DogHammer Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) So I did a post last week asking for any tips on my first festival gigging experience, I got lots of great replies about being nice to all the organisers/soundmen, taking earplugs, spare batteries, hat... The gig went really well, it was at 2PM so the tent wasn't by any means full, but there were a decent amount of people in there. A lot of them were sat down but by the end of it were up and dancing, especially when I offered a free EP to anyone getting up and dancing. The sound guys were really good, really professional and gave us a really good sound out in the crowd and onstage, especially as I made sure I went and introduced myself the day before and was early on the day. Also we were the only band to send them an official documented Tech Rider. A couple of photos here: Notice the bass I use is the Spector Rebop MM bought from our very own WhyNot! The big acts that I saw were, Buzzcocks, Happy Mondays, Toploader and Glen Matlock. Didnt think much of Glen Matlock, Toploader were crap, the Buzzcocks were actually really good and entertaining, and my highlight was the Happy Mondays. They put on a good show and Bez is always hilarious. Also on a high after the Gig we managed to swindle ourselves into backstage when the Happy Mondays turned up. And met Bez. once we were in there, they thought we were part of the entourage and could come and go as we pleased! Edited July 31, 2014 by DogHammer Quote
DogHammer Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1406804842' post='2514828'] Sounds canny, but I can't see the pics? [/quote] Sorry about that, Have now fixed! Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 [sub]Well done mate. There's nothing quite like playing outdoors is there! [/sub] [sub]Beautiful bass too.[/sub] Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Nice one and I'm starting to like those basses a lot too! Quote
Phil Adams Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, and for going slightly off topic, but what is the bass??? Quote
EBS_freak Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Spector Rebop MM[/font][/color] Quote
steve-bbb Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 nice shorts - hope you were wearing crocs too - crocs rock Quote
Subbeh Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Looks like a lot of fun, plus that Spector really tempted me as well, if I'd had to cash at the time I'd have snapped it up, fantastic looking bass! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1406816897' post='2514985'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Spector Rebop MM[/font][/color] [/quote] I suppose technically that one is actually a MM Pober Rotceps? Quote
seymourfluid Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 We did that gig. John Otway band. We Rocked it! :-) Quote
DogHammer Posted July 31, 2014 Author Posted July 31, 2014 Didn't he jump off a step ladder? And that bass, the Spector is the best bass I have owned. Better than my USA Fender Jazz, The Mex and the Warwick. Simple and punchy. Quote
julietgreen Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Great stuff. And you'll be remembered by the crew for your courtesy and word will get round - as it does. Quote
Bassman Steve Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Congrats and well done. Festivals can be great fun and you obviously enjoyed yours. Quote
seymourfluid Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) He likes the step ladder. Wasn't allowed on the stage though. Health and safety apparently. Edited August 1, 2014 by seymourfluid Quote
gerryc Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Hope you got paid http://m.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/11398758.Forever_Sun_festival_performers_and_staff_claim_they_have_not_been_paid/?ref=la Quote
TheRev Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 [quote name='gerryc' timestamp='1407587321' post='2522054'] Hope you got paid http://m.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/11398758.Forever_Sun_festival_performers_and_staff_claim_they_have_not_been_paid/?ref=la [/quote] Not looking good is it? I know a lot of Dorset bands that are very annoyed right now. Quote
DogHammer Posted August 11, 2014 Author Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Yes we are in the same boat. Still waiting for payment. Sounds to me like the 2 organisers have done a runner with all the ticket money. Edited August 11, 2014 by DogHammer Quote
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