tonybassplayer

Reminds me of a sign i saw in the local wood merchants I used to visit which went something like this. "We prepare the ground, plant the seed, water it, feed it, nurture it and tend it for year after year. When the time is right we cut it down and then in to carefully pre-planned sizes. We transport it to the sawmill where we store it till fully dried then we cut it in to accurate lengths and widths. We then chamfer it, plane it, and sometimes even polish it. We then load it and dispense it to the docks where it is loaded on to a container ship that sends it overseas where it is unloaded on to the dockside. We then transport it to our stockists who store it in dry conditions until you need to use it........................................................... AND YOU WANT A FU**ING DISCOUNT !!!!!!!

Like I said the first set sound was a little quiet but all in all a huge improvement from some of the arena gigs I have seen over the last few years.

Well I thought it was excellent Snow Goose for the first set with the volume a little low if I am honest but a much more rocking second set with everything a little louder and with excellent clarity Lots of love for the band from the audience and vice versa All in all a very enjoyable musical evening.

I know that this doesn't quite answer the question but have you considered a decent quality normal PA and giving a 4th person ( roadie, light tech, sound man ) a cut of the gig money so you dont have the lifting etc to do ?

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1381936280' post='2245737'] A standard, pro rate, for a musician or Sound engineer/lighting tech, on tour is £350 per day plus £50 per per diem (for expenses). That includes rest days. [/quote] Sounds nice to me. Wish I was a better player lol

Looking very nice. Very inspiring.

Lol yes very valid edit.

Always tell when a band is getting older as they introduce the much needed two setter pee break lol

Many thanks will have a look for that.

Another blast from the past. Anyone remember Camel and going to the Harrogate gig on the 19th of October ?? Only an incidental fan and not heard anything for years but my best mate is a big fan so we have tickets and looking forward to another trip back to the seventies. Think we could be hearing some very accomplished musicians playing some pretty good stuff.

Struggling to send a pm on my iPad but hope I'm the first for both the rush DVDs Many thanks Tony

Yes please

Yes please

They have Clockwork Angels at £3.99 as well !!

£4.99 !! Think I may be tempted at that price. Actually can't remember the last time I bought an album. Much as I love Rush I think the last one I bought was Moving Pictures on vinyl !!

Many thanks for all the time you guys ( and girls ) must put in

Due for some updates I believe

Now that's how I would love to play bass like.

Conan, just seen your avatar....awesome film !!

I took the Mark Knopfler comment to mean something like "he does it his way which is not necessarily the orthodox way but it hasnt done him any harm" etc but could be wrong.

I love the feature as it is now that remembers where you were last and is in bold if other comments have been added when you re-visit it.

Just listened to the first track and it sounds brilliant to me. Going to listen to the rest when I have a spare hour.

Hi, this band are looking for a bassist https://www.facebook.com/fiery.biscuits.54?fref=ts

Hi, this band are looking for a bassist Called Fiery Biscuits, never seen them but heard good reports, Huddersfield based I believe. https://www.facebook.com/fiery.biscuits.54?fref=ts

Stick a nice and easy 12 bar rock and roll song in ( Johnny be Goode etc ) and play some loud and rocky verses and then some quiet verses etc with a bit of band intros and that will easily give you another 6 or 7 mins of music.