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I guess it would depend on the level of the band. If it was a super good paying band I guess I wouldn't mind. Blue

I'm a Yankee and I've learned that culturally we're a bit different, so here goes; You'd have to be paying me a lot if you want to dictate what bass I should be playing. Blue

There's only a few things going on with me at gigs. A clear head, positive attitude and making sure everyone involved in the show is having a good time. I can leave anything else alone for 4 hours Blue

You gotta be kidding me. Blue

Here another question, could you perform your role on a Harley Benton? I don't know. Blue

YES MIJ Squires are some of the nicest basses out there. Wish I had one from the Vintage series. Blue

I know what you mean. Blue

I love MIJ Ibanez. Can those settings be heard in the house or only on stage? Blue

Tone comes from our fingers. Sounds like you had a less than desireable sound from a questionable amp. I'm always concerned with sound dynamics from backlined bass amps. Blue

That's a tube pre-amp in the 550. Yeah I look into that. I've been thinking about returning to an all valve amp. But not an SVT because it would never compare to the SVT I purchased new in 1973. I'm not sure who makes Kick derrière bass tube amp today.

Can't debate your list. However, it seems like some bands were swapping out members from day 1. Blue

Nice move, .Sounds like they were lazy and don't understand there are certain things bands are responsible for. Like showing up with your tools. Blue

Ronnie Wood replacing Mick Taylor (actually Brian in my book) sort of worked. Actually it really did work quite well. Blue

Are there any good examples of bands that are several incarnations away from the initial line up and key members are missing and it works? Blue

No question from my perspective. They're not. Blue

I like this. Funt to listen and fun to watch. Blue

Some clubs help promote and we promote and do a pretty good job on making sure people know where and when we're playing next. But IMO you can only promote a bar gig so far. And yeah some places have a " built in crowd" and if you have a bad night you can clear out that crowd. Nobody wants that. 5 people, it happens. Usually if the crowd is that small I've heard that landlords will pull the plug and pay the band half the fee. In the States we don't have a choice, you really have to think in terms of the landlord having a good night. Blue

Excellent, "our job" a label many misunderstand and struggle with. Blue

Yes, funny guys that have been in this business for years still don't get. Even for me it's been slow to sink in., We're far from the best bar band around. So why do we pack bars on our circuit with loyal local fans? It's simple, I think 1. We have a talented young female front, she's an awesome 70s style rock guitarist with a great voice a sincere personality and sense of humor that transends to the audience. 2. We have decent material. Could be better, but we don't rehearse so, oh well. 3. We interact with each other, were fun to watch ( it wasn't always this way, we sort of evolved into it). IMO Blue

Agreed, no Chris Squire, no YES. Blue

Welcome, Blue from Montclair New Jersey. East Coast 70s style Rock Bass Guitarist. I've been at it since 1966. Blue

I'd go with the Ibanez, especially if it's MIJ. Blue

Agreed, now I'll say this. I would lend gear to any of my band members. Both guitarist are over the top regarding the excellent care they give to gear. I know there are some guys that have no respect for their own gear so why would they have respect for mine. Blue

I keep a sharp eye on the crowd, the size, the age and what they're drinking as well as how often the bartenders are in and out of that cash register. Thing is, on these really good financial nights I'm not sure all landlords know or understand the relationship between those sales and the band they booked. I remember recently some landlord had the nerve to tell us he'd try us out on weeknight (for free) and if it went well he'd book us for our fee on a Saturday night. We didn't even bother to tell him we were 12 years an established act and we were trying to throw him a bone. Keep in mind even though we're a known commodity Milwaukee is a large metro area. Every landlord does not know who we are. Hell, there are some Milwaukee landlords that don't know who "home town boys" Greg Koch ( Joe Banamassa)or Daryl Stuermer (Genesis) are. Blue

Hi Lozz, I get you point regarding how pro touring originals have expenses and things to pay for most bar/pub bands don't. My concern is really more about the business challenges Bar / Pub Bands face. For those of us taking our fee home with us and more directly responsible for drawing a crowd and selling alcohol. Blue