What I've been upto... (band content)

[charic]

I've been playing keys now in Petrichor (leeds based Doom band) for the best part of a year and things have been fantastic.  Joining a band that's been going for in the region of 3 years with plenty of shows under their belt (so right in the deep end).

We started the year playing some shows spread across the country including some pretty big "pre-festival" type slots, charity events and all dayers.  Later in the year we're supporting some world touring acts (Christian Death, A Pale Horse Named Death... apparently we do well with bands with death in their name)

However, the BIG win was landing a slot at "Under The Doom" festival in Portugal.  My first outing in Europe. Flights out weren't too pricey and accomadation was dirt cheap so it was all very feasible (thanks Air BnB!)

At the festival we were supporting bands I've grown up listening too as well as some more recent additions to the playlist (Alcest Particularly!)

This was the final lineup

Unfortunately I couldn't get my keyboard out there (cost of putting it on the flight was ridiculous due to size and weight).  So I hired a keytar (YES a keytar) and learned how to play it the day before the show

Nothing like making things easy for myself!

The show went great though!  Lots of great pics out there and some awesome videos which I'll link below

Self indulgent rant over

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8cyTEvP1ow

 

[oldslapper]

Do you normally stand behind static keys?

If so, how was it for you to have the freedom to wander (like you did)? 

Thought the Keytar’s shape at the left end had a certain “axe” type shape, perhaps suited to the genre? Although a black one would have been even better?

 Having said that I’ve no idea about Doom, but I liked what I heard. It’s a far cry from the Western swing/Skiffle I play in one band these days😂 

Great to be on same bill as bands you like! Nice one.

[charic]

Yeah normally behind static keys. I used my smoothound wireless I use for bass and it did great! 😁

Was nice to be able to move around again and get in on the action

Yeah would have loved a black keytar but beggers can't be choosers and hiring my usual keyboard would have cost me nearly £300 a night so not really a viable option.

This was my favourite shot of the night