Orchid Thieves.

[lee4]

Please come and give an elderly bass player your support!

[BigBeefChief]

Have you played there before?

[lee4]

No,BBC.Any info on it?

[Musky]

[quote name='lee4' post='471861' date='Apr 24 2009, 08:49 PM']No,BBC.Any info on it?[/quote]

I think he's probably referring to his experiences in [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=36629&hl=rats"]this thread.[/url]

[Clarky]

My band is playing there tomorrow night and - after that thread - can't say I'm looking forward to it that much! Hope I will be pleasantly surprised

In the event the venue/promoter has improved a lot I will update that thread

Edited April 25, 2009 by Clarky

[Clarky]

Just back from an early (6.30-7pm) set at the Water Rats and TBH it was way better than others on the site have suggested - perhaps the venue/promoters have learned from past mistakes?

The supplied bass rig was a Hartke HA2000 and an Ampeg 1x15 cab which was perfectly good for my needs. The gear for the drummer and guitarist was similarly solid and functional. The soundman was helpful and professional and we even got enough bodies through the door to turn a small profit (which will go towards our next rehearsal)

In truth, I really enjoyed the gig and the venue

[lee4]

[quote name='Clarky' post='472940' date='Apr 26 2009, 09:08 PM']Just back from an early (6.30-7pm) set at the Water Rats and TBH it was way better than others on the site have suggested - perhaps the venue/promoters have learned from past mistakes?

The supplied bass rig was a Hartke HA2000 and an Ampeg 1x15 cab which was perfectly good for my needs. The gear for the drummer and guitarist was similarly solid and functional. The soundman was helpful and professional and we even got enough bodies through the door to turn a small profit (which will go towards our next rehearsal)

In truth, I really enjoyed the gig and the venue[/quote]
Many thanks,Clarky.This thread has started some lively discussion in the band!This has set my mind at ease!

Edited April 27, 2009 by lee4

[The Funk]

Everyone should play that place once. Anyone who has a good time the first time or thinks they might have a better time the next time should play there again.

Edited April 28, 2009 by The Funk

[BigBeefChief]

[quote name='Clarky' post='472940' date='Apr 26 2009, 09:08 PM']Just back from an early (6.30-7pm) set at the Water Rats and TBH it was way better than others on the site have suggested - perhaps the venue/promoters have learned from past mistakes?

The supplied bass rig was a Hartke HA2000 and an Ampeg 1x15 cab which was perfectly good for my needs. The gear for the drummer and guitarist was similarly solid and functional. The soundman was helpful and professional and we even got enough bodies through the door to turn a small profit (which will go towards our next rehearsal)

In truth, I really enjoyed the gig and the venue[/quote]


The house gear has improved massively since I played there a few months ago. Unless ownership has changed, I still think they are a bunch of tossers!

In their defence, I quite like it as a venue, and its 5 mins from work which is convenient.

[The Funk]

[quote name='BigBeefChief' post='474021' date='Apr 28 2009, 10:19 AM']In their defence, I quite like it as a venue, and its 5 mins from work which is convenient.[/quote]

You in the whoring trade or the narcotics industry?

To be fair, I live a 10 minute walk away.