OldGit

[quote name='crez5150' post='668428' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:23 PM']Good Call![/quote] Ta Not many of us have experience from that side of the fence

[quote name='goingdownslow' post='667885' date='Nov 28 2009, 12:24 AM']I remember a band I met in the 70s called [b]GYGAFO[/b], they said it came from being told to Get Your Gear And F**k Off.[/quote] Ah ha! Good to hear of them again. Glad to know I didn't make them up I've had one of those when I was in a club band before Marshall master volume combos came along. Guitarist had to have his amp THAT LOUD to get the right sound. Manager didn't agree. and I did a dep about 5 years ago for some friends of friends. They talked the talk really well but we totally useless.... "what key?" I'd ask "dunno" they'd say I brought my bandmate along to run our PA which we supplied too. Highlight of the gig was when my mate got up and sang something (can't remember what now probably Mustang Sally) but just after he sat down the DJ fired up and we were off, half way through our time and about not before time

Over on the [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=68808&view=findpost&p=667036"]"Should my Blues Band take a Corporate Gig? NiceGuyHomer" [/url] thread, Maxrossell added this very pertinent point from the booking person's perspective that should be here too: Maxrossell said: I've never played a corporate gig, but I have booked a handful of them. The rules I followed: 1. Book a professional corporates/weddings band with lots of experience and great references 2. Said band should have a set made up of about 80%-95% #1 or at least immensely popular chart numbers, and no original material 3. Said band needs to submit the setlist at least one working week before the event so it can be reviewed and possibly modified to suit the event organisation That's why these acts get paid so chuffing much - you need to be sure that they won't go down like a knackered lift, so the above three criteria are absolutely essential, because when I did it if the band went down badly it was my arse on the line. I don't know if the dude trying to book you guys is under the same sort of pressure as I was (usually entertaining bosses from California and BAe clients), but as far as I can tell from the description of your act and your youtube video, you don't meet any of the three criteria (except maybe number three, but without the other two it's sort of irrelevant). I mean absolutely no criticism by this, but the bunch of pissed old stoners down my local live music/open mic bar would find a straight electric blues act hard to get into, so a bunch of suits at an event they may not even have particularly wanted to attend is going to be tougher going than damp concrete. That being said, if you fancy the money then take the gig and hopefully it'll go well, but as you say you're in this for the enjoyment, and I'm not sure you'll get much of that from a crowd who probably think that a blues harp is a big triangular frame with lots of strings on it, painted blue.

Just a reminder to bring along a printout of your avatar image to stick alongside your user name and real name.. It makes it easier to associate board presence with a face at the bash.

[quote name='Sean' post='667922' date='Nov 28 2009, 01:15 AM']Al, really earthy stuff, man, I like. Screw the baseball cap idiocy, you're a Brit and over 40, get a plain flat cap, a Pork Pie Hat or a trilby (believe me, they would suit you) and then get back to rockin' the joint. Good luck with it fella. Fabulous hats worthy of any bassist available from [url="http://www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/cid/7OQNVC79IKYQQOVTO1ZP6RS0VPSGXXKP/Mens-Hats-Cmens_hats/"]here[/url].[/quote] Ah! That's my milliner too They do a nice Viking helmet ...

and get paid before you start playing

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[quote name='HeavyJay' post='667265' date='Nov 27 2009, 12:24 PM']OG's wedding gigs thread is full of excellent advice for it all. Edited to add: You need a baseball cap too to match your bandmates! [/quote] Ta.. not just mine though lots of BCers play weddings and added to the thread. Re hats. That's a blues harp player's Bakerboy or Newsboy cap that Mr Dog is wearing. I think Homer needs a bass players hat.

Hi Al You have a fine blues band but If this is what you do and how you do it, you have two realistic options (other than totally revamp your entire set into a big scary entertaining pastiche of a blues band in action) Option 1: Run away. Tell the person looking to book you for a coperate gig that they will soon be looking for a new job unless one clear situation pertains: The big bosses wife loves your band. You and they may [i]just[/i] get away with it then, just. Option 2: Take the money and be prepared for a somewhat uncomfortable evening.

