2wheeler Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I went to see the James Taylor Quartet in York on Friday and it was absolutely fantastic. I could waffle on about virtuoso talent but that wasn't the point - the point was brilliant entertainment from start to finish. And [url="http://www.myspace.com/mckinneyandrew"]Andrew McKinney[/url] is a monster on bass. I shall be paying more attention to his Bass Guitar Magazine column from now on. Go and see them if you get the chance. Edited January 19, 2009 by 2wheeler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I agree! All the players for JTQ have been monsters, Andrew, Gary and Ian King. Ian was a member here for a short time until he had a negative expereince via PM in regard to a bass he was trying to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumfrog Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 [quote name='2wheeler' post='385206' date='Jan 19 2009, 05:54 PM']I went to see the James Taylor Quartet in York on Friday and it was absolutely fantastic. I could waffle on about virtuoso talent but that wasn't the point - the point was brilliant entertainment from start to finish. And [url="http://www.myspace.com/mckinneyandrew"]Andrew McKinney[/url] is a monster on bass. I shall be paying more attention to his Bass Guitar Magazine column from now on. Go and see them if you get the chance.[/quote] I was at that gig too.... it as indeed awesome. All of the musicians were of the type that makes me either want to get better or just give up.... (insert friendly jealous swear words here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Whuh? Where were JTQ playing in York?!? Can't believe I missed that. What a big bag of arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geilerbass Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Wow, I was once taught general music theory by Andy McKinney, at the Guitar Institute. Glad to see he's getting some success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Oh - quite a surprise. I went to music college with him and tbh I didn't think he would turn out a pro. There were quite a lot of musicians finding their feet. I can remember him asking me something about improvisation. It was a very long time ago and he must have been pretty young then. He was a nice bloke as I remember so more power to him. Goes to show what practice and dedication can get you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheeler Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='385837' date='Jan 20 2009, 11:28 AM']Whuh? Where were JTQ playing in York?!? Can't believe I missed that. What a big bag of arse.[/quote] [url="http://www.theduchessyork.co.uk/"]The Duchess[/url] Keep an eye on them - it's not the World's Best Venue TM but they have a lot of good gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 [quote name='2wheeler' post='386461' date='Jan 20 2009, 05:42 PM'][url="http://www.theduchessyork.co.uk/"]The Duchess[/url] Keep an eye on them - it's not the World's Best Venue TM but they have a lot of good gigs.[/quote] I went for their opening night but haven't been back so far. Has the sound improved yet? Can't believe I missed JTQ. I always thought their records sucked but as a live band they were excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='386471' date='Jan 20 2009, 05:48 PM']Can't believe I missed JTQ. I always thought their records sucked but as a live band they were excellent.[/quote] +1. Great band, great musicians but just never ever got a spark on record. Live is just a totally different experience, would love to see the new line up. I think I only ever saw Gary Crockett with them, he was awesome! Edited January 21, 2009 by Merton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumfrog Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 [quote name='Merton' post='387622' date='Jan 21 2009, 03:35 PM']+1. Great band, great musicians but just never ever got a spark on record. Live is just a totally different experience, would love to see the new line up. I think I only ever saw Gary Crockett with them, he was awesome![/quote] All of the band were in the "so good it makes you sick" catagory.... arses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 [quote name='XB26354' post='386033' date='Jan 20 2009, 01:25 PM']Oh - quite a surprise. I went to music college with him and tbh I didn't think he would turn out a pro. There were quite a lot of musicians finding their feet. I can remember him asking me something about improvisation. It was a very long time ago and he must have been pretty young then. He was a nice bloke as I remember so more power to him. Goes to show what practice and dedication can get you![/quote] I know Andy, Infact we were splitting a touring show about 3 years ago. Great player and a top geezer. