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Yep clicking the date works for me. Cheers for that guys. Every day a school day on BC. 😂 Dave

I've really no idea what its for but i see the occasional comment that i'd like to read the full thing but can't. Dave

That's kind of where i'm at. The number of times i've had to move tables and chairs just to access the stage area. Dave

How do i open the comments up to read the full comment on the Status Updates Section of BC. ? Dave

I just don't have time to set up the bass amp at gigs. I have to sort out everything from helping drummer unload and get started on his kit to sorting out the PA speakers and most of the cabling for mains sockets, PA and lights. After i've done all that i try and get time to tune the bass and make sure the amp is all ok. At that point everyone else is set up and they just want to sound check and i've had a few words on occasion that i also need time to set up my own gear but i have to remind them all every now and again. Historically guitar and bass didn't go thru the PA so it had to be a decent sound. These days most of our gigs we use a PA Hire and i thought that would give me more time but i'm finding that i'm now stage arranger sorting out where PA companies kit goes on stage. Anyways i do enjoy it all but it means i struggle to get time for my own gear so my amp is left exact same settings every gig except for the master volume. I do tweak it if i decide to use a different bass. I just wouldn't get time to try out a provided backline to my satisfaction. However as time goes on i can see me falling into same thoughts as you guys. 🤩 Dave

I'm quite fussy about what i hear on stage Daryl. If i know what the rig is and its decent quality i might use it but normally the provided backline is old Peavey cheap stuff that just doesn't cut it for me. Same in most studios i use altho i tend to just put up with it in studios. Dave

I did notice that overhang 😂 Dave 🤩

Played thru a Hartke rig once and loved the tone. I think it was an LH5000. Hopefully you'll get a decent sound from that rig. I've had much worse supplied backline to the point i no longer use it and always bring my own gear. Dave

100% agree. I think we've had that discussion on BC before. For me its a hobby and if i don't enjoy it then there's no point, but i appreciate if its an income you rely on then its a whole different story and you need to work at it no matter what comes your way just like any other job. Dave

Not encountered this kind of thing in many years but for me i find A a bit sneaky. Don't believe i could work with him in any band. Do you and the band all get along ok ? I'd reconsider whether or not A is required in the band. Can B step up and take on some or all of the lead work and if so then adapt the guitar parts to suit one guitarist. Failing that option look for a replacement for A. Dave

Didn't get a helpful reply. They told me to contact a UK supplier but i bought a set of various size metric ones and its an M3 diameter and only about 4mm long if that helps. Failing that and you still haven't managed to get one send me your details and i'll pop one in the post to you as i now have a few spares. Dave

I know a couple of bands that have 2 bassists. They just share the gigs evenly. It seems to work until 2 wks ago i was asked to dep for them cause each of them thought the other was doing the gig and both had confirmed gigs with other bands. 😂 Could the band go down that route. Perhaps the other bassist would be ok with that considering circumstances. Dave

It was and because we're both on special diets from our gym it lasted 2 nights and that's us sharing. 😂 Dave

Not great news but positivity always helps. Focus on a positive outcome rather than a gloomy one and hopefully it will help you get thru this AND YOU WILL GET THRU IT Greg. Us lot are always here for a blether or a chat to get your mind of things. There's always one of us online at any one time so keep us posted and if you need it start a chat page. Always here for you sir. Dave

We're in the same spot. Having to look out new venues for 2026. Clubs especially are finding it difficult selling tickets and turning a profit. What we don't want is playing the same venues too often as people get fed up seeing the same bands too often. We're also considering venues South of the border which are relatively easy reach for me. I'm 1 hr from Carlisle on M74. Newcastle also an option we're looking at. We had a few venues contact us last year from as far down as Brighton but the distances just weren't justified for one gig unless we charged silly money to include accomodation. Dave

That's unusual for you guys @martthebass. Sometimes it happens and like you said, just move on to the next one and enjoy the festive gigs cause Glam is always a fun Xmas party night. Dave

This afternoons gig with BLOCKBUSTARZ Glam covers band was a charity event in Boness that was sold out. We've played this venue many times for charity events, retirements, birthdays and are back again Feb 2026 for a 60th. The guy was at the gig today. Start time was 2pm and we literally had dancers on the floor for the first song and that lasted all the way thru the afternoon. Couldn't have asked for a better audience. When you get a lot of women out for a Saturday afternoon Xmas party they just wanna have fun and they did. The few males that were present also up dancing with everyone on the floor for the last few songs. The new Xmas songs went down a treat and we played well. Had a few hiccups with the PA where it cut out on occasion. Looked like he was running the powered cabs too hard. He decided to leave the subs in the van and just go with his JBL full range cabs. In future we'll always use the subs with them. He notched down the bass and kick drum volumes and i boosted my amp volume to compensate. Still sounded great tho but that solved the issue for the 2nd set. Decided to use my Sandberg MarloweDK for this one as the event was billed as a Xmas event so we went with the tinsel and a more Xmas look. Marlowe sounded excellent thru the Handbox WB-100 and BF212 cab. First time i've used this combination in the Glam band and i was very pleased. Sound guy also commented that it sounded superb out front. Some older ladies wanted to book us for 2027 for a triple birthday party but its a bit too far away to be taking bookings so we asked that they get in touch middle 2026. All in all a good day and home for 7:30pm via the Indian takeaway. Few pics of the stage etc appeared so that's all i have for time being. Dave

Nice basses Michael. The one with the neck binding is especially nice but i'd take either. I do love a Jazz bass. Dave

That's why i play in a Glam covers band Andy. The audience are the same age as us. 🤩 Dave

Gonna sort out my gear for tomorrows afternoon gig. Need to leave the house at 10am, Load in 11:15am doors open 1pm and on stage 2pm for 2 x 1hr sets including our Xmas songs. Its been advertised by the venue as their Xmas party event so all good fun. Its a Sold Out one too so that's even better. Early start means early finish. Should be home by 7pm via Indian takeaway. My first in over 4 weeks as on a 6 week weight loss plan from the gym but i'm allowed the occasional lapse the personal trainer said. 2 weeks to go. Lost 3Kg in the first 3 weeks but its levelled out now so need to reduce carbohydrates. I'll be 12st again. Not bad for an old Glam bassist. I burn as many calories at a gig as i do 1 session in the gym classes. The more gigs the healthier i get 😂 Dave

Happy Thanks Giving to you guys in the sunny USA. Hope you had a good day Daryl. Dave

You are a very lucky man. 😂 Its nice when you find the right people to be in a band with. Look forward to hearing more from you guys. Dave

That was so nice. Fantastic singer (i think i've mentioned that before) and the band sounds so sweet. Love the overall feel of your band. I'd buy that. Dave

Sounds like a plan. At least you are still playing in a band and that's where the fun is. Dave