miles'tone

I'm out. My oldest bestie came down to stay yesterday for his annual visit. I don't usually drink at all, but to mark the special occasion we went out for a swift Guinness. Several not so swift hours later we concocted a plan to get an online conga/bass thing happening (he has a studio). Checking my email this morning, Thomann confirms that last night I did indeed buy a Hofner violin bass (SE Ignition) and a set of pyramid flats. I'm sure it sounded like a great idea at the time, and you know what? It still does! 😂 Maybe next year...

Jerry Wasn't A Race Car Driver - Primus

Magic Johnson - RHCP

It is what it is. Just play it.

Fiesta - Pogues

I had a half-arsed go at it during the 90s. Half-arsed because I realised after a while that it really wasn't for me. I didn't have a plan B so I then just went with the flow of life and kept my eyes open for other opportunities. Some ups and downs along the way but I'm happy with my lot now. A great wife, two lovely sons and a rewarding job that I love. Music is now my me-time playtime with friends. We don't gig but we play what we want, when we want - all original ideas that could go anywhere depending on the day. Wouldn't have it any other way now.

Horse Latitudes - The Doors

I hope you enjoy. I did. A mate from work asked me to go with him so I obliged. I don't usually go in for musical biopics, especially about artists I love. Maybe it's because I went in just hoping it wouldn't be rubbish, but I think they did a good job for Bob. Also I was pleasantly surprised to see the cinema nearly full, with many young teenagers in attendance. If the movie is turning on the current new generation to Bob, reggae and a path to positivity in general then it's a worthy job well done imho. 🙂

Bunny Boiler - Macky Gee

I Me Mine - Les Beat

Pasty Dutchie - Musical Youth

Stepney On - Happy Mondays

No. I literally Could. Not. Resist. Sorry. Back to the music....

Fork Handles - Ronnie x2

Sheep Said - Beatles

Rhythm Is Ghana Get You - Gloria Estefan

I really am wasted on this crowd 😉

Expensive $h!t - Fela Kuti

If 6 Was 9 - Jimi Hendrix

Loving my 30 3/4" Guild Starfire 1. Sounds great, lightweight and so easy to play. Fits me like a glove. 34" scale feels (to me) excessive and unnecessary now.

12 - Sesame Street

My favourite Paul bassline.

Tinnitus Through The Tulips - Tiny Tim

Runaway - The Corriers (Dude, where's my bass?...)