Bluewine

On 25/06/2025 at 10:34, KK Jale said:

I think I went about 12 years in total spread between 1985 and 2002. Good times.
 

This won't be news to anyone on here, but the Independent has an informative article about how Glasto is squeezing artists and workers.

 

https://archive.ph/e8ump

We have Summerfest here in Milwaukee, world's largest music festival. 

The music industry has changed a lot since 1985. Summerfest is not the festival it used to be. 

How has Glastonbury changed since it started.

Daryl

11 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Its my pet hate at gigs. 

Dave

It's extremely rude.

Daryl

9 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

I love when the volume is just right where the amp and speakers just gel into the perfect tone without being deafening.

 

Annoys me when people come up to me for some weird reason its always me while i'm on a 3ft high stage wearing platform boots and in the middle of a song and expect me to hear them and to stop playing and focus on them while they ask for a song that isn't Glam Rock even tho they've paid for a ticket for an advertised Glam party night.

Some odd people out there.

Dave

I've seen people that do that. You're up there performing and they want to have a conversation with you. It's like they're saying; " You're not doing anything important so this is ok".

Daryl

49 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

I'm guessing the Gibson is neck thru Daryl ?

I do fancy a white one. Saw the Gene Simmons one for sale in local shop few mths back and was sorely tempted but black basses don't work in a Glam band.

Dave

Isn't there a bass chat member that has a purple sparkle Thunderbird ?

Daryl

46 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

I'm guessing the Gibson is neck thru Daryl ?

I do fancy a white one. Saw the Gene Simmons one for sale in local shop few mths back and was sorely tempted but black basses don't work in a Glam band.

Dave

Yes, It's neck thru.

Daryl

3 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

As much as i love that purple T bird i had an Epi T bird once and it suffered terrible neck dive until i moved both strap buttons and all good after that.

Just wasn't the best built bass so sold it on. 

Would like to try a Gibson one or even the neck thru Epi version which i've read is a better built bass. Like the sound of them.

Dave

 

Hi Dave,

Here's a pic of my 1994 Gibson Thunderbird. It's a great bass. It's a shame I don't gig much with it.

Daryl

Joanne Shaw Taylor in October.  Cool retro 300 seat theater.  5 minute drive.

Daryl

43 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

Most clubs we play have been exceptionally friendly and helpful to us with some supplying sandwiches and soft drinks in our changing area.

This is the first club we've had any issues with. 

We played a club 2 weeks ago just half a mile up the road and it was polar opposite. They couldn't be more helpful or friendly. That was a great wee night. Sometimes i think certain people shouldn't be working in the hospitality business. They don't have an attitude of helping make the venue better. Everything they do is obstructive and against what most know works best for any venue / club. 

Dave

Dave,

Agreed. In my neck of the woods the nicer upscale venues go out of their way to treat bands nice. These places always comp entrees and drinks for the band. 

At The Harley Motor the lady that supervises the place comes up to the band members before the last set to take our orders.

Daryl

3 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Yes good bass solo, Daryl. Thought the lady singing could have been mixed a bit higher. 

Thanks Geek99,

Agreed, they had the same volume cissue for the lead singer in the band that played before us .

Daryl

5 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

I'm with you on that. Most people don't want to witness a complicated bass solo unless they are extreme bassists themselves. I personally don't want to hear a bass solo at a gig unless its RUSH of course.

Dave

Hi Dave,

The Electric Bass Guitar is a support instrument.  Sure, you can take a solo but I don't think that was what it's original purpose was.

Daryl

2 hours ago, Geek99 said:

Picks are for guitarists- you’ll go blind

Ok, I thought with the combination of playing a Telecaster body style bass and usind a pick I could trick people into thinking I was some sort of groovy guitarist. Lol

Daryl

On 21/06/2025 at 07:35, neepheid said:

Can't say I'm looking forward to tonight - had a stinking cold for the past couple of days and while it is abating, I'm still only operating on about 75% strength.  Wireless shenanigans may be curtailed - hopefully won't need a chair.

I hope you survive the gig. Get well 

Last weekend when we played in 100° heat I sat down during 2 songs. It didn't seem like a big deal at the time, but when I saw some video it was not a good look for the band.

