Jerry Scheff oo Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hi everyone, I am a relatively new member of this forum (or of any Bassplayer forum) and I hope this is ok to post. I will be playing a rare live show on January 5th. The details are listed below. I will be playing selected songs that I am known for. Some, like Elvis Presley's Suspicious minds, Polk salad Annie, 'Play the blues Jerry' and The Doors LA woman and Riders on the Storm, are songs I am known for because of the bass parts. Others songs by Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, John Denver, and one or two songs of my own, are songs I have played with the above artists all over the world. All together, i will be playing 15 or 16 songs. I tell stories in between songs that pertain to that particular song or artist.I am told that some of the stories are amusing. The main backing band, Jenson Bloomer and Mondo Carne, are really good. I have played with them a lot over the last ten or twelve years, mostly for Presley fan clubs here and in Europe. I have stopped the Elvis themed shows except when I do my own part of the show like I will be doing on the 5th. For the Doors songs, I am fortunate to have a Doors cover band called The Weird Doors back me on those songs. I am told they are very good although I havent heard them. The day of the 5th will be the first time we play together, so if nothing else, it should be interesting to watch how this comes together. So, the venue is near Birmingham. If you are within spitting distance come on down and hang. Anyone from the fanclub and friends that come will be able to come to the sound check with me if you want. This is a small venue and we are doing the show mainly for the fun of it and to explore future possibilities. If you want to come to the sound check in the afternoon email me at [email protected] and I will let you know the sound check time and put your names on a list at the venue. Heres the info: Saturday 5 th January 2013 The River Rooms Mill Race Lane Stourbridge West Midlands Doors 8 pm Tickets £10 07711065298 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Cool....I'd love to be able to come to the show,but I'm going to be in Mexico. Hope you a good show,Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Hi Jerry - Welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 We'll see you there, Jerry! Thanks for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Wow, great offer Jerry, thanks a lot, and welcome to Basschat. Will see what activities I have with my band, and if free, will try to get along to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Excellent! I ordered some tickets from Jenson Bloomer a few weeks ago, so hopefully I'll have them before Xmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Nice one Jerry. I live on the wrong side of the Irish Sea to come over sadly. Best of luck with the gig - I know that those who can go will be in for a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) hi Jerry cant belive this im a huge fan of yours look here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSdGwvPd9TQ [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqaHXfinPU[/media] and im coming on the night...so i want to be there for this!! i have emailed you ! wowowowowow!! Edited December 17, 2012 by greyparrot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 and welcome to the site :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyparrot Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1355475601' post='1898751'] Excellent! I ordered some tickets from Jenson Bloomer a few weeks ago, so hopefully I'll have them before Xmas. [/quote] me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It's shaping up to be a BC Brum Meetup! Anyone else in the area or planning to come along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1355744452' post='1901993'] It's shaping up to be a BC Brum Meetup! Anyone else in the area or planning to come along? [/quote] How could I not? This is the guy who was responsible for me picking the instrument up in the first place back in 1985! Ticket ordered, and properly excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 [quote name='greyparrot' timestamp='1355740569' post='1901933'] hi Jerry cant belive this im a huge fan of yours look here [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSdGwvPd9TQ[/media] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiqaHXfinPU[/media] and im coming on the night...so i want to be there for this!! i have emailed you ! wowowowowow!! [/quote] GP, I've said it before, but I love your playing mate, I think even Jerry might give you the nod for that version of Suspicious Minds C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Facebook event now up - please join us there too! [url="http://www.facebook.com/events/309402535805923/"]http://www.facebook.com/events/309402535805923/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I wish it was nearer to where I live I'd be there like a shot. Thanks for the invitation. It's great to have you on our forum Jerry. You've played on some of my favourite music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Jerrys playing really makes songs come alive , can't be there , but I'd love to see any vids that get made of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm obviously going to take my camera, and use its video feature too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gub Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Hi jerry , I am good mates with jenson and used to play with mondo in the 80s , would Love to make this but am In Cornwall hope to catch you one day though , and say hi to jenson for me , Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Aaand... we were there. It was a fantastic night. I have lots of photos to sift through, but in the meantime I can post this one of Jerry, Happy Jack and me at last night's meet and greet. More to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Sweet pic! ^^ I'd love to see the Scheff, damn living in this geographical extreme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 The barking thing is, you actually live WAY closer to him there! He came down from Berwick for this gig ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Noooooo . I'll have to go sit under his study window with a couple o steak bakes n wait for him to his daily scales lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) Slideshow of Jerry playing with Jenson Bloomer and Mondo Carne and talking to the audience last night. [url="http://www.flickr.com//photos/bluejay_my_photos/sets/72157632449453065/show/"]http://www.flickr.co...449453065/show/[/url] One from the set: Edited January 6, 2013 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Quote: [i]People often ask me about playing with The Doors, and the honest answer is: [b]"I can't remember"[/b]![/i] If you can remember, then you weren't there ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Lovely pics Bluejay.... I was there too - rude not to as I live about 4 miles from the venue. Great to hear the man behind so many incredible Basslines play them live. 'L.A. Woman' was ace. He seems to be a genuinely nice guy too. Right then, let's see if we can coax Lee Sklar and Carol Kaye to Stourbridge..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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