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You're in my fart - Rod Stewfart

Wild is the wind. DB

When I joined my current band they had a Facebook page and all their music on Spotify, YouTube, etc (paying distrokid). None of them actually doing much to promote the band. The Spotify account had 1 monthly listener and I think that was me trying to learn the songs. I'm not great at being a 'content creator' or whatever it is but I started an Instagram account for them and then they let me loose on the Facebook page! Last month we were up to 61 monthly listeners, over 400 followers on Instagram and nearly 800 (750 other bands 😄) on Facebook...the aim is to break even with streaming... we're getting there but still a long way to go! Can we use this thread to exchange insta follows? Is that allowed? We are Felis Leo btw 🤘🦁

I've been looking for a monitor mixer with eq that did not require a 0dB mixer output to work properly, and I recently found this: It is designed to run from a USB port, so it can be powered by a USB charger or battery pack. It has a balanced mic/line input, and a second mic/line input with less gain options, but a hi-z instrument input, and 2-band eq and pan on each channel. I'm using it with a bracket to enable it to be belt mounted, and a usb battery pack that fits in a pocket. My bass cable now has a T junction so this mixer can pick up the bass signal, and my tie-clip microphone on my bass strap picks up stage ambient sound, and I can set the mix to suit me. It would also take a line feed from the FOH mixer etc. It worked well on the first outing other than my tendency to move the sliders while altering the channel volume, and my belt loop lash-up failing. My MK2 has a cover over the sliders and a better belt mount. In summary, it's ightly larger than a Behringer P1, or an LD HP1, but it's cheaper than either, and a lot more versatile, and it can be left on your rig, or attached to you without too much effort. David

From memory the EQ and controls/layout were different

Blow Me (One Last Kiss) - Pink

Just got some cheap Spinfit CP100 tips for my KZ ZS10, on sale at £9.49 for two pairs delivered (large size) here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325357841077? Much better fit than stock tips, instant seal and don't fall out or work loose. Although they're for a smaller 4mm (ZS10 are 5mm I think?) diameter IEMs they push on fine with a little bit of encouragement and feel very secure.

Yes, I had heard that the batteries were consumed at such a rate that it was effectively unreliable/unsustainable to rely on them for power when gigging or recording. 20 hrs is more than I had thought you'd get. FWIW I like Alembics enough that I could live with having to secure consistent access to outboard power for gigging etc.

I like them all!

Would you like a broom with that statement? I disagree with this. Like you, I take the boy scout attitude of "be prepared" and go to gigs with extra basses, leads, amp heads, stings etc... because I am a pro. The pros I play with are the same and cover themselves and others. We have saved each other's skins and gigs many times and enjoy doing so. I find it's those that think they are pro that don't actually behave as a pro. Yes there are exceptions, and I'll conceded that. I've just started a big pro theatre gig and am joyous in the professionalism of the group and crew. I found it difficult to stay out of the way and not help as the crew are so competent. I just show up with my basses, pedal board, leads and IEM and off we go. Lots of great compliments from returning fans so it must be working.

Recently purchased this upright bass. Have no clue as to what model/year it is. There is no stamp, serial or name anywhere. Looks quite modern. Thanks

The hardest thing with any new skill is persistence. You’ll make rapid gains then hit a plateau. Find the thing that keeps you playing…

Cough... https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/gardiner-houlgate/catalogue-id-srgard10272/lot-97e286d5-dcd9-4dbc-a1c3-b17800e83293?queryId=bb3429008c251cfd6efa8772b54d1eda