rwillett Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Free room available... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ossyrocks Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 @rwillett Thanks for coming last night Rob, it was good to meet you. You made up about 10% of our audience too! Cheers, Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 As an aside I saw @ossyrocks in The Out and Out Blues Band yesterday doing a warmup gig in Lancaster. Really, really good. Two sets of blues, very tight band, no hesitation in recommending them to anybody who likes blues to go, watch and listen. As I was watching and listening, I was thinking Alan Price, Eric Burden, a bit of Dr Feelgood. The driving Hammond and Leslie organ were great, the drummer and lead guitarist worked together well. If only the bassist was up to scratch Just joking. All of the band worked together well. The mix was great, I could hear all the instruments really clearly, massive surprise as often the sound is garbage. @ossyrocks and the drummer put down a great rthymn section, surprised to see @ossyrocks singing as well. He's very good, not saying that because he's on the board, he really is very good. To be clear, the band are not a tribute band and had their own take on the songs. Two singers, one on harp, one on bass, a great keyboard player, drummer knew his stuff, hime and the bass were tight and a lead/rhythmn guitar who stayed out of the limelight and just got on with it without being flash. None of the band grandstanded, none of the band hogged the (very, very small) stage, the band were tight and loose This may have been a warmup gig, but I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Very few people there, so I had a table to myself and just watched and had a wonderful time. Thanks Rob 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 20 minutes ago, rwillett said: As an aside I saw @ossyrocks in The Out and Out Blues Band yesterday doing a warmup gig in Lancaster. Really, really good. Two sets of blues, very tight band, no hesitation in recommending them to anybody who likes blues to go, watch and listen. As I was watching and listening, I was thinking Alan Price, Eric Burden, a bit of Dr Feelgood. The driving Hammond and Leslie organ were great, the drummer and lead guitarist worked together well. If only the bassist was up to scratch Just joking. All of the band worked together well. The mix was great, I could hear all the instruments really clearly, massive surprise as often the sound is garbage. @ossyrocks and the drummer put down a great rthymn section, surprised to see @ossyrocks singing as well. He's very good, not saying that because he's on the board, he really is very good. To be clear, the band are not a tribute band and had their own take on the songs. Two singers, one on harp, one on bass, a great keyboard player, drummer knew his stuff, hime and the bass were tight and a lead/rhythmn guitar who stayed out of the limelight and just got on with it without being flash. None of the band grandstanded, none of the band hogged the (very, very small) stage, the band were tight and loose This may have been a warmup gig, but I thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Very few people there, so I had a table to myself and just watched and had a wonderful time. Thanks Rob I'm flattered Rob, thank you. Can I use your review ? You're the first reviewer we've ever had! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Of course you can I'll write a proper one if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 1 minute ago, rwillett said: Of course you can I'll write a proper one if you want. Yes please. PM it to me, we're taking up too much space in this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Just now, ossyrocks said: Yes please. PM it to me, we're taking up too much space in this thread. Advocating restraint and relevance in a BC thread? It'll never catch on... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Just now, ossyrocks said: Yes please. PM it to me, we're taking up too much space in this thread. I'll try and do it today, but work has suddenly gone into firefighting mode in the last 45 mins. <sigh> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 17 minutes ago, rwillett said: I'll try and do it today, but work has suddenly gone into firefighting mode in the last 45 mins. <sigh> I'm guessing you don't work for the fire service? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 19 minutes ago, rwillett said: I'll try and do it today, but work has suddenly gone into firefighting mode in the last 45 mins. <sigh> Absolutely no hurry Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 2 hours ago, LukeFRC said: I'm guessing you don't work for the fire service? Nope, I have my own little business specialising in complex IT project management, rescues and recovery mainly for the UK Govt. I'm never out of work Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Hope it's OK to mention here but a few of my basses will be available to buy at the bash, specifically: Epiphone Korina Explorer Harley Benton HB-50 (prototype, not available to buy yet) Soloking MJ-1 Classic (Fender Roscoe Beck inspired) Special deals for people helping lighten the load on the way back up the road - and save yourself postage from Aberdeen! They will get listed up on BC after the bash but I thought I'd give yous first refusal... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I played a ridiculous and silly pointy guitar Explorer thang last week. SO comfy! Who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 2 minutes ago, Owen said: I played a ridiculous and silly pointy guitar Explorer thang last week. SO comfy! Who knew? It's all about that forearm ledge... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 So right! I had no idea! Obv mutter mutter ......extra string...... arm off....mutter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 I will be looking at those D-Rocs again though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 15 hours ago, neepheid said: Hope it's OK to mention here but a few of my basses will be available to buy at the bash, specifically: Epiphone Korina Explorer Harley Benton HB-50 (prototype, not available to buy yet) Soloking MJ-1 Classic (Fender Roscoe Beck inspired) Special deals for people helping lighten the load on the way back up the road - and save yourself postage from Aberdeen! They will get listed up on BC after the bash but I thought I'd give yous first refusal... Absolutely fine. Might be interested in the Explorer myself. Always looking for a quiet unassuming guitar that sits in the background... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 20 Author Share Posted April 20 On 19/04/2024 at 09:49, rwillett said: I'll try and do it today, but work has suddenly gone into firefighting mode in the last 45 mins. <sigh> @ossyrocks PM sent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 I've scanned through the thread and couldn't see - what time is start and end? I've to see how it works around the wean's dance lesson! If I do come I can bring a BCcab, I guess a H&K amp to put through it, a load of pedals, and 3 bass from Bravewood P, Sadowsky Metro Will Lee, Lakland 55-94 and the LeFay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (but no promises yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 We have the village hall the whole day Saturday which effectively means from 1900 or so Friday to 0800 Sunday. I was going to suggest 0900 to 1700 for Satu but it's whatever we want. We have the kitchen as well so I might be persuaded to do bacon sarnies or similar to get the things going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 I am definitely unable to make this, no matter how I juggle the days. @rwillett - pinch an idea from the SW thread and put the date and location postcode in the title, and then the complete details with postcode, Google maps and What3Words references, any directions etc. plus start and end times at the start of the first post. Looking forward to the photos. I'll post my works event ones here too. Not!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 Good ideas. Will do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Yay, less than 2 weeks to go! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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