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bassoctopus

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  1. We organised a cracking gig at The Cluny in Newcastle over Christmas. I was using my 2003 Warwick Infinity NT5 and 1991 Thumb Bass NT5, Thunderfunk and Trace 4x10. It was a great gig, coupled with the fact that I had the best bass sound I've had in 23 years of playing Vid with sound taken from the desk (DI direct from Thunderfunk is what you're hearing) [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3MheMjtfjs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3MheMjtfjs[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/user/300ftgorilla#p/a/u/1/yuyckn5z9gA"]http://www.youtube.com/user/300ftgorilla#p/a/u/1/yuyckn5z9gA[/url]
  2. It's a nightmare getting people in at this time of year. We have a good crowd now but it's been hard work. Please come down and suport us, it will be a great gig.
  3. Looking for a review. I think it was in a mid-November issue. Can you message me if you might have it. Cheers Neil
  4. [quote name='bassoctopus' post='668436' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:32 PM']Soctlands premier Red Hot Chili Peppers band, The Richt Hoat Chillis are supporting my band - 300ft Gorilla - at our big Christmas bash at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle. I've seen them a couple of times now and they are a cracking band, and have a great frontman. Jose on the bass isn't bad either. Recommended. Tickets £4adv or £5 on the door. It's a small venue (140) so tickets are limited.[/quote]
  5. Soctlands premier Red Hot Chili Peppers band, The Richt Hoat Chillis are supporting my band - 300ft Gorilla - at our big Christmas bash at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle. I've seen them a couple of times now and they are a cracking band, and have a great frontman. Jose on the bass isn't bad either. Recommended. Tickets £4adv or £5 on the door. It's a small venue (140) so tickets are limited.
  6. Went to see the Richt Hoat Chili's on Saturday in Edinburgh and they put on a great show. I ended up playing a song with them too... Not sure how the singer didn't knock himself out. This is going to be a top night. And tickets are selling quickly
  7. If this hasn't already been posted, this looks like it should be good. [url="http://www.basstospace.com/"]http://www.basstospace.com/[/url] This is from the welcome email I received. [quote]To coincide with the 30th anniversary of Fishbone, Norwood "Captain Nutt" Fisher is chartering a trip for bass players and musicians from around the world to study under his direction at the NABA Institute (Norwood's Association for Bass Advancement). The experience will take place online for a select group of players that will be learning from Captain Norwood through a variety of mediums at their convenience throughout the week. Norwood will be providing lectures each week, along with excercises, and community tools to insure that all players who come to NABA and study with Norwood will take their playing to another dimension.[/quote] Norwood's a great player so I'm sure they'll be lots to learn
  8. These AH300 heads are absolutely amazing. I just plugged mine in for the first time in 6 months after using my Thunderfunk and I was literally blown away by the sound and power. 300Watts doesn't adequately describe the power and punch of this head. Good luck with the sale - you won't get a better rig for £400.
  9. We're organising a big Christmas party/gig in Newcastle. The Cluny 2, Newcastle, Sunday 20th December On the bill we have my band 300ft Gorilla, Scottish Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band - The Richt Hoat Chilis - a local metal band called Skneepa. I can guarantee the music will be top notch, the venue is great and it will be a lot of fun. Tickets are the bargain price of £4 each. Buy from me direct, use our Paypal link [url="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_...tton_id=8696202"]https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_...tton_id=8696202[/url] Or visit the 300ft Gorilla Website. It would be great to get some Basschatters in!
  10. 300ft Gorilla are releasing their new 4 track EP today. Better Life is the first full recording with our new singer. And has once again been recorded and produced by myself Bass details: 1991 Thumb Bass NT V for first two tracks, Infinity NT V for the third and fourth tracks. Amp: Thunderfunk 550a, Trace Elliot 4x10 + horn. 2 tracks from the EP - Mr Raspberry is Dead and Better Life - can be heard on our myspace page [url="http://www.myspace.com/300ftgorilla"]300FT GORILLA MySpace Music [/url] Price is £3 plus 75p P&P direct from us or £6.79 from amazon. Itunes etc will be selling the EP in the next few weeks. Our site [url="http://www.300ftgorilla.com"]300ft Gorilla - Better Life[/url] should be available to take purchases later today. Alternatively PM me for the Paypal details ------------------------------------------------------------ Upcoming Gigs: Wed 30th September, Trillians, Newcastle Sat 31st October, Dog and Parrot, Newcastle Wed 18th Nov, Head of Steam, Newcastle.
  11. I have a Hercules one in our practice room, which will shortly be demolished (the room not the holder!)
  12. Yes, noticed this last night. If you're free Saturday we're playing in town John
  13. Playing a 30 minute set with a few other bands also on the bill
  14. Just learn all of Bloodsugar. Some great bass lines on there. Other favourites for me - Me and My Friends, Good time boys, Stone Cold Bush and if you're feeling brave Subway to Venus
  15. Don't know if anyone made it along. Great Music festival, not one of our best gigs but was fun to do. Great weekend - gigs, beer, loads of good bands to listen to. We'll be doing it again next year hopefully Anyone fancy coming along to the Head of Steam Wednesday?
  16. Sneaky Pete's on Sunday cancelled Looking forward to Montrose
  17. Probably easier for you to spot me. I'll be the one playing bass!! We're on 7pm. Looking forward to it.
  18. Hello, We've got a couple of gigs in a week or so. 30th May - Busby's Montrose. Part of the Montrose Music Festival. Free entry with lots of other bands on [url="http://www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk/"]http://www.montrosemusicfestival.co.uk/[/url] 31st May - Sneaky Pete's Edinburgh (this isn't actually 300ft Gorilla but we're all playing in The Rain King band as session players - should be fun) 3rd June - Head of Steam Newcastle. £4 with 3 other bands. It would be great if any of you want to come along. We particularly appreciate it if we could fill the Head of Steam. I'm sure many of you know our guitarist Paul Hindmarsh from his Sound Control days If you want to check us out [url="http://www.300ftgorilla.com"]http://www.300ftgorilla.com[/url] [url="http://www.myspace.com/300ftgorilla"]http://www.myspace.com/300ftgorilla[/url]
  19. Kenny Potter???? Now there's a name from the past. He gave me 4 bass lessons when I was at school - that must be 20 years ago. I stopped going as my parents stopped providing bass lesson money and told me to get a job!! Self taught since then!
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