Bassmonkey

Saw Simple Minds plus Stranglers on Friday night. Both really good. JJs bass sound was epic. Then The Jack Tars last night at Brudenell Social Club in Leeds (ace venue). They're a collaboration with Mike Peters of The Alarm, Slim Jim Phantom from Straycats, Chris Cheney of The Living End plus Captain Sensible on bass. Was a great night. They covered songs by all their bands and new songs too. Was proper rock n roll and they looked to be having a great time. If you get chance, go see em. Andy

Played at The Black Bull in Horsforth (Leeds) on Sat night. It was rotten weather and, coupled with the atrocity of Friday, an empty pub at 9.30 seemed sort of expected. HOWEVER, in the next 15 mins, it filled up and ended up being a fab night. We are always amazed that people come back time and time again. Thank goodness for that or it would have been a horror. Great bar staff and door staff and an easy pack in and out. Was a good night. Topped off with a drunken woman falling over the front line as we were packing down and jumping up to accuse the drummer of pulling her over. He was a good 4 feet away at the time. Ha ha doofus

Two rack tuners, a Stomp one, two Korg plug ins and a Peterson Strobe Clip. Too many!

I'm going to the Leeds gig. Heard a collaboration of the two bands on Grip the other day. Sounds great.

Bough a Jazz Pick guard from David today. Dead easy transactions. Great comms with regular updates. Arrived quickly. Great guy. Buy with confidence. Andy

Now then - welcome to another Leeds bassist buddy

I use to have the Ampeg rig. Was the best bass sound I ever had - trouser flappingly loud and acres of headroom. Loved it even though was only doing the pub circuit. BUT - was huge. Wouldn't fit in my car so had to always keep it in storage then in band van. I could barely move it myself. Eventually, after it had lived in my dining room for a few weeks, my missis insisted I shift it. Now on Orange Bass Terror and SP212 - sound ace, tiny, lives in the boot of my car. Happy wife! Happy back! They are blood ace though Andy

Lydon always uses a music stand these days. Thought it was funny when Holland asked that guy who his fave act were and he said "Public Enemy...I mean Public Image Ltd" ha ha

Ha ha. No but I like The sound of that band! Finished. Nailed it. Now home. Kebab and boxing. Thx for being there for me you bass lovin lot x

Disco inferno. Happy. Blurred lines. Play that funky music. I feel good. Superstition. Rappers delight. Etc etc. first set over. Went well. Bring on the second. And my cash. Woo hoo

Thx buddy. Appreciate it. I'm sure it'll be fine never the less will be glad when it's done. Right. Let's rock!!!

I agreed to dep for some pals tonight as my band have a night off. Jeez. 33 songs learned. Bloody hard work. Some I'd never even heard hefore. They're great guys and we have jammed lots of times but this is a daunting one. Will be glad when it's over! Wish me luck kids! Andy

Yep I'm the main singer. Three of us can sing. One guitarist sings lead on about a third of the set, I do the rest. Can manage most songs. Struggled with a couple and so those never made the set. This charming man caused me problems playing and singing together. Can do both separately. Soz Moz

Ha ha. Could be

To be fair to the lad. I don't think he was very old based on his texts. We get asked lots by pubs and clubs for their good old charity events. Means the bands play for free, the charity gets a donation (often unclear how much) the pub gets packed. The landlords earn a fortune. They honestly think they're doing us a favour by giving us exposure.

Ha ha. I know cheeky gits!

Earlier today, I received a text from an unknown number. He said he'd seen us play recently and was asking if we could play at a forthcoming event. I asked for details of dates and fee and received this: "We didn't initially plan a fee as it is a charity event. The initial idea was that despite no fee involved it would be a great chance for your band to expand it's audience to people unaware of the band and increase purchases of tour tickets in future. This will lead to a rise in capital through more purchases and a higher profit margin. Just an idea to throw out there. If you do not wish to attend we were wondering if you could help market the event to get more people through the door and raise more money towards the charity" I politely declined.

Yeah I heard that too. Good news. There was a lot of FB sharing too hopefully helped to make it toxic. A grim reminder to keep your eye on your gear at all times.

I think he is a funny guy. Loved Oasis and like NGHFBs. Their performance on T in the park was great. Each to his own I guess. Didn't catch the Radio 4 show but am interested to hear what his choices were? assume The Smiths were included?