jimmyb625 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 3 hours ago, cheddatom said: We drove from Stoke to Margate on Saturday. 5 hours with a couple of stops. Olby's Soul Cafe is a brilliant venue! Great PA and the engineer was brilliant too. Unfortunately the choice of some unknown band from Stoke to headline a night in Margate didn't work out so well. The old story of a local support band bringing most of the crowd, then taking them with them after the set. All that way, writing off two full days, to play to less than 50 people... still, at least we got paid and had a laugh Sorry to hear that. We have exactly the same problem. We can get a fairly decent crowd locally, but outside of our "area" we're pretty much unknown. Still, at least those 50 people will have enjoyed it and hopefully will get some interest coming your way in future. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 7 minutes ago, jimmyb625 said: Sorry to hear that. We have exactly the same problem. We can get a fairly decent crowd locally, but outside of our "area" we're pretty much unknown. Still, at least those 50 people will have enjoyed it and hopefully will get some interest coming your way in future. If the band are good its a foot in the door for that area. "Build it and they will come". Played a gig in Methil Scotland about a 2 hr drive for me each way so nowhere near as horrendous as @cheddatom but first time was around 50-60 people in a club that holds approx 180-200. 2nd time was sold out so its all about getting in the door and showing how good you are. That was just after pandemic and that had a big effect on how many people wanted to socialise. Not so sure i'd drive 5 hrs each way tho. That's a long haul especially on way home after a gig. Dave 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 54 minutes ago, jimmyb625 said: Sorry to hear that. We have exactly the same problem. We can get a fairly decent crowd locally, but outside of our "area" we're pretty much unknown. Still, at least those 50 people will have enjoyed it and hopefully will get some interest coming your way in future. Yeh we definitely won some new fans. It would have made sense if we'd picked up another gig in London, which was on the cards, but didn't happen in the end 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Played a Studio 8 session for RTE 2fm today. Got t cplay in the legendary studio 8! Sounded unbelievable. Beautiful EBS Neogorm combo Edited February 19 by lidl e 23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 A couple of better photos from Friday's O2 Academy gig: 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Great gig at 33 bar in Manchester. Despite feeling like death warmed up with a nasty bug, it was a lot of fun. The first outing for the TC rig…. Absolutely delighted with it, awesome sound, very loud (the sound guy made me turn it way down), very happy with it. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 On 21/02/2024 at 03:58, BigRedX said: A couple of better photos from Friday's O2 Academy gig: Great shot ! Great shot! Daryl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) Fun gig in East Grinstead and a lovely outing for my glorious ACG Finn 5 which I keep mulling over selling then taking to a gig and going “fxxk me this is great”. Usual story with Matt starting off with good intentions following the set list only to get distracted and wander off playing songs either I or the guitarist didn’t know 😆 But we busked it and it seems no-one noticed or cared. Until the bar staff had to come and tell us to shut up at 11.30 because we should have stopped at 11…. Knackered 🤣 Edit for a pic: Edited February 24 by Merton 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, Merton said: Fun gig in East Grinstead and a lovely outing for my glorious ACG Finn 5 which I keep mulling over selling then taking to a gig and going “fxxk me this is great”. Usual story with Matt starting off with good intentions following the set list only to get distracted and wander off playing songs either I or the guitarist didn’t know 😆 But we busked it and it seems no-one noticed or cared. Until the bar staff had to come and tell us to shut up at 11.30 because we should have stopped at 11…. Knackered 🤣 Glad you had a good show, are you taking over full time now? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 8 minutes ago, Graham said: Glad you had a good show, are you taking over full time now? Pretty much. A few dates I can’t do (like the one Matt forgot to tell me about tonight 🤣) but will be filling bass shoes for most of them. Shame you can’t commit at the mo; in my opinion if you ever want to come back it’s your gig first and foremost 😎 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 16 minutes ago, Merton said: Pretty much. A few dates I can’t do (like the one Matt forgot to tell me about tonight 🤣) but will be filling bass shoes for most of them. Shame you can’t commit at the mo; in my opinion if you ever want to come back it’s your gig first and foremost 😎 You're a scholar and a gent, hope you have a great time in the band. Hopefully I'll be able to pop along to the odd local show and say hi 😀 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Wixams retirement Village theatre 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) Short notice acoustic gig and I'll take it. "Hi Mr.Daryl! Are you available next Sunday for an acoustic gig? 2-5, outside of kewaskum " I responded with a "yes" and a " thank you" within seconds of receiving the text. My point, I bet some of you guys that book gigs have to wait awhile before you get a response . Daryl Edited February 27 by Bluewine 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 @Merton is that an Elf on standby in case his big bro packs a sad? