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I've not really seen the jar and tip thing up here but if i did come across it i'd be assuming it was for the band. If i put money in it would only be because i enjoyed the band. I donate to enough charities thru direct debits and hand-outs at shopping centres etc. Think i would be a bit miffed if not even consulted. Dave

What is dry lining ? Is that same as plasterboard on a frame.

I've just started the thread but don't think that counts as a full time job. Its more a hobby.

I was just curious as to what everyone does as a full time job. I'm guessing most of us are playing bass as a hobby or part-time. Maybe i could do a vote on bass as full time or part time or other I'll start :- Retired now but was an Engineering Manager for Gas / Chemical company. Dave

Must admit i've never heard of that before. Every day a school day on BC. I can see another thread coming up "what's your day time or main job" Dave

Full new set list for a dep job in early May. Mates band kicked their bass player out due to drug / money related issues within the band. He was in his late 20's while rest of the band are "more mature". I used to play with this band 3 yrs ago but the set list has changed almost completely. Its interesting but nothing too difficult. Superstition by Stevie Wonder and one that really surprised me was Maggie May by Rod Stewart. Some nice bass in Maggie May. Only just finding the songs on-line to learn and locating any bass tabs or chord sheets i can find. Making a start on them this week. Here's the set list in no specific order as far as i know :- Big Change – Peter Green G Along For The Ride – John Mayall A Hard to Handle – Commitments G Sweet Home Chicago – Blues Brothers E Undercover Agent For the Blues – Tony Joe White G Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison G The Bluest Blues – Alvin Lee A Steamy Windows - Tony Joe White E Aint Going Down This Time – T.J. White B Somebody – Eagles D Tonights the Night – Rod Stewart C Tush - ZZ Top G Knockin on Heavens Door – Guns & Roses G Some Kinda Wonderful – The Inmates A I Shot the Sheriff – Eric Clapton G Laid – James C Feels Like Rain – Buddy Guy G Superstition – Stevie Wonder E Knock on Wood – Eddie Floyd D Midnight Hour – Commitments C Mustang Sally – Commitments C Human – Rag & Bone Man A Hey Joe – Hendrix C Purple Rain – Prince G Maggie May – Rod Stewart A Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd D Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple G Sultans of Swing – Dire Straits D Where Did I go Wrong – Paul Carrack C Old Time R&R – Bob Seger A Don’t Dream its Over – Paul Carrack C Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton G

wonder why the wall has a metal backing ? that's a bit odd. A hidden vault for all your extra cash maybe. I had one of my original hangers straight onto plasterboard but was never that confident with it but if you use the right plugs it should be fine. Keep a check on it over next few weeks or months to make sure it stays secure on the wall. Same query about the airing cupboard. It should have a wooden fame for the plasterboard to attach to so putting the planks along it should have been ok Dave

Just one big happy family, always there to help and support whenever needed. I just love being part of it. Dave

Liking the band name "Jump the Shark" ............Kool name. Sounds like it was a great night. Everyone goes home happy. I love it. Dave

Had to google Robert Wyatt as never heard of him altho i have heard of Soft Machine but never really listened to them much. Think i might look at the Bruford autobiography Dave

Wee support gig in Glasgow last night with our good friends Status Quoing. Played for an hour, had the dance floor bouncing for 2nd half of our set and even asked for a few encores but time constraints we could only do the one. Lot of people recording the band throughout the gig with phones. Lots of pics being taken. Busy club venue and great atmosphere. Band played well. Not our own PA but sound was pretty good out front. Lack of stage monitors caused a few problems when we couldn't hear singer at times but all on all a nice wee gig. Thoroughly enjoyed. Quite enjoy support gigs. We turn up, play and go home early. No PA's to set up, no lighting to set up and its an early finish and home by 11pm even after a visit to McD's...........and we get paid too. Dave

A little bit of Yes will certainly push you to your limits. All the very best with the op. Sure you'll be back hammering those YES frets in no time.

All the -ve comments about Bruford's autobiography has got me interested in reading it now to see what you are all talking about. Dave

After @Bilbo mentioned in another thread that he was transcribing a track from the Bruford One of a Kind album i thought i should maybe upgrade from my vinyl copy to a CD version. Arrived yesterday and i had forgotten what an amazing album it was. This was what got me into listening to Mr Berlin and following his many youtube clips. If only i could play like him Bill Briford - drums Jeff Berlin - bass Dave Stewart - keys Allan Houldsworth - guitar Did manage to see Jeff Berlin with John McLaughlan many years ago and he impressed me a lot live. Just thought i would share part of this happy wee moment in life. Probably not to everyone's taste.

I know. I was there. Do you want some pics.

YES YES YES. I'm keeping my recent purchase for my weeks holiday in Sept.

Looks like Glasgow standard tickets (x2) sold out. Can get a single seat for £138 or a VIP package for 2 at £799 but i get access to the VIP merchandise ......to buy something. The £138 seat is at the very back section of the Glasgow Hydra arena in the gods. Def not happening for me now. Dave

Maybe the arena venues are just adding a higher cut and bumping up the ticket prices. Don't think i've ever seen an arena or stadium gig that i thought was excellent apart from Floyd in Earls Court 1980 doing the Wall but that's a full on show. Some have been good but never great. Venues that hold up to 5k i find have a better atmosphere. Dave

I think musically Genesis should be ok. The only doubts were Phils vocals and perhaps his mobility. The music itself i expect will be pretty close to what they've always done, I simply grudge the ridiculous prices being charged but i also don't like huge venues where the band can be so far away it could be anyone on that stage. Many people have been asking for a Genesis reunion for years and the guys probably thought this might be their last chance to do it and keeping in mind that they were together as a band for many years so they will have a fair bit of Nostalgia for everyone. For anyone that goes i reckon you just need to accept that things might be a little different from their last tour but its still Genesis. Dave

I can return that too if you leave your car parked with keys in the ignition and i'll leave your tenner with the Services staff.

If you park your car in the same spot and leave the keys in the ignition i'll return your gear...........honest

Just for info the GK MB200 puts out 200W @ 4 ohm and 140W @ 8 ohm so you could damage speakers if using just the one cab. MB200is quite a loud wee amp for its size. I have one used for sound effects pedal as a DI to PA. Before that it was used as a back-up amp and at occasional rehearsals when i couldn't be bothered humfing a heavy amp around Dave

If you want them back i can return at your expense

When a few people mentioned how much Phil pays out i was just curious to see what they are all worth.

Don't think Genesis are short of a few quid. PC's net worth is currently £200 million. MR's net worth up to £45 million. TB's net worth £38 million Depends on which site you check but they have a few quid in the bank by looks of it and still they charge daft prices at their gigs.