Moonstomper

James jamerson, Jimmy Lea, Paul Simonen, Bruce Foxton all for different reasons but can all make the old goosepimples rise.

We've been asked on a few occasions to play gigs at pubs/clubs we haven't played before, we always say "£250 please" but obviously we're prepared to be negotiated down, On the occasions we've been told "sorry we don't pay" we've always politely responded "we'll pass on that, thanks for thinking of us" One of the bands I play in has got quite a following these days, our friends and fans travel a long way, fill the joint and drink a lot of beer, it should be a win win situation.

Both the bands I'm in do at least a couple of charity gigs a year, as well as being for good causes they're an "investment" we usually get someone coming up to us afterwards asking us to play at their birthday/wedding whatever. but we'd all expect to be paid £200-£250 for a pub/club gig and £300 plus for birthday/weddings.

Kitty - The Pogues [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MIOtQ1Tcvk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MIOtQ1Tcvk[/url]

[quote name='Doddy' post='1069183' date='Dec 25 2010, 10:21 AM']To be fair though,I know that if someone came upto me and said "That was cool,can I have a go?",I'd probably say no. It's not about copping an attitude,but right after I've finished playing,I don't feel like teaching or letting someone I don't know play my bass.[/quote] No I meant would they mind me ripping off their run or groove. I don't let people mess with my bass, I certainly wouldn't expect anyone to let me muck around with their's.

My tutor told me "You're a competant bassist now" but i do see some guys out there and think "WOW" I try to make a point of chatting to bands and esp the bassist (obviously). If they've done a good little run or pulled a good groove i'll ask 'em if they mind me trying it. If they come over all "attitude" I'll smile at 'em and walk off.

[quote name='Lozz196' post='1039189' date='Nov 27 2010, 07:28 PM']Currently, my faves are: Its Too Bad - The Jam Down In The Tube Station - The Jam Substitute - The Sex Pistols version - Matlock was/is very under appreciated Pump It Up - Elvis Costello Nice & Sleazy - The Stranglers London Calling - The Clash Safe European Home - The Clash The Real Me - The Who[/quote] if we ever meet we're gonna really get on

laying down some skankin' riddims

at the moment I'm playing through an Ashdown five fifteen 100w combo, its not really big enough for what we need but its all i've got and can't afford anything else at the moment. Is there anyway i can boost the signal to the amp? or just generally get louder?

Todmorden town hall, beautiful old victorian building, but cavernous and an echo which comes back at you at about .5 second intervals, tough gig

[quote name='bobbass4k' post='998403' date='Oct 23 2010, 07:37 PM']Use a pick, i've never seen a punk band with a finger player, it'll give you the tone you need aswell. If you're set on fingers, just play a lot of fast songs, play 2 or 3 everday, and eventually you'll build up your stamina[/quote] thanks but i prefer I prefer finger style Glen Matlock?

Just joined a new band who play fast (ish) punky type stuff. They seem happy with me but i feel I'm struggling for right hand speed anyone got any tips for strengthening/increasing speed in my index and second finger playing?

Paul Simemon James Jamerson Norman Watt-Roy Chuck Rainey Duck Dunn all cool and awesome in their own ways

ok so at the moment I'm playing at gigs through a 30w Bogey combo which I DI through our PA. However we have lots of problems with the bass booming out through the monitors and I also suspect that the constant problems we have with the tweeters blowing in our PA is due to this. So, would a bigger amp 50w or 65w and a subwoofer sort this out?

[quote name='WHUFC BASS' post='608005' date='Sep 24 2009, 06:50 PM']The Cockney Rejects and all that went with it. but still really into playing with the bands I'm in now...[/quote] Mmmmm 4 Skins maybe but I wouldn't want to argue with Hoxton Tom, even now!