Obrienp Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Bluewine said: I think there's a place for " loud" as long as it's good "loud". Blue I agree but I don’t want loud, I just want audible. The blues band I play in is too loud; mostly driven by the drummer, who also suffers from tinnitus LoL. I wonder why? I would like a happy medium: audible but not deafening. Anyway, I’ve hijacked the thread. Let’s see how the next gig goes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Thursday supporting Terrorvision at HMV Empire in Coventry. The van said 30°C when we got to the load in. There's an ancient lift to take the gear up, but people have to walk the 48 stairs up to back stage. I reckon I went up and down at least 10 times during the course of the evening and my legs are still feeling it 4 days later! Ace venue, good sound on stage, and a great reception despite the fact most of the people there had no idea who we (Headsticks) are 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 10 hours ago, Obrienp said: I agree but I don’t want loud, I just want audible. The blues band I play in is too loud; mostly driven by the drummer, who also suffers from tinnitus LoL. I wonder why? I would like a happy medium: audible but not deafening. Anyway, I’ve hijacked the thread. Let’s see how the next gig goes! Yep. Audible. Is that too much for us to ask? Apparently if you're a singer or keys player then yes it is. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Farmyard rally last Friday. First time I’d used the JMJ Mustang on one of these bigger jobbies but I was well chuffed with the sound. https://www.facebook.com/molly.moo.1044186/videos/1611224812700875/? 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 8 hours ago, martthebass said: Farmyard rally last Friday. First time I’d used the JMJ Mustang on one of these bigger jobbies but I was well chuffed with the sound. https://www.facebook.com/molly.moo.1044186/videos/1611224812700875/? That's really nice footage. I really enjoyed it. I didn't know you guys were that good. Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I’m in the house band that does a weekly blues jam , and a couple of the younger regulars managed to get a gig at the old dive. One has been studying music in Boston at Berklee , the other is more of a primitive , but a nice player. They invited the Sunday rhythm section to do the gig. So we had a couple of geezers and the kids , it was a fun night. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 5 hours ago, msb said: I’m in the house band that does a weekly blues jam , and a couple of the younger regulars managed to get a gig at the old dive. One has been studying music in Boston at Berklee , the other is more of a primitive , but a nice player. They invited the Sunday rhythm section to do the gig. So we had a couple of geezers and the kids , it was a fun night. Nice photo. How are the ribs ? Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 THIS SATURDAY! Join Maple Road during Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival for an afternoon of outdoor live rockin’ blues at C. Wieslers! 3-6pm! Blue 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Bluewine said: Nice photo. How are the ribs ? Blue Food is really good in the old dive. It’s the local blues dive although now you can sometimes hear old time and alt country there too. Roots music. It’s a good sounding room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 19/06/2023 at 18:34, martthebass said: Farmyard rally last Friday. First time I’d used the JMJ Mustang on one of these bigger jobbies but I was well chuffed with the sound. https://www.facebook.com/molly.moo.1044186/videos/1611224812700875/? A do like a bit of footage in this thread. Your band sounds great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Jam night was fun this month. All the bands were really on it with so great singalongs and leg shakers. Our usual singer couldn’t join us so the guitarist and I shared vocals. I’ve done a bit of backing vocals in the past, but haven’t sung lead for over 20 years (it showed I think!). One of the other musicians joined us for Brown Eyed Girl, so a proper jam. Here’s a video montage of our set: https://youtu.be/_6olto1VOLw 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 hours ago, msb said: Food is really good in the old dive. It’s the local blues dive although now you can sometimes hear old time and alt country there too. Roots music. It’s a good sounding room. Sounds like my band would fit in there.👍 Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 9 hours ago, msb said: I’m in the house band that does a weekly blues jam , and a couple of the younger regulars managed to get a gig at the old dive. One has been studying music in Boston at Berklee , the other is more of a primitive , but a nice player. They invited the Sunday rhythm section to do the gig. So we had a couple of geezers and the kids , it was a fun night. No cover = free admission, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvickey Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Our show at Mama Liz's in Stamford went really well (nice venue and really great organizers). Someone in the crowd even posted a video of us on YouTube: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon C Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, tvickey said: Our show at Mama Liz's in Stamford went really well (nice venue and really great organizers). Someone in the crowd even posted a video of us on YouTube: Thanks for sharing. There’s plenty of energy in your band. The contrast between the somewhat impolite lyrics, followed by a polite “thank you very much” when the song ended made me smile.😎 Edited June 21, 2023 by Simon C 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: No cover = free admission, right? … free admission but there’s a base pay and then a tip jar , the jar was quite full ! It’s just a mid sized room but there was a good sized crowd. The kids did a good job of dragging folks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 14 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said: No cover = free admission, right? No - it means they absolutely won't play mustang sally 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 There used to be a No Mustang Sally sign on the side of the stage… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 15 hours ago, msb said: There used to be a No Mustang Sally sign on the side of the stage… Blues club I used to go to had a "Strictly No Voodoo Chile" sign in the dressing room. IIRC, only The Hamsters were given an exemption... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Just now, tony_m said: Blues club I used to go to had a "Strictly No Voodoo Chile" sign in the dressing room. IIRC, only The Hamsters were given an exemption... The Hamsters - what a great band they were👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 12 minutes ago, tony_m said: Blues club I used to go to had a "Strictly No Voodoo Chile" sign in the dressing room. IIRC, only The Hamsters were given an exemption... So "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" is fair game? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_m Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, neepheid said: So "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" is fair game? A good point, well made. Age plays tricks on the mind, don'tcha know.... 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 They were great fun! Saw them twice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Last Saturday's gig was an entirely pleasant-yet-unremarkable affair, everything went as it should a nice night was had. Can't really ask for more! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Thor said: The Hamsters - what a great band they were👍 Absolutely. Local to me so always gigging nearby. Saw them countless times, got all their material on CD 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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