Jonnyboy Rotten Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1388787106' post='2326179'] Steady now .... another in the the series of handsome young chaps handover pics with Beer of the Bass and me. I think I've got beard envy. [/quote] Yep! +1 for the beard envy. Quote
Donnyboy Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 [quote name='Jonnyboy Rotten' timestamp='1388787279' post='2326180'] Yep! +1 for the beard envy. [/quote] Oh, and hair! Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 The bass has been succesfully gigged with Sea Bass Kid and Jen and the Gents, and is now with McNach. I hope McNach has better photos than I do! I used it for the last song of our set, and our singer Jen was particularly excited about the Quo connection. We got a wee bit in the collecting tins too, those are also with McNach so I'm not sure how much we've raised yet. So, who's next? Quote
ubassman Posted January 4, 2014 Posted January 4, 2014 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1387822569' post='2316147'] Handsome Young Man Alert!! Handsome Young Man Alert!! [/quote] ...nope the photos just to dark to spot him! How many shifts have ye done now Donny ? Impressive stuff ! Well done everyone and happy new year ! Quote
mcnach Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 The bass is now with me, after the gig(s) on Friday... I have a couple of pictures to post too I'll get that sorted later today... What we also need is somebody else to take over! Surely there must be someone else near Edinburgh interested! I am probably going to be in Newcastle tomorrow afternoon, so that's a possibility too... Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 [attachment=151685:Jose Baton.jpg] Here's a blurry shot of McNach rocking the baton on Friday. I think there are some more photos on various peoples phones which we'll get up here as soon as possible. Quote
mcnach Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 So here's Beer of the Bass with the baton: 1) demonic Beer of the Bass: 2) composed Beer of the Bass 3) slightly blurry Beer of the Bass Quote
mcnach Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Then, the moment of the handover, in a little room away from the main venue which was too noisy... Edited January 9, 2014 by mcnach Quote
mcnach Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Then, myself... One thing I learned last Friday: we need to find new friends who can actually take band pictures Quote
mcnach Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Baton still in my possession... who's going to want it next? Anybody reasonably close to Edinburgh? Quote
mcnach Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 oh, and a picture of the polo shirt, as it currently stands: Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Interesting handover shot there - was I trying to stab you with it? And that Fender Rumble combo is probably not the finest backline the bass has seen. It didn't exactly sound bad, but it was rather buried by the other things onstage. I had fun playing the bass though. I would have played it for more than one song, but the end of our set crept up on me.. Quote
mcnach Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1389280866' post='2332301'] Interesting handover shot there - was I trying to stab you with it? [/quote] Calm and placid on the outside, but this man has a lot of anger inside, as the picture clearly demonstrates About that Fender combo... indeed, it was a very disappointing setup. They had a small PA and there was barely any bass through it, I suspect because of its limitations. I almost wanted to go back home and bring my rig... Playing there again in a few weeks, I'll bring my amp/cabs this time. Quote
iamtheelvy Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1389277760' post='2332250'] oh, and a picture of the polo shirt, as it currently stands: [/quote] Woo, still going well and not yet on it's first anniversary! Quote
Donnyboy Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Woo , and indeed, hoo!! We had another classic handover with Jose ( mcnach) and bassist_lewis on Thursday in Edinburgh prior to Lewis using it last night a gig at Malones. If anyone could use it on the 16 Feb to mark the first anniversary , that'd be grand. Right here's the big pic, ta-dah! Quote
bassist_lewis Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 The bass was actually not too bad to play, a little low output and balance not quite perfect but overall good! Was a good gig too. My next gigs are the 6th at Finnegan's, then the 8th, 14th and 22nd of February at Malone's for the next lucky player. Quote
Len_derby Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 You guys are doing great things up there. Well done. Quote
Jimryan Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Yes, as Len said. Everything North of the border is fantastic. Everyone that has helped is amazing and as Donald pointed out, if anyone can use the bass on the 16th for an "anniversary" outing would be awesome. Quote
bassist_lewis Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Playing Glasgow on Sunday night if anyone that way wants to join the relay, PM for details. Quote
bassist_lewis Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Playing Glasgow on Sunday night if anyone that way wants to join the relay, PM for details. Quote
Silvia Bluejay Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 Anyone planning to take the Baton to the LBGS this year too? I wouldn't be able to look after it, but I could take photos of it with BC members and any celeb who might get hijacked for the purpose Quote
Jimryan Posted February 2, 2014 Author Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1391298461' post='2355612'] Anyone planning to take the Baton to the LBGS this year too? I wouldn't be able to look after it, but I could take photos of it with BC members and any celeb who might get hijacked for the purpose [/quote] With how things are going, I believe it'll still be in Scotland whilst LBGS is on this year. Quote
Donnyboy Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I'm sure arrangements could be made if someone wanted to do the LBGS. The only thing arranged up these parts that I'm aware of, is that Mr Alan Lancaster, the original Status Quo bassman , has agreed to support the Relay and would be delighted to get his photo taken with it when they play in Glasgow in April. Quote
Jimryan Posted February 3, 2014 Author Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) Big Birthday shout out to our Scottish Relay Correspondant Donald. Cheers for all the hard work and hope you have a good day. Edited February 3, 2014 by Jimryan Quote
Si600 Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Will the Baton be in or around Leicester in May and would it like to come to the Midlands Bass Bash? Quote
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