kevin_lindsay

I hooe his health issues have some positive development soon. No fun.

I've done gigs with some rather oddly named acts supporting us. Worst ones (both in name and "musical" content) were: The Donkey Spoke - sounds like some odd bike accessory. Churn - sounds like a grind band, or a bunch of folkies, but were in fact a christian rock group (who were absolutely sh*te!!) And then there was this bunch (no explanation needed as to why they were awful) Darkie

That's bad news re the Beeb getting rid of Mike. Thanks for giving us the link to his podcast mate.

Don't do a "Del Boy" when relaxing at the bar matry! Hahaha. Hope the gig is fun for you.

Bob Geldof is okay hy me. He was playing in The Fruitmarket venue in Glasgow (really fantastic place to play) about 10 years ago. His guitarist (an ex blockhead no less) has trouble before the gig - his Parker Fly went on the blink. I loaned him a replacement Fly for the gig that night. The nect day I received a coupke of bottles of very nice wine asca thank you, and a call from Sir Bob to say thanks for helping out. Seems like a decent sort to me.

Just been reading John Taylor's biography. He ssys bass duties were handled by himself and Sting

I'm watching Johnny Marr on the red button instead

Here you go mate http://basschat.co.uk/topic/163365-refinishing-fender-strat/

Ive just re-watched it on the BBC iplayer. Fantastic set, and I loved Seasick Steve's drummer wigging out to the tunes at the side of the stage.

Yeah, your bass has a poly finish mate. LOTS of elbow grease and sandpaper needed to remove that. Or, you could use a heat gun and scraper, but that leaves the wood prone to scorching if you're not familiar with using a heat gun.

What model is your instrument?

You can get it via ebay, that's where I got mine from mate. Soak it onto a rag and it simply wipes off - like a girl removing her nail varnish! http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=220785956839 Remember, it only works on nitrocellulose lacquer finishes - NOT on poly or acrylic finishes.

Loved it, loved it, loved it!!!!!!!

New Year's Day - U2 Waterfront - Simple Minds Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel

Greatest - Duran Duran "best of" compilation.

Greatest - Duran Duran "best of" compilation.

That's great!

I drive a Peugeot 307cc convertible. Amazingly, the boot can take an Aguilar DB410 cab no problem. I need to stash the basses and amp in the seat area though.

The "bass of doom" was bought by Rob Trujillo (of Metallica) as he wanted the Pastorius family to have it back. The owner of a guitar store in Manhattan had it, and wouldn't give it back to the family. So, Rob stepped in and did a magnificent thing. The guitar store in Manhattan is one which won't get any business from me anytime i'm in NYC.

Apache - The Shadows

Sorry bud, I spoke to him this morning and forgot to to chase up the Shuffler details. Paul was driving to Jay's house to begin rehearsals for the upcoming Jamiroquai gigs (which start this Friday). I'll send him another text.

I went to the Glasgow gig, and I loved it! Hope you enjoy it mate.

Ive had the Mark Everrett (the bloke from the band Eels) book recommended to me as it's supposed to be very good. Ive just ordered it from Amazon, I'll let you know how it goes.

My favourite is Noel Gallagher on Jack White - "he's like Zorro on doughnuts"!!!! Hahaha

That's an amazingky detailed breakdown you've done mate, fantastic stuff, I've akways loved thst line. In fact, I had the privilege of playing it on an advert session for Burger King in Australia of all things while I was living there around 2000/2001 (I know, I know, but hry, it pays the bills! Hahaha).