KingPrawn

I'm lucky the bands I play in have the same process. 1. Agree on songs that are vocally and playing ability workable 2. Practice at home and nail your part 3. learn the form of each song ( agree which version and key) 4. Rehearse and see if it works if there's an element of doubt bin it

Great vibe, is it 'Captain Scarlet' inspired?

Good for you, man. As long as you're happy and enjoying your music on whatever instrument

Evening all. I'm posting this question as I am genuinely interested in your experience of booking gigs and how you feel the current climate is. I am essentially a weekend warrior, so I'm not talking about you cats who have the cream gigs. I play in a few bands, locally in the Midlands and have noticed a huge change in venues' attitude towards booking live bands. It used to be that we could go out as a 4/ 5-piece or more, depending on the style of music and get plenty of gigs and maybe £100 a head. Over the last few years, I have experienced more and more venues that are booking solo artists with backing tracks for a sub £200 fee, above a full band. We played a festival in the summer, and all the acts before us were solo with backing tracks. I get why the promoter does it, as it's cheaper for the venue/festival. I felt it looked awful as an audience member. A lone individual with a music stand and an iPad on a stage the size of an articulated lorry. I just worry about the live band experience and what will happen to it. I'm not against backing tracks; they have their place. It just feels a bit poo

I can't be around people with views that are hurtful or marginalise others. Happy to have differences and others present their opinion in an informed way. If you're uninformed and following the herd, I'm not interested. I also can't work with people who are so angry and bitter that their view of 'others' can't be shifted.

That's an incredibly tough first gig, given the circumstances. I really admire and respect you for even attempting this. I think what will get you through is the fact that you're paying respect to your brother. Maybe think about how proud he would be of you to remember him in that way. What anyone else thinks is irrelevant. They are all there to celebrate your brother's life. Visualise you playing on point and just practise until it's second nature. I hope it goes well for you.

Oh i'm in Anyone that works in a music shop and insists in engaging in a conversation with me. When all i want to do is try something i will never buy Basses with the headstock that matches the body. When did interior design take over the bass world Jeff Berlin because he has a signature Cort bass and i fell for it. They will only ever sound good on fire!! Amps with sh*t loads of buttons. Just fook off Rehersal studios Any bass over £500. Ive had them all and none were keepers. Not worth a tos* Hardcase gig bags. unless your on a plane. Your only driving up the road you muppet

Bought a set of Flats from Simon. No issues, as described a hassle free transaction Take Care simon

It was brilliant. Played the Swan in Stourport on severn. A local gig with the best energy and crowd.

Sweet relaxed palying brother

RIP. A ledgend. Thoughts with all his family.

For that money Id want them to cover the cost of the divorce !

wow. Thanks for the share. What a clean player

I can completely sympathise with your situation. I wear my glasses on stage since a punter asked me why i always bowed to the audiance after each song? i did explain that i was trying to read the set list

Ive had the same experience. An 80's bass i was intrested in was up for silly money. I watched it go round and round for several weeks. Offered them a fair price and they agreed. I wonder sometimes if sellars not from our world just get carried away

I dont imagine theres a music retailer that isnt struggling, given the global uncertainy following DT tarrifs. The majority or gear is made in countries he's targeted and with the variety of import/export charges it must be almost impossible to predict cash flow and consumer habits. On top of that we have the cost of everyday living basics increasing, which is impacting on consumers desicions to make a purcahse. A sign of the times for sure.

A true Genius of our time.

Not long in from seeing this at the RSC in Stratford on Avon. It was one of the best live events i have ever seen. I cant reccommed it enough. The actors version of Hamlet was brilliantly deliverd to a backdrop of Radioheads Hail to the theif. That theatre is so briliant. Im lucky im only 20minutes away. If you can catch it do.

Another top night of Ska classics in a little boozer in Bromsgrove. This is just so much fun. Crap clip but you get the idea ScreenRecording_06-01-2025 10-01-51_1.mov

What a horrible place to be. I hope he has the people around him to get him through. Its good he is putting it on FB.