King Tut Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 I've had a fantastic opportunity and landed the bass slot with Del Bromham's Blues Devils/Stray. I had my first gig last night at the Legends of Rock Festival at Great Yarmouth where we were playing in the V Arena at 7.15. We were joined for a couple of numbers by an old band member - Pete Dyer who also travelled and stayed with us. I've had such a blast this weekend being looked after by the band and roadies and being regaled with stories from Del and Pete about the band's past - dodgy management, Charlie Kray, The Mafia and the Teamsters, just so much stuff! The set itself went really well, loads of energy, decent sound and a great reception despite a couple of techie issues, and I finally got to play through an SVT and fridge! To say I'm over the moon is an understatement and this is only the beginning. By far the best weekend of my musical career so far. Happy Tut! 16 Quote
ezbass Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 I have a few friends, in different bands playing Gt Yarmouth this weekend, it always seems like a real blast. Congrats on your new position. Funnily enough, I’ve just received an email from Pete Feenstra, advertising gigs at The Boom Boom Club, where the Blues Devils and Stray are scheduled to play. Quote
King Tut Posted March 10, 2019 Author Posted March 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, ezbass said: I have a few friends, in different bands playing Gt Yarmouth this weekend, it always seems like a real blast. Congrats on your new position. Funnily enough, I’ve just received an email from Pete Feenstra, advertising gigs at The Boom Boom Club, where the Blues Devils and Stray are scheduled to play. Yes, that's right, we do have a gig there! Quote
Oopsdabassist Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 Congrats Col, helluva slot to fill, good on ya! 1 Quote
bazzbass Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 awesome gig you landed mate, looks like a lot of fun 1 Quote
Mickeyboro Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 Interviewed Del once, he has certainly lived the rocknroll life. Enjoy the gig! 1 Quote
steantval Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 Stray were my best pals favourite band when we were 14 years old, I’m pretty sure they are based in the Herts/Beds area. 1 Quote
Happy Jack Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 I remember the days when they were the House Support Band at the Hammersmith Odeon ... it didn't seem to matter who was headlining, the support act was always Stray! 1 Quote
jezzaboy Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 The first Stray album is a cracker. Was in a record store in the 90`s and the guy behind the counter was playing it. Was one of those I gotta buy that record moments. 1 Quote
King Tut Posted March 10, 2019 Author Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, steantval said: Stray were my best pals favourite band when we were 14 years old, I’m pretty sure they are based in the Herts/Beds area. They were originally from East Acton, but latterly Del moved out to Bletchley and now lives in Olney, not far from MK! 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 Looks great Col, playing through a “fridge” the first time is pretty grin-inducing isn’t it? 1 Quote
King Tut Posted March 10, 2019 Author Posted March 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Looks great Col, playing through a “fridge” the first time is pretty grin-inducing isn’t it? Oh yeah - and very easy to get my sound. No shortage of . . . . .ermm . . . . . heft! 1 Quote
madshadows Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 Congrats on getting this great gig John 1 Quote
gary mac Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 Congrats. I had forgotten all about Stray, used to really like them and saw them a few times back in the seventies, can't recall where though 1 Quote
PatrickJ Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 Great picture - looks like a real blast. I don't know Stray but I'm to give them a listen this afternoon. 1 Quote
King Tut Posted March 11, 2019 Author Posted March 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, PJ-Bassist said: Great picture - looks like a real blast. I don't know Stray but I'm to give them a listen this afternoon. Del's latest solo album White Feather is worth a listen too, very very good! Quote
PatrickJ Posted March 11, 2019 Posted March 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, King Tut said: Del's latest solo album White Feather is worth a listen too, very very good! Listening now 1 Quote
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