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Flea Billy Sheehan Chris Squire As has been said by quite a few people previously, they are all great bassist, Billy Sheehan comes across as a really nice bloke, but I just don't connect with their recorded output.

Spoke to the guitarist today, he is not a happy bunny...

Get Up, Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers

The gig itself was OK, loads of mmistakes, but seemed to go down well, however, we found out that the singer is in another band, which takes his count up to three bands and a solo, singer/songwriter/cover act around the local pub circuit. Our guitarist is less than happy, and we ended up having a band discussion prior to the gig, but he's a singer, therefore he's an egotistical, self-centred narcissist.

If anyone's at a loose end tonight in Inverness... We're playing at the Tooth & Claw in aid of the Highland Hospice, with The Idiotix, Iodynes & the Tone Pirates.

The Death and Resurrection Show - Killing Joke

Walk On the Wild Side - Lou Reed

Poker Face - Lady Gaga

Neunundneunzig Luftbalons - Nena

Green Onions - Booker T & the MG's

Rickenbacker 4005v It's great news, but it'll be rather expensive I'll bet.

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his family & friends.

International Bright Young Thing - Jesus Jones

Joe Le Taxi - Vanessa Paradis

And The Cardiacs

But unfortunately, that's the state we find ourselves in.

It's a real shame to hear the news about Justin, Parkinsons is a horrible disease.

Shirty Something We had some printed up by Shirty Something, great people to deal with. We had a simple logo screen printed on M to XL shirts, which worked out at around £6 per shirt IIRC. One thing about the above design, is that it may be a bit too complex for a traditional screen print, but there is a "direct to garment" option, which is a bit more expensive. Make sure that you're asking for screen printing, as a lot of places will offer vinyl printing, which is a lot less forgiving, less flexible and will crack.

I went to see Geddy on the book tour in Glasgow, it was really good, but watching him & Lerxst chatting puts a whole different aspect on things. A very cool watch.

Great stuff

As much as I would love to have multiple instruments at my disposal, the reality is that I can't really afford or justify it (or have the space TBH). I do have a couple of basses and a couple of guitars, but that's it. And yes, I do mainly play my preferred bass (the black 'plate 4003 in the avatar) over the other one, but hey, it's a fantastic bass. Still have GAS, and if I had the spare money, I would have a big collection.

This does not help my GAS for an 8 string...

Looks very interesting.