New bass guitar show 2020 (and 2022)

[petecarlton]

1 minute ago, Machines said:

No map of the hall yet which would be the best indicator.

Yes, I spent a fruitless hour yesterday exploring the website for one.  No luck!

 

 😒

[petecarlton]

7 minutes ago, Kev said:

That's mostly because it seemed to have all been booked in before they changed their minds.

 

I booked back in the early bird days for a session fronted by Jerry Barnes from Chic - not happening now, so I hope I can use my ticket to get into one of the other sessions.

[zbd1960]

I booked it about 6 months ago and although it's not a big drive for me, an overnight stop would give me a rare chance for a night out and be able to have a drink. Unfortunately, hotel prices for the weekend are quite high (possibly due to an LFC home game meaning a lot of Irish supporters about). 

[Bass Culture]

42 minutes ago, Machines said:

 

The live stage very much looks bass focussed though.

 

Even so, I've still had to request refunds for the Jeff Berlin and Leland Sklar clinics that no longer appear to be happening that I'd booked for.  Mind you, I'm now going with a guitar-playing friend, rather than my one, now Covid positive, bass 'pupil'...

[NickD]

I booked the Drum Show for the Mrs back in early 2020, so that's what we're there for mostly. Worth bearing in mind that they've said that wristbands for either will be accepted in both, so if it's all a nightmare shredfest, you can always pop next door... I know which I'd prefer out of the two. Some of the drum masterclasses are well worth the time as a bass player.

[zbd1960]

Hmm I've just noticed that Jeff Berlin isn't there and I have a ticket for that... I booked the tickets last October.

Edited March 31, 2022 by zbd1960

[Stub Mandrel]

Hope it turns out to be OK.

 

GR Bass told me they are going.

[walbassuk]

I got tickets when Leyland Sklar was booked, I noticed his name had dropped off the list, which was one of the big reasons for going.

 

 

[BassBunny]

On 31/03/2022 at 16:10, zbd1960 said:

Hmm I've just noticed that Jeff Berlin isn't there and I have a ticket for that... I booked the tickets last October.

Sure he mentioned on Facebook that he was there. 

[Gunsfreddy2003]

On 31/03/2022 at 15:31, petecarlton said:

 

I booked back in the early bird days for a session fronted by Jerry Barnes from Chic - not happening now, so I hope I can use my ticket to get into one of the other sessions.

Snap, it was a Ralph Rolle and Jerry Barnes masterclass which would have been awesome. I’m still undecided about going on Sunday, was supposed to be going with my 11 year old son who plays drums but it’s a long journey from Cheltenham and I’m not convinced from the bass side that it’s worth it. Luckily for me Bass Direct is only an hour from home so never an issue if I do have GAS!

[petecarlton]

Well, I made it. Disappointingly small, when I think I booked for this two and a half years ago. I'll put a few pix up shortly, then you can decide about tomorrow! 

[zbd1960]

Very small . One trader I spoke to says it’s half the size it should be. The good news is drums are a long way away

[Kev]

27 minutes ago, petecarlton said:

Well, I made it. Disappointingly small, when I think I booked for this two and a half years ago. I'll put a few pix up shortly, then you can decide about tomorrow! 

Bass to guitar ratio??

[petecarlton]

I'd say about 50-50, maybe slightly more bass. 

[petecarlton]

One advantage is I've been able to chat to people without being rushed. Just been talking to Mark at Bass Direct. What a lovely guy, well worth supporting. 

[zbd1960]

First time I’ve been to Liverpool Arena. It’s a nice venue with plenty of space and nice location by the river. Five minute walk from Liverpool One.

[petecarlton]

Just looked at the Drum Show, full range of exhibitors, absolutely packed with visitors. Strange contrast! 

[BassBunny]

7 minutes ago, petecarlton said:

Just looked at the Drum Show, full range of exhibitors, absolutely packed with visitors. Strange contrast! 

The Drum Show is well established. They have been running it for a few years in Manchester, pre Covid. 

The Bass Guitar Show was a new venture.

It may have been better supported if it could have been kept in Manchester as the UK Bass Show, organised by Stevie Williams, was a huge success until he dropped it to concentrate on recording with his new band.

[zbd1960]

OK got home about an hour ago. Nice view out of the windows in the Arena... Just not a lot going on from a bass perspective. I don't have a previous show to compare it to, but exhibitors indicated it was much smaller than usual. 

 

[Lord Percy]

Evening all, spent the day at the UK Bass & Guitar show today, anyone else there? I thought Steve Lawson was very entertaining and a nice bloke and Marco Mendoza was brilliant but I wasn't overawed by the stands tbh, although Bass Direct did a sterling job. Booked tickets last year and paid extra for the Leland Sklar and Jeff Berlin sets to be told on arrival that they wouldn't be there and we were given 2 "free" T shirts instead that turned out to be Drum Show shirts!! Funny how the programme had no mention of the shows in them either. 🧐 Mediocre turnout too. Any thoughts?

Edited April 2, 2022 by Lord Percy

[Kev]

6 hours ago, zbd1960 said:

... Just not a lot going on from a bass perspective.

When you consider how this thread started, it's such a damn shame.  

[ambient]

I’d like to have gone, I couldn’t make it though.

 

Steve is always good to see.

 

I read a while ago that it was going to be headphone only there, to keep the noise levels down. I don't know how that worked out.

 

Maybe the turnout was due to Covid? That’s one of the reasons I didn’t go.

[visog]

On 31/03/2022 at 16:10, zbd1960 said:

Hmm I've just noticed that Jeff Berlin isn't there and I have a ticket for that... I booked the tickets last October.

He was billed to go but noticed on Facebook he mentions recent surgery. https://fb.watch/c8Y6q-Kuia/

[petecarlton]

As hindsight begins to kick in, I'm becoming more and more angry about what is being served up this weekend in Liverpool. Thank God Bass Direct are there, tbh. Not a huge amount else. 

 

[jonno1981]

That’s a real shame. These shows are a monumental effort, commitment and cost for those that fork out for the stands. I’ve got fond memories of going to packed shows in my youth, gear, rock stars everywhere and it seems to be a thing of the past.