ChunkyMunky

I'm in the Brighton area and would LOVE these! If possible, would you like a pack of DR's in return as a goodwill gesture?

[quote name='Drax' timestamp='1423831552' post='2689468'] Do you have this gig lined up, or are you auditioning ? [/quote] Auditioning through an agency. Or agencies, rather!

Hey, Ambient! Thanks for replying so quickly. Could I message you privately at all, please?

Has anyone here done cruise ship gigs? I've been practicing like absolute crazy and I'm a bit concerned I'm wearing myself out trying to make sure I'm good enough for the gig. Any help, insight or advice would be massively appreciated! Thanks so much for reading and take care.

I was under the impression that for a lot of the pit work, it was would economical in terms of space to have an EUB but if not, I'm going for an upright.

Anyone had experience in the pits or anything like a musical theatre? The only benefit I could think of regarding an EUB would be for portability and size (I'm in a studio flat, there's that to consider too). I'm leaning towards a bona-fide and actual upright by a country mile. Thanks for all of the answers so far, everyone.

I take it'll be a case of just trying the two out first up? Though I'm not particularly phased by what people (and other musicians) would make of the visuals, how would it be perceived if I were to roll up to a Jazz jam with an EUB?

I've got around £700 to play around with and I really want to be able to learn upright and play live. The main situations I can think of would be for either musical theatre or playing live (in a jazz context, for example) and naturally, I'm tied between the two. I'm either looking at an acoustic upright or an NS EUB with an endpin. How would the two compare? The two have their inevitable advantages but I'd honestly really like to hear what everyone else thinks on the matter. Thanks for reading!

I'm compiling a showreel for a company overseas to do a hotel gig. I'm looking to do about 4 tracks with just me and a drummer and I'm trying to think how to best display my abilities. I thought about splitting the videos like this; - Playing way behind the beat ('Master Blaster' seems to be the choice one for me). - Playing dead centre on the beat ('Billie Jean'? 'We Are Family'?). - Playing ahead of the beat (something Latin-Pop, Jamiroquai etc...). - Something modern and comes from the dance vein of things ('Rather Be'?). What would you guys suggest for this? I'm open to suggestions on this on. I'm only able to get 4 tracks in because of the financial side of things. The setlist for the most part is usually a mix of classics and modern stuff, so please feel free to suggest away. Thanks for reading!

I only used to do it briefly whilst I was in college (as well drinking and smoking dope) but the one thing that helped me stop is to have a goal in mind. If you were to calculate how much you'd save in not smoking and something you want to treat yourself to (i.e gear is always good) then you can start a fund that goes as an incentive. I gave up for my girlfriend and she bought me a bass as a surprise for quitting. You never know what happens! Best of luck to you and go kick ass.

If I can't attend the Nathan East show on tuesday at GAK, I'll pop a note for someone else to take my place.