Huw Foster

Got two gigs this weekend. Both are public showcase affairs for my function band [url="http://www.thewhitekeys.co.uk/live.html"]The White Keys[/url]. Saturday 27th at The Hop in Leeds. Sunday 28th at [url="http://bluesbar.co.uk/"]The Blues Bar[/url] in Harrogate. Somehow we always manage to pull in a crowd at The Blues Bar, so it will most likely be a rowdy one. Huw

I love her I love her I love her I love her... Also, Chris 'Daddy' Dave brings something awesome to the party. Phenomenal feel. But, I digress. I love her I love her I love her I love her I love her I love her I love her I love her...

Found a video from last Friday's gig. Not much, but it's helpful to hear how the band sounded out front.

On a serious note, how about a MM Big Al? Loads of versatility, and you'd be able to dial in classic Stingray-esque tones if you'd like (judging by what I've heard of them - not had the chance to try one myself).

[quote name='Clarky72' post='782084' date='Mar 21 2010, 08:41 PM']I've got a 3EQ Ray and its awesome, cant say enough good things about it, the only issue is the common ray issue with low volume on the G string. Thats easily fixed with a [b]Wernstrom[/b] replacement pup though.[/quote] Fixed again. [attachment=45358:05.mp3]

I can't decide whether to be insanely jealous or enamoured. I think I want to marry her, but then again I'll feel totally undermined as a musician, let alone as a bassist. Thanks / I hate you (delete where applicable) for posting this.

I totally forgot about this. I've since made plans to have a mixing session that day, so I won't be attending. Ah well, next time!

Last night was pretty good! First well attended gig for my nu-soul covers band at The Wardrobe in Leeds. Sound was a bit dodgy for a while but it smoothed out eventually. Disgustingly sweaty, prompting much stripping down - me and a couple of the others ended up looking like a token boyband (albeit a bad one) when we found ourselves in matching black vests. Oh dear. Anyway, it was still well received. Kept hearing compliments all night afterwards.* [i]*As the College of Music is just across the road, there were plenty of students there. Apparently, in the toilets one was overheard saying to the other (supposedly in a bid to cheer him up): 'Mate, don't worry about it. We'll be as good as that by third year.' I was beside myself with laughter when I heard about it.[/i]

I should have looked at the poster - the gig at Royal Park Cellars is £3.50 entry. Doors at 8pm.

Thought I might as well make a thread for all my public gigs. Most of them will be in and around Leeds unless specified. Very last minute I know, but I thought I'd put it out there that I have not one, but two (!) gigs [b]tonight[/b] (at two separate venues - I don't exactly make it easy for myself). The first one is my originals band [url="http://www.myspace.com/caterpillarmusicuk"]Caterpillar[/url] at [url="http://www.myspace.com/royalparkcellarsmusic"]Royal Park Cellars[/url]. We're first on the bill, should be kicking off at around [b]8.30[/b]. I'll then be heading into town to [url="http://www.thewardrobe.co.uk/"]The Wardrobe[/url] where JSOUL (nu-soul/R&B/disco/funk) will be performing. Tonight's line-up includes 4 vocals (2 male, 2 female), 2 keyboards, plus guitars, drums, bass etc. Starts [b]10.30[/b]. As far as I'm aware, both are free entry. I'll be surprised if anyone here is around for this, but it's worth a try anyway! (I'll give more notice for future gigs, haha.) Huw

Did a gig tonight at a venue which had plenty of beer crates for amp elevation. Disconcertingly sticky beer crates, but beer crates nonetheless.

This thread just reminded me of this: Genius.

I don't know the specifics, but invariably yes.

My new band Caterpillar after a recent gig: [attachment=45018:14125_13...377436_n.jpg] For the photo to make sense, please read [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80164&st=0&p=768765&#entry768765"]this thread[/url]. OK, it's not a proper promo shot (we're going to get some done soon), but there's a photographer at that night most weeks, and he's been doing some cool 'cross-processed' photos (lomography to the film geeks). I really liked this one.

Time for a 'the gig is this Thursday' bump.

I'm playing in two bands (greedy I know) at The Elbow Room next week. It's the first proper outing for both of them, so we'd appreciate any support we can muster! The first on the bill is my new(ish) originals band, [url="http://www.myspace.com/caterpillarmusicuk"]Caterpillar[/url]. This relatively modest quintet will then morph into a 10 piece monster called JSOUL - a covers band performing heavily arranged neo-soul/R&B/funk/disco tunes by the likes of Michael Jackson, Chic, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Usher etc. It promises to be a night of heavy groove. If you're around in Leeds next Thursday and want to go to a free gig (gwan you know you want to) then don't hesitate to pop by. Here's the flyer: [attachment=44653:ElbowRoom.png] Thanks! Huw

[quote name='rOB' post='768657' date='Mar 8 2010, 10:58 PM']Went to see a band called Kong (myspace.com/kongdom). Had a very distinctive look of all red with wierd doll/plastic surgery latex masks. pretty cool noise band. Not sure how this contributes to the discussion but they had changed into civvies once they came to the bar for a drink.[/quote] That's dirty as hell. They all look like serial killers.

I don't think I've ever encountered a fretted bass without them, so I say... probably.

The body on my Schecter is ridiculously light, so I know this problem all too well.

[quote name='WWRRSS' post='765341' date='Mar 5 2010, 04:24 PM']I've got mates who do bands with costumes, I tend to look at them and think they'd be better without the costumes. for example: BARBEROS - [url="http://www.myspace.com/barberosmusic"]http://www.myspace.com/barberosmusic[/url][/quote] Oh but that is ACE.

[quote name='firmo' post='765239' date='Mar 5 2010, 03:03 PM']I wish one of my band members would make a bit more effort before a gig rather than looking like he's borrowed his Dad's best "going out" shirt. Don't necessarily want to have a "style" or owt but just a bit of awareness and forward thinking would be welcomed![/quote] Not on topic, but that fella from Eastenders (?) in your avatar has the exact same jumper as me.

This:

In my latest band I've been coaxed into wearing a wifebeater. To be honest I quite like it, but I'd probably suit that look better if I wasn't so short, skinny, middle class and white.

My new project Caterpillar has a rough mix on its Myspace page: [url="http://www.myspace.com/caterpillarmusicuk"]http://www.myspace.com/caterpillarmusicuk[/url] More to follow.

I'm in the pro-Moffett camp. I think he's perfect for Jacko. Oh and: [quote name='MacDaddy' post='760938' date='Mar 1 2010, 05:00 PM']initially I was thinking 'Jennifer Batten has aged well'. doh [/quote] Thought exactly the same when the trailer came out. Got shot down when I mentioned it to my friends.