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Only recently came across him on Youtube doing Dean Town. Dave

If you ever get the chance to try it have a Jura Duerachs Own 16yr old. Now very rare to find. So easy to drink. Nice bass tone. Is that just backline or PA too ? Dave

Last night with Blockbustarz Glam covers band in Eastmuir Masonic Club, Glasgow. From the word go the organiser was brilliant, then the other staff came in as we were setting up and once again they couldn't have been more helpful. Venue was a good size with quite a high stage and just big enough to fit all 5 of us. Quite long with a tall curve ceiling which allowed for amazing acoustics. Sound wise stage was hollow wooden and created quite a boom on stage and i forgot my Gramma pad. Meant i couldn't really hear the definition from the bass and it sounded like more of a drone. Ramped up the mids and dropped the bass EQ slightly and that helped without affecting FOH. (bass and guitars don't go thru PA). Guitarist was having same issue. Playing wise we were good with very few minor things that only the band would notice. Not as busy as they expected but enough to make it a great night with many dressing for the 70's Glam night. Apparently a group of 40 that had said they would be going never showed and the organiser wasn't happy about that. From what we were told they went to another Masonic in Glasgow all dressed for a Glam night and were wondering why no one else was dressed up. So that made us laugh. Everyone was happy with the show with so many great comments afterwards. Have to mention this one because it was so sweet. One "mature" guy of 80 yrs old with his wife of 86 who were both dancing on quite a few songs caught up with us as we were loading the cars and laughing he told us that when Mikey our singer encouraged the dancers he was thinking and i quote "all very well for you youngsters but i was 30 when those songs came out and i was dancing back then but at 80 and 86 i struggle just to walk so dancing isn't as easy as it used to be but we loved it" and thanked us so much for a great night of memories. We all thought that was so nice and very touching. Usual gear Sandberg VM4, Shure wireless, Keeley comp, Handbox WB-100 into BF 212 cab. Something i've not mentioned in my gear because i forgot was the sound effects we use :- Jamman sampler into a GK MB200 just for the pre-amp and DI'd to PA. 40 min drive for me and mostly motorway so that was brilliant. They have told us we will be back but just need to confirm it with a few others. There is a possibility that a few other Masonic's in Glasgow will also be interested too. All good news. Few vids have appeared on FB Dave http://www.facebook.com/alan.duthie.3/videos/1347271517121402?idorvanity=559305587911326 http://www.facebook.com/alan.duthie.3/videos/1896444287937931?idorvanity=559305587911326

Possibly my fav prog album at the moment. Dave

some great choices there Rob. Many thanks for these.. Dave

my fav DP song. Used to love playing this live. Dave

Apologies there. Dave

Its a shortscale water-bottle with flats on it i reckon Daryl. 🤣 Dave

And to think you were ready to give up a while back if i remember right ? Great how things can change so quickly. Good to see you guys are busy to the end of the year. Much the same here. One weekend off from now to early Jan. Dave

Now we're talking Rob. Classic album. Dave

I see what you mean Daryl. We spent a long time rehearsing before we started gigging with the Glam band. I think its helped us be consistent with our gigs. Dave

I'm quite lucky at the moment. Now that i'm only in the Glam band we don't seem to get "bad" gigs. They always seem to end up good fun nights by the time we finish. What we do get is the occasional unorganised venue or it takes a while to get the audience motivated and that's usually birthday parties because not everyone is there to see the band or even likes 70's Glam rock but we usually get them in the end. 😂 Dave

On a plus note its great to see so many 60+ bassists keeping themselves busy and hopefully i'll keep going a good bit yet all going well. (currently 65) Dave

At 65 now i've suffered back and shoulder issues over the years. Last 4 yrs going to gym has definitely helped but you need to find out what exercises will help your issue. The gym Personal Trainers have all been very helpful in the small family run gym i use. Weight training in past 6mths has been a godsend for me. Not rapid movements but slow controlled weight lifting with 3 second negatives. I still won't use a 10lb plus bass for a full gig but prefer my Sandbergs which are a good easy weight around the 8.5 lbs. Pretty sure i've had this conversation with @Lozz196 before and he's been down the fitness route too but obviously not resolved his own back issue. Dave

A non-gigging classic rock band. ? Just for rehearsal fun i take it but why not do the odd gig. ? Do you mind if i ask what's stopping you gigging Lozz. ? I know you have back issues but is it just the hassle of loading in/out etc. Dave

Great news about the gig but sorry to hear you're giving up the gigging side of bass @Lozz196 Dave

Thoughts are with you at a worrying time Greg. Take care and hope you get the results we all want to hear. Dave

Liking that Yamaha. Dave

As much as i agree with the comments i can see you have no strong feelings then ? 😂 Dave

You're on fire tonight. You on the happy juice 😂 Dave

A band i was in criticised my tone in a Deep Purple tribute because i didn't use a pick. I made it clear that's how i play and happy to step aside and let them get someone else. They decided it wasn't an issue after that. I eventually left that band with that issue being a small part of my reasoning. My current Glam band now 6yrs the guitarist once made that same comment that my tone didn't have enough attack and i should use a pick. I told him the same thing and once again he decided it wasn't that big an issue after all. He's now gone 3yrs ago and replaced with a guitarist that loves my style of playing and regularly compliments me after a gig. Him and the singer love it when i do the Steve Harris gallop tone in some songs and to be honest that's probably closest to how i prefer my tone but doesn't fit every Glam song and i have to reign it back a bit. Dave

WOW as much as i like this, it's a little bit wicked. 👌 Dave

Nope i wouldn't put up with that in any band. Even if i was a paid hired hand i still wouldn't accept that behaviour. I like a bit of joking around with bands but that's pushing it too far. You've done the right thing. All the very best with the new band. Keep us posted on the new band and would be curious to hear how this final bass bash goes. Dave

Is that not a bit strange having no drums behind you ? Dave

Superb. Obviously hope the guys Mum is ok which is the main thing here but well done for carrying on as an acoustic duo. Dave