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Hi, I've recently started to play the cajon. I've been to a couple of open mic nights and enjoyed jamming along with acoustic guitarists to pop, rock, blues, indie songs. So, flushed with inital success, I'm now looking for people to join and jam with so I can continue to improve. I have lots of band experience as a bassist, so I know how rehearsals, gigging, bands and live music works. Duos, threesomes, full bands playing soft-rock, pop, blues, funk, soul, indie, power ballads - I'll give them all a try. Being honest, I'm not really into traditional folk music, thank you. I live in the Stockport area and I'm very happy to drive to meet up with the right crew if the vibe's right. PM me with anything interesting, Regards, Steve

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Hi, I'm looking for a duo, threesome, full band, acoustic, electric - it's all good. Ideal would be a female-fronted covers band, really. I'm into soul, funk, blues, soft-rock, pop, indie, ballads, but not classic rock, thank you. I'm experienced, mature and sensible with loads of time available for rehearsals and gigs. Not only that, I learn songs before rehearsals and I help lug drum kits too - how good is that! I'm more than happy to drive to meet up with the right crew if the vibe's good. Manchester, Macclesfield, East Cheshire... PM me with anything interesting and I'll get straight back to you. Cheers, Steve

[quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1363269148' post='2010730'] If you're doing "acoustic" gigs without a kit drummer, a good 10" is easily enough. I regularly use a 1x10" with drum kit in pubs, though in a bigger room or with louder electric guitarists I'd want more. The GK does look good value though, and if it's lighter than the Ashdown there's no real downside for portability. [/quote] It'll be a 4-piece: Singer, "acoustic" guitar + BVs, cajon (possibly miced)/other hand percussion, me on bass/another cajon, depending on the song. We're targetting smart wine bars and decent pubs. We even have a traditional Tearoom interested! So, not loud, low faff, quick and easy in, and out. For larger venes, I'll use my GK MB500/Barefaced Compact rig

[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ashdown-Five-Fifteen-100w-bass-combo-/281077767249?pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item41718a5c51"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item41718a5c51[/url] As queried by, and cleared with the mods, this is not my own ad! I have nothing whatsoever to do with this combo - I just thought somebody on here might be interested in it. Steve

I'm still in the market for a small, light, cheap, powerful, reliable combo (aren't we all?!) for "coffee shop" gigs alongside an acoustic guitarist and singer. What about the mibass combo? - now £300 (reduced from £700!): [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Ashdown_MiBass_220_110_Bass_Combo_Amplifier/ASH-MIBASS-220-110"]http://www.soundsliv...-MIBASS-220-110[/url] Can't seem to find any reviews on the web. Anybody got one? Any good? Or there's the GK MB112 for £249: [url="http://www.soundsliveshop.com/p/Gallien_Krueger_MB_112-II_Bass_Combo_Amp/GK-MB112-II?CAWELAID=1834946507"]http://www.soundsliv...LAID=1834946507[/url] which gets good reviews, has a 12" rather than a 10" driver, is lighter and cheaper. Hmmmm. Might be answering my own query here... Steve

You can buy just the pickups here for £1000: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Vintage-1966-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Pickups-Pickup-Set-/130868504014?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e785ee5ce"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Vintage-1966-Fender-Jazz-Bass-Guitar-Pickups-Pickup-Set-/130868504014?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1e785ee5ce[/url]

Folks, Thanks for your views and comments. Late additions to the list: "Truth or beautiful" by Paloma Faith and "Where are you baby" by Betty Boo. I'm meeting a singer for a chat next week and I have a guitarist and a cajon/percussionist (not me) on hold. Aiming for a 4-piece acoustic setup, but very much dependent on the singer's vocal style and range. Steve

Pay attention to initials, in case you unwittingly end up with S.H.I.T. or something equally disastrous!

[quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1362657351' post='2002798'] He's in Stockport though isn't he? Anyway, there are plenty on the list that I doubt many people have heard .. [i][font=Calibri]After Midnight - JJ Cale[/font] [font=Calibri]Pumped up kicks - Foster the people[/font] [font=Calibri]Steam - Laura Vane and the Vipertones[/font] [font=Calibri]Enjoy the ride - Morcheeba[/font] [font=Calibri]Rome wasn’t built in a day - Morcheeba[/font] [font=Calibri]So much trouble - Sir Joe Quaterman[/font][/i] Is it my perception or are there a hell of a lot of cover bands around at the moment, breeding like flies over the last few years. [/quote] yes - LOADS of covers bands. The one I was in folded 4 days ago and I don't want to join another bloke-band doing the same old pub-rock stuff. My aim with the funk/soul setlist was to come up with foot-tapping accesible songs that, even if people didn't know them, would nevertheless get people boogying. Steam by Laura Vane is a good example. Trying to do something just that little bit different. As most people have said, finding a female singer who could sing that lot is going to be a real problem. I do have somebody in mind, but she's a professional session singer and I don't think we'll be able to offer her enough money.

