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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='141850' date='Feb 17 2008, 12:50 PM']Oooh, now I wouldn't mind playing at the Dorchester - how was parking? Whats the clause in your contract for food? I've been trying to get us included having food to the same standard as the guests but our percussionist "manager" reckons it will make us too expensive. Sounds like a fun gig though, have you got a link to your band's website? We had parking problems at the Landmark because most of the spaces were for residents only and there was an obvious over provision for them. I ended up parking around the back of the hotel on a single yellow line in Boston Place. At least the load in was easy.[/quote] West End parking is not usually a problem for us as we don't carry our own gear apart from instruments as our events company set up our backline for us. This means the band don't usually need to arrive till parking restrictions are lifted and a short walk is not an issue with very little gear to carry. We are linked to one agency with no dedicated band website at this time. The agency request hot food and drinks on our behalf and thats written into all contracts for us. Having played with a number of other function band I understand the issue with requesting food, although if your self contained and maybe you need to be at a venue lets say 4pm and maybe not leave till 8 or 9 hours later its not an unreasonable request. Some hotels really take tie p*** though. The Grove near Watford recently charged a client £75 per each member of the band and crew for supplying us with a basic hot meal and soft drinks.

CK... We're at the Landmark next Friday. Not sure of the event as yet. Did a celeb Charity/Fund Raising one at The Dorchester last night. Really easy enjoyable gig. As per usual good food laid on as per contract. 1st set 15 minutes followed by a couple of cabaret acts. Cast of We Will Rock You turned up straight from the show and did a 20 minute spot and we finished off. This was a re-booking so hopefully will get it again next year.

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Lefty GB Spitfire in great condition. Comes with GB (Hiscox) case. I'm rarely using this at the moment so seeing if any interest. Very lightweight with top of the range GB electrics. Birdseye maple neck and f/board (Jazz type feel and fast). Not much more I can say about this apart from PM me with any questions and more pictures available upon request. Oh yes, the plant, pot and football are not included in the sale. Looking for £900.00.

102 with my main band (all functions) plus about 10 deps. Thats enough for me as I have a day job as well.

I've voted for more than 2 hours. Although most of our gigs are within the greater London area which means on average its an hour each way for me, its a pro band so the date sheet can include the odd trip to Yorkshire or abroad a couple of times a year. I would struggle doing the long travel gigs if they were not such a nice group of people.

Saturday was a function at Portsmouth Guildhall. Usual 9 piece line up but as a band I felt we were not firing on all cylinders. Sunday a wedding in London, and pleased to say back on form.