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Bluewine said: Short notice acoustic gig and I'll take it. "Hi Mr.Daryl! Are you available next Sunday for an acoustic gig? 2-5, outside of kewaskum " I responded with a "yes" within seconds of receiving the text. My point, I bet some of you guys that book gigs have to wait awhile before you get a response . Daryl I think i see a hint of a smile there Daryl. Dave 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Drove to limerick to play a show last night. 10 minutes before the first band started, the place was empty. I thought it was going to be a bust, but ince the first band started the room packed out. Smallest stage ive ever seen. Had to do a lot of Bill Wyman style playing. Great reception, great feedback. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelus Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I may have made a major mistake yesterday. I had a vaccination yesterday morning, nothing I haven’t had half a dozen time over the last few years. Anyway, I think you know where this is going, lost the use of my right upper arm and was in quite extreme discomfort all evening, leaving the strap fully extended and my bass round my knees. 🙄 I can only put the change in the effect on my arm to some significant weight loss over the last six months. Needle must have went further into my muscle? 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt4ever Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 19/02/2024 at 09:29, cheddatom said: We drove from Stoke to Margate on Saturday. 5 hours with a couple of stops. Olby's Soul Cafe is a brilliant venue! Great PA and the engineer was brilliant too. Unfortunately the choice of some unknown band from Stoke to headline a night in Margate didn't work out so well. The old story of a local support band bringing most of the crowd, then taking them with them after the set. All that way, writing off two full days, to play to less than 50 people... still, at least we got paid and had a laugh Ah man if I’d have known I would’ve been there with a few people. Love it at Olbys, great place. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb625 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) An evening out in Chester with Fine Lines, playing at Telford's Warehouse. Almost had a major disaster, as I went on stage without my hat, fortunately our eagle-eyed sometime tour manager noticed it. Positioning himself at the side of the stage with said head-gear, I was able to wander over allowing him to return it to its rightful location. It makes using a wireless all the more worthwhile! I was really pleased with how we played and we didn't get bottled off, which is always nice. Had a very pleasant brief chat with @lurksalot of the parish, who kindly turned up to support us. Obligatory photo's below. *edit to add, my jeans aren't too long, my legs are too short! Edited February 24 by jimmyb625 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 25 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: I think i see a hint of a smile there Daryl. Dave Ha ha, it's a bit of a bass face Dave The extra money helps I call it " Giggy Cash" lol My goal is to take a long weekend vacation this summer and not have to worry about the cost. Daryl 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 6 minutes ago, jimmyb625 said: An evening out in Chester with Fine Lines, playing at Telford's Warehouse. Almost had a major disaster, as I went on stage without my hat, fortunately our eagle-eyed sometime tour manager noticed it. Positioning himself at the side of the stage with said head-gear, I was able to wander over allowing him to return it to its rightful location. It makes using a wireless all the more worthwhile! I was really pleased with how we played and we didn't get bottled off, which is always nice. Had a very pleasant brief chat with @lurksalot of the parish, who kindly turned up to support us. Obligatory photo's below. *edit to add, my jeans aren't too long, my legs are too short! Digging the hat Daryl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Downunderwonder said: @Merton is that an Elf on standby in case his big bro packs a sad? Indeed! I doubt it will happen, but would prefer to be ready if it does… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Bluewine said: Ha ha, it's a bit of a bass face Dave The extra money helps I call it " Giggy Cash" lol My goal is to take a long weekend vacation this summer and not have to worry about the cost. Daryl Well deserved break always brings you back refreshed and raring to go. I've nothing planned for hols this year again but will probably just do some days away somewhere for a wee bit of fast car fun probably up into the Highlands area of Scotland where roads are a bit more quiet. Dave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrienp Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 20 minutes ago, Merton said: Indeed! I doubt it will happen, but would prefer to be ready if it does… I do that with my Warwick Gnome. Knowing my luck, it would be the cabinet and not the amp that develops a fault and then I’m stuffed 🥴. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Tonight’s gig was awesome, and remarkably quiet. Got about 5 mins into my 25 min drive, then got a WhatsApp from the drummer - who was already at the venue - saying “stand down, they haven’t got the booking in their diary” FFS. So I turned around and went to the pub with the guitarist (also my bro in law). 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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