How was your gig last night?

[Stub Mandrel]

I'm 62. Apparently 60 is the age where bits start to wear out or fall off...

 

We played the Exchange last night, valleys pub very appreciative of the sort of classic rock we play. Virtually empty when we started but a good few people came in when we started playing. Were they lurking outside? It eas never as busy as usual (had people gone to town/events gorcEaster?) But at least they were appreciative.

 

Two new tunes were Uprising and New Sensation. Got a great sound using Joyo XVI (octaver), mojo mojo and 1980s Ibanez Chorus for Uprising.  i used the brassmaster for one or two tracks, it sounds ott on its own but when we are all playing it seems to mellow.

 

Big wait for our next gig so we were discussing a strategy for bookings. With us all in two bands, we need to double check the diary then contact all our previous venues ... plus we plan to self promote a ticketed two-band night. Chesp tickets to ensure decent numbers.

[dmccombe7]

5 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

I'm 62. Apparently 60 is the age where bits start to wear out or fall off...

 

We played the Exchange last night, valleys pub very appreciative of the sort of classic rock we play. Virtually empty when we started but a good few people came in when we started playing. Were they lurking outside? It eas never as busy as usual (had people gone to town/events gorcEaster?) But at least they were appreciative.

 

Two new tunes were Uprising and New Sensation. Got a great sound using Joyo XVI (octaver), mojo mojo and 1980s Ibanez Chorus for Uprising.  i used the brassmaster for one or two tracks, it sounds ott on its own but when we are all playing it seems to mellow.

 

Big wait for our next gig so we were discussing a strategy for bookings. With us all in two bands, we need to double check the diary then contact all our previous venues ... plus we plan to self promote a ticketed two-band night. Chesp tickets to ensure decent numbers.

Possibly people away on Easter hols causing less footfall in local bars.

We use Google Calendar with each different 2nd band having a different colour for fast recognition. We all put in our various gigs / rehearsals or personal events that might prevent taking a booking. Only the band members have access to it. Works really well. If our singer gets a request for a booking he can quickly see at a glance what dates are available and book it.

Dave

[okusman]

Black Bear Tewkesbury.

Large venue, absolutely rammed.

 

Previous sound complaint issues have meant an in-house FBT PA which you ‘plug in to’. Fine in concept, but it’s underpowered for the job it’s trying to do. Result = all the tricks in the book to get sufficient vocal volume over the top of the acoustic drums and the hundreds on people. Just about…phew.

IEMs all round took away the feedback problem the support band had wrestled with.

The real problem was the arse at 11:15. Pissed, arrogant and obviously thick.

We are playing, and you are gesturing that you want to speak to the singer and then me. Mouthing back that we can’t hear you, (IEMs) and that you should just gently bugger off.

And what did he want of a band who’d been playing classic rock all night? Wonderwall. 
I must confess, I told the door staff that he’d been aggressive- he was ejected.

Please forgive me. 😘

 

[Jackroadkill]

1 minute ago, okusman said:

Please forgive me. 😘

 

You're forgiven.  Whether asking for Wonderwall is....

[Franticsmurf]

60th birthday party for the sound engineers wife last night, and the Hulla band were asked to play a short acoustic set in the marquee in the garden. Sacrifices were made to the rain and wind gods and it was dry and warm. We played without drums and after a trial run the week before it was obvious that my acoustic bass couldn't cut through in the mix so I went with my Ibanez AGBV200 through a little Vox practice amp. As the MC was our sound man, the mix was good. It was meant to be a surprise so the instruments were hidden away in vans, behind hedges etc until we all gathered in the tent, much to the delight of the birthday girl.

 

We did about 30 minutes and had everyone (around 50 or so) up and dancing from the start. One of the reasons I love playing with this band is that we always enjoy the gigs, and the kinds of audiences we play to are there to enjoy as well, so we rarely get the drunken idiots mentioned elsewhere in this thread. (I've experience them in other bands and 100% sympathise with you). No photos have emerged yet, probably because the party went on way after we'd finished.  😀

 

Footwear - black Skechers lace-ups.

 

Here's one I took of my kit.

 

[Stub Mandrel]

2 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Possibly people away on Easter hols causing less footfall in local bars.

We use Google Calendar with each different 2nd band having a different colour for fast recognition. We all put in our various gigs / rehearsals or personal events that might prevent taking a booking. Only the band members have access to it. Works really well. If our singer gets a request for a booking he can quickly see at a glance what dates are available and book it.

Dave

 

We have the same, we've had a few glitches... mostly slow updating. Took me ages to realise adding events on Outlook doesn't send the changes to Google grr!

[super al]

Played 2nd on the bill in a 4 band/artists gig in Alderbury (village close to Salisbury). It was a fundraiser for a Salisbury Live event in June called Picnic in the Park.

It was a social club and a good mix of locals, band members, friends and family in there, pretty busy and a good atmosphere.

Our drummer did his solo act before we went on, he sings and plays guitar in his own band. 

Our set went well, some of those that have seen us before said we get better every time they see us... I guess the songs are becoming more familiar 😂 

I enjoyed the night, the last band played covers but threw in a few curve balls that I enjoyed (I am the resurrection, who covers that?! Brilliant!).

For the shoe fetish crew - a pair of scruffy Lee Copper Converse fakes. Normally I wear my Airwalks but wanted a change.

As an aside, my 87 yr old dad watched me lace up a shoe today and told me off. Apparently they taught him how to lace up his boots during National Service so that you could cut the laces with a knife easily and get your boots off quickly if you needed to...every day is a school day 😁

[Simon C]

The Jam Night I usually go to has moved back to its original venue (McCafferty’s in Epsom).  We weren’t really able to attract a following at what was the new venue - various reasons I guess.  Certainly there was never much of an atmosphere there. I think the original venue probably saw their takings drop by more than they were paying the band and certainly by more than the £50 pay cut they were trying to get the band to take.  I’m pleased we’ve moved back as McCafferty’s is a much better music venue (and it’s walking distance from my house 😀).
 

It’s a while since we’ve had anyone take any video of us.  My daughter who was the main videographer has moved to Derby.   My wife didn’t attend the new venue as often.  Anyway back to the old venue so my wife came, and a mate and his wife came for the 1st time.  They both took some video.  We played ok, without nailing any of the songs.  As it’s the 1st one back at McCafferty’s I decided on a compilation video.

 

 

[BassTool]

Local Social Club in Sunderland called Steels on Saturday night, a bass playing mate sent me this pic.

Big club but had a full house with a great crowd in 👍🏼

 

[nilorius]

1 hour ago, BassTool said:

Local Social Club in Sunderland called Steels on Saturday night, a bass playing mate sent me this pic.

Big club but had a full house with a great crowd in 👍🏼

 

Nice photo!