I've been tossing a few ideas around with some friends about a possible female-fronted pub/party covers band. What do you think of this setlist, please? [font=Calibri]Free Me - Joss Stone [/font] [font=Calibri]Love shack - B52s[/font] [font=Calibri]Stupid Girl - Garbage[/font] [font=Calibri]Moses - Coldplay[/font] [font=Calibri]After Midnight - JJ Cale[/font] [font=Calibri]Groove is in the heart - Dee Lite[/font] [font=Calibri]Pumped up kicks - Foster the people[/font] [font=Calibri]Bohemian like you - Dandy Warhols[/font] [font=Calibri]Mercy - 3rd Degree[/font] [font=Calibri]Steam - Laura Vane and the Vipertones[/font] [font=Calibri]Happy birthday - Altered Images[/font] [font=Calibri]Do you believe - Cher[/font] [font=Calibri]I’m outa love - Anastacia[/font] [font=Calibri]Get this party started - Pink[/font] [font=Calibri]Tainted love - Imelda May[/font] [font=Calibri]Enjoy the ride - Morcheeba[/font] [font=Calibri]That’s not my name - Ting Tings[/font] [font=Calibri]You’ve got the love - Florence and the machine[/font] [font=Calibri]Rome wasn’t built in a day - Morcheeba[/font] [font=Calibri]Losing my religion - REM[/font] [font=Calibri]Hi Ho - The Lumineers[/font] [font=Calibri]What’s up - 4 non-blondes[/font] [font=Calibri]So much trouble - Sir Joe Quaterman[/font] [font=Calibri]Can’t touch this - MC Hammer[/font] [font=Calibri]One day like this - Elbow [/font] [font=Calibri]Chemistry - Semisonic[/font] [font=Calibri]My favourite game - The Cardigans[/font] [font=Times New Roman][size=3][color=#000000] [/color][/size][/font]

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How about this; I placed an ad on JoinMyBand as a beginner cajon player looking for people to jam with so I could improve. Here's the opening part of a reply I received: [color=#0000FF]"What's a cajun lol ? Cba lookin it up although I have heard of it , well I took up playin the rhythem guitar last year n built me own rehersal shed..."[/color] [color=#0000FF][/color] At first, I thought it was somebody I knew having a laugh, but I'm now fairly sure the guy's for real.

I've recently started to play cajon and I've quickly discovered I need to mic it to keep up with a couple of acoustic guitars which are going through the PA. I bought this mic so I can go through the PA too: [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/BODHRAN-MICROPHONE-CLAMP-ALSO-SNARE/dp/B004ZEUYK8"]http://www.amazon.co...E/dp/B004ZEUYK8[/url] The blurb says that because it's a dynamic mic it does not need batteries or an external power source. It works very well with the cajon and it means I don't have to hit the thing too hard (and hurt my fingers) to make myself heard in the mix. Suddenly I have some offers to jam and busk with a couple of bands but I'll need to have my own standalone amp for the cajon. Could I use my Eden E10 bass combo with the Yoga mic I've just bought? I don't want to try it and then wreck either the mic or the combo. All advice gratefully received. Steve

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1361648131' post='1988853'] As most here have expressed, that reply tells you everything you need to know about the person who wrote it. May still be a nice band though, who need to get rid of one asshole. But trying to answer your question, here's what you wrote and my notes to it - not that [b][i]I[/i][/b] am that critical against your mail, mind you, and I'm very much aware that I'm from a different culture than yours, but I just to try and find what they may have reacted negatively towards by using my own critical eyes. [b]"Disclaimer":[/b] [b]This isn't meant in any other way than answering your question seriously. I hope it contributes to something and that it will not be regarded as a sneer.[/b] "I play bass (and, occasionally, cajon)" As devil's advocate, I'd say: Look at how much space these two elements each take, and how the bass gets no attention, while the cajon is highlighted by brackets, commas and a long word. Mind you, I understand this was not on prupose, but it works that way. My immediate reaction to that sentence, long before reading their answer was exactly that: the bass did not get any attention beyond being mentioned. "I'm currently playing with this band: (website link) but I'm very uncertain about its future." As devil's advocate, I'd say: This offers no details, no enthusiasm and may be seen as poorly worded. You "play with" instead of "being the bassist". May come across as unengaged and uncommitted. That was two short sentences about you. The rest of your message is four sentences about them, and asking them to provide you with more infor about them before you are going to supply them with more about you. As devil's advocate, I'd say: That may have patted them against the growing direction of their fur. IME, these things are dynamical in the interaction: their original ad was uninformative and badly written. You then didn't offer too much extra either, and the result is what we know. I suppose this was just a lucky escape for you, but in another case on the future: how about something slightly more like: " Hey guys, I'm much interested in your prospect. As a bassist with [kind] of background, and [such and so] of playing experience, I'm used to cooperate with the drummer so as to create a firm foundation for the rest of the band. I'm not a typical soloist, but I do try to create interesting parts for the rest of the band to listen to whilst at the same time trying to be clear and easy to respond to. Though having played hundreds of functions, incidentally I've never done weddings. I do know the typical songs though, and am willing to dress in style with the occasion. If this sounds remotely interesting, how about some words about you, your set list, gear and plans? To save time, you could just call me on 01-23456789. Thanks, and c-ya? " Again, I hope this contributes to something and is not regarded as a sneer. It isn't meant in any other way than answering your question in a serious manner. best, bert [/quote] Bert - thank you for your helpful and measured response. Steve

