wateroftyne Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 7 hours ago, BigRedX said: So how have you learnt your parts for the songs - from recordings? Yep, pretty much. We don’t want to freak the singers out by changing things too much.. not that they’d need to be changed, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I've done a couple of big-ish gigs over the years as a 12 string guitarist and it's an epic feeling standing there with all those people looking at you and your band. I bet you have a great time and I hope it goes really well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 13:43, wateroftyne said: ...for the two Sunday for Sammy shows next weekend. I can't give too much away 'cos the line-up is under wraps, but with 5,000 people at each show, it's going to be fun. I'll take some pics and that, and try not to make any mistakes. Disclaimer: I fully acknowledge this is a 'boast post'. Apologies. Nice one mate, respect. We love the Sammy shows but couldn't get tickets for this one. Sad that Brendan Healy wont be there, he was a very talented man. RIP Brendan and Sammy. Cant wait for the DVD. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Just back from the first soundcheck... so far, so good. Tomorrow's going to be a long shift: 9:30am to 9-30pm... ish., 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Respect! Thanks for the pics - I've always hankered to know what it looks like from there. As they say in the theatre, "break a leg" :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 I'm part-way through a big long epic of a day today - more of the stars have arrived, so we're working though the tunes with them at various allotted time-slots. It's a huge production and logistical operation, with a massive crew - the band are just one cog in the wheel. Every song has to be rehearsed for lighting, camera positions, VT cues, walk-on choreography... if one part isn't right, we do it again! Like I say, I can't give anything away, but I've had a couple of OMG moments today... and I get to do it again - for real - tomorrow. Get in :-) Here's some arty shots I took during stolen moments... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandypjb Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 What an opportunity - I played the arena back in 2000 with a mixture of terror and elation😁 Have a fantastic time. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandypjb Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Brilliant photos too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 these are great, keep em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, skidder652003 said: these are great, keep em coming! Cheers! Here's a few more I took later yesterday. A shot from my stage position Some flightcase porn (this is only a tiny part of it!) The backstage village (basically, the producer needs all the cast members to be in this area at all times. It has to run like clockwork) One of the millions of camera shooting it. There's cameras everywhere, and GoPros all over the stage Alan Clark, a fantastic keyboard genius who I'm sharing a riser with. In April he's being inducted into the R'n'R hall of fame with the rest of Dire Straits. An today is showday! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalpy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Have a good one, looks like a proper red letter day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Fantastic, keep the posts coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBus Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Somehow just liking that post isn't good enough. Hope the show goes well. I'm sure you'll have a ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howdenspur Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Bit slow I know, but just been reading all the above and saying "wow" to myself! What a great experience! Thanks for the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Ah, you've got my good friend Liam (the young Scouse lad behind the desk in some of your photos) on sound with the Nitelites boys - you're in good hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Do you learn the material by heart then, or do you write scratch-charts for yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 1 hour ago, mike257 said: Ah, you've got my good friend Liam (the young Scouse lad behind the desk in some of your photos) on sound with the Nitelites boys - you're in good hands! Aye, Liam's been doing great. He's been with us all week. 4 minutes ago, SICbass said: Do you learn the material by heart then, or do you write scratch-charts for yourself? I just learn it, just like I do any tune. And then it's invariably tweaked during rehearsals. I don't write anything down, other than a setlist and what bass for which tune, 'cos there's zero time for faffing between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 what times kickoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 37 minutes ago, skidder652003 said: what times kickoff? First show's just finished, and it was bloody great. Evening show starts at 7:30. More details later... or possbily tomorrow. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Fantastic pictures Michael, glad it's going well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Can’t wait for more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I'm looking forward to seeing who the guests musicians are. I hope you're having a blast Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 My mam and dad were at the afternoon show- they loved it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just now, Huge Hands said: My mam and dad were at the afternoon show- they loved it. So spill the beans. What was the lineup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Second show is ongoing.. I'll tell you later :-D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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