thestick Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Such a great day , big thanks to all who put the time and effort into making it so enjoyable . Special thanks to Paul for bringing the Wal,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6341.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6341.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6347.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6347.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Some wonderful facial expressions from the wonderful Herbie Flowers!! [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6326.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6326.jpg[/IMG][/URL] John "Rhino" Edwards giving my bass a tryout! [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6351.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6351.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Dave Swift........lovely bloke!! [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6327.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6327.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Bassface from our Planet Rock man Darren Redick!! [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6307.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6307.jpg[/IMG][/URL] More bassface from our very own Chunky Munky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1474787445' post='3140413'] Sounds like it was an awesome event. Always good to hear that our fellow, but big name, players are nice blokes too. I knew Mr Redick was going as he announced it on Planet Rock during the week; a Spector player no less. Hopefully I can make the next one. Bring on the blog! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Happy Jack interviews Herbie in front of the crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1474794238' post='3140474'] [URL=http://s218.photobucket.com/user/widget42/media/IMG_6347.jpg.html][IMG]http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc296/widget42/IMG_6347.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote]I see Mr Flowers is flipping the bird a la Lee Sklar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Some of yesterday's awesomeness! Herbie, Dave, John, Darren, Louis Edited September 25, 2016 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1474795360' post='3140486'] I see Mr Flowers is flipping the bird a la Lee Sklar [/quote] Magic moment! What a legend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474795390' post='3140487'] Some of yesterday's awesomeness! Herbie, Dave, John, Darren (I don't know the name of the drummer, can anyone enlighten me please?) [/quote] Louis Barbe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thank you Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 That's Louis Barbe on drums, Silvia.. Louis's my best mate from the early 70s and fellow life-long Bowie /Lou Reed fan. Louis's older brother Dave was the drummer in Adam and the Ants and BowWowWow. Great photos by the way Nik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474794392' post='3140476'] [/quote] My wife just said, 'Ooh, he's lovely.' I answered, 'He's American.' 'Doesn't matter,' she answered. 'He's lovely.' Sigh. Edited September 25, 2016 by NancyJohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MacDaddy Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 To any who couldn't make it, I'm sorry but this one was not the one to miss. To quote one of our members stateside: You had to be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1474744308' post='3140234'] I just don't know how it can all be organised for the cost of a tenner enterance fee. The people you get to speak are top drawer.Really enjoyed it, with the bonus of other left handed bassists to meet and try their basses. Thanks to the organisers for a well run, enjoyable event [/quote] Everyone who took part yesterday, or who helped organise it, did so on a purely voluntary basis. The £10 entrance fee is there to cover the cost of the venue and raise some money for charity, or charities in our case, as we tend to donate the money between 2 or 3 charities dear to our hearts every year. So, Herbie Flowers, John Bentley, and Alex Claber all gave their time freely - as have many others over the last 10 years - as a donation to the cause, so we are really indebted to them for helping to make these events extra special! The same can be said of Paul Herman and Phil of Wal basses, Andrew Needham of D'Addario UK, TimAl of the Original Scratchplate Company Ltd and Ian Robinson, the Luthier who came up with bassninja to do set-ups - all came along to support the event and give it an extra dimension, and hopefully, they gain some great direct PR as a result. We're also very fortunate that other pro music biz people like Dave Swift (and Lucy) , Darren from Planet Rock, John Rhino Edwards come and support the Bash too, because that creates a real buzz on the day as well. Sadly, we weren't able to get the Skype call in with Stuart Spector that we had hoped to do, but hopefully he'll forgive us and we can do that next time. Whilst on the point of thanking people, I'd like tothank Paul for making the Jam Room happen every year, Silvia and Jack for doing a great job with the Facebook, social media side of things and the BGM connection of course, and also my mate Louis for drumming for Herbie and Colin and Sarah for the brilliant venue and amazing refreshments!! On a personal note, I didn't get to play one note on a bass, try out any amps or gear, or anything like that, but I had an absolutely fantastic day regardless! It's always great meeting fellow Basschaters because for me, that's what these events are all about! Here's to the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Really sorry I couldn't make it this year. Steve came to stay all the way from China and it would have been too complicated along with everything else going on. I can only thank the organisers for again for creating an event which sums up this community - it's so important for members to meet up and have a chat face to face. Sometimes I take the forum for granted and events like this make me realise how much I owe to the members old and new. Looking forward to seeing more pictures and hearing more about it. Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seer73 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Great setting up a lefty corner yesterday! Was wonderful day and didn't even get a chance to look at everything, missed out on the second room, bass setup and getting a chance to catchup with Mr D'Addario ;-) Superb guests, could of listened to Herbie all weekend. Thanks to the organising team, great work there :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I'm gutted I missed this. Sounds like the most comprehensive bash so far. Instead I was stretched out on the sofa nursing my lower back, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474750290' post='3140301'] And a wall of Wals with their proud owners! [/quote] That made me go slightly weak at the knees...and I was even lying down. What a line up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moooper Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks to everyone's efforts. I really enjoyed it, some really great moments and good atmosphere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1474801928' post='3140569'] Everyone who took part yesterday, or who helped organise it, did so on a purely voluntary basis. The £10 entrance fee is there to cover the cost of the venue and raise some money for charity, or charities in our case, as we tend to donate the money between 2 or 3 charities dear to our hearts every year. So, Herbie Flowers, John Bentley, and Alex Claber all gave their time freely - as have many others over the last 10 years - as a donation to the cause, so we are really indebted to them for helping to make these events extra special! The same can be said of Paul Herman and Phil of Wal basses, Andrew Needham of D'Addario UK, TimAl of the Original Scratchplate Company Ltd and Ian Robinson, the Luthier who came up with bassninja to do set-ups - all came along to support the event and give it an extra dimension, and hopefully, they gain some great direct PR as a result. [/quote] Oh, I appreciate everything everyone did, it was just unbelievable that you can get a days entertainment for a tenner. I really can`t think of anything with such value. I just hope I am not working next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Looks like an absolute cracker of a day, well done all involved and sorry I couldn't make it. Hopefully next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 MacDaddy and Herbie, plus a colourful tuba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Mark Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 To see Walk on the wild side played by Herbie on his double bass, Dave using Herbie's stack knob jazz and John on guitar and vocals was priceless and for me quite moving. Herbie's son lent me a bass and combo 40 years ago at school and started my life long love of playing bass. Amongst the many musical lessons we could learn from Herbie, the fact that he still uses his original tuba,double and electric basses should be remembered each time GAS tempts us. Many, many thanks to the organisers of, and contributors to this brilliant day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='Sparky Mark' timestamp='1474827473' post='3140861'] the fact that he still uses his original tuba,double and electric basses should be remembered each time GAS tempts us. [/quote] Shush now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1474821580' post='3140797'] MacDaddy and Herbie, plus a colourful tuba. [/quote] With John Bently and Dave Swift in the background [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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