Yeah I'd concur. Put on a big show full of character and do it your way. With a front person called Junkhouse Dog I am sure you do anyway, just make it even bigger. Watever you do don't make yourselves a vanilla function band for the night. Money and Musang Sally are both great tunes that have only suffered from their popularity. Do them your way and with as much audience involvement as possible and you'll be fine Enjoy the money and ask for more if they book you back

[b]The Raffle will be done at 4pm[/b] in case people need to rush off. Here's what we have so far. To benefit the Basschat funds and a Cancer charity (50/50 split of proceeds) Raffle prizes and donors: Big thanks to.... [url="http://www.korg.co.uk/"]Korg UK[/url] - Hartke strings and Hartke Bass Attack Pedal (Thanks to BC member Hartke_UK) [url="http://www.cranesmusicstore.com/"]Cranes of Cardiff[/url] - Bass gigbag (Thanks to Mike at Cranes) [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Home.html"]Bass Direct[/url]. Comfort Strapp. Thanks to Mark (Poptart) Some tatty old bass books Thanks to me (OldGit) - Grolsch Strap Lock Sets. Thanks to me again (OldGit) [url="http://www.noblesmusic.co.uk/"]Nobles Music[/url] Keyser Lemon Oil. - Thanks to Clive [url="http://www.cardiffguitars.co.uk/"]Cardiff Guitars[/url] Roto Nexus strings - Thanks to Simon - Some "bass player" CD's - Billy Sheehan, Entwistle, Rocco Prestia, Gary Willis. Thanks to BassBod (Duncan)

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='666766' date='Nov 26 2009, 09:37 PM']Yes [b]Three [/b]shall be thy number for my membership ...And the Lord spake, saying, "First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then, shalt thou count to [b]three[/b]. No more. No less. [b]Three [/b]shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be [b]three[/b]. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to [b]three[/b]. Five is right out. Once at the number [b]three[/b], being the third number be reached, then, lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who, being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it."[/quote] Specially if you hit them with a Shuker P5

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='666545' date='Nov 26 2009, 06:28 PM']Had one in the late 70s then another in the late 90s. Now I'm 5-string focussed I have decided to get a 5-string P-bass. This time it's a Shuker build. The body has just been painted and when I get a pic of this I'll start a BD. Crucially, I'm after simplicity on stage with one pickup and two knobs, and that's where Precisions score for me ...not to mention that thunderous roar![/quote] Aha! I knew that was being built but not for whom. So Shuker P5 Club member number 3 then?

[quote name='mglamorgan' post='666574' date='Nov 26 2009, 06:53 PM']Hi Guys, I'm new here. But the good news is: I will be there on Sunday. Can you please put me on the list? I'm not a great bass player so I won't be playing much...but it is always good to meet people. I will put my gear in my car just in case... Bass: ESP LTD B-1005 (a 5 String that probably not that many people tried) Amp: Little Mark III + Mark Bass T-210 Hope to meet you guys there...it is a good start for me in this forum. [/quote] Welcome to basschat Miguel! I look forward to meeting you on Sunday. OldGit (Simon)

+1 Always worth a try and he doesn't get upset if you ask

Please remember to bring a print out of your Basschat Avatar to stick next to your nametag.

[quote name='Shockwave' post='666224' date='Nov 26 2009, 01:54 PM']Plugged in my Hartke Bass attack pedal last night that i won in the last bassbash. The output jack has failed It was fine in Germany but just refuses to work now [/quote] Phone Larry and complain? [url="http://www.calllarryhartke.com/"]http://www.calllarryhartke.com/[/url] It's guaranteed just as if you bought it. PM Hartke_Uk

[quote name='OldGit' post='665655' date='Nov 25 2009, 09:58 PM']Garage? Not a petrol station is it? Is it Screwfix?[/quote] Went by there today. The studio is behind a National Tyre place and Screwfix.

[quote name='vegas_hooker' post='665508' date='Nov 25 2009, 07:45 PM']If you do get any of the aforementioned buses up penarth road you are looking for a red and yellow fronted garage on the opposite side of the road and the space is right behind that.[/quote] Garage? Not a petrol station is it? Is it Screwfix?

is that "Royston" Royston Vasey, perchance?

Wow Excellent stuff and I'm only up to 41

[quote name='urban Bassman' post='663627' date='Nov 24 2009, 12:19 PM']That's the one with the fab bass playing on it - isn't it? Just resurfaced on a advert on the tele....Anyone knows who the bass player is?..if it's the one I'm thinking of Edit - it is. Christmas Wrapping by The Waitresses...cool bass lines on it.[/quote] Tracy Wormworth [url="http://www.myspace.com/tracywormworth"]http://www.myspace.com/tracywormworth[/url] The complete bassline is transcribed in this month's Bass player.. lots of notes