NoRhino Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Tiny stage at a holiday camp. Black curtain at rear of the stage. I always move these to the side of my amp to make sure the fan is never blocked. 20 minutes into set 1 and the bass cuts out - don't panic, turn round to see said curtain covering fan at the rear of my amp. Can only assume the drummer's elbow perhaps moved the curtain back to its original position. I assured the band that a ten minute rest to let the amp cool down will see us back in business. Experience is a great thing to have in tricky situations eh? Edited August 12, 2019 by NoRhino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Put a large plastic clip in with the 'gig kit' ? 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRhino Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 5 hours ago, taunton-hobbit said: Put a large plastic clip in with the 'gig kit' ? 😎 Good idea. I did once use scissors to cut a handful of those metallic foil streamers that some clubs like to hang on the back wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRhino Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 04/08/2019 at 09:45, dmccombe7 said: Debut gig with Blockbustarz last night at Ivory Blacks in Glasgow. Fantastic night of 70's Glam Rock music. I'll be at Sleazey's on the 23rd. Mind if I say hello? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, NoRhino said: I'll be at Sleazey's on the 23rd. Mind if I say hello? Would be honoured. Am i using your bass amp that night by any chance You do realise i don't actually look like my pic. Its just an image for the band. Dave Edited August 12, 2019 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) We did a Sunday afternoon Biker Bar gig, 3:00-7:00. Because of our festival and fair bookings all summer, this was our first 4 hour gig in 4 months. Playing 4 hours was a challenge for me, especially in a historic landmark building with no air conditioning. However, we drew a good Sunday afternoon crowd with lots of familiar faces. And this place is way out in the sticks. Tbe band sounded good . 1. Play a good show 2. Get the money 3. Get home safely Blue Edited August 12, 2019 by Bluewine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 05/08/2019 at 03:38, stewblack said: Good to see the bass player given lots of room as usual I'd like to give my BL credit. She knows how important being a part of our 3 out front with vocals stage plot is to me. I've never been a " stand back by the drummer" bass player. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Bluewine said: Dear Blue, we‘re bass players and maybe not the big showmakers, I get it but FFS smile! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightsun Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) Rather fun gig with my new project on Saturday evening, culminating in this rather strange conversation... Punter: Are you in a band Me: I'm in about 3 at the last count P: No, are you in this band? M: yes P: I'm a musician M: oh, what do you play...? P: guitar, bass and sing M: oh that's nice... A pause... P: you play a Jazz....yuk... Now what is the etiquette in this situation? Edit: The punter was sober.....and I just drifted into the night Edited August 13, 2019 by nightsun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 1 minute ago, nightsun said: Now what is the etiquette in this situation? In my experience, most of the punters who come up to me at gigs to talk to me are quite, quite drunk, and often have absolutely no idea of quite how boring they are being. I usually just go to my happy place and let them work it out of their system. It can suck a bit, but I'd rather that they go away with positive memories of the night, than think of us as being surly or unpleasant. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, Stylon Pilson said: In my experience, most of the punters who come up to me at gigs to talk to me are quite, quite drunk, and often have absolutely no idea of quite how boring they are being. I usually just go to my happy place and let them work it out of their system. It can suck a bit, but I'd rather that they go away with positive memories of the night, than think of us as being surly or unpleasant. S.P. Good call. I try and do the same, with varying degrees of success though....😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Stylon Pilson said: In my experience, most of the punters who come up to me at gigs to talk to me are quite, quite drunk, and often have absolutely no idea of quite how boring they are being. I usually just go to my happy place and let them work it out of their system. It can suck a bit, but I'd rather that they go away with positive memories of the night, than think of us as being surly or unpleasant. S.P. I'm approached by punters during breaks at gigs. Most of the time they really don't have much to say. I always thank them for coming out and I tell them about upcoming gigs. Blue Edited August 13, 2019 by Bluewine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 15 hours ago, SICbass said: Dear Blue, we‘re bass players and maybe not the big showmakers, I get it but FFS smile! 😉 Im working on that. 😄 Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 40 minutes ago, Bluewine said: Im working on that. 😄 Blue Me too. I‘ve been playing for a living since I was a teenager. I’m now in my early 50s and have only managed to force myself to crack a smile when a camera is pointing at me in the last couple of years. I still can’t do it while playing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 51 minutes ago, SICbass said: Me too. I‘ve been playing for a living since I was a teenager. I’m now in my early 50s and have only managed to force myself to crack a smile when a camera is pointing at me in the last couple of years. I still can’t do it while playing. It's not a fault, it's a feature! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRhino Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 12/08/2019 at 18:51, dmccombe7 said: Would be honoured. Am i using your bass amp that night by any chance You do realise i don't actually look like my pic. Its just an image for the band. Dave Hi Dave - not my Quo trib this time. Good friends of mine though. I'll be there as a punter and to play moothie on a couple of songs. Wig or not, I'm sure I'll find you. The bass gives it away. Billy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lurksalot Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 I depped for the band I left last year, for 3 weddings over 2 weekends. They have hopes of having a ‘function band’ string to their bow. Together learned and played 5 new songs all for pennies , and at best could describe the performances as ‘functional’ I only did them so as not to ruin the customers day after my replacements replacement let the band down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, lurksalot said: I depped for the band I left last year, for 3 weddings over 2 weekends. They have hopes of having a ‘function band’ string to their bow. Together learned and played 5 new songs all for pennies , and at best could describe the performances as ‘functional’ I only did them so as not to ruin the customers day after my replacements replacement let the band down. And you're still 1 funeral short of a full anecdote... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, lurksalot said: I only did them so as not to ruin the customers day after my replacements replacement let the band down. While this was a very noble thing for you to do, you need to stop thinking of this band as your responsibility in any way. Until you're able to do this, it's going to be a burden in the back of your mind. Move on. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: still 1 funeral short of a full anecdote... My new album title, there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurksalot Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 3 hours ago, Stylon Pilson said: While this was a very noble thing for you to do, you need to stop thinking of this band as your responsibility in any way. Until you're able to do this, it's going to be a burden in the back of your mind. Move on. S.P. Nah its not my band , they were stuck , I could help, not my responsibility at all. I have declined depping the pub gigs offered , the pubs can sort a different band, but I couldn’t see a wedding party left without the evenings entertainment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicbassman Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 6 hours ago, lurksalot said: I couldn’t see a wedding party left without the evenings entertainment Quite right, lurksalot, I would've done just the same. You're doing it to assist in what could be one of the most important days in two people's lives, not necessarily just for your old band's sake. And I hope your old band thanked you profusely. Good karma has been created, and one day you might find it's repaid somehow, ......hopefully ! 🤗 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Last major festival of the summer for us last weekend. A few gremlins meant the main stage had to be shut down and de rigged the night before, so we were moved to a big top style tent which worked out brilliant. Everything was over running so this is with no sound check or monitor check. Running my g&l lb100 tribute into a quilter 800 flat into my laney n410 with pa support. Great gig. Finishing some amazing (but wet) festivals this year! This cropped up on youtube from someone in the crowd who had recorded it on their phone. Headphones needed to hear the bass properly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) We played an acoustic gig last night It was a church event, some kind of chicken roast. We played 7-10. $450.00 Mostly elderly people. In a word the gig was pathetic. This was a gig we did as a favor, we knew it wasn't a good match. At 9:30 we were playing to 3 members of the staff who were cleaning up. I wish I had a pic to share. Full Maple Road gig at the Blondipop tonight, 8:00-12:00. Blue Edited August 17, 2019 by Bluewine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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