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The art of bass player suggestion 😂 Dave

I'm sure i had it month or so ago too but when i tested it showed negative. Took me ages for the cough to go and it left me with a lot of mucus for a while too. Probably why i had the cough. On another note my first holiday romance was from Crook and i can still remember her address too from back in 70's when i was a youngster. I remember the address as we used to write each other back in the dark ages. Oh happy days and what a memory i have 😂 Dave

Our drummer always carries his drum carpet with him to stop drum movement. Dave

That was really nice. Enjoyed that. I remember in mid 70's seeing their concert live on TV. That was when i first saw Neil Murray and it was a WOW moment. Was probably around 77. Dave

Is that the wrong link for this one Rob ? Nice song tho. Dave

Are you able to see the link ? Doesn't open for me. Dave

Nope can't get it Daryl. Looks like you've only shared to friends on FB. Dave

Was the weather not a bit horrendous up your way last night @neepheid. ? Dave

what bass do you use if not the Wal. ? Dave

I'll listen on Youtube as Amazon are looking for £109 for the CD. Dave

Never heard that album before Rob. Will need to look it up on Amazon. Cheers for that. Dave

what happened there ? Dave

Bass players never retire, they just slow down. 😂 Dave

Absolutely not. I always check my knob before playing. 😜 When i was using a single bass stand the bass knob used to touch the lower support and turn itself almost all the way off as i sat the bass down. I would start playing and wonder where the bass had gone. Now i always centre my onboard EQ when tuning before we start each set. I also tend to use a double stand now so its not an issue now. Dave

Liking that Stingray bass @woodyratm. Very nice indeed. Dave

That's poor from HD with no advertising. Don't understand that at all. Why spend money on a band and have poor turnout by not advertising it. Its just stupidity especially when HD aint doing so well at the moment. Onto the next one Daryl. Dave

Last night was at Bridgeness Bowling Club in Boness with BLOCKBUSTARZ Glam covers band. Played it last year and the organiser booked us that night but last night wasn't so busy. Apparently there was an all day beer festival on in the town but still busy enough to have a decent audience. We had scattered dancers up from early on but the floor fillers didn't happen until the drink kicked in. We even had a group of "young ladies" celebrating a 21st birthday party so that helped the party move along. First gig in 5wks and i expected us to be a bit rusty but all went really well. My usual gear :- Sandberg VM4 MarloweDK (back up bass) Shure wireless Keeley Comp. Handbox WB-100 BF 212 cab Jamman for sound effects samples thru a GK MB200 as a pre-amp direct to PA Last night i was mainly wearing the blue outfit for first set and purple for 2nd set with my trusty old platform boots. Using our new PA guy last night again as we hope to use him every gig next year to save us a lot of work. Next gig end of Oct. These long breaks are a nuisance as my plucking fingers are a tad aching this morning. Dave

That's an odd one Daryl, over here that would've been very well attended like all HD events even in the sun and heat of the afternoon. The only downside is that most people would be more interested in looking at the bikes than the band. Normally when we have HD events at dealerships its supported by the local HD Chapter so their members always turn up and make it busy. Would love to have been at that. Warm sunny day, Harley Davidsons and a great band. What's not to like about that. That's an ideal day for me. Dave

Just the one gig in Sept and same for Oct. Now looking at a 2nd band again to fill in the long gaps between Glam gigs. Dave

Have a good one Daryl. First gig in 5 wks tomorrow night with the Glam band. Leaving the house 3pm for an 8:30pm start and 11pm finish. Two 1hr sets so should be a fun night. Our new PA company is doing the PA so that saves me humphing those blooming large QSC cabs in and out of my car especially at the end of the night. Should be back home for approx 2am. An 11hr day for me but i do miss it when we have these long gaps between gigs plus my wee plucking fingers get soft and will be painful by the end of the gig unless i really take it easy and concentrate on playing lightly. That'll last for approx 3-4 songs then i just get carried away and into the zone. 😂 Dave

That's an unusual layout Michael. How did it go soundwise ? Dave

Personally i think you're fighting a losing battle if the amps they have are that small and they can't understand how bands function at live gigs. Out of curiosity what ages are they ? I guess if you're enjoying the songs its no different from "forever rehearsal bands". I'll wish you all the best with it and hope things improve for you Dave.👍 Dave

Is he just an idiot Dave ? I couldn't work with that and would have to explain to him that if the rest of the band can't hear him then mistakes will be made. Does he go thru the PA then put guitar thru the monitors so the rest of the band can hear him. Difficult when someone simply doesn't understand how a band actually works together. Feel for you mate. Dave

Looks like a couple of nice venues Daryl. Well done. Hope you feel ok after it. Dave