stingrayPete1977

I can't work out how to get at it!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507832239' post='3388301'] That guy seemed pretty much harmless. Seemed like he was actually trying to be decent. Lol Blue [/quote] One of my bands has developed a small following when we play certain venues, which is really nice, one guy comes and stands/dances right up the front all night so I presumed he was both enjoying himself and probably checking out our attractive young lady singer at the same time, after the third gig I realised he was checking me out, I am a bit slow sometimes like that He bought me a drink after the gig last time, nice bloke but not my type what with the penis and what not.

As the title, I can busk it but I need some reading practice anyway, two birds and one stone etc Thanks

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1507819409' post='3388198'] Currently I play pretty much exclusively what would be considered to be 'music pubs', where punters come to see the band. I can't think of a recent gig where the band was ignored by any significant section of the audience and there is never any trouble, even (especially) in the biker bars where there could be potential for violence if anyone was foolhardy enough to cause any problems. [/quote] Same here, I wouldn't stay in a band that played those venues if they were being ignored, crap band or crap venue choice I'd say.

I've actually got an album credit for a slap part I was specifically asked to play in the studio after dropping it in at the rehearsal for live shows.

On the other hand I think it's just a lazy dig at those that don't enjoy slap to say it's because they can't do it, I dislike lots of things but not because I can't do them myself.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507707536' post='3387303'] Huh? Most people I know haven't stopped gigging because they have a decent job. Everyone in my band except me works and have more than decent jobs. They gig because it's something they love to do and like this type of work. So, let me try and understand this. If I get a decent job I'll won't have the need to gig, so I'll stop gigging? Blue [/quote] So they are doing four or five four hour bar gigs a week on top of full time day jobs?

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507664457' post='3387153'] If there is an issue it's posting a want ad and not being clear on exactly what your offering. Blue [/quote] They posted an ad, you asked a few questions and they were straight up honest with their long term plans, you're looking for professional work on websites aimed at weekend warrior bands, maybe you need an agent?

Maybe he's a jazz virtuoso?

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1507603410' post='3386702'] THIS x1000 not everybody can be a musician if it ain't in you it ain't in you there is no rule that says just because you bought a bass, amp and lessons that you can be a bassist [/quote] Damn someone has already used up today's Adam Clayton joke quota!

I think blue has forgotten that playing an instrument is primarily a hobby in fact some genres have never looked to be profitable, no not jazz! I'm thinking of things like brass bands where the whole point was an evening out in the warm with friends rehearsing, if the gigs covered the cost of rehearsal space and a coach to get them to gigs that was a bonus.

[quote name='peteb' timestamp='1507622733' post='3386764'] The thing is that there are plenty of good players out there who want to play but are just to busy to commit to a full time band at the moment but want to keep their hand in and maybe play the occasional gig. [/quote] Certainly, count me in that group.

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1507589711' post='3386674'] Can't argue that, these days there are a little guys that want to play but have no interest in the hard work of a gig schedule. Blue [/quote] I don't think it's the lack of interest it's the lack of need if they've got a decent job.

Lots of people enjoy 'playing' at other people's jobs, I enjoy tinkering with old cars but I don't want to do it all the time, a bit of DIY at the weekend is a British institution with well paid people having a dabble at being a trades person for the weekend but they are normally glad to be back in the office for a rest by Monday.

[quote name='Pea Turgh' timestamp='1505851520' post='3374808'] I play in a 9 piece function band, with a soundie and a good PA. The whole kit is mic'd. I think it's usually total overkill! When we rehearse, we use an active wedge for vocals, nothing else mic'd up. Always sounds great, always feels good. Why not this way in a pub?! My thinking is, I'm there to provide entertainment, to enhance a punters night. Not hold them in place with decibels/deafen them! It's not all about the band! I think if more people subscribed to a more modest volume approach, more people would enjoy the music (and form nicer memories chatting with their friends etc) and maybe there would be more gigs for us lot to play!!! [/quote] Just like putting bass and guitars into the FOH a micd kit played well can/should result in LOWER volume in a small pub.

It doesn't matter as long as the right player gets the gig (or lack of),those gigs might be just right for a player that wants the same as the people advertising the position.

Some of Flea's best work has been slap free.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1507567999' post='3386398'] The modules in pretty much all these amps are much of a muchness, just with tweaks here and there. I realised I didn't like the core behaviour, so I bailed on them a while ago. [/quote] Really? You've not mentioned it

Ah even with my lack of football knowledge I got that one

Have you seen those Scottish ones with the ginger hair sewn in like Russ Abbott wore?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1507543616' post='3386118'] And why would you be? You're not bald. [/quote] He might be doing an "The Edge"?

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1507326222' post='3384860'] Xmas is tacky and crap imo [/quote]

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1507456680' post='3385496'] Interesting idea. Would they def take the ones back that I didn't wanna keep? [/quote] Yep, distance selling laws.

What about ordering some from Thomann and sending back the ones you don't like?

Get to a decent shop and try everything especially stuff you think might be unsuitable, something might just jump out at you.