Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Just thought I'd ask because my band did about 10 gigs towards the end of last year and I posted them all up in the gig section. I didn't get a single Basschatter coming... along even though I got plenty of interest and nice comments when people viewed the videos in other threads. Anecdotal, I know. I'm cheerfully assuming I'm making deeply unpalatable music and you're unlikely to come along anway. I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt but... There's a lot of chat/threads here about what was on Jools Holland's show last night and TV shows in general but not a lot about gigs. And there's also a lot of moaning about poorly attended gigs and the punters who seem incapable of getting off their arses and leaving the house to go and see live music - and lot of speculation as to why that might be (because they used to be there) etc. Could it be you're all watching telly instead, you lazy bunch of feckers...? I'm just guessing. Quote
Guest bassman7755 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 They are all too busy worrying about their tone. Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I always have a look. If i go to a gig i hardly ever talk to the band so how would you know if they went or not? Quote
Chrismanbass Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1359582005' post='1957137'] They are all too busy worrying about their tone. [/quote] or we're all too busy gigging ourselves? Quote
Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1359582010' post='1957138'] I always have a look. If i go to a gig i hardly ever talk to the band so how would you know if they went or not? [/quote] You've got me thinking now... Quote
Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Chrismanbass' timestamp='1359582154' post='1957144'] or we're all too busy gigging ourselves? [/quote] I doubt it. Quote
Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1359582005' post='1957137'] They are all too busy worrying about their tone. [/quote] Quote
the_skezz Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I get an uncomfortable itch if I ever step outside General Discussion or Off Topic Truth be told, I rarely check the gig secton, as I could do with saving money rather than going on nights out. The occasions when I do plan to go out something else always seems to come up - I remember telling one basschatter a few months ago that I'd head to one of his gigs only to be asked the night before if I could work down in Grimsby that night. Quote
D.I. Joe Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Whenever I look there are never any gigs near me so I just gradually stopped looking. I should be more proactive posting there actually... Quote
steve-bbb Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 apparently at least one basschatter has been to one of our gigs recently and i only found out by accident Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1359582318' post='1957149'] You've got me thinking now... [/quote] Now i'm feeling bad about that. If i come to one of your gigs i promise to talk to you! Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Yes, I do. That's how I've met Clarky, Silddx and Happy Jack. In fact, IIRCC I PM'd you about a gig, but you didn't reply. I was a big Stump fan and saw you guys at Glastonbury ('87?), so would like to see what you are doing now. I'll endevour to get along [size=4] [/size] Quote
Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 Basschatters: if you go to another Basschatter's gig stand up and introduce yourself. Or wear a red carnation at least. Quote
Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1359582588' post='1957166'] In fact, IIRCC I PM'd you about a gig, but you didn't reply. [/quote] Really? I Didn't see that. Another punter lost... Quote
discreet Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1359582644' post='1957168'] Or wear a red carnation at least. [/quote] Basschat shirt..? Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1359582644' post='1957168'] Basschatters: if you go to another Basschatter's gig stand up and introduce yourself. Or wear a red carnation at least. [/quote] I will be wearing a white tuxedo with red carnation and will be standing under the clock with a copy of The Times under my arm. Quote
Spoombung Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='the_skezz' timestamp='1359582423' post='1957157'] I remember telling one basschatter a few months ago that I'd head to one of his gigs only to be asked the night before if I could work down in Grimsby that night. [/quote] A gig or a fish-filleting in Grimsby? Difficult decision. Quote
Roland Rock Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I've seen a few, and can think of one or two who have seen me. Possibly more, like it says above, you never can tell who's lurking in the crowd! Edit: in answer to your question, yes I look at that forum, and post my own gigs on my thread there Edited January 30, 2013 by Roland Rock Quote
Mr. Foxen Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Shoot me a pm if you are playing in Bristol, because I don't look at gigs section often enough. Quote
BetaFunk Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1359582953' post='1957182'] A gig or a fish-filleting in Grimsby? Difficult decision. [/quote] Soul or Sole. It's a big decision! Quote
the_skezz Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1359582953' post='1957182'] A gig or a fish-filleting in Grimsby? Difficult decision. [/quote] It was cleaning a pub for about fifty quid on top of the usual wage, I wasn't complaining Quote
Beer of the Bass Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 [quote name='Spoombung' timestamp='1359582644' post='1957168'] Basschatters: if you go to another Basschatter's gig stand up and introduce yourself. Or wear a red carnation at least. [/quote] I must admit, I'm guilty of having seen other Basschatter's bands and just standing quietly in the audience. Mind you, I play in a band with another Basschatter, and we almost never mention Basschat, as though it were Fight Club or something! Possibly out of a fear that the rest of the band would giggle at us... Quote
ThomBassmonkey Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I don't really look in that section much. If I scroll down too far I'm scared I'll end up in the basses for sale section and find myself with a considerably thinner wallet and a spare bass I don't need. I know a basschatter or two has been to see me, unfortunately I'm usually too busy running around at gigs (one of us in JWP has to be organised at gigs) so don't really get much time to speak to people. If anyone does ever come to one of my gigs, be sure to shout up and I'll definitely have a bit of a natter when possible! I've also gigged with a few bassists that are on here too which is cool since there's usually more time to speak between soundchecks and the actual gig. Quote
lurksalot Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 what with gigging, rehearsing, the occassional show and the odd night on the lash , I would be on thin ice running around to see to many BCer gigs , having said that , I have been to see a couple that were local and nearly got to see one while on holiday, there are a few I would love to go and see that seem waaaaay off the beam , but the logistics often don't work out. I think I need someone to explain what the wife and kids will enjoy if I take them to Wakefield or Nottingham for a night out Quote
Dad3353 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Next time you're touring France I'll be there and yes, you'll recognise me. ([i]How many creakingly ancient geezers leer at you, usually..? Oh... That many..? OK. Red carnation, then[/i].) Quote
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