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[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1408442062' post='2530095'] Oh dear you lot do realise your parents said all this when you were young! It was all fields around here, bag of chips was ten pence, waggon wheels were as big as your had etc etc etc [/quote] You must be a youngster yourself as chips were in old pence when I were a nipper [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1408400246' post='2529914'] Thanks, but I only photograph a little younger than my chronological age. Face to face I look all of 61, no big deal. However, it brings up another part of discussing "The Aging Local Rock Musician" I don't go out of my way to look old where I see a lot cats my age do. I don't try and dress like a 20 year old but I also don't try and think too much about what a 61 year old should wear or look like. Blue [/quote] I agree. I don't think about what a 61 year old wears either but to try and look like a young Billy Idol when you're 35 years too old for it can look ridiculous. A few years back, I saw a couple of ex big name rock guitarists playing to backing tracks in a pub. Probably for about £150 between them knowing the pub. They were serious players and would have been just as appreciated had they not been trying to recapture the days of their youth with clothes that were 16 sizes too small for their physiques. I try to make an effort on stage dress-wise but it needs to be comfortable. That's really what I meant.

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1408398211' post='2529889'] My god, what sort of face does she pull when she's, you know........on the job???? [/quote] Probably still a nicer one than when she's doing a No2 [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1408354555' post='2529191'] I spent the weekend trying to find a dep for a Jazz gig (double bass) I cannot do at relatively short notice (family issue). I had to ring 9 guys before I found one who could do it. THen it dawned on me. I am everyone's 9th call guy and they were all busy because they had been called before me and I had been the 9th guy called for the gig I had!! Bugger! [/quote] Sit down, take a deep breath, pour yourself a stiff drink and tell yourself that they were all playing with their regular bands and you, are still the No1 dep call [size=4] [/size]

Anyone know what she actually looks like when she's NOT appearing to have her mouth hanging out of a Euro-star window at full pelt? [size=4] [/size]

I have this weird vision where some day there will be old folks homes where 85 and 90 year olds will sit around and reminisce about the good old days with Cradle of filth, Megadeath and Snoop dog [size=4] [/size]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1408383792' post='2529667'] Very cool, I'm not sure our 29 year old female front and lead guitarist is interested in learning anything from my experience. I'm certainly open to what I can learn from the younger generations Blue [/quote] First off, if that's you in the picture (and not your son [size=4] [/size][size=4]) You look 10 years younger than your age. [/size] [size=4] [/size][size=4]I'm 62, will be gigging next Friday, Saturday and Sunday and will have done 5 gigs and two rehearsals in 9 days. I'm not saying I won't be tired but it definitely will be fun. I don't do this for the money although that is nice, so fun is the only excuse I need. I'm the baldest and oldest in the band but luckily, the most talented by far well that's what I tell them anyway.[/size] [size=4]The only change that my age has brought (apart from aches and pains) is that I don't attempt to lever myself into black stretch jeans and tight T-shirts any more. I try and dress a little more befitting my age these days. Other than that, nothing has changed.[/size] [size=4] [/size] [size=4]You're a long time dead my friend so enjoy it for as long as you can.[/size]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1407425715' post='2520427'] ......Communards recorded it. [/quote] Oh dear, this is the bit where I lock myself in the drawing room with a whiskey and my service revolver. That's the version I really love.

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1407084512' post='2517170'] Try 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet on 'em, Les. [/quote] We did it, I just forgot to put it on the list She sings the French version too and not the Beyond the sea version. Went down well. We also threw in Sway (a la Dean Martin) Admittedly Never can say goodbye is the odd one out but at the moment it's my all time fave feel-good number. The band had doubts but it's a winner.

[quote name='bobbytodd' timestamp='1407087677' post='2517214'] last year he got caught cheating and he now on a very short leash.when ever we finished packing up he had to phone her to say he was setting off.she used to use aa route planner to see what time he should be home.she was/is a nutcase [/quote] So, still 100% his fault and his own doing then. Why is she the "nutcase?