Daryl

11 hours ago, dclaassen said:

Blu…nice job…love how calm you right hand is. Wish I could look that cool when performing! Don’t personally use a pick, but really like your sound!

It seems like in some circles playing with a pick is frowned upon.

As a teen I was " all in " with finger playing. I switched to playing with a pick about 25 years ago. For no reason other than the type of grooves and riffs I play are easier to execute with a pick.

Daryl

32 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said:

What you played for a solo was perfect for that song Daryl. You don't need to over-complicate a solo to make it entertaining. 

I'd rather hear an entertaining bass than a flash one with no groove or feel to it. You nailed that one for me.

Dave

Thanks again Dave.

I'll leave thoise complicated solos to the jazz guys.

Short, simple and sweet. I say get in and get out before something goes wrong.lol

Daryl

6 hours ago, Huge Hands said:

If I remember correctly, if you watch the new "Get Back" remaster thing of the Beatles that Peter Jackson did, you can see a set list taped to the side of Paul's Hofner, presumed to be from their Shea Stadium gig?

Yes, I think I've seen photos of it.

Daryl

4 hours ago, casapete said:

Sounds fine Daryl - have you joined the Rumble club or was it just a hired in rig? 😆

Thanks Pete,

You noticed the backlined Rumble 500. I've always been critical of Fender Bass amps. However, I was impressed with the Rumble 500. It had a very nice punch.

Daryl

4 hours ago, Muzz said:

A lesson in How To Be Cool In 100 Degrees...loved it; you can see the fella on the left in the sun's suffering the heat...  Great groove and feel, you're making it look easy...which is the hard bit... 🙂

Thanks Muzz,

Like I said, I'm not really a

" take a solo " guy. However, the way Max our drummer lays back makes it tolerable. 

Daryl

4 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Liking that Daryl. Bass sounds nice with studio headphones on and its actually quite a nice mix. That's a nice wee bass line too.

Maybe vocal could be a touch higher but otherwise its good to me.

How's the ankle now. ?

Dave

Thanks Dave,

The ankle is slowly healing. By the time I had taken the EKG and Chemical Stress Test too much healing had occurred and the Podiatrist called off the surgery. 

To be honest, I've never been comfortable taking solos. I felt like I had painted myself into a corner and couldn't find a way out. Lol

Daryl

1 hour ago, Obrienp said:

Nice solo Daryl! Thought it sounded great overall. I get what you mean about the guitar sounding a bit out on occasions but probably wouldn’t have noticed if you hadn’t pointed it out. That’s Strats in a hot environment for you though.

Thanks Obrienp,

I'm not sure those guitars were properly mixed. Those guys were constantly tuning between songs.

I mentioned this before. We had an hour break between sets . It was heaven to have an air conditioned trailer. 

Daryl

1 hour ago, Staggering on said:

And here I am at the church looking for a note....

 

 

 

 

Very cool bass and beard.

Daryl

1 hour ago, ezbass said:

That’s how you do a bass solo, holding the groove, whilst stretching out a bit. 👏👏👏

I'm still working on it. We play the song so fast it's hard to come up with something. 

Daryl

4 hours ago, dclaassen said:

Blu…nice job…love how calm you right hand is. Wish I could look that cool when performing! Don’t personally use a pick, but really like your sound!

Thanks Dclaassen,

I put the MIJ 2000 Fender P away for a while.  I'm back with my 1994 G&L.

Daryl

Something new for me. When I arrive at a gig I make sure I know where all the railings are for stairs and use them.

A clean stage is important to me now as well. I don't like a lot of leads all over the place.  They're very easy to trip on and cause a fall.

Daryl

On 23/06/2025 at 08:34, KingBollock said:

Could you tape a set list to the back of your bass?

 

The first thing that popped into my head when reading your problem with the pedal screen, was the Gameboy magnifying light.

 

Maybe not one of those exactly, but I thought it worth mentioning in case it might give you an idea.

That's a good idea. I could definitely see taping a set list on my Hofner.

Daryl

I found some video from last Saturday.  Not our best. I post the good and the bad.

Guitars seem out of tune, it was 100°, sound mix was not great and I played with a healing broken ankle. I'll stop because I can go on forever with making excuses. 

I can't hear any bass without earbuds. 

Daryl