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1361477656' post='1986440'] I assume he didn't see the bass bit and just saw the Cajon bit. How is your profile setup? What does it look like to other people? [/quote] Well the title of my reply to him was "Bass player here" and the opening phrase was "I play bass..."

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1361470859' post='1986284'] I meant he'll probably pass the watering can tip on to the drummer. [/quote] Ah, so you did. We're cool.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1361468920' post='1986224'] The bassist is actually a BC member so I'm sure he'll pass that on... [/quote] I meant the bass [i]drum[/i] tone was lacking - bit difficult to get that from the fertiliser sack!

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1361465689' post='1986149'] Well, in short - you're in a band already. Not wishing to cause offence, but your reply might have felt a little like window shopping if the chap was expecting commitment. What do you feel? [/quote] Well, I feel that he's being unhelpful and unwelcoming almost to the point of rudeness.

I saw this ad on Join My Band: [url="http://www.joinmyband.co.uk/classifieds/bass-player-t470825.html"]BASS PLAYER[/url] (Greater Manchester) Hello, we are a three guys been in the business all our lives..........we have put together a high quality band playing to the wedding/lounge set. If interested get back with email, then we can chat and hopefully arrange something ASAP Stockport/Cheshire Standard: Semi-pro [color=#0000CD]My reply[/color] (slightly edited to remove information about my current band): I play bass (and, occasionally, cajon) and I live [locally]. I'm currently playing with this band: (website link) but I'm very uncertain about its future. Could you tell me a little more about your band, please? Do you have a setlist you could send me? Where and when do you rehearse? What sort of venues and gigs are you aiming at? Thanks, Steve [color=#0000FF]His reply[/color], in full; We have a percussionist, we want committment. Thanks for your interest The Band

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1361411275' post='1985695'] Cajon's? Posh hi-tech stuff. Look what you can do with a pair of brushes and a plastic bag in a garden shed... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWOAp61jIWY[/media] [/quote] Ha! Love it. Good "snare" snap there, but a bit lacking in the bass department. He needs to have a look round the shed for a large watering can to kick.

[quote name='BurritoBass' timestamp='1361376565' post='1984983'] We use a cajon sometimes and I think they really are great. First time I saw one it blew my mind so the last 3 bands I've been in we've bullied drummers into getting one [/quote] Our drummer isn't especially bothered about playing the cajon. He tells me that there is a big difference between playing drum kits and hand percussion - different set of skills, apparently. He's a fine drummer, but can't get on with the cajon. I can sort of see that, from a drummer's perspective, the cajon could be seen as a somewhat limited instrument. No matter - he's better on the bass than I am and so we swap over depending on the song. I've just seen this video of a funk groove on a cajon using a Heck Stick to the side. I like this. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwUTIjyXWHE"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwUTIjyXWHE[/url]

For the acoustic numbers in our set, I decided to have a "bash" at the cajon. I bought a good one off ebay and watched loads of YouTube vids. Lots of home practice and, heart in mouth, had a first go with the band lst night. We did Maggie May, Babylon, Yellow, I'm a believer and Stuck in the middle with you. Our drummer was on the bongos alongside me. I hadn't bargained for 2 1/2 hours, so I have sore fingers and wrists today. Enjoyed it, and got good comments from the rest of the band, including the drummer, so pretty pleased with my first attempt. I'll be playing more percussion with the acoustic set and then switch to (electric) bass for the full-band songs. Nice contrast for me. I've just ordered a cahon mic, and I'll buy some rubber thimbles for my fingertips.

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