FinnDave Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: I'm very rarely in Edinburgh because of traffic and parking a nightmare. I've always headed into Glasgow so i know more of the venues in that area. If you asked that question as a topic you might get a better idea of what's available in Scotland. Dave Cheers, Dave, I'll have a chat with the rest of the band when we next meet up (gig in Camden in about 10 days) and see what they want to do. I know we've talked about Scotland, but that's as far as it's got, I think. Thanks for the tips. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, FinnDave said: Thanks, I'll copy that and pas it around th band, some of them must have played Edinburgh or Glasgow before! I remember there being a club venue that might meet your requirements in the centre of Edinburgh. I'm afraid that I can't remember what it's called, but it's on the same road as Whistlebinkies (about 100 ft down the street). Edited November 27, 2019 by peteb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 7 hours ago, peteb said: I remember there being a club venue that might meet your requirements in the centre of Edinburgh. I'm afraid that I can't remember what it's called, but it's on the same road as Whistlebinkies (about 100 ft down the street). Probably thinking of Bannermans. It's at the bottom of the street, in the corner with Cowgate, just another 100m away from Stramash. Bannermans is mostly geared to rock bands (not only, 'though). It's not huge, but yeah, definitely another place to check. They also have a flat upstairs that out of town bands may use (you need to agree that, of course), which can be quite handy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) Played a 7:00-10:30 Thanksgiving Eve Bash at Kuhtz's in Oconomowoc. Our first public gig with a new guitarist. The place wad so packed if I had went there to see a band I would have turned around and left. It was a good gig for us , great audience engagement and lots of attention given to the band. A guy that had too many cocktails was on the dance floor and fell backwards onto a stage monitor. I'm sure we've all seen that one. Blue Edited November 28, 2019 by Bluewine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bluewine said: A guy that had too many cocktails was on the dance floor and fell backwards onto a stage monitor. I'm sure we've all seen that one. Soooo many times. That and dancers careening into boom mic stands, resulting in split lips and cracked teeth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, ezbass said: Soooo many times. That and dancers careening into boom mic stands, resulting in split lips and cracked teeth. I remember a gig where someones shoe flew past my head. Blue 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bluewine said: I remember a gig where someones shoe flew past my head. Blue Was than when you were in your Shoegaze band then Blue?😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave moffat Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries, easy haul in, Hotel on site. Scottish National Uke Festival for the last 2 year, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Phil Cunningham and Ally Bain, so plenty big enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Bluewine said: I remember a gig where someones shoe flew past my head. Blue You only worry when they are still wearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Bluewine said: I remember a gig where someones shoe flew past my head. Blue I’ll see your shoe and raise you a dart flying past us into the back wall behind the band, honest! (Rough nightclub in Hull in the late 70’s) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 41 minutes ago, casapete said: I’ll see your shoe and raise you a dart flying past us into the back wall behind the band, honest! (Rough nightclub in Hull in the late 70’s) OUCH! Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 One again (we played there last Christmas too) Chester Big Band played in the foyer at Chester Storyhouse. It was very well received and the audience said we were tight! Of course, we know the little mistakes that occurred - they always do live, though - but generally it was good quality and fun music. We actually played it very safe with the setlist, and also we only played for an hour, which makes it easier since we can pick the best tunes. For interest, here is the setlist: Rock Around the Clock In the Mood Santa Baby A Little Blues Please Fever Blue Moon Big Bad Handsome Man The Christmas Song I loves you Porgy Birdland Valerie Ain't No Other Man Tequila Little Brown Jug Blue Suede Shoes (Reserve) Favourites of mine are "Aint no other man" - our wonderful singer Sam really gets into this one. And Birdland is always a lot of fun on the bass (Jazz bass of course....back pickup and turn it up a bit). Fever went really well with the bass+singer+fingerclicking at the start and end, gave me goosebumps! Needs a little bit of concentration to do it perfect, especially on fretless. The high-quality pics and video will take a little while to be made available, meantime here is a still captured from the 3rd camera which was videoing next to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 ETA a sneak preview video is now on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChesterBigBand/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Did a charity gig in Swindon. Down to play just 2 tunes ended up playing six, which was great. Love that my band has the confidence to play new material entirely unrehearsed This is our first year together and we've really gelled 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 On 27/11/2019 at 23:25, mcnach said: Probably thinking of Bannermans. It's at the bottom of the street, in the corner with Cowgate, just another 