I think my dad would have a heart attack given he got me into Dire Straits from a very young age! Quote
gub Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Keep us posted with how it goes , great opportunity and experience for you Quote
Hutton Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Wow Michael! Another celebrity bass player on Basschat! Well done you! Quote
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