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    Mismatched Disaster Gigs

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    On 2 April 2018 at 09:41, gjones said:

    Many years ago, I was asked if my band would play the Inland Revenue (UK version of the IRS), fraud squad's, Christmas party.

    I had to turn them down.

     

    That would most definitely be 'The wrong crowd' for my then band xD

    My wife's grandad (long deceased) was a quite well known Black Country raconteur/comedian back in the day & did a gig for the local Inland Revenue office Christmas party. He demanded to be paid in cash & they did, no questions asked :)

     

    Could you perform your current role on a Squier Bass ?

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    Yes. I do. Got a Squire VM5 Precision & a VM5 Jazz. Gig & record with both. Bought both 2nd hand unmarked for £210 & £190 respectively. Cheap & cheerful? Yarp but also very good. Sure an american version would be a better instrument but I can take these to the roughest venue & if it gets damaged or nicked its not the end of the world. I have barely played my pukka Stingray since getting the Squires.

    Bass Bash.?

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    My admiration for the organisers of any Bass Bash in the country is immense. Its a big task & you guys have my gratitude. I will always try to attend & support as it is the best fun to be a Bass Basher!

    The South West Bashes (my local) have been great & very well organised by members Yorks5stringer, then Jimrs2k & now taken on by Scrumpymike. Last years was the biggest yet that I have attended, onward to this years Big Fat South West Bass Bash on 8th April 2018!

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    Bass Bash.?

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    Yap, as mentioned check out the Events bit of this forum. Not long now until the 2nd Big Fat South West Bass Bash (BFSWBB). almost the most fun you can have with yer togs on!

    A convivial afternoon in the jolly good company of basschatters, trying out other basses /amps/effects, blaarting about said basses/amps/effects etc. Homebuilts, vintage & rare gear often make appearances.

    Tea & cake are often available, sometimes beer & someone mentioned sandwiches. Pah, pish & tish to sandwiches! Check out the photos of last years BFSWBB for the amazing spread of scran put on by Mrs Scumpymike (event organisers missus) & her team of masterful catering Scrumpettes! Wonderful!

    Great Gigs & Great Venues

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    11 hours ago, stewblack said:

    A small cellar bar in Midsomer Norton which years later I would go on to own. What made the gig special? We played a set of all original material we'd written together as a band, the place was rammed and people were standing on the tables around the edges of the room the whole crowd singing my own lyrics back at us so loud they were competing with the band. It was spine tingling.

    Wunderbar?

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