100m away from Stramash. There's a couple of clubs halfway down niddry street between binkies and bannermans I've heard bands on before but I've no idea what they're called. The Dreadnought Rocks club in Bathgate is a pretty good venue that specialises more in tribute bands nowadays. Shame as it's getting harder and harder for rock covers bands to get gigs anywhere in the central belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebassist Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Crazy! Club in Cardiff already rammed at 8.15, had to carry the gear including double bass upstairs and across this dance floor right through this very crowd as there wasn't any other way in. Have to say though, a brilliant crowd, very cool people and definitely up for a party, & a very nice lady gracefully pushed a way through the crowd for me on the way out to get my bass out in a kind of double bass conga manoeuvre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, jacko said: There's a couple of clubs halfway down niddry street between binkies and bannermans I've heard bands on before but I've no idea what they're called. Banshee Labyrinth. A bit on the small side, 'though, but I like playing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, mcnach said: Banshee Labyrinth. A bit on the small side, 'though, but I like playing there. aye its awesome, playing back there again in Feb, always a cool day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, mcnach said: Banshee Labyrinth. A bit on the small side, 'though, but I like playing there. Is that the one with the little cinema in the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stofferson Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, Si600 said: Is that the one with the little cinema in the back? thats the one, next to Bannermans i think aint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Si600 said: Is that the one with the little cinema in the back? yes! there's a little cinema in there... pretty cool place actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubbersoul Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Supported The Exploited on Saturday night in Belfast. Absolutely fantastic night, they were totally on fire! Big brawl broke out at one point which was a shame and the PA packed in briefly but otherwise amazing stuff. Felt like I was 15 again when Wattie signed my original copy of Punk’s Not Dead! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Thursday night I played at Rescue Rooms in Nottingham and it was awesome. I managed to sprain my wrist during load out. Had to cancel Friday's gig and I'm worried about this weekend. Can't even play guitar at the moment let alone drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Got home at half two last night after playing in Camden. Exceptionally good gig for the band, everything on stage was just right, despite having to make do with only one drummer (we usually have two) and had a dep rhythm guitarist (who also sang a few songs) that we hd never payed with before. He did an excellent job, and will be playing with us again as our regular chap will not be able to make all the gigs next year. There was a good crowd in, place was pretty fun, and the area in front of the stage was a crush of happy people dancing and singing along. Because of the different line up, we were able to re-think our positions on stage, and I changed from stage left behind the keyboards to stage between the two guitarists - much better, I was able to hear and communicate with our lead player, resulting in much better transitions between songs and better jams. That was the last Grateful Dudes gig of the year, and marks the end of my second year with the band. Looking forward to my third - last night's venue has booked us back for six gigs in 2020. Can't wait! The gear I used last night was a Fender Jazz deluxe four string, MiM about 20 years old, strung with light LaBella flats and played with a heavy pick, through an Ashdown Rootmaster and Barefaced Super Compact, no FX. The sound person (Veronica, we have worked with her before) surprised me by mic'ing up my cab rather than using the DI out, and people out front were very complimentary about the sound of the bass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Likewise, the room was fairly empty for our first set as most of the punters were in the other room watching the boxing. Second set was much better though. We had a trio of Christmas songs prepared but we ran out of time so only ended up being able to play one of them. It seems to be fairly common that we have to cut a few songs from our set list on the night these days - what generally happens is the drummer (who books the gigs) sends round an email saying something like "Okay, they've told us to play from 9-12, so shall we aim to get there at 7:30?" to which the guitarist then replies "I can't get there until 8". Inevitably we don't start our first set until 9:30, and so by the end of the night we are forced to skip a few songs. I'm not entirely happy about it - I pride myself on my personal reputation for being punctual. I think it's probably out time I raised my concerns. The gig was a pretty good one, on the whole. I didn't get my EQ quite right for the circumstances (hollow wooden stage) but I got by. One thing I've noticed recently is that I seem to sometimes start a song in the wrong key. It seems to happen where we have two songs with a similar feel, and one's in E and the other's in Eb, and I get them the wrong way round. I think I've also been starting to get a bit complacent, now that I've been gigging lots of these songs for over a year, and I maybe don't practice at home as much as I should. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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