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) He looks familiar,was he playing at Bassday last November in the cafe area thing ?? If it was him he had impeccably good groove. Edited January 21, 2009 by kennyrodg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62P-Bass Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Hi there, A friend sent me a link to this discussion so thought I'd sign up. Thanks for the kind words - we had a blast in York. We played the Sage in Gateshead the next night and that too was awesome. Great audiences at both. And yes, that was me at Bass Day UK. There's a video here: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXM6OITNok"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXM6OITNok[/url] It's John Wheatcroft on guitar, and Adam Betts (also in JTQ) on drums. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks for posting Andrew, I really enjoyed watching you guys at bassday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumfrog Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 [quote name='62P-Bass' post='388360' date='Jan 22 2009, 11:40 AM']Hi there, A friend sent me a link to this discussion so thought I'd sign up. Thanks for the kind words - we had a blast in York. We played the Sage in Gateshead the next night and that too was awesome. Great audiences at both. And yes, that was me at Bass Day UK. There's a video here: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXM6OITNok"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXM6OITNok[/url] It's John Wheatcroft on guitar, and Adam Betts (also in JTQ) on drums. Andrew[/quote] cool as beans. well a personal thank you from one of the many mad dancing eejits at the york gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 (edited) Hi Andrew. Remember this ugly mug. <---- Hope you're well mate. Jake [quote name='62P-Bass' post='388360' date='Jan 22 2009, 11:40 AM']Hi there, A friend sent me a link to this discussion so thought I'd sign up. Thanks for the kind words - we had a blast in York. We played the Sage in Gateshead the next night and that too was awesome. Great audiences at both. And yes, that was me at Bass Day UK. There's a video here: [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXM6OITNok"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XjXM6OITNok[/url] It's John Wheatcroft on guitar, and Adam Betts (also in JTQ) on drums. Andrew[/quote] Edited January 22, 2009 by jakesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62P-Bass Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hi Jake - yes I do remember! Good to see you - hope things are going well. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) Yeah Andy is a great player! (do you do private lessons actually mate?) A very good bass player mate of mine, Dave Troke, is his dep for JTQ Si Edited January 23, 2009 by Sibob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62P-Bass Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I teach private lessons through the school - give them a call on 020 8749 3131. At the moment I have a time slot on a Tuesday afternoon. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingbassist Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='385232' date='Jan 19 2009, 07:26 PM']I agree! All the players for JTQ have been monsters, Andrew, Gary and Ian King. Ian was a member here for a short time until he had a negative expereince via PM in regard to a bass he was trying to sell. [/quote] Eh??!.. Nope, I'm still here! Ha ha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 [quote name='Kingbassist' post='489728' date='May 16 2009, 12:29 PM']Eh??!.. Nope, I'm still here! Ha ha..[/quote] [i]*sends negative PM*[/i] I kid, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urb Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Yeah they might have been around for years but their new album 'New World' is their best in ten years or more, loads of great tunes, jazzy solos and killler funk lines from Andy and drummer Adam Betts is a monster too... I highly recommend the new album; it's like old school Jamiroquai, minus the annoying vocals and with balls! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfisher0 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I second that about 'New World' - it's pretty much the only thing I have been listening to recently and I am seeing JTQ at Havant in July. Saw them last time when touring the Fourth Dimension line-up that had Andrew playing bass and I was very impressed and it made me want to get back into playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bythesea Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='sfisher0' post='492417' date='May 19 2009, 03:00 PM']I second that about 'New World' - it's pretty much the only thing I have been listening to recently and I am seeing JTQ at Havant in July.[/quote] Is that at Havant Arts Centre? If so it's 20th June - and thanks for mentioning it or I might have missed that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfisher0 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='bythesea' post='492422' date='May 19 2009, 03:12 PM']Is that at Havant Arts Centre? If so it's 20th June - and thanks for mentioning it or I might have missed that one [/quote] LOL, yes it is that one. We have run out of teabags at work - I'll blame it on tea deprivation... Thankfully I already have tickets and I'm sure the others I am going with would have nudged me as the date got nearer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.