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[quote name='LITTLEWING' timestamp='1505760134' post='3374140'] Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Meatloaf, Neil Young, Joe Bonnamassa, Gregory Porter, Michael Buble. Rather see the dentist. [/quote] I get all the other guys, never got or understood what Lenny had to offer other than he looks the part. Blue

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1505771296' post='3374259'] Oh yes.... A bit [/quote] That's what I thought. I'm not a huge Jaco fan, but I've been around long enough to understand and appreciate what he brought to the table. Jaco is what I call a "Once in lifetime" artist. Nobody was there in that spot before him and nobody has riveled him since. Blue

Be positive, professional and have fun. Blue

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1505755284' post='3374073'] From what I've seen Blue there's more similarities than differences. The main difference is the duration. In my neck of the woods a total playing time of about 1.5 to 2 hours between 9 and 12 is pretty typical. [/quote] Your probably right. We play 4 hour nights for $500.00 and pub gigs are closer to 2 hours for $250.00. Pretty much the same Blue

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1505754645' post='3374063'] Weather Report. Everyone loves Jaco, but as far as I,m concerned it just bores me shitless. How many notes can you play, and how fast? (yawn) [/quote] Jaco is not known for playing fast or for playing a lot of notes. He's known for being fatastic. Please tell me your under 60 years of age. Blue

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1505753178' post='3374037'] Another Bruce fan here, but haven't really been a fan of a lot of his work post "Tunnel of Love" - it all seems a bit bland to me, and doesn't possess any of the imagery contained in his work between 1973 - 1988. Whenever I watch any live footage on YouTube, I always gravitate towards the late 70's / early 80's footage when he was (imo) at his best. However - best live performer I've seen, wouldn't say he's overrated - the Bob Dylan of my generation. [/quote] I'm a "Jersey Boy" like Bruce, same age too. I'm not a big fan but he gets the whole live performance peice of the puzzle. He's a top notch entertainer. Blue

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1505639683' post='3373246'] Sometimes, you don't want to cut through but just boost your bass presence and fill out the mix with a massive pillow of low end. [/quote] Agreed, and I think I do a good job of that with my MXR Bass Octave pedal. But I fall short when I introduce overdrive or distortion. Blue

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1505752708' post='3374033'] Me too, not that it happens much, but I like the outdoor back of a truck gig. Do you think you have enough pedals there Blue? [/quote] My problem isn't the number of pedals, it's more learning how to use them effectively live. I'm struggling with with my live application of effects pedals. Blue

[quote name='Staggering on' timestamp='1505748973' post='3373993'] My first gig was 56 years ago and I still remember the nerves, the thrill, the fun-especially the fun. And it is still fun because every gig is different and each one is still sort of a "first gig" until the music starts and the band kicks in and the whole world is the music-go for it and have a ball!If it's not fun make it fun or find another band. [/quote] Wow, Staggering On, I thought I was the only one. Excellent! My first gig was a talent show in 1965. I still feel the same excitement I felt at that gig in 1965 at my gigs currently in 2017. Congrats to the OP Clunkie, having fun is what it's all about. Guys, if your not having fun or you don't know how to make it fun, your time might be spent better elsewhere. Blue

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1505750213' post='3374012'] To be fair, I think I might be in the minority amongst gigging musicians in not enjoying festivals. [/quote] We're all different. We all come into music from different places, geographically, time periods, different ages and philosophically. When I'm on a big stage at a festival I'm in heaven. Blue

[quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1505638159' post='3373231'] Getting bored and playing every weekend for peanuts were always the main reasons. [/quote] We don't have pub gigs over here. I think our bar gigs are a little more lucrative then your pub gigs. Blue

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1505645745' post='3373292'] Festivals. There are some exceptions, but I find being at UK festivals a generally vile experience. When the band leader declared that the way forward was playing at festivals it was time to move on. [/quote] Interesting,over here in the Midwest Bands can't wait till Festival and fair season. The poorly run would be the the exception. Blue

[quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1505668251' post='3373458'] Better this way. [/quote] Better for who? Blue

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1505672526' post='3373486'] From what I understand Blue, your state and county fairs have a reasonably long history and take place in proper show grounds with decent infrastructure. There are lot iof festivals in the UK that have sprung up in the last 20 or so years and have, in my opinion, poor quality facilities and organisation. Also, in my experience, if you're not fairly high up the bill you won't get a cash payment. The 'fee' is free entry for the whole festival. Which puts a different light on things. Although, I agree with you, set times are often short plus PA, lights and backline is usually supplied. [/quote] Yes the Midwest has a long history of fairs, state fairs and county fairs. All evolved out of the agricultural base here. I actually grew up in New Jersey, no real presence of fairs there. Blue

