GreeneKing Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) Well it looks like the 8th Aug is the day. It's going to be a small 'festival' in our drummer's back garden (we're talking rural Cumbria, it's a large and separated walled garden with it's own doorway). We seem to have at least two other established bands coming. My main concern is with an open air gig with other bands all the issues around PA and whose gear gets used (mines not getting abused by anyone but me). Sound is the other consideration. I suspect that 500W will only be any use as a monitor?? I wish we were doing something simpler sooner. It's the 1st gig for all 4 of us too but we really are improving. Lead guitard is still a bit of a plonker at times but at least I know everyone else in the band thinks this now which makes it easier We haven't got a name yet. Lead Guitarist doesn't like 'The Zimmermen'. At 54 I'm the youngest TMD? Three Musicians & a Drummer? Pedro Edited August 9, 2009 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='514789' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:37 PM']It's going to be a small 'festival' in our drummer's back garden ...we're talking rural [b]Cumbria[/b]...My main concern is with an open air gig with other bands all the issues around PA and whose gear gets used (mines not getting abused by anyone but me).[/quote] Rain? You're gonna need a big old tent! [quote name='GreeneKing' post='514789' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:37 PM']We haven't got a name yet. Lead Guitarist doesn't like 'The Zimmermen'.[/quote] Brian Cum & The Cumbrians? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddy Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Theres a Zimmerband round us,, How about the Marramen,,, (Cumbrian Injoke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 How about "The Old Guits"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopercrip Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Arthur itis and the morphine drips??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamapirate Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I like TMD 500W should be fine - it just depends on what cabyou're using with it... or is 500w your pa system? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='514977' date='Jun 16 2009, 08:36 AM']How about "The Old Guits"? [/quote] I'll sue How about "Younger than Jagger" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 5 days to go, practice Mon, Tue, Thur and Fri, the rhythm guitarist's wrist is out of plaster following his bike crash, set list sorted: Black Magic Woman - Santana version Come up and see me The Passenger Behind Blue Eyes Apache Moving On Old Habits Die Hard Smoke on the Water Sunshine of Your Love Despite mucking about with a bass for about 13 years I should be losing my virginity about 2pm on Saturday, anyone free near Penrith it's at Motherby in someone's garden - The Motherby Fest, 2pm 3 bands for a fiver Oh and we have a name: 'Vanarchy' Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Bit too far for me to attend, but I wish you the best of luck Peter. Remember than mistakes are forgotten very quickly by most audiences, if they are noticed at all. Don't dwell on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Break a leg mate .. and watch those stops in Come up and see me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 I dragged the guys down the pub to the jam night last night and we did 3 numbers. It went down well and the audience were all under 20 Addictive stuff Saturday now holds fewer fears which was the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey R Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wow! Break a leg Peter! [quote name='GreeneKing' post='514789' date='Jun 15 2009, 09:37 PM']It's the 1st gig for all 4 of us too but we really are improving. Lead guitard is still a bit of a plonker at times but at least I know everyone else in the band thinks this now which makes it easier [/quote] Thats the role of all Guitards in a gigging band. [sub](joke)[/sub] You should have gone for TMG - Three Musicians and a Guitarist... Disclaimer - my guitarist is also a bassist in his other band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks for all the good wishes. It went exceedingly well. The whole event was a success beyond our expectations and we even got asked to do an encore. There were a few minor mistakes but we put them behind us and got on with it. There were a few bass players around all of whom were complimentary, we had about 120 turn up over the course of the evening and gave the main band a bit extra, paid for the beer and had a little left over for a local charity. In the end I used my LMII and the Aguilars and despite me worrying it coped at volume = 5 and the tone was great. Here's a couple of photos. There's a video of our whole gig somewhere and I'll try and do something with one number when/if I get a copy. We had Eddie Jordan in to do the sound check: Then he wore a hat for the gig: Here's the headline band Antenna Head, great gig: And our rhythm section with a potential new singer for the band. Norwegian and a bit of a bass player too Peter (EJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) Brilliant! Glad you had such a good time. Norwegian, eh? We've got one of those in our village. BTW, in the pix, you look the [i]absolute epitome [/i]of the grizzled, road-warrior bass player - "Well, it's like Gene Vincent said to me one time..." Clearly, you were born to gig. Edited August 9, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 What a great place to have a first gig. Glad you enjoyed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Love that P-bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 No looking back and a [i]lot[/i] of time to make up ... On you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey R Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Excelent! Are you hooked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerdragon Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm really gassin after a white PBass that's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Congrats! Out of interest, why did you choose the P-bass for your first gig, as IIRC your favourite bass is the ACG Single Cut in your avatar? Not being picky as my 'go to' bass is always a P-bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 The man in the background in the last picture clearly has a drinking problem. he has the whole bottle of wine to himself and looks to have a very firm grip on it Congrats on your first gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 [quote name='Clarky' post='565404' date='Aug 10 2009, 09:13 PM']Congrats! Out of interest, why did you choose the P-bass for your first gig, as IIRC your favourite bass is the ACG Single Cut in your avatar? Not being picky as my 'go to' bass is always a P-bass![/quote] That's a good question Clarky given that my ACG is both more comfortable, better built, far prettier and much more tonally versatile. An honest answer. Since I 'discovered' this P bass I've fallen for the tone. This is partly the novelty factor (it's my newest bass) and the fact that it does what it does very well and fits in with the band's repertoire too. I also didn't want to be seen playing a bass that overwhelmed my ability if I 'cocked up'. I didn't particularly but it was a worry as there were several bass players in the audience. I've never been a Fender fan apart from a Marcus Miller IV that stupidly sold but this particular P bass has surprised me no end and caused not a little humble pie eating. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Nice One Peter. Looks like it was a great event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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