AlanJ Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi, I've been keeping an eye on a few things in the classifieds here, and thought it was rude not to introduce myself. I've been playing bass for 20 odd years, but took a big old break in the middle of it as there was children and screaming and mess. Now that they are big enough to know not to lick the plug sockets, I'm doing what I can to get playing again. I'm based in Derbyshire, currently just play in church worship, and have the following kit: [list] [*]Ibanez CTB5 5-string - sentimental value only here [*]Status Eclipse Artist 6-string - it's a monster, awesome tone for recording [*]US G&L L2000 - my latest acquisition, and I'm liking it a lot [*]Eden N28 - this might need an upgrade soon... [/list] I look forward to getting to know you A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi Al, Welcome to a fellow Derberian. Where do you play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi Len, thanks for the welcome! I play at the local Methodist church in Denby Bottles, not too far out of Derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Len_derby Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Hi Alan, Yes, I know Denby Bottles but not your church. I used to cycle or drive up to Ripley and back each day in a previous job, and the wife works in Heanor. Most of my church playing is at St. Nicholas in Allestree (near the university and Markeaton park). The most regular place my secular band plays is The Joiners in Quarndon. Do you go to any open-mics your way? Edited May 8, 2012 by Len_derby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi Alan, Welcome to BC! I'm sure you'll enjoy this friendly place. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Welcome Alan! Bass players make for awesome dads... (or is it the other way round? ) Something to do with being a supporting role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336506006' post='1646672'] [/quote] Thanks discreet [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1336506572' post='1646687'] ...things about where I live etc... [/quote] I played a couple of weeks ago with [url="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Contagious-Youth-Led-Worship/119415731415874"]the youth group[/url] at [url="http://www.ambervalleymethodistcircuit.co.uk/page6.html"]our church[/url] - our full website appears to have died, so this is a rather functional page from the circuit site unfortunately. I've not tried any open mic stuff yet, as I've only just really started trying to get back on the scene, and am just warming up with a few services and whatnot first. Any recommendations for decent spots to turn up and play would be very welcome though! I'm not native to Derbyshire and the last time I played regularly I lived in Yorkshire, so I'm unfamiliar with the local scene. Are you playing at the Joiners this Friday? [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1336511432' post='1646825'] I'm sure you'll enjoy this friendly place. [/quote] Thank you, I'm sure I will [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1336511541' post='1646829'] Bass players make for awesome dads... (or is it the other way round? ) Something to do with being a supporting role? [/quote] Excellent - I like this a lot, in an aspirational way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1336511541' post='1646829'] Bass players make for awesome dads... Something to do with a supporting role? [/quote] It's about being seminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336516125' post='1646997'] It's about being seminal. [/quote] Fertility affects bass playing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1336516314' post='1647010'] Fertility affects bass playing? [/quote] [b] sem·i·nal[size=2]/ˈsemənl/[/size][/b] Adjective: [list] [*](of a work, event, moment, or figure) Strongly influencing later developments. [*]Of, relating to, or denoting semen. [/list] Edited May 8, 2012 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1336516461' post='1647013'] [b] sem·i·nal[size=2]/ˈsemənl/[/size][/b] Adjective: [list] [*](of a work, event, moment, or figure) Strongly influencing later developments. [*]Of, relating to, or denoting semen. [/list] [/quote] Next time I see a questionable looking 'bass face' I'm going to get very suspicious about how much pleasure they're really getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1336516666' post='1647018'] Next time I see a questionable looking 'bass face' I'm going to get very suspicious about how much pleasure they're really getting [/quote] Bass players have to take all the pleasure they can get!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Sorry Alan I don't know what's happened to your introduction thread mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Morning Alan, Thanks for the links. The youth group looks very active. Yes, we will be at The Joiners this Friday. It's going to be a bit hand-to-mouth as our usual PA man/technical backup/MC is away on holiday as are a few others. We wanted to keep the continuity of every second Friday of the month though. The whole evening (called That Pub Thing) is a low-key outreach event. We do two 30 minute sets, one at 8.30 one at 10.00. The pub are relaxed about children attending, particularly as we use the function room. We're operating as a duo at the moment and do a mixture of original songs and obscure covers. In style, country-blues-Americana is about the best pigeonhole. If you can't make this one there's always next time. Do you look like your avatar picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoker Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 HI there! Welcome to BC. Tea or coffee? Biscuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJ Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1336518390' post='1647060'] Sorry Alan I don't know what's happened to your introduction thread mate [/quote] What's going on here?! I turn my back for 5 minutes, and look at the mess you made of my thread!! [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1336549377' post='1647177'] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Yes, we will be at The Joiners this Friday[/font][/color] [/quote] Awesome, I will try to drop in to say hello - it sounds like a good do [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1336549377' post='1647177'] Do you look like your avatar picture? [/quote] Only once I've got showered in the morning - until then I look quite rough. I'll see if I can find a pic somewhere... Here we go, this is me in a hat in February: [attachment=107482:Me_In_Hat.jpg] And I also found this one of my dog, which I decided to share, although I'm not sure why: [attachment=107483:IMG_9654.JPG] [quote name='stoker' timestamp='1336553799' post='1647268'] HI there! Welcome to BC. Tea or coffee? Biscuit? [/quote] Hi Stoker - tea please, definitely tea. [size=2][i]edit: Added pics[/i][/size] Edited May 9, 2012 by AlanJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Welcome Alan. We like pictures of pets :-). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 No we don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks for coming out to see us on Friday night. I did enjoy introducing you as 'this is Alan, who I met on the internet three days ago'. Good to have you aboard Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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