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Thanks again Dave, What I hear onstage is completely different than what I hear in the video. I'm not sure what Fullerton is. Daryl

Thanks Dave, Here's the " No Diggity Clip" from last night. Lots of guitar https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02N9EHNX93ezEbN7SXGXeS2W41yrrSu5Yc1czF1DiZta4eJSH4M2TwpKAjYWrPybh1l&id=1470144703&mibextid=Nif5oz Daryl

The gig turned out to be a lot of fun. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=862602832054443&id=100001681941959&mibextid=Nif5oz I'll add another full song clip later tonight. Blue

I'd be afraid to ship a bass guitar unless I had a foam injection machine. Blue

I have just about everything set at the mid point or 12 noon. Blue

Like I said I struggle with it too. I think every band handles communications differently. Some of these guys on Bass Chat are playing with life long mates /friends. We're friendly to each other but not friends in the traditional sense. And I've been in the band since 2009 One thing about us, while there's not much communication there's also absolutely no drama or tension between members. Daryl

I'd never quit on my own. If Maple Road ever folded, I'd never be able to find another gigging band that would be a match for me. Blue

A drummer friend of mine spent 8 months putting together a cracking " oldies" band. At the last minute the bass player " flaked" out and bailed on them. They were too bummed and exhausted to look for a bass new player and gave up. I can't say I blame them. Blue

Sounds like our gig in Baraboo 2 weeks ago For those of you new to gigging, what Geaves describes is a part of the business. Your going to have challenging gigs. This Saturday it will be 48°, windy and rainy. Not what I would call glamorous. This is what I'm looking at. I will arrive with a smile and a cheerleader attitude. Blue

I struggle with it too. There's a bit of texting to confirm gigs. New songs are generally easy and learned on the fly at gigs. The other thing is I'm old school and started gigging in the mid 60s. The band members are half my age. My ideas and suggestions seem dated to them. Maybe they are? Daryl

I've got almost 60 years invested in playing bass and gigging. I couldn't stop If I wanted to. I'm still playing over 60 gigs a year. Even the bad gigs are fantastic . Blue

Sounds good to me. Blue

Private Event Maple Road This Saturday 10/14 Fiddlemore Farm Holloween Tent Party. We start at 5:00 The weather is suppose to be cold and rainy. However there's a nice stage in the tent and it's heated. I love private events. We're expecting around 70-80 Maple Road fans. I'll let know how it went on Sunday. Blue

I never have issues with venue management or owners with one exception. When they do things that make the gig difficult for the band, like saying the parking lot is only for patrons. And then you're walking a block downtown with a full blown bass rig. Not fun, especially if your in a "dicey" partv of the city Blue

I get it and I wish there was more communication. However, I joined the band because they have a good booking strategy and for the money. I know a few bands that rehearse relentlessly and have open communication but have little to no gigs. I could never play in a band like that. For those that have both communication and lots of gigs, that's ideal Blue

That's why I stay away from the booking end of the business. Blue

We gig a lot, unfortunately we don't rehearse and have little to no internal communication. As a matter fact we hardly speak to each other until we're onstage. I'm still in the best band I could possibly be in. Blue

Agreed and I wish it was my call. I've been in the band since 2009 but have no decision making power. Daryl

Agreed and one the reasons we play very few bar gigs. However, I remember we played a very upscale new Winery a few years ago. When we arrived the manager greeted us, told us where to set up, let us know all drinks were comped and to make sure we all got an entree. Beautiful grounds, nice stage a large engaged crowd. These folks thought nothing of dropping 20 dollar bills in the tip jar We were all grateful and we set up and tore down in a clean timely manner. None of us abused their comped drink policy. We were never asked back. Go figure. Blue

I think so Dave. And I don't think dropping " Blues Band" would hurt us or cause any confusion . Most people call us Maple Road anyway. Daryl

I get it and agree with the sentiment, however we can't travel, provide quality sound and lighting and a 3 hour show, load in and tear down for low pay or free. I doubt any band can. Blue

I think some of these folks that book bands have a total disconnect from music and the arts in general. Blue

Lozz, we had a steady gig at a really nice historic room for our acoustic offering. New management came in and after a gig and time to " settle up" we get the old " we'll mail you the check". They didn't mail the check. Jim had to go back to the venue to collect our pay. I don't know what words were exchanged but they stopped returning our calls and responding to e mail. Daryl

There's also a stigma attached to blues bands. We're known as Maple Road Blues Band. Thing is we're not a dedicated blues band. We have our own spin on rock classics, Americana and folk. Blues bands are never going to play on the big fair / festival stages with premium sound & lights with a night time slot. Blue

My rule is as soon as you arrive at a gig you put on a smile and act appreciative and gracious to everyone you make contact with. That means the patrons, staff and management. Remember they're paying you. Everyone in the band should do this. Blue