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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1418657389' post='2632034'] Hope this works from my phone. See attached photo for the only 'stand' that should be used - my guitarist in action [/quote] Oh dear.

One of the worst things is jazz singers using stands. They're singing 'fly me to the moon' and they're reading the lyrics even though they've sung it hundreds of times before and it's incredibly simple to remember

I don't like to see singers reading lyrics, ie Brian Wilson. Suggests old age, disconnection, emotional detachment, poor memory and general disinterest in the song. Or can't be bothered learning the lyrics.

My funny little band, Prescott, are playing at the London Jazz festival at the Vortex on Friday. It's really hard getting you Baschatters to gigs, y'know! [url="http://www.vortexjazz.co.uk/event/late-sessions-finn-peters-curates-2/"]http://www.vortexjaz...ters-curates-2/[/url] [media]http://youtu.be/ZZSLRUh-n3Q[/media]

[quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1415890906' post='2604891'] Ah Massacre! Two formative tracks for me... Legs [media]http://youtu.be/ETxtSbfpjHE[/media] FANTASTIC music... [/quote] I really like that. Have you heard them since Charles Hayward joined, BTW?

The astonishing Stars in Battledress [url="http://youtu.be/U5wx8sHGDzo?list=UUanBBuQuTco1aSaAqkwt9Mw"]http://youtu.be/U5wx8sHGDzo[/url]

Experimental meets Romantic, perhaps? http://youtu.be/Fk20h6a4fu4

Okay, here you go. Several people have asked me about this. There are several venues that feature free improv/experimental music. I would recommend [u]you go and see a gig first [/u]rather than send links to the promoters concerned. Talk to whoever runs them in person. In addition to Cafe Oto and the Vortex.... [b][size=4]The Dog House in Kennington - Vimeo have several vids from this venue - so maybe start there. Very Free-improv (two venues)[/size][/b] [b]Club Integral - several venues, so look them up - avant bands mostly and small ensembles[/b] [b]Lewisham Arthouse - Charles Hayward, the drummer, runs this. Invite only - so go to a gig first[/b] [b]The Hundred Years Gallery - Kingsland rd, a small basement space - small ensembles[/b] [b]Ryans Bar in Stoke Newington - I've seen small avant bands play there in the basement[/b] [b]The birds Nest in Deptford - loud, rough venue suitable for small bands[/b] [b]The Montague Arms, New Cross - run by a collective - stage/PA/ bands[/b] [b]Servant Jazz Quarters - Dalston - cosy basement venue often used by Club integral[/b] [b]The Mopomoso club - free improv - two different venues[/b] [b]Boat-Ting - a nice venue on a boat moored on the north bank. Monthly improv gigs[/b]

Hi Is anybody familiar with this 2x10cab? Any impressions? I tried a Markbass cab that tilted back in the same way and was wondering whether this would be a good substitute... Thanks

http://youtu.be/ZZSLRUh-n3Q Iceni bass in action

Had a great time with Steve Lawson, Colin Edwin and Lorenzo Faliciati at the Wayward Basses gig. All we needed was an audience! Everyone 'too ill' or 'at fireworks' or 'away for the weekend'. here's a couple of clips of Prescott http://youtu.be/ZZSLRUh-n3Q

[size=8][b]Tonight![/b][/size] [size=5][size=6][b]Special offers[/b][/size] and [size=6][b]guest list tickets[/b][/size] available for Basenoters on the night.[/size] [size=5]Try your luck and email me: [email protected] [/size]

We will also be offering Two Free CDs for anyone who has paid through WeGotTickets [url="http://www.wegottickets.com/event/288870"]http://www.wegottickets.com/event/288870[/url]

If any Basenoters would like to go on the[b][u] [size=5]guest lis[/size][/u][size=5]t[/size] [/b]for tomorrow's gig please PM me. We have a number of places left. Leave me your details and I'l put you on the list Kev

[quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1406678997' post='2513754'] A quick shot of some wooden ones chilling on the settee today [url="http://s.photobucket.com/user/dazer/media/BASS/424F94FF-A9F9-41A5-8BEB-357F8C30B636_zpsoqcovpsc.jpg.html"][/url] Rear shot [/quote] What a great collection. What is that one on the far right?

