Les Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I know the money and generally the space won't allow but we have our regular lad and a couple of ace deps (ex band members) and I'm curioous as to how it would work and sound. Thinking of giving it a whirl at an appropriate venue Anyone do it or done it ? Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I don't think many people do Glitter Band covers any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddBass65 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I got two drummers to a rehearsal once... it didn't work. They both got a bit paranoid that the other guy was replacing them, barely spoke to each other, and played like maniacs... I just heard a radio ad for a Led Zep tribute band playing here in Dublin soon...with three drummers ! it may be just me, but I can't for the life of me see the point in having more than one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1472252858' post='3119911'] I don't think many people do Glitter Band covers any more. [/quote] Watched a band in my local a month or so ago do Leader of the gang but changed the chorus to "D'ya wanna be in Thailand Thailand Thailand." Genius They could just about play ok but couldn't sing a note between them but one the most entertaining and audience engaging bands I've seen for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 [quote name='Les' timestamp='1472253783' post='3119917'] "D'ya wanna be in Thailand Thailand Thailand." [/quote] [quote name='OddBass65' timestamp='1472253756' post='3119916'] I can't for the life of me see the point in having more than one. [/quote] Can you imagine the logistics, apart from anything else? TWO loads of drum cases cluttering up the stage and put on top of your rig without permission, TWO people to go and find when it's time to go on stage - probably from TWO different pubs! And I bet NEITHER of them will have their own transport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 [quote name='OddBass65' timestamp='1472253756' post='3119916'] it may be just me, but I can't for the life of me see the point in having more than one. [/quote] totally agree, this wouldn't be a very regular thing but would be a bit different for everyone involved and hopefully look good, and hopefully even sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownslow Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Mid 70's I was in a band with two drummers, different styles complimented each other. [attachment=226470:Wildlife 2.jpg][attachment=226471:A Brace Of Drummists.jpg][attachment=226472:Wildlife 3.jpg] https://soundcloud.com/james-inglis-934110996/good-time-wildlife-1975 Edited August 27, 2016 by goingdownslow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 This is one of my, so far, unfulfilled dreams. I'd love to play with 2 drummers. The Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Allman Brothers Band and the Doobie Brothers all sound great with 2 drummers so it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) I saw Kamasi Washington live recently, he has two drummers and it worked superbly well. Made the inevitable drum solo/duet almost bearable although during the rest of the set I did wonder if each drummer was actually playing half as much as they usually would. I'd love to give playing in that kind of set up a go, but I imagine most pubs/small venues would sh*t themselves if you arrived and set up two kits. Edited August 27, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1472259793' post='3119936'] This is one of my, so far, unfulfilled dreams. I'd love to play with 2 drummers. The Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Allman Brothers Band and the Doobie Brothers all sound great with 2 drummers so it can be done. [/quote] Plus the Miles Davis band in the Bitches Brew era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 And Genesis could sound pretty immense with Bill/Chester in the instrumental bits where Phil wasn't singing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 There's not much room in many pubs these days but 20 years ago Steve Waller used to gig with two drummers, although one was playing percussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectoremg Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1472285459' post='3120005'] And Genesis could sound pretty immense with Bill/Chester in the instrumental bits where Phil wasn't singing... [/quote]I've seen the tribute band G2 use a 2nd drummer occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChunkyMunky Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJxR-qeAUpo"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJxR-qeAUpo[/url] Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Surely finding 1 competent drummer is hard enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I think this is why you don't see any Adam and the ants tribute bands. Two drummers would be hard to get in a pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Both on full kits? I can't imagine it sounding anything other than horrendous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I've had experience with two drummer bands. Pros - immense sonic impact, novelty value (people really pay attention). Cons - both drummers have to be completely locked in or it's a shambles. Organaisational headache. For a covers/pub band? Pointless IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) [quote name='bonzodog' timestamp='1472290579' post='3120057'] I think this is why you don't see any Adam and the ants tribute bands. Two drummers would be hard to get in a pub. [/quote] I don't get why tributes would play a pub.... unless it is more than a typical pub venue and there is a door charge. Edited August 27, 2016 by JTUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1472259793' post='3119936'] This is one of my, so far, unfulfilled dreams. I'd love to play with 2 drummers. The Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Allman Brothers Band and the Doobie Brothers all sound great with 2 drummers so it can be done. [/quote] This. TTB sound incredible live with two drummers. Not quite the Dog & Duck though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 The Fall and The Dirtbombs are two bands i've seen with two drummers working very effectively. The Dirtbombs were in the Faversham in Leeds, and also Josephs Wells, and the Ruby Lounge in Manchester, so kinda pub venues. The Melvins didn't bring their second drummer when I saw them recently, but live videos I've seen suggest it would have been brilliant if they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trueno Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Two drumkits are for wimps. I used to be fan of Big Pig (Bill and Ted soundtrack if anyone doesn't know them). Don't think they'd fit in the local, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 [quote name='Les' timestamp='1472253783' post='3119917'] Watched a band in my local a month or so ago do Leader of the gang but changed the chorus to "D'ya wanna be in Thailand Thailand Thailand." Genius They could just about play ok but couldn't sing a note between them but one the most entertaining and audience engaging bands I've seen for a while. [/quote] I was working at a school last year, they have an after school club run by the local church, I could hear them playing a cd to dance along to, "do you wanna be in god's gang, god's gang, god's gang?", errr no I'm good thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1472307153' post='3120228'] I was working at a school last year, they have an after school club run by the local church, I could hear them playing a cd to dance along to, "do you wanna be in god's gang, god's gang, god's gang?", errr no I'm good thanks [/quote] Depends if it was the local Catholic church... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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