rushbo Posted Sunday at 23:05 Share Posted Sunday at 23:05 Roxy Magic played at The Tropic in Ruislip on Friday night. A good time was had by all. Most of the band was travelling down from the Midlands, so it's always fun trying to work out how late everyone will be to the gig after negotiating the M50/rush hour/general Greater London madness. I'd taken the precaution of getting to London the day before, which meant I was able to go the spectacular Big Star "Radio City" gig in Hackney on Thursday night. Incredibly, we were all at the venue bang on time for a 6pm soundcheck. The gig was a stormer - the Tropic was full of ladies and gentlemen of a certain vintage who rocked their socks off. The band came off stage sweaty and satisfied. I could have done without the obligatory motorway closure on the way home, which sent me down county lanes and housing estates somewhere near Oxford. Oh, the joys of being a Weekend Warrior. I used my "B" rig - which is rapidly becoming my "A" rig - TC Electronic BG250 combo, Aria Jazz bass (£40!), Zoom B3 and a Lekato wireless bug system. I did give my faithful PJ Bitsa a run out in the second set though... I was delighted with my onstage sound and if my quick wander out front at the soundcheck was anything to go by, it was great through the PA, too. A nice lady down the front took some lovely pics of the band. Here's our hero modelling his new suit and his old hat. Yes, I am playing with a plectrum, wanna fight about it..? 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted Sunday at 23:05 Share Posted Sunday at 23:05 7 minutes ago, knirirr said: You may judge for yourself here. 😉 I made plenty of mistakes(*) but I think we didn't do too badly for an amateur band. The audience liked it and were pleased to have that sort of material played, and it was good to be doing it as a proper gig rather than a number here and there as the house band at a jam. (*) E.g. forgot what key I was in for the first few bars of the first solo... Love that. Not heard a band like this in many years. Nice one. Very relaxing, chilled music Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted Sunday at 23:06 Share Posted Sunday at 23:06 4 hours ago, chrisba said: I think the boot is a great look. I need to get one myself. Perhaps two. It’s certainly easier than the appliance from a couple of weeks ago 😁 Said appliance may be pressed into service again for my dep with the punk pirates next March 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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