Raymondo Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Slumming it then like last time? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Stage wasn't cleared in time last night, so early (9am) start this morning. I've got my backline in place but we'll not be able to make a noise for a while yet. In the meantime.. bacon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 34 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: Multi-instrumentalist Peter Tickell Any relation to the wonderful Kathryn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, TrevorR said: Any relation to the wonderful Kathryn? Bruv. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 22 minutes ago, wateroftyne said: Stage wasn't cleared in time last night, so early (9am) start this morning. I've got my backline in place but we'll not be able to make a noise for a while yet. In the meantime.. bacon. I love, love love that Maruszchawotsit! If I ever plumped for one that's pretty much the spec I'd go for - well, maybe dots not blocks... gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 minute ago, TrevorR said: I love, love love that Maruszchawotsit! If I ever plumped for one that's pretty much the spec I'd go for - well, maybe dots not blocks... gorgeous! It’s gorgeous. And that fat humbucker is going to get a hiding during one of the songs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Who’s on drums? I’m sure I recognise the face but can’t place the name.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jakester said: Who’s on drums? I’m sure I recognise the face but can’t place the name.. It’s Ray Laidlaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakester Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Just now, wateroftyne said: It’s Ray Laidlaw. 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I'll tell you what, no idea if you're any good on the bass (😉) but you're a great photographer. What's the story behind your choice of head? I kind of expected to see the other HB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, stewblack said: I'll tell you what, no idea if you're any good on the bass (😉) but you're a great photographer. What's the story behind your choice of head? I kind of expected to see the other HB. Thank you 🙂 The WB-100 was always just a loaner / demo, on the understanding that it would have to go to someone else at any time. Had I had it, I would have used it but the R-400 is wonderful too. I'm happy with either. (I've got the Maruszczyk Bass Tank head under the stage as a spare, which is actually a rebadged Handbox) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Some of the cameras have arrived. We’re using over 20 in total, I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 1 hour ago, wateroftyne said: In the meantime.. bacon. on the health food diet I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Is the full show from 2018 available anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Is the full show from 2018 available anywhere? Yep, it's on DVD 🙂 After a few delays, it's nice to finally play the set in the hall. It was all pretty relaxed, and we had time to iron out a lot of the bumps. We finally got to see the lighting today too, even if it was just ticking over. It's going to be insane. Apologies for the photofest. This is my shout mic button. I can press this at any time and discreetly ask the nice chaps on monitors to turn the guitars down 😄 Amp. Yum. (Box on top is LR Baggs Venue DI) Guitar corner.. Rhythm section... centre of the stage where we should be 🙂 FOH More cameras The video department. The lights are on... The sirens of Scotswood... they sing like angels. Chris Cowie (Assistant Director) and Geoff Wonfor (Director). Between them they've done The Beatles Anthology, Top of the Pops.. all sorts. Edited February 21, 2020 by wateroftyne 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeyboro Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Tell me what the Hairy Bikers (Bykers?) are singing again?😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Really enjoying this thread, but not as a musician! I loved the photographs of rehearsal, especially where you could see all the cable runs to the wedges etc. Straight runs, no trip hazards, cables looped. I know it's a bit sad, but I really notice stuff like that. It means the sound guys care about the band and doing a proper job. I have to tell the kids who help out at church that while it makes no difference to the electrics if the cables are a rat's nest and the stage is a mess, it does make a difference to how the musicians feel, and therefore to their performance. If the talent know the crew care about them, it's one less thing they don't think about. More FOH and kit pics please - And concert pics too of course! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 50 minutes ago, Richard R said: Really enjoying this thread, but not as a musician! I loved the photographs of rehearsal, especially where you could see all the cable runs to the wedges etc. Straight runs, no trip hazards, cables looped. I know it's a bit sad, but I really notice stuff like that. It means the sound guys care about the band and doing a proper job. I have to tell the kids who help out at church that while it makes no difference to the electrics if the cables are a rat's nest and the stage is a mess, it does make a difference to how the musicians feel, and therefore to their performance. If the talent know the crew care about them, it's one less thing they don't think about. More FOH and kit pics please - And concert pics too of course! “A neat cable is a happy cable!” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 hours ago, wateroftyne said: ...and Geoff Wonfor (Director).... I never knew he was a director. I thought he just took care of the money, and his partner Steve Twofer looked after the show 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 22 hours ago, wateroftyne said: Chris Cowie (Assistant Director) I remember Chris from when he cut his teeth on the Tube and the like, doesn't look like he's changed at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Break a leg for tomorrow @wateroftyne 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 Cheers, man! I’ve just crawled into bed after being at the Arena since 4pm. Running through stuff again mainly for camera placements. A few of the tunes have specific bass bits, so - for once - I have to make sure I’m in the right place at the right time. There’s been a few (good) surprises today production-wise The stops have really been pulled out... Now to try and sleep. 9am band call... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Right.. more pics from yesterday. MD Alan Clark. Drummer Ray Laidlaw Ray & Pete Accordionerist Shona Newey The video team The gallery - Geoff Wonfor & Chris Cowie's domain... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 9 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Break a leg for tomorrow @wateroftyne 🤘 Seconded! 👍🎶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Have a blast today mate. Looking forward to seeing some video clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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