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best of luck finding something else if that's what you decide you want.

Had to get a replacement up to speed when moving away from Leeds a few years ago. The new bassist didn't last long and the band split after another couple of months. Maybe I was less replaceable than I thought. I tried to take a step back from my on/off covers band a month or so ago but was begged/guilted into staying on. Technically I do nothing special though. Lukewarm water between fire and ice perhaps?

Thanks everyone. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1328896824' post='1534621'] Edit: I realise that the key to this is finding a 'decent' drummer. Easier said than done. [/quote] I feel this may be the major issue. [quote name='apa' timestamp='1328953182' post='1535148'] A [/quote] Those triggers John Otway uses in that clip look interesting. Does anyone know what they're called or who makes them? [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1328963474' post='1535316'] Check out Bellowhead and their amazing percussionist. [/quote] Wonderful band and great player [quote name='Beer of the Bass' timestamp='1328999996' post='1535996'] I find I really miss the hi-hats and ride cymbal when a cajon is used on its own. One drummer I play with likes to busk with snare, hi-hats and a bass pedal hitting a suitcase, which it all packs inside. [/quote] mmm yeah that can sound great. I love the idea that part of your gear is the case for the rest of it. [quote name='LawrenceH' timestamp='1328991952' post='1535863'] For a good portable drum kit without compromising the sound, look at the Yamaha Hipgig stuff. Real challenge is still finding the player though. [/quote] Yeah they look good.

[quote name='Monckyman' timestamp='1328892953' post='1534524'] A Jam sandwich [/quote] I do like jam. This is now an option I will be considering

[quote name='EdwardHimself' timestamp='1328893112' post='1534529'] It really depends on what you're doing. That sort of setup works really well for quiter acoustic type bands but is not really suited towards anything heavier. The issue is that even if it's not a full drumkit, you'll still need someone to play it. I don't think it would be any easier to find someone who's any good on that type of setup than on the conventional drumkit. If anything it would probably be harder. [/quote] mmm, probably true. [quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1328893242' post='1534534'] sounds like someone kicking a dustbin down a fire escape to me! [/quote] It is admittedly a terrible recording. I was just using it as an example of a different set up. Does anyone have any better ideas?

Hi All, Any ideas on alternatives to drums as percussion in a band? I saw this video a while ago which made me think that maybe there are other options. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9xk_TzoQK4&feature=plcp&context=C3d3196dUDOEgsToPDskL41_6oOxcmJ0KEjeGbTAkS Don't get me wrong, I love playing with a drummer on a full kit, its a great sound but recently drummers have seemed hard to find and the hassle of moving and setting up a full kit has made me want to consider other options. Anyone playing with a different percussion set up?

I really like it. Have you got any more recordings?

I'm using Dunlop 3mm Big stubby. Hard attack when I dig in and soft but clear when I don't. Some wear on the tips but I don't think I've ever thrown one away because it was too worn. [quote name='musophilr' timestamp='1328879979' post='1534233'] @ them that use rigid picks ... any string wear? I'd rather grind the end off the pick than unravel the windings off an expensive set of strings ... [/quote] [quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1328881016' post='1534261'] No string wear that I've ever noticed. [/quote] None here either.

[quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1328721661' post='1531705'] Good one! You should put a band together or something [/quote] I liked it. A band doing this would easily get gigs and support slots round this way. Edit - I thought the strings were a nice intro.

mm interesting watch. This was always one of my favourite Stones songs. Also, amazing pink boots

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1328458661' post='1527340'] thinking of buying a power amp so I can use them all at the same time. [/quote] Holy c**p

In one band I used to play for both me and the guitarist regularly had dried blood from cut fingers on our scratchplates at the the end of gigs. He took to not cleaning it off which got nasty pretty quickly.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1328125728' post='1522329'] There are painfully few home grown domestic talents and those that do have interesting things to show for their talents don't get any breathing space or choose to go underground. [/quote] I was just thinking this the other day. Maybe in a few years we'll have a more distinct two tier music system. Mainstream, bankable music making money for the labels and less mainstream, underground music made by people who either don't want to or can't access the marketing budgets.

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1328115354' post='1522089'] I honestly liked Video Games the first time I heard it; still do. but heh, you'd have to pretty naive to believe that the music industry is really about guys in garage bands getting lucky breaks on the back of blood, sweat and tears [/quote] I'm with you on these points. I like Video Games too but I'm not so keen on Born to Die. Sad to say that the music industry just doesn't seem to work in that way anymore so we shouldn't expect artists to be able to appear "naturally".

looks great! Edit - I'm a jackass and apparently can't read.

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1327450683' post='1511639'] FLEA DONE A POO??? Have you still got it? [/quote] EBay?

I'm on tenterhooks.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1327748297' post='1516107'] Was just going to post this exact topic, handy. [/quote] Love the new avatar Wayne.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1327261781' post='1508570'] ...and that's a whole other discussion [/quote] True! Apologies for the potentially controversial comment

[quote name='njr911' timestamp='1327177910' post='1507572'] the issue is they play it different each time you hear it. If that's the case i'll just make up my own version. I think my current issue is i'm trying to play all the songs note perfect and I need to add some soul to my playing [/quote] IMO this is what all players should do. Welcome to the forum.

[quote name='gafbass02' timestamp='1327260493' post='1508541'] That line 6 foot switch thing always scared me when it was all our guitarist had. Nothing else, just that and the amp. If it went wrong (and that amp was very finicky) you really were stiffed unless you could borrow an amp. [/quote] Yep, I played with a guitarist like that. I could never get my head round him playing without any pedals. As for back up, this guy had to be persuaded to bring a spare guitar let alone consider his amp breaking.

Cajon & Cymbals. Not great sound quality and very full on playing but interesting none the less. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9xk_TzoQK4&feature=plcp&context=C3d3196dUDOEgsToPDskL41_6oOxcmJ0KEjeGbTAkS[/media]

Erm... Think we'll need some more info. What sounds do you like? Examples of players you like the sound of is usually a good place to start. Will you have PA support for these halls? Are you happy to look second hand?

[quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1326920802' post='1503890'] Done [/quote] With room to spare. Well done.