Alz Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Hello All, Greetings all the way from Dubai. Well actually, moving back to the UK after 5 and a half years in the sand july time. Been playing for nearly 20 years and love all things bass!!!!! See you all at the forum pages... Chill! Quote
ped Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Welcome along! How did you find us? I suppose the bass in your picture is desert pink? ;0) Cheers ped Quote
Alz Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) [quote name='ped' post='224116' date='Jun 22 2008, 01:13 PM']Welcome along! How did you find us? I suppose the bass in your picture is desert pink? ;0) Cheers ped[/quote] Hahaha!!! Google led me to your treasure! Edited June 22, 2008 by Alz Quote
stingrayfan Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Hi Alz Welcome here and welcome back to the UK, when you come. You'll find despite the smoking ban etc, live music's and gigging's pretty good at the moment. What's the gigging scene like in Dubai? Good places to play? Quote
Alz Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='224137' date='Jun 22 2008, 01:29 PM']Hi Alz Welcome here and welcome back to the UK, when you come. You'll find despite the smoking ban etc, live music's and gigging's pretty good at the moment. What's the gigging scene like in Dubai? Good places to play?[/quote] Yes and no to your answer on the gigging scene in Dubai! Pro's Great venues Great Money (for one night corporate work, not residencies though!!!!) Great Circle of friends, musicians Lifestyle (Sun, Sand, Shopping (if that's your thing!)) Drive a dirty big Range Rover 4.6 (Petrol at 90p a gallon for Super Unleaded!) Opportunites to visit and gig in Oman, Kenya, Jordan Cons No corporate work in the summer months (hence my return to the UK) No work at all during Ramadan (Live music is banned) Cost of living - SCANDALOUS (Have wife and 3 kids, whatever I make goes out the next day) No benefits - You have to pay for everything - Residency Visa, Healthcare, Education etc etc. Summer months are impossible to bear.....up to 49 degrees!!!!!!! 90% Humidity!!!!!!!!! Any more questions? Keep them coming!!! Quote
steve-soar Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I take it you don't tan easily. I couldn't stand the heat, no way. Quote
Alz Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='224370' date='Jun 22 2008, 07:15 PM']I take it you don't tan easily. I couldn't stand the heat, no way.[/quote] Yeah Man, Actually, this time of year you don't see the sun from one day to the next.......The sky is just one bright cloud. (High humidity) Quote
steve-soar Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 I love that Lakki in your pic. Burgandy Mist is the best colour for Fenderesque basses, IMO. Quote
Alz Posted June 22, 2008 Author Posted June 22, 2008 [quote name='steve-soar' post='224407' date='Jun 22 2008, 06:57 PM']I love that Lakki in your pic. Burgandy Mist is the best colour for Fenderesque basses, IMO.[/quote] +1 I would love to have a '63 Jazz in Burgundy Mist.....Guy Pratt has one and it is delicious. Quote
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