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1505645745' post='3373292'] Festivals. There are some exceptions, but I find being at UK festivals a generally vile experience. When the band leader declared that the way forward was playing at festivals it was time to move on. [/quote] Fair and festival gigs in The States are great. Usually you play half the time of a bar gig and your pay is doubled. And the weather is usually great. Blue

[quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1505638159' post='3373231'] Getting bored and playing every weekend for peanuts were always the main reasons. [/quote] Sitting at home with no gigs making no money at all. Blue

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1505543233' post='3372652'] When the topic is overrated bands the reason folks attend does matter.Very few of the audience paying big bucks will leave saying it was a poor gig.Nope it'll be " They were amazing," "so much energy" & "best show I've ever saw"[/quote] Me and another veteran bass player went to see The Stones 2 years ago here in Milwaukee. They completely botched up the timing on the intro to Honky Tonk Women. Somehow Mick drove them out of it. I asked my friend how many people noticed their mistake. He said, " me and you". I'm thinking he was probably right. Blue

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1505595015' post='3373117'] I'd totally get sacked if I refused to play covers and couldn't manage to paint well by numbers! But I agree, it's [i]such[/i] a chore having to play great tracks written by some of the best song-smiths on the planet with some talented musicians to an audience who are having a great night out, rather than the undoubtedly "wonderful stuff" written by a band mate and sung a by a vocalist, who thinks he can sing, to an unappreciative audience for no money... [/quote] It's sad, but I agree. Thing is there is good original material out there. Just not much and very hard to find. I'm always blown away by good original material from unknowns. Blue

[quote name='DJpullchord' timestamp='1505591628' post='3373096'] Being asked to play a cover! Like painting by numbers innit. [/quote] Being asked to play originals. Like painting with no paint. Blue

[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1505513552' post='3372587'] A board is no different to any other bit of kit. It's tempting to see it as something you filter your sound through, but actually you play it and pedals interact with each other too. Once you understand how it behaves, the tweaking is minor and largely room dependent. I use quite a few, but mostly keep it subtle. Aside from special effects (volume pedal / delay things really), our guitar player has definitely requested a boost in some places and adding overdrive during his solos to fatten things out when the rhythm guitar is lost. I do think that having a board is a relatively new thing for bass players though. My recollection of gigging in the 80s is that if someone had a chorus pedal they were probably regarded as a bit too techy. [/quote] Excellent! Blue

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1505494552' post='3372404'] A large percentage of those 40K are there just so they can say they went. [/quote] Doesn't matter why they were there, the 40k were there and they paid dearly. Nothing is cool anymore. I've been told,"No,"it's you that isn't cool anymore. Your generation had they're time.Your all old now, and it's long over due that you should just get out of the way." It's not a bad point. Blue

[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1505494552' post='3372404'] A large percentage of those 40K are there just so they can say they went. When folks visit the Louvre,plenty gush about the Mona Lisa. Great painting for a postage stamp. Therein lies the hype [/quote] True, when I saw The Stones in 1972 it was my generation making a statement and they were socially relevant. When I saw them in 2016 most probably don't know Jack about The Stones. It was just the place to be. However, they are still a part of a small elete segment of the "busines". In other words 40k is 40k. Many bands consider 200 a big crowd.I do. Blue

Wow! So why do I even have a pedal board if it's this difficult to use? Blue

[quote name='Spaced' timestamp='1505259743' post='3370631'] The Rolling Stones. They have enough good songs to fill a greatest hits cd but that's hardly enough to warrant the 'greatest rock band of all time' thing being thrown around. [/quote] It's really hard to rate pioneers that are that good with 59 years of success.They helped develop what live rock & roll performance should be.Tbeir song writing is second to none. How many 70 year olds can fill 40 thousand seats? The Stones & Paul McCartney. Blue

[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1505246051' post='3370534'] How close are you to your amp on stage? If you are within 6 feet you will miss some sonic content makng the higher frequencies stand out. I generally double check my fx sound from 20 feet away. Clearly this does not apply when you use in-ear and go direct FOH but worth considering. And check at full gigging volume as mentioned before. [/quote] I'm a bar band guy, I'm usually standing a few feet in front if my amp. Blue