hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Apologies to all for posting in General Discussion, but more people will see this here and I’ve already tried a thread in Musicians Wanted to no avail. There must be a few other bass players in 80’s bands here, so I’m hoping you might be able to assist. The situation is now critical with my band ‘Total 80’s’. Our keys player has emigrated and we have three outstanding Agency gigs that we cannot cover. In all likelihood we will have to cancel them if we don’t find a keys player that can cover them. That will be a shame as it’s a really fun set and great people to play with. The dates are: Nov 9th @ Penistone Paramount, Sheffield Nov 16th @ Hartlepool Nov 17th @ Bedworth Theatre, Bedford - these last two will be an overnight job due to distance. The set list is shown below. I think they are all in the original key and for the most part are very similar in structure as well. These are decent paying gigs and at least one rehearsal will be required which will be in Rayleigh, Essex. Please Basschat, spread the word to anyone you might know that could handle these gigs. Regards, Warren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Morning H. I’ve sent this to a keys player I know mate to see if he’s available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Thanks mate. That really is appreciated. Edited September 30, 2018 by hiram.k.hackenbacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I've tweeted it. I'll also Facebook it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks Silvia. You’re a star. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Are there parts available for the potential dep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I don't know any keyboard players, but that's a great set. So consider this a bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Warren, if you are on Facebook you can join this group and post it there too: Dep Musicians, Vocalists & Bands Across The UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peted Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 My band Ultimate 80s aren't playing those dates, have you asked Ian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 41 minutes ago, peted said: My band Ultimate 80s aren't playing those dates, have you asked Ian? Ian was gigging with us last night. He cannot do the dates we need him for unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, casapete said: Are there parts available for the potential dep? No, sorry. We’ve been doing it for so long and the keyboard position has been stable since day one, so nothing written down I’m afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 48 minutes ago, Silvia Bluejay said: Warren, if you are on Facebook you can join this group and post it there too: Dep Musicians, Vocalists & Bands Across The UK Thanks Silvia, I’ll have a look at that 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 39 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: No, sorry. We’ve been doing it for so long and the keyboard position has been stable since day one, so nothing written down I’m afraid. Okay, shame as I have a mate who would have been happy to help you out. Hope you get it sorted though 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Update - as a result of @Silvia Bluejay's suggestion regarding the UK Dep Musicians's Group on FB I have now found and spoken with a guy that seems to fit the bill for us. Just trying to arrange rehearsal dates now. I'm a bit hopeless with social media at the best of times and Twitter still baffles me, so thanks for the steer Silvia and to everyone else who commented. It's very much appreciated. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Excellent! Happy to help - hope it works out for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Just looking at your set list, it appears that a lot of the original versions of the songs feature more than a little sequenced parts in their backing. What does your band do about those? If they are included is your keyboard player expected to program them up and provided the means to play them back? Oh and "Together In Electric Dreams" is not by The Human League, it's by Phil Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. There's an important difference [/pedant] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 23 minutes ago, BigRedX said: Just looking at your set list, it appears that a lot of the original versions of the songs feature more than a little sequenced parts in their backing. What does your band do about those? If they are included is your keyboard player expected to program them up and provided the means to play them back? Oh and "Together In Electric Dreams" is not by The Human League, it's by Phil Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. There's an important difference [/pedant] No backing tracks. All 100% live. The guy I’m speaking with has played all of the songs before in an 80’s band. He has all the gear required, including a sequencer. He’s quite looking forward to using it again for ‘Rio’. Point taken regarding Electric Dreams. I shall have myself shot later 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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