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    Live Albums - Were You There?

    in General Discussion

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    On 17 August 2018 at 16:52, dmccombe7 said:

    I think Thin Lizzy Live and Dangerous. Sure some of that was recorded at Glasgow Apollo.

    Also sure some of Rush Live album was recorded at Glasgow Apollo altho can't remember which one 1st or 2nd would need to double check that.

    If they were then i was there.

    Was also at The Wall by Pink Floyd in Earls Court first time around. That might be on a live album or VID in those days.

    Dave 

    Yep, I was also at Earls Court for the Wall. There was a live album from those gigs..I Think it's called -  Is There Anyone Out There, I've got it somewhere......

    I was also at Knwbworth for Zeppelin, one of about 250,000 people that can be seen in various bits of  video released over the years....

    1979/80 a great 12 months for memorable gigs for me.

     

    Lincolnshire.....is there anyone out there?

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    5 minutes ago, lownote12 said:

    Bit puzzled.  Music equals people equals urban communities, where people are.  You move to the country - no people, no bands. Did you not realize this? I did the same in Suffolk and have to drive 25 miles to find even the start of any action.  

    Oh sure.  We moved here for economic reasons, the music had to come second, but not knowing anyone in the music community  here has made it a proper challenge. I knew it would be but it's even more difficult than I thought it would be.   I'm getting there but I feel that I might missing opportunities that don't get as far as a musicians wanted web site or Facebook group, so my post here is one way, I hope, of getting some inside knowledge and trying to think outside of the box. I lived in Suffolk for a couple of years and the music scene there is quite thinly spread...it's much thinner out here...I'm sure I'll find the right band or musicians in time, I'm just trying to get there soonest.  

    Lincolnshire.....is there anyone out there?

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    1 hour ago, tony_m said:

    I'm in Friskney (about 10 miles south of Skeg). Having moved here from Blackpool, where pretty much everybody I knew was either in a band or knew somebody who was in a band, hence it was easy to make those contacts, I've found the Lincolnshire music scene challenging to say the least - I guess the fact it's a helluva big area with a shonky road network doesn't help matters.

    Anyway, since we moved here a couple of years ago I've had a few false starts after responding to ads on JMB - one for a band in Lincoln (that was before I realised just how long it would actually take me to get to Lincoln and back!!!) and another couple in Boston led to nothing more than a series of messages being exchanged and then it all going quiet, while I did get as far as going to see and having a natter with a band from up your way (Chapel / Sutton) but that came to nowt as they were after somebody a bit more adept / experienced than me who could just step in straight away. I did eventually get involved with a Spilsby-based outfit, though we never actually reached the gigging stage and split up a few months ago for reasons I still don't fully understand!

    As for the ads I've placed on JMB myself, I got no responses at all to the first, but did get a couple of replies to the second. One of these was from a guy in Boston who was actually looking for a rhythm guitarist (nope, sorry, I don't play rhythm guitar... ), while the second was from a couple of chaps up in Huttoft. Now, I've seen your ads on JMB - I don't know whether they have or not, but if things don't seem to be working out after our first rehearsal (scheduled for a couple of weeks time), I'll point them in your direction! 👍

     

    Thanks Tony, much appreciated.  Seems like you're in a similar position to me.  I hope it works out for you but if not, give me. Shout.  

    Lincolnshire.....is there anyone out there?

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    So here's the thing.  I moved to Chapel Leonards nr Skegness just over a year ago and have been searching for a band in all that time.  I've had a couple of false starts and offers to join bands that are either: a, not a genre that I want to play or, b, terrible.  So now I'm getting a little frustrated.  Open mic nights are few and far between and usually are folk music orientated.  I've made quite a few contacts in the hope that one of them hears of something, but nothing so far and I've placed available ads in all the usual places including several Facebook groups for musicians in the area. I think I'm hitting all the right places but Lincolnshire's music scene seems to spread between Lincoln, Boston and Grimsby all of which are Between 45mins and an hour and a half drive away.  I am prepared to travel for the right band although Lincoln is probably a bit too far away to be a realistic proposition.  I know this sounds like I'm having a bit of whinge and maybe I am, but II feel like I could be missing out because I'm not close enough to the where the action is.  I'm fairly open minded about the genre, rock covers of most types is my sweet spot but original music,  perhaps some flavours of blues, tributes possibly would all be considered.  

    So here's the pitch.  If any of our Licolnshire bass playing community are looking to move on from their current band or hear through their grapevine that another band is looking for a bassist then I'd be super grateful if you could give me the heads up.  I'm 57 with lots of experience and a pro attitude.  I'm happy to audition and will ensure that I'm totally prepared for all rehearsals etc.  Looking to gig 2 or 3 times a month max and to play for the pure pleasure of playing.  Not really looking for a dep unless it's for a few months perhaps.to cover for an op or similar. A big ask perhaps and very much a shot in the dark, but you never know.....   I'll leave it here and see what happens.....

     

    Bass/Amp with the most prominent midrange

    in Bass Guitars

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    3 hours ago, fretmeister said:

    Yup. Eich / Tecamp are very strong in the mids.

     

    It's just annoying that the treble control does absolutely nothing as it is set too high. I still really like my Puma though.

    Can't say I've noticed on the Eich as I leave the treble pretty much at noon.  All I know is that it really cuts through loud and clear 😀

    Jon Hiseman RIP

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    Oh no....my favourite drummer.  Met him at couple of times at Paraphenalia gigs and was always friendly and ready to chat and autograph CDs (as did Barbra Thompson) which I treasure.  My sincere condolences to Barbra and her family.  A sad day.

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    Eich cabinets

    in Amps and Cabs

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    Can't really comment on the Eich 115 nor the BF cab but I use an Eich 212s and I'm totally happy with it, great build quality, fab tone, not too heavy either.  My amp is by Eich too, so I be a tad biased....Bass Direct has them.

    Things that annoy you...

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    50 minutes ago, uk_lefty said:

    There's a shared calendar for possible gig bookings and noting when people will be away. Guitarist books holiday, minutes later a gig is added that clashes and he concedes and cancels his holiday. Confirmed gig gets added, one member pipes up that it clashes with something "that will be much better" that he's organising with his mate but has neglected to tell the band. Calendar rules we say, "let's keep our options open" he replies.... No. A confirmed gig booked in to a free date cannot be "put on hold" because you might be negotiating something else with your mate that none of us knew about. Slamming head against brick wall.

    Don't want to derail the thread, but whose shared Calender do you use? Looking for recommendations.

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