Hoppo75 Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hiya folks, Not sure I'm posting this in the right place, but hey ho. Just wondering what the general feelings would be about getting the rather Fab Lydia to the UK to do a couple of gigs. I don't think anyone can doubt this ladies skill on the bass and it'd be great to see it live. She's never been to the UK so would be a bit of a coup. Now, I'm not saying I'm the one with the contacts to be able to make this happen....I ain't, but having built up a rapport with this wonderful player, I know that she's definately up for it. Does anyone know anyone, who may know someone, who could make this happen - reckon it could be a bit of a money spinner for someone (just guessing), as I'm sure she'd pack a few rooms. WHADDAYARECKON? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's a tricky one. Venues are easy, but her band "Heathrow" would have to fund their own passage over here & for their own gear as well. Possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) I don't think it's a money-spinner. Someone would have to make a loss: either the band, or the promoter or the venue. Worst scenario would be all three! She's a fantastic player though and I'm kinda in love with her. Edited February 3, 2009 by The Funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 She can stay at mine if she wants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 [quote name='The Funk' post='398998' date='Feb 3 2009, 02:53 PM']She's a fantastic player though and I'm kinda in love with her. [/quote] We all are mate I'm kind of with you on the loss thing, but four or five 300-400 people gigs, at lets say £10 each.....must be worth somebodys while. She has a huge following throughout Europe and the UK so packing venues out won't be a problem methinks. I'm going to do a bit of phoning around in terms of venues and prices, and I'll have a natter with the Lady in question in terms of fees, etc. I'll repost soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 [quote name='Hoppo75' post='399631' date='Feb 4 2009, 01:17 AM']four or five 300-400 people gigs[/quote] Sorry to be a bit of a killjoy but I find that highly doubtful. Have you ever put on a gig before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 [quote name='joegarcia' post='399650' date='Feb 4 2009, 03:22 AM']Sorry to be a bit of a killjoy but I find that highly doubtful. Have you ever put on a gig before?[/quote] Not really mate, but like my posts have stated, I'm not planning to. I merely posted to see if anyone could highlight pitfalls or even if anyone, now knowing that this awesome player would love to come to the UK, would fancy taking it a step further. For info, I have organised many an event, be it a martial arts tournament, a boxing tournament, a school fayre etc etc, and granted, not gigs in the musical use of the word. The Boxing gig had over 1000 people there and was a huge success. This maybe a different kettle of fish, but basic fundamentals are there, venue, promotion, travel, equipment etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 [quote name='Hoppo75' post='399755' date='Feb 4 2009, 10:17 AM']Not really mate, but like my posts have stated, I'm not planning to. I merely posted to see if anyone could highlight pitfalls or even if anyone, now knowing that this awesome player would love to come to the UK, would fancy taking it a step further. For info, I have organised many an event, be it a martial arts tournament, a boxing tournament, a school fayre etc etc, and granted, not gigs in the musical use of the word. The Boxing gig had over 1000 people there and was a huge success. This maybe a different kettle of fish, but basic fundamentals are there, venue, promotion, travel, equipment etc etc.[/quote] The basic pitfall, I guess, is that it's likely very few people would go to the gig, however well you promoted it. What's the draw? She can play bass well, for sure. But I doubt many of the people who have clicked on her youtube videos are necessarily fans of that style of R&B. No disrespect intended to her, but I probably wouldn't go to such a gig, even if it was free and five minutes walk from my door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks mate, hence the reason for my post in the first place....looking for BC'ers feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-77 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Invite her over to the National Bash & she can play us a few tunes, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='G-77' post='399998' date='Feb 4 2009, 02:21 PM']Invite her over to the National Bash & she can play us a few tunes[/quote] That's probably the most sensible idea. Get her band to play an after-party. I think the only attraction would be to bass players - and a small minority of us at that. I'd probably go though. You know if you want to ask her out, there are easier ways. Planes to Holland are cheap these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='The Funk' post='400583' date='Feb 5 2009, 12:29 AM']You know if you want to ask her out, there are easier ways. Planes to Holland are cheap these days... [/quote] LOL....My Wife wouldn't aprove mate, nor her Husband!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MoJo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 [quote name='G-77' post='399998' date='Feb 4 2009, 02:21 PM']Invite her over to the National Bash & she can play us a few tunes,[/quote] Sensible idea and probably the most practical. She can crash round at YouMa's place and I'm sure someone on here wouldn't mind lending her a bass and a rig. See if she's up for coming over. If we could drum up enough interest, we may be able to cover the cost of her flight, overnight stay, a curry and a few pints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 It is a great idea mate - I'll ask the question.....she'll be staying at mine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbloke Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='Hoppo75' post='401693' date='Feb 6 2009, 01:17 AM']It is a great idea mate - I'll ask the question.....she'll be staying at mine though [/quote] So your missus is happy to watch then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 [quote name='bassbloke' post='402050' date='Feb 6 2009, 02:48 PM']So your missus is happy to watch then.[/quote] ... Or participate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I knew this comment would come...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 she has to bring the hat with the dangly bobbles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sorry if my last post was really negative but I have put on lots of gigs as well as worked at thousands and know that at the moment most bands of this sort of size rarely pull enough people to cover the huge spiraling costs of putting them on. Depressing but true I'm afraid. Lots of these kinds of gigs run at a sometimes substantial loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppo75 Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I saw nothing negative my friend...you were merely passing some concern. Edited February 7, 2009 by Hoppo75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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