[color=#ff0000][size=8][b]Saturday November 1st[/b][/size][/color] [color=#ff0000][size=8][b]at the Islington![/b][/size][/color]

...and Lorenzo http://youtu.be/V2wiJwthW1A

...and Kev http://youtu.be/WG84tXbnQog

A track from Colin http://youtu.be/3b1tEMTUV34

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1412860637' post='2572748'] Is this free admission? Or do we get paid to come in? What time is KO? The SouthEast BassBash is happening that afternoon in deepest, darkest Surrey. [/quote] Usual time, Jack, about 8pm.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][b]Wayward Basses night at the Islington is a celebration of the more experimental, alternative side of the bass-playing world with a cast of stellar players.[/b][/size][/font][/color] [b]Twinscapes[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] is the joint collaboration between two creative and distinctive bass players: Italian bassist and composer [/size][/font][/color][b]Lorenzo Feliciati[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3](Naked Truth/Berserk!) and [/size][/font][/color][b]Colin Edwin[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3], best known as a member of highly regarded progressive rock band Porcupine Tree and uncategorizable experimentalists Metallic Taste of Blood.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Coming together for a one-off impromptu live performance in early 2013, the pair sought to build on their instant chemistry by developing their sound and recording together.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Twinscapes previewed their new material at the London Bass Guitar Show in March 2014 and further live performances in both Italy and the UK are set for late 2014. Expect rich soundscapes, haunting themes, propulsive rhythms and deep low end.[/size][/font][/color] [i]"There are only a handful of improvisational releases that could be called one of the best recordings for the year across any genre, this is one". – Critical -Jazz.com[/i] [i]"Steeped in rich complexion and gleaming musicianship" - Something Else reviews[/i] [i]"A melange of dreamy and Fiery soundscapes… a soulful slice of low end heaven"- Bass Player Magazine[/i] [i]" Genuine, intuitive simpatico, a subtle contender for the years first truly great instrumental album" - CRP Magazine[/i] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/size][/font][/color] [b]Prescott[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] are an instrumental trio of bass player, [/size][/font][/color][b]Kev Hopper[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] (Stump) keyboard player, Rhodri Marsden (Scritti Politti) and drummer, Frank Byng (Snorkel). The band has attracted rave reviews for their first album, One Did, and their peculiar brand of repetitive minimalism and ‘micro-riffing’. Bassist, Kev Hopper first came to attention in the eighties band, Stump and here in Prescott, his distinctive style has been honed, distilled and poured into a different context to create a startling new band sound.[/size][/font][/color] [i]"...Hopper revels in angular mischief throughout One Did's 11 gleefully perverse instrumentals. The finest moments here - the tense, Can-like shuffle of Didism; the twitching, cinematic jazz menace of Philby Flies - are throwbacks to Stump's heroically non-conformist clatter, and a tantalising glimpse of what's in store if Hopper continues this joyously wayward course." -Prog Magazine[/i] [i]"…the wildly eccentric melodic and harmonic choices and snare-tight but restless compositional arrangements make this a remarkably confrontational and uncomfortable (albeit totally compelling) listen… As far as British-politician-themed art-rock bands go, Prescott are a unique and mischievous proposition…" [The List[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]Lauded by press and public alike, [/size][/font][/color][b]Steve Lawson's[/b][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] stunning, otherworldly cinematic soundscapes, made with nothing but a bass guitar and a bewildering array of pedals have helped make him the most celebrated solo bassist in the UK. He has toured the world as solo artist, sideman and clinician/educator and has produced a staggering 36 solo and collaborative releases in the last 15 years.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]'Lawson's writing and his phenomenal command of the possibilities of looping creates a compelling and surprising variety of sounds one would never imagine the bass capable of producing.' – Jazzwise[/size][/font][/color] [i]'Steve Lawson is a brilliant musician. I've known about him and listened to him for many years. He may not be one of the most famous bassists but he is definitely one of the most talented' – Victor Wooten[/i][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3] [/size][/font][/color]

I played one of these at a trade show a couple years ago and found it very comfortable but they are not stocked anywhere in the shops in the UK for some reason. And yes, they're expensive.