bassintheface Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Since 1997 when I started playing, early on say 10 or so a year for a couple of years, then I joined a 'proper' originals band where we were gigging at least twice a week, if not more, had a few years on tour, plus depping etc etc, now last 5 years with busy function band doing around an average of 2 / 3 per week I'm pretty certain I'm well over 1500. Wow. That's just on bass guitar. If I include playing Tuba, from 1994 to present it doesn't bear thinking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chive Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Dik Guru's Christmas gig at The Old Mo, Pete's night should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 A few thousand I guess.. First one May 1968 and haven't stopped since although changed instruments a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Ten I think, I've lost count already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 [quote name='Chive' timestamp='1354742742' post='1889996'] Dik Guru's Christmas gig at The Old Mo, Pete's night should be good. [/quote] Hiya Chive. Do I know you IRL I wonder? (This is Shell, Dik's Ex. Probably not going to the Old Mo gig this time though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 If the tax mans reading this not a lot,but in 36 years?? I have no idear,this year I know exactly because of not being that well..a total of five,Roll on next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1344366438' post='1763548'] I'm so glad I've kept a record of every gig I've ever played (851, so far) complete with details of date, band, venue, bass and any accompanying documentation (photos, poster etc.) I've been accused of OCD, but it's great to look back on. [/quote] I've done the same, not to the extent of the bass, photos, etc... but a document of every one, including supports/other bands and how the gig went IMO. My total from my records is 35, including performances in school shows and things, 30 if you don't, and half a song a few weeks ago. Liam Edited December 6, 2012 by LiamPodmore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 304. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) At a very rough guess over 30 years..1100..oops.. Forgot about the band im playing with at the moment.. Make it about 1550.. Jeez Edited December 6, 2012 by rogerstodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chive Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Shell I was commenting on Dik Guru. Don't think weve had the pleasure. I know Dik and Suzan for a while. Not sure who the musical accompaniment will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Getting close to 200, most of them with the trusty ABM head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm probably not even close to 200. It's weird really, I've been playing in bands on and off for nearly 30 years, albeit with many dry spells. I haven't been nervous doing gigs for about 28 years, and I am completely comfortable on stage. In fact I feel happier and safer on a stage than anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltyG565 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I read the title wrong, and nearly wrote none. Still, now that i have read it right, still none, really. Just some fondling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1354844957' post='1891274'] I'm probably not even close to 200. It's weird really, I've been playing in bands on and off for nearly 30 years, albeit with many dry spells. I haven't been nervous doing gigs for about 28 years, and I am completely comfortable on stage. In fact I feel happier and safer on a stage than anywhere else. [/quote] Thats how my last gig felt! Im hoping it wasnt a one off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 305. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I just tried to do a full count and my gig total is definitely closer to 200 than 300 - and that's since 1976. What is most surprising is that over ⅓ of them have been in the last 2 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Playing for 36 years- most of which- ( for first 20 years - 4- 5 per week ) Now about 4-5 per month. One period was doing 28 gigs per month for many many months. So a very ridiculous number. Played everywhere. Probably why I despise all audiences, however many encores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 [quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1354856673' post='1891290'] I read the title wrong, and nearly wrote none. Still, now that i have read it right, still none, really. Just some fondling [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chive Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1354800394' post='1890520'] Hiya Chive. Do I know you IRL I wonder? (This is Shell, Dik's Ex. Probably not going to the Old Mo gig this time though). [/quote] We be at the old mo, if your not bass this time maybe the next gig I'll mention I met you on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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