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“Post your pictures, Lets see what you all look like.” 😂

Good luck with that. I imagine that at least one of them will channel their inner diva.

I wondered this too. This lead to another thought, when does a player (of any instrument) start to employ a tech? I mean, the load in & out and set up of a gig is hardly to most fun part of being in a band, but when does your ego/bank balance decide that turning up, playing and going home is acceptable/needed?

As I suspected, it’ll be The Pass from me.

They’re both 72, health issues go with that territory. Alex has had arthritis for ages. The neckerchief? He’s an artiste, darling . At least I hope that’s all it is. Geddy has been wearing a scarf for years, maybe Alex wants in on that action?

I’d love to hear a less dense mix of it, I’m not a fan of Nick Raskulinecz‘s production. Paging Steven Wilson!

I think the bass might be a Burns Artist https://soundgas.com/products/burns-artist-bass-guitar?srsltid=AfmBOor-CVuWHDuAKqDzUkD7YVDgNfLasNKGheeUcQC571e3c2v-Tyjy

Ah, Dennis Fano! Now I can see his Novo designs in this bass.

Part of me wants to go but, ticket price aside, I have to get there (Glasgow), it will entail an overnight stay, etc - in short, very expensive. Ged’s voice probably won’t be great (despite recent coaching) and, not detracting from Annika’s massive talent, Neil won’t be there. I’m massively torn.

The singer & guitar player, Mark, is a friend of a very close friend. I’ve heard great things about the band and would go and see them if I still lived down south.

The most troublesome and yet least important thing a band faces. Been there, compromised on that, numerous times. I’m still trying to get someone to use Post Burrito Depression (one of Tony Levin’s spares).

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^^^^ Very much this. Any little note that aids memory/instills confidence is worthwhile. I used to have tunes that I’d have a mental block with, which only got worse as the section approached. I’d just write a few chords down on the set list that I could quickly look at for reassurance.