thunderbird13 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 So after all the hassles with bands I'm finally getting to play a gig this Sat, its a charity event so its pretty relaxed and we're a 5 piece playing very standard rock covers . So far so good only a few problems ; We've only had 1 full rehearsal, The singer has never sung in public before The guitarist has changed the key to 2 of the songs after the last rehersal, The other guitarist has included a song he wrote which I havent been able to learn because I havent got a recording of it but he assures me we'll wing it . Oh and the drummer has assured me that he'l keep the guitarist under control as at the last gig he was so drunk that he fell asleep half way through the second set. So nothing to worry about then The weird thing it I'm not nervous ( well not yet anyway ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Bet it turns out to be a hoot, Al! Break a leg mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1317387031' post='1390198'] Bet it turns out to be a hoot, Al! Break a leg mate [/quote] thanks - that reminds me how is missus clarky ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Thanks for thinking of her - she started riding her horse again last week so recovering well - although she is wearing a terminator style sports knee brace! I honestly thought she would still be using a walking stick until next year so I'm very proud of her (she is very determined with her physio exercises every day). So all good thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Great news on both fronts! Alistair, I'm so glad you didn't give up mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassie Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317386715' post='1390190'] So after all the hassles with bands I'm finally getting to play a gig this Sat, its a charity event so its pretty relaxed and we're a 5 piece playing very standard rock covers . So far so good only a few problems ; We've only had 1 full rehearsal, The singer has never sung in public before [b]The guitarist has changed the key to 2 of the songs after the last rehersal[/b], The other guitarist has included a song he wrote which I havent been able to learn because I havent got a recording of it but he assures me we'll wing it . Oh and the drummer has assured me that he'l keep the guitarist under control as at the last gig he was so drunk that he fell asleep half way through the second set. So nothing to worry about then The weird thing it I'm not nervous ( well not yet anyway ) [/quote] Why has the guitarist had to change the key of two songs? Why not all of them? Or none of them? Weird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='Grant' timestamp='1317389755' post='1390241'] Why has the guitarist had to change the key of two songs? Why not all of them? Or none of them? Weird... [/quote] He just changed it to suit his voice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 What could possibly go wrong? Have an excellent one TB one three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 All the best for this thunderbird, you're not doing "back in the saddle" by Aerosmith by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Im sure you'll have fun sounds like if the original is later in the set you may get out of winging it if the guitarist falls asleep again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hope it goes well....all in a good cause as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Nice one Alistair, sounds like it will be entertaining ... whichever way it goes. Are you going to tell us where it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 All the best, have a riot...oh...no don't have a riot have a hoot, much safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317386715' post='1390190'] So after all the hassles with bands I'm finally getting to play a gig this Sat, its a charity event so its pretty relaxed and we're a 5 piece playing very standard rock covers . So far so good only a few problems ; We've only had 1 full rehearsal, The singer has never sung in public before The guitarist has changed the key to 2 of the songs after the last rehersal, The other guitarist has included a song he wrote which I havent been able to learn because I havent got a recording of it but he assures me we'll wing it . Oh and the drummer has assured me that he'l keep the guitarist under control as at the last gig he was so drunk that he fell asleep half way through the second set. So nothing to worry about then The weird thing it I'm not nervous ( well not yet anyway ) [/quote] Hey that's excellent! The stuff you know and have already rehearsed will be just fine. As for the new track, just keep it simple and stick to the root if you're feeling out of your depth with it. I reckon the guitarist will be more disciplined this time round - nothing like missing half the set to focus the mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 So, how did it go then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbird13 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Right, thanks for the interest, it was certainly an eventful evening Since it was a charity gig to raise money for kid having an operation there were a couple of other things going on. The original idea was that we would play for an hour about 10 O'Clock but due to speechs and the like we didnt get on until 11. Played 6 songs which we managed to make last a hour and there was one member of the audience who was so drunk he kept coming up and hugging the singer and playing air guitar in front of the guitarist but that in itself was no big problem. We took a break and were then went back to play another set, By the end of the second song there was a scuffle in the crowd which very quicky turned into a full scale pub fight. At this point was stopped playing and the guitarist singer saw one of his friends getting punched so he decided to get involved. leaving the rest of us standing there looking like idiots. After 10 minutes of shouting and shoving the crowd was pushed out of the pub and the shutters pulled down where we could here more fighting and glass being smashed outside. Had a drink in the pub then we loaded the cars out back and drove off. So not entirely sure I can say our first gig was sucessful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Classic. At least you won't forget it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317587649' post='1392186'] Right, thanks for the interest, it was certainly an eventful evening Since it was a charity gig to raise money for kid having an operation there were a couple of other things going on. The original idea was that we would play for an hour about 10 O'Clock but due to speechs and the like we didnt get on until 11. Played 6 songs which we managed to make last a hour and there was one member of the audience who was so drunk he kept coming up and hugging the singer and playing air guitar in front of the guitarist but that in itself was no big problem. We took a break and were then went back to play another set, By the end of the second song there was a scuffle in the crowd which very quicky turned into a full scale pub fight. At this point was stopped playing and the guitarist singer saw one of his friends getting punched so he decided to get involved. leaving the rest of us standing there looking like idiots. After 10 minutes of shouting and shoving the crowd was pushed out of the pub and the shutters pulled down where we could here more fighting and glass being smashed outside. Had a drink in the pub then we loaded the cars out back and drove off. So not entirely sure I can say our first gig was sucessful [/quote] Sounds like the kind of gigs I used to do. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 At least it wasn't dull! Well done for carrying it through ... And surviving to tell the tale! The next gig will almost detainly be a sedate affair:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Good God Man! Sounds like the Blues Brothers got lost and ended up in Kent! Still, you got an air guitarist fan and lived to tell the tale. When's the next gig - I need to make sure I'm a long way away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sounds like a pretty happening gig to me. At least it will be one to remember as others have said lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 [quote name='thunderbird13' timestamp='1317587649' post='1392186'] So not entirely sure I can say our first gig was sucessful [/quote] Sounds like everyone really enjoyed themselves.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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