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I didn't realise Danny Thompson played on Congratulations by Cliff Richard and also the Thunderbirds theme .. Star!

Had to miss this last night but it's on Listen again .. Danny Thompson talking abut his Nick Drake recordings and tribute concerts. The Interview starts at about 1:14 [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ps6tt"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00ps6tt[/url]

[quote name='richardd' post='709903' date='Jan 12 2010, 12:44 PM'] On The Button,you Old Git, [/quote] ha ha Well having been through the whole thing about failing to wrap a bass according to non-disclosed guidelines only known to the claims department of the Royal Mail, who, of course reject every claim as a matter of course, I tend to look out for these things. Also any companies who are really Parcelforce pretending to be someone else. Parcleforce have an insurance limit of £150 for musical instruments that no one seems to know about, including the counter staff who happily sell you extra cover which is worthless.

And it has to be packed right "Musical Instruments must be shipped in recommended hardcases with padded lining, and then boxed if you don't want the case to become scratched. e.g A guitar being sent in a soft case will not be covered by insurance for damage."

[quote name='Raggy' post='709743' date='Jan 12 2010, 09:47 AM']Sorry to hear that matey[/quote] Yeah me too. Had fun over Christmas planning sets and brushing up on playing "space" and with playing with no treble. I like the advice to a newbie reggae bass player I found on TB: Use a huge rg turned way up loud but play really, really gently. Sounds good.

Well I'm depressed. The singer who started this chain of thought has to go and work in London for a year so it's all on hold Pooooooooo

They are talking about having an excemption for gigs below 100 people but most village halls and chuch halls that we play have a fire limit of about 150 so I've suggested this might be a more realistic threshold. That last 30 tickets can make the difference between a band gig or a disco ...

Lord Clement-Jones Private Members Bill to liberalise the Licensing Regime will have its First Reading in the House of Lords on January 15th. Coincidentally (!) the Department of Culture, Media, and Sport have launched a Public Consultation on plans to slightly relax Licensing for small gigs. Details are at [url="http://www.culture.gov.uk/reference_library/consultations/6499.aspx"]http://www.culture.gov.uk/reference_librar...tions/6499.aspx[/url] You have until 26th March to respond. If you feel like making a submission yourself (and you should if you ever play gigs for Schools, Churches, fundraisers, etc) the more the merrier! For example you might want to lobby for the restriction on modest amplification to be removed. If you play in Village & Community halls you might want to remind DCMS that £21 for a Temporary Event Notice is far too expensive when you are fund raising in the present economic climate! Etc. Lets get our voices heard before small gigs get legislated to death. Thanks

Find a tutor and make sure you learn the dots and theory as well as playing. You'll be able to play all sorts of genres then. A year's tuition will accelerate your overall progress so that you get a long way in a [i]relatively[/i] short period.

[quote name='silddx' post='702311' date='Jan 5 2010, 11:33 PM']What was the name of the band, or the name of the BC member? Either would help. Just kidding. What was the music like? Male or female vocal? Any lyrics you remember? How many fingers am I holding up?[/quote] Bass Guitar Drums all guys, Rocky bluesy sort of stuff i think...

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='702492' date='Jan 6 2010, 09:39 AM']Got a chunky bridge off Simon. In the spirit of seasonal cheer Si sent it FOC with a small donation to BC. Arrived quick sharp and magnificently wrapped. Cheers mate. [/quote] You are welcome

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='702139' date='Jan 5 2010, 09:12 PM']Bit of Dylan![/quote] Yeah that Christmas one was brilliant In the modern and popular department: Chelsea Dagger I predict a Riot Ruby Ruby Ruby In the not so new department My new Slade record reminded me that they made some cracking pub rock stuff so Far far away (great bassline) Come on feel the noise Goodbye to Jane Mother Mother we are all Crazy now (sorry but I don't agree with Slade's spelling method ) Plus their version of "Darling be home soon" is good. In the very, very old but still good department check out Fish Fry by Tom Principato It's a version of Louis Jordan's Saturday night fish fry from the 40's but it's got a modern blues trio feel. That seems to fit what you have in your set currently.

I clicked through to a website or myspace from a three piece band from a basschat post recently. It was from the signature. Really liked it and wanted to get the band's tracks or CD but now I can't find it. Memory like a ... like a .... like a.... you know, one of those things you strain cabbage with... Anyway if that sounds like your band you may have a sale

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[quote name='jezzaboy' post='702054' date='Jan 5 2010, 08:09 PM']Right, after reading all the views and having a think about it, here is the plan..... I`m gonna keep my Eden and have ordered one of these: [attachment=39423:90ad_35.jpg] When it comes I will just watch the volume and stick on my long lead and see how it sounds. After I thought about it, why should I mess around just to suit the singer and guitarist. They will still moan anyway! Cheers, Jez[/quote] Does that angle back so you can point the speakers at your head?

[quote name='The Funk' post='701766' date='Jan 5 2010, 03:55 PM']Chest Rockwell? That's a porn name if ever I've heard one![/quote]

[quote name='The Funk' post='701766' date='Jan 5 2010, 03:55 PM']Chest Rockwell? That's a porn name if ever I've heard one![/quote] This is my favourite Rockwell with a Chest (of drawers)

I like the Ibanez Gig bags I have the single and double versions Not sure how big an F1 is but the pockets are large and there's a fair few of them including am MP3 one. Shoulder and backpack straps, loads of padding and wheels on the double too. Of course me liking them has been the kiss of death and thye are no longer available. Typical.

[quote name='witeter' post='701482' date='Jan 5 2010, 12:31 PM']Hi guys sorry to add this onto this post, but i thought id try and increase my chances of getting the attention of any bassists in the cardiff area we are a band who are looking for a bassist to complete our lineup (we have a drummer, 2 guitars and 1 vocalist). We play heavy rock/metal style music with influences ranging from Metallica, Opeth, Inflames,etc. We have a female vocalist which adds a melodic dimension to our music. We currently try to rehearse weekly and are enjoying the creative processs of coming up with new songs. Our next aim is to start gigging and thats where we need YOU! lol So if anyone is interested or would like to hear some songs let me know. Thanks Chris[/quote] Cheeky.. Worth a go though Have you advertised in the guitar shops, Gumtree and the musicians websites? There were also adverts in the studio we held the event in... There's a bassists wanted bit here [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=25"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showforum=25[/url]

[quote name='witeter' post='701468' date='Jan 5 2010, 12:27 PM']Hi there, we are a band who are looking for a bassist to complete our lineup (we have a drummer, 2 guitars and 1 vocalist). We play heavy rock/metal style music with influences ranging from Metallica, Opeth, Inflames,etc. We have a female vocalist which adds a melodic dimension to our music. We currently try to rehearse weekly and are enjoying the creative processs of coming up with new songs. Our next aim is to start gigging and thats where we need YOU! lol So if anyone is interested or would like to hear some songs let me know. Cheers Chris[/quote] Ah I see you found the bassists wanted bit .. I'm way too old but you probably need to say what your objectives are So in a year's timedo you want to be touring the UK and Europe or playing the Claude on Fridays now and then? Got a myspace?