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Yup. The Darkness, the first time Frankie left. Got a really nice personalized email from the Management, thanking me for my interest, but they'd already got someone.

Gigged it on Sunday. 4pm to nearly 8pm, with a one short break. Sounded great. String tension fine (after finally changing strings). As mentioned earlier, I'm used to playing with a ramp/thumb rest, also having something to rest my arm against. So for me, not having this did make the gig a bit of a struggle towards the end. I don't think pick players would have any problems. Anyway, to clarify, the Snapdragon Folding Bass, is a capable gigging bass.

Sunday afternoon gig. 4pm kick off, one short break, and we played until nearly 8pm. Great pub, gets full of punters up for music on a Sunday afternoon. First gig for my Snapdragon Folding Bass. It did the job admirably, even though I'm used to playing with a ramp.

Watched it a while ago. As already posted no mention of Ken. Also not mentioned, was that just like back in the day, there was an extra drummer.

Couples that watch Jools Holland’s Hootenanny doomed to split

Bros. First time around anyway, Ken and a session guy.

At least they haven't got U2 on the board!

This is how all band sackings should be done!

I have no competition

I saw Cliff when he headlined Wembley Stadium. Cracking gig. He is of the generation who put on a show and entertain the audience. In reply to the OP, IMO it is because for some people being a musician/performer is not what they do, it's what they are.

i'm gonna buy Granny a gas cooker, and myself some broad band.

And don't forget to buy through a cashback website if at all possible.

In terms of Radio - which I only listen to in the motor: TalkSport Classic FM Absolute Radio Radio 4. I wouldn't say there is an 80/20 split between Classic & Absolute.

and the fact that Clarky is no longer on the forum...

I guess Frank Sinatra outshone the Tommy Dorsey Band?

'The beach on Bass', played fretless in Rockbitch. ok, the profanity filter changed that. Her chosen moniker was 'The B1tch on Bass'.

Anyway back on topic: Stevie Nicks

true. George always said that had it not been for Andy, not only would there have not been Wham!, but there would also never have been George Michael. Even on the writing though, he co-wrote some of the really early stuff, and helped launch George as a solo artiste by co-writing Careless Whisper.

Fidays's gig, a night of firsts. First time the pub had live music (the landlord had seen us twice before, once at a pub we played where he was on a jolly with other landlords/ladies, and then when he was doing holiday cover at another pub we played), first ever fretless gig for me, and first bass gig with no FX ! Basswise things went ok, but I'm not confident enough with my pitching to not look at the fretboard, which did affect backing vocals at times. Something to work on. It was a big pub, with 4 distinct areas, so not the easiest place to play, but we got the punters in and singing along, so result.

but when that headline reads as 'you're a twonk', maybe not so good?

no I don't. No home internet. I do have free channels on Sky.

Whatever happened to Scuzzman?

Thin J, flat D profile, works for me. But I have small hands.

Another shout for the Snapdragon bass. Both Happy Jack and I have one.