BassBomber414 Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well the car is packed and it's only 1600, I've spent a couple of hours in practice this morning and this is it folks... our first gig of any sort. Just a little private club one of the band is connected to . A small freebie gig of about an hour to see how we do 'live' before we try a full set in the wide world. So why am I so nervous ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bremen Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote name='BassBomber414' post='132011' date='Feb 1 2008, 04:08 PM']Well the car is packed and it's only 1600, I've spent a couple of hours in practice this morning and this is it folks... our first gig of any sort. Just a little private club one of the band is connected to . A small freebie gig of about an hour to see how we do 'live' before we try a full set in the wide world. So why am I so nervous ?[/quote] Nervous is good! As soon as you start playing the nerves will turn to excitement, then a great relaxed feeling afterwards. Have a great one. Playing music is better than sex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Make it a good one - relax and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdphysio Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 [quote name='bremen' post='132014' date='Feb 1 2008, 04:12 PM']Playing music is better than sex.[/quote] I enjoy music, but not THAT much! .... ....anyway, have a good one bassbomber!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBomber414 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Thanks for the words of encouragment. Well our first gig went reasonably well , a few mistakes which i thought we played through pretty well. Wasn't nervous once we started and we got another booking out of it , so it couldn't have been too bad.This was our short set - WAITING FOR THE BUS - ZZ TOP JESUS JUST LEFT CHICHAGO - ZZ TOP TATTOOED LADY - GALLAGHER IM A MOVER - FREE FIRE AND WATER - FREE RIDING ON A PONY - FREE ALL RIGHT NOW- FREE BADGE - CREAM DESERTED CITIES OF THE HEART - CREAM CROSSROADS - CREAM WHITE ROOM - CREAM Out of that lot only one 'bombed' and that was All Right Now - never liked it anyway - does not fit in well with the rest of the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) Glad it went well... if you're anything like me you'll never be 100% happy with it no matter how well it goes Main thing is you've been there and done it, bring on the next gig BTW - Guitarist ask me learn Tattooed Lady this week for my trio so looking forward to giving that a try Edited February 1, 2008 by jwbassman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBomber414 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 Thanks Jw Bassman , I've tried playing Tattoed all ways and I found the way that suits us and sounds best , is to to play a very very even,smooth bassy tone with a plectrum providing just a little attack,but making minimal movement, just drive it along nice 'n smooth underneath at eight notes to the bar.I give a little emphasis on the changes and subdue it 1 notch during the guitar solos. You get a chance to shine in the chorus which is actually simple to play but the timing is quite critical, guitar bass and drums have to be right on the money. Nail it and it sounds brilliant , anything short will sound a real shambles. You'll see! Good luck with it , it wasn't one of my favourites at first but it's grown on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwbassman Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm sure it'll be fine - hopefully get to have a proper look over it on Sunday... One of my favourite tracks we play is another Rory Gallagher - For The Last Time, so simple but just brilliant, do you know it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBomber414 Posted February 2, 2008 Author Share Posted February 2, 2008 [quote name='jwbassman' date='Feb 2 2008, 12:12 AM' post='132337'] I'm sure it'll be fine - hopefully get to have a proper look over it on Sunday... One of my favourite tracks we play is another Rory Gallagher - For The Last Time, so simple but just brilliant, do you know it? No I don't know it, but I'll mention it to our guitarist , although he's a fuzz nutted kid he's a bit of a Rory fan and will no doubt know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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