DogHammer Posted July 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sounds canny, but I can't see the pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Looks like a right larf! Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 [sub]Well done mate. There's nothing quite like playing outdoors is there! [/sub] [sub]Beautiful bass too.[/sub] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Congratulations and well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Nice one and I'm starting to like those basses a lot too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Adams Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Forgive my ignorance, and for going slightly off topic, but what is the bass??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Spector Rebop MM[/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Great stuff! Looks like you had a blast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 nice shorts - hope you were wearing crocs too - crocs rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weststarx Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Man I'd love to play a stage like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted July 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurbs Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Top blagging and top gig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymourfluid Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 We did that gig. John Otway band. We Rocked it! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julietgreen Posted July 31, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very cool, love the Orange rig. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Congrats and well done. Festivals can be great fun and you obviously enjoyed yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymourfluid Posted August 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryc Posted August 9, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted August 9, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogHammer Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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