tonybassplayer Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just returned from our honeymoon to Chicago and beyond and we managed to visit a place called Kingston Mines blues club which had two stages and we managed to see two incredible bands. This short video is of the bassist from the Mike Wheeler band who were brilliant and actually dedicated three songs to us. They were very entertaining and whilst it was mainly blues they did a bit of soul and funk as well. I know the start of it is a bit gimmicky but he was an incredible player and changed styles throughout the night and was equally at home with every style. Hope you enjoy as much as we did. http://youtu.be/Bz_GvQHLDYQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykilz Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Cool. Looks like he's got it strung " normally" then flipped it to left handed like Hendrix? Suppose its how he learned so not known any different, but sure looks more impressive to me, a standard 4 string plodder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Yes and by amazing co incidence the bassist in the other band on the other stage had his set up exactly the same !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Amazing player, that looks like it was a lot of fun John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 It was very entertaining. I like blues but thought a full night could be a bit much but this band were amazing and very enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Rich Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 My other half was brought up that if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. " " Sorry, not my cup of tea at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yes I can understand from a short video clip that he may not be everyone's cup of tea ( not a huge slap fan myself ) but the guy and the band had many sides to them not least of all was the ability to keep a packed audience hugely entertained from 7.30pm to 5am two nights running !! Glad I didn't have to pack down and load out after that gig lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Rich Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Bloody Hell, that is one long gig, especially going at it like he id=s in the clip, I was normally knackered after 2 50 minute sets, but that could have been the ale Glad you enjoyed it though, sounds like a great trip. I hope to do the Memphis, Nashville thing this year, I hear thats pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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