Tuco Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm not 100% sure how best to describe it but last night we played an open secret kinda warm up kinda gig kinda jam over South Northamptonshire's equivalent to The Slaughtered Lamb : The George at Tiffield. Upon walking into the place, the three of us knew receptive ears would be few and far between, even though there were 8 guest ales on tap to cloud peoples judgements. We got talking to two dudes who seemed cool.Very proud of the fact they had drank 5 of said guest ales already, very keen to drink the remaining 3 and seemingly very keen to hear our set(s). Unfortunately though, after last being seen in the car park smoking what can only be described as a "jazz cigarette" they became very keen to disappear.... we were on our own. All i kept thinking of as we played through our first set was the Hüsker Dü philosophy of making the people that don't love you, hate you even more.. and hate us they did. I f***ing LOVED it!!! As each person left the pub and for every screwed up face and gesticulation toward ear drums made, I smiled more and more. For the sake of clarity: we are an instrumental 3 piece who play original, improvisational 'pieces' , a bit trippy, a bit different and pretty funky, so shouts of "Do you know any Abba?" and "Turn the singer up a bit!" were particular high points for me. We also got likened to "70's porn soundtracks" at one point.. awesome!! The landlady asked the drummer if we could "tone it down a bit" for the second set to which he replied "Not really, no" bless him [i][u]wink emoticon[/u][/i] What was I to do? I just dialled in a bit more distortion.. worked for me. The evening was a total success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Love it 👍 nice one 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1428237722' post='2739423'] Love it nice one [/quote] Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1428237499' post='2739417'] We also got likened to "70's porn soundtracks" at one point.. awesome The evening was a total success. [/quote] Hats off to you, must have been a right giggle. I once played at a stag do, we had porn projected onto the wall behind us and improvised to the their 'grooves', the singer was more like a stand up comedian, good memories. But not half as funny as your gig last night, your folk weren't prepared for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 That's the spirit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1428238700' post='2739437'] Hats off to you, must have been a right giggle. But not half as funny as your gig last night, your folk weren't prepared for that [/quote] It certainly was and they certainly were'nt!! lol@stand up pun Edited April 6, 2015 by Tuco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1428239346' post='2739446'] That's the spirit! [/quote] Thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehux Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 First gig.......and last, I imagine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1428237499' post='2739417'] The landlady asked the drummer if we could "tone it down a bit" for the second set to which he replied "Not really, no" bless him [i][u]wink emoticon[/u][/i] What was I to do? I just dialled in a bit more distortion.. worked for me. The evening was a total success.[/quote] The LL ask the drummer if you guys could[i] "tone it down a bit" [/i]and he said "No" That's hilarious! That's something I've always wanted to say, but since I'm in this for the money I can't. We can't afford to alienate the people that hire us. When an LL ask us to turn down, we turn down. We want to be re-booked. Blue Edited April 5, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1428237499' post='2739417'] All i kept thinking of as we played through our first set was the Hüsker Dü philosophy of making the people that don't love you, hate you even more.. and hate us they did. I f***ing LOVED it!!![/quote] I must be getting old. How do you make money with that philosophy? Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I have yet to gig and obviously have a lot to learn before I do so. What is the reasoning for wanting to annoy the owner / few punters? Is that not a short term play for the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm thinking this is a younger band. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1428268103' post='2739832'] I'm thinking this is a younger band. Blue [/quote] Yes it must be. I must be too old and played in covers bands too long as this thread wound me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='davehux' timestamp='1428249215' post='2739571'] First gig.......and last, I imagine [/quote] Nope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1428268103' post='2739832'] I'm thinking this is a younger band. Blue [/quote] I'm the youngest member at 44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1428252885' post='2739621'] The LL ask the drummer if you guys could[i] "tone it down a bit" [/i]and he said "No" That's hilarious! That's something I've always wanted to say, but since I'm in this for the money I can't. We can't afford to alienate the people that hire us. When an LL ask us to turn down, we turn down. We want to be re-booked. Blue [/quote] 'Tone' it down is a different thing entirely to 'Turn' it down.. Just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1428280952' post='2739942'] 'Tone' it down is a different thing entirely to 'Turn' it down.. Just sayin' [/quote] When asked to turn it down, we turn it down. When asked to tone it down, we tone it down. We don't challenge the people that are paying us. Blue Edited April 6, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='Bobthedog' timestamp='1428265759' post='2739797'] I have yet to gig and obviously have a lot to learn before I do so. What is the reasoning for wanting to annoy the owner / few punters? Is that not a short term play for the band? [/quote] Good question. I have no idea. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1428283208' post='2739947'] When asked to turn it down, we turn it down. When asked to tone it down, we tone it down. We don't challenge the people that are paying us. Blue [/quote] Kudos to you friend. Your professsionalism is admirable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Sometimes you have to ensure you won't get asked back and you employed those methods admirably.....for that i applaud you 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1428335008' post='2740335'] Sometimes you have to ensure you won't get asked back and you employed those methods admirably.....for that i applaud you [/quote] this ^ I thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1428335008' post='2740335'] Sometimes you have to ensure you won't get asked back and you employed those methods admirably.....for that i applaud you [/quote] Got it, so as I understand it,the goal was not to be asked back. Ok, now it makes sense. Blue Edited April 6, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Oh well, I will have to remember that. There was silly old me thinking I could just say no if I was asked back. Alles Klar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Not sure I see the lolz to be honest, emptied the pub and annoyed the person paying you. What a great victory for artistic integrity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1428360649' post='2740644'] Not sure I see the lolz to be honest, emptied the pub and annoyed the person paying you. What a great victory for artistic integrity [/quote] Maybe there is a new movement, you know, where it's cool to annoy the people who come to see you and the people who are paying you for your service? Blue. Edited April 6, 2015 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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