You lot would have to tell me how they tend to go down in the UK when you throw the odd one in. Here in central France, it was a real surprise how well they were received. I'm not sure how much of what we call "standards got here in the 60's so I don't really know if they applauded because they were accessible quality tunes or if it was due to recognition. I've played with quite a few very good French musicians who have actually asked me who Sinatra, Carole King and Billie Holiday were. Maybe they were just too wrapped up with Jonny Halliday and Serge Gainsbourg at the time although they are more familiar with the old rock'n'roll numbers as mentioned in the last couple of replies.

If that wasn't so serious for the band, it would be hilarious. Feel for you, but as usual, personalities and band politics is always the final nail in the coffin. Possibly time to move on?

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1407027738' post='2516801'] Working on 'A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square' at the moment. I don't think the words have held up well, but the tune is great [/quote] Fabulous song. Nat King Cole really did the best rendition imo. Prefer his version over all the others I've heard over the years.

I went to a local wood yard and bought a small damaged and water stained sheet of oak veneer for 2€. As you use so little, its not that important what you use. I did my first fretless using a worktop side strip of melamine. Worked a treat. All down to finish. Didn't Jaco use Polyfilla or something?

There are some fantastic female bassists around but the first one that made me sit up and take notice was Janice Johnson.

[quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1406990098' post='2516486'] 45 year's! Wow, you should get a medal for that. [/quote] There are awards for it. They're called a bad back and impaired hearing

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1406977922' post='2516382'] There is a reason why many songs become 'oldies but goldies'. At the risk of sounding even older than I am, there is an element of 'They don't write 'em like [i]that [/i]any more'. Many of that repertoire come, not from any ephemeral 'chart toppers' list, but rather from very popular musical shows or films; how many of the current hit parade successes are forgotten the week after..? Anyway, quality is quality. Plenty of scope for imprinting one's own personality onto those songs, too; after all, that's what the masters do..! [/quote] Yup, surprising how many tunes there are out there that are just so enduring after all those years. Quality compositions that are so much fun to play. Luckily, I have the singer that can pull them off too. Can't believe how well they go down with the audience. To be honest, it has taught me a lot too by exposing some huge gaps in my theory. I suppose my next logical step is to get myself a cheap EUB and have a go to complete the image

After 45 years of playing rock music, I've just gone over the set list I played tonight. Included were, Come fly with me Got you under my skin That ole devil called love Love letters Fly me to the moon Can't take my eyes off of you Up on the roof Will you still love me tomorrow Big spender Never can say goodbye Must admit though, I enjoyed it.

Depends who you are playing with. I can play Mustang Sally and want to end my life. Throw in a serious drummer and keyboard player, and I can be on cloud nine.

I really don't think this only applies to "creative" industries. Plenty of people ask for cheap or free work no matter what line you're in. And, as for "people automatically thinking it's okay to ask" if no-one did ever do it for free, it wouldn't happen would it? It's not necessarily the fault of the asker. With regard to qualifications, I think there are enough examples about to prove that "qualifications" don't always equal "good at your job" I've known a few qualified graphic designers that were so far up their own arses who were absolutely sh*te at their jobs. It's not about just being able to come up with a clever logo. As far as the "it's only a garden wall, you don't need a professional" goes, I imagine there are at least a couple of professional builders on here who may disagree or like-wise, you don't need a professional graphic designer, just someone who's a bit handy on a Mac with a bit of an eye for design.

That ole devil called love, Alison Moyet version, on guitar. Must admit, I really struggled identifying some of the chords. Most of the transcriptions that I found differ so much so left to my own devices.

Tribes would be the first choice for me.

Sounds like he's more experienced and likely to be better than one I played with last month so tell him we'll pick him up on Saturday about 6pm. Does he need a set list beforehand? (can't find smileys on an iPad)