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I usually end up bringing the PA(which is my own) for the band. I use a Stanley mobile work centre; the bottom section for the velcro - tied xlr's and the top section for the velcro tied kettle leads. A spare collection of various connectors are stored in a small bag in the top section. Mics are in a seperate Maplins case, each mic surrounded by bubble wrap. Mic stands are in an On-Stage mic stand bag purpose made for the job. Speaker stands are again in stand bags. Next job is to buy xlr leads of different colours to make it easy to quickly identify what is going where in the gig situation i.e. red for monitor channel one, yellow for channel two, blue for FOH I've already wasted far too much time sorting out spaghetti bundles of xlr cable on one gig, only to have to do the whole job over again at the next one

Total respect for the Quo. First gig I ever played live was back in the early 70's and the second number of the set was Quo's 'Caroline'. If they do the comeback gig I'll be there

Mattie made me a nice cup of tea when I visited him to collect a mesa walkabout combo with extension cab. We share some enthusiasm for these things Mattie kindly shared his lovely jazz (must resist and not buy that jazz, it's a beauty) and Sterling with me for a while to test the amp. Ended up paying more attention to the basses ! Then spent an interesting time looking at his double bass project, which is coming along very nicely indeed. It's always a pleasure to spend time chatting with someone that will take the time to pay attention to detail and do it right. He's also a very experienced player as well Thanks for the loan of the book Mattie, I'll send it back once I've read it You're more than welcome to drop in if you're down this way All the best Tom

So the president of the coffin dodgers club has stepped down He played his game well bless 'im RIP

I have one of these and I'll never, ever sell it. I've tried more than a few amps now and this one has been hard to beat. Yes it's heavy, but it will deliver in spades There have been stories of these things continuing to work after falling down staircases and bouncing off the back of gig vans Love 'em

The news has laid over my day like a blanket When I was about 12/13 years old, I studied for the O level music exam. As part of that work, I had to study Mozart's 40th. The complexity of it drove me around the bend. The process of analysing Mozart's work seemed to poison my passion for music and as a result, I almost became quite depressed. A friend then loaned me a copy of Hunky Dory. It's beautiful simplicity was simply inspirational, it lifted my spirits from the depths and re - set my musical compass - I've never looked back since. I honestly can't express how much I owe David Bowie. Ever since then, I've listened to Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane and Hunky Dory at least once every year, not by ritual, just for the pleasure of it. The last time I felt this sense of loss was the day John Lennon died Thank you David for so, so much

To the OP; Have you suggested the offending ban member(s) use ear defenders with a lesser degree of attenuation ?

Key of E. The opening chord of that glorious chorus is E minor Cracking song

Well done for doing something to brighten up the lives of people that probably don't get much excitement

A larger than life character indeed, no - one can fill his shoes. I was discussing the other day that I bought Silver Machine when it came out in the '70's. What a record for the time The world is a poorer place for his passing

Speechless of Essex here.....

Has anyone on BC tested the D800 yet ?

Met up with Spike to buy a very nice Gator case from him for a very nice price. Quick and easy communications and very easy to arrange the meeting Thanks for a great deal Spike, much appreciated Recommended to BC Tom

Here again ! Just bought more pickups from John - a seymour duncan tele PU this time. Straightforward and easy once more, consistantly good service Wonder how long it will be before I deal with John again ? Thanks again Tom

just bought a pair of pickups from Ian. Very helpful in arranging the deal and good communications all the way Definately recommended Thanks Ian Tom

Just bought a pair of P bass control knobs from Nige, nice ' easy deal. Would definately deal with again Thanks Nige Tom

Great programme. Does anyone know of another UK band to have 22 chart hits in one year in the states ?

I must admit I could only find via one source for graphite paint on e bay when I looked a few years ago. I'd be interested in hearing if anyone else has other sources

Well.... Playing the Dog and Duck this Saturday night just gone. One guy becomes progressively more p****d as the night goes on, falls over twice....... before he falls for the third time against the speaker stand stage right, which in turn falls and misses the guitarist by two foot or so. The speaker stand looked bent at the time. I checked it the next day however and it appeared straight. I was none too happy about the potential damage to my FBT front of house speaker thought, as they're over £1200.00 for the pair I must admit I thought about much of the discussion covered above the following day