How was your gig last night?

[Wilson_51_]

Got to play Desertfest yesterday. It’s been on my bucket list for years. Brilliant time, really great crowd and atmosphere. 

[Norris]

I didn't take any photos of last night, but someone passed on a video of us making a passable attempt at Fanfare. Unfortunately they missed off the initial fanfare, but hit record in time for the important bit 😜

 

Don't ask me what effect that is. It's a combination of a lot of things, I set it up years ago and can't remember the ingredients! I do end on a bottom B though 😄

 

 

[knirirr]

As part of Oxfordshire Artweeks we did a couple of sets in the garden outside an artist's studio in Charlbury. This was a rare chance to play fretless electric as the performance space was a bit cramped.
A few seconds of one of our tunes can be heard here, if anyone fancies it (I'm hidden behind a bush).

Edited 5 hours ago by knirirr

[Boodang]

Our last ever gig for the Hendrix/blues band. Just as we have to part ways we’re beginning to really gel. Still, at least we’ve had the opportunity to do it and playing with them has been an amazing experience. We have recorded about 18 songs which will be put out on Spotify in the next week under the name of Move Over Rover. The guitarist is the ghost of Hendrix (I kid you not he was born the day Hendrix died and is steeped in the blues). I’m moving to a different country in a few weeks so the reason for it ending. Although I’m trying to persuade the others to join me!
The gig had a small but enthusiastic crowd who are big blues fans. Always good to play to an appreciative audience. I’ve organised an open air music festival (a small affair) for next week, so we might do a few numbers at that, but the temperatures are now 45c and creeping up so it’ll be fairly unpleasant.

[ezbass]

Playing an ex-serviceman’s club, doors open at 7:30, allowing us to set up, sound check, etc. People allowed in at 7! I’ve pretty much had enough of this shit! 🤬 

 

I often wonder about packing it in, this is a tick in the yes column.

 

Tonight’s rig

 

Tonight’s footwear 

[MichaelDean]

3 hours ago, Wilson_51_ said:

Got to play Desertfest yesterday. It’s been on my bucket list for years. Brilliant time, really great crowd and atmosphere. 

Ooooh, we're trying to work out how to play Desertfest at some point! Glad you had a good time! I'll give you guys a listen. 

[ezbass]

Tonight’s jacket

 

[mikebass456]

3 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Tonight’s jacket

 

Ladies, form an orderly queue.........

[Cat Burrito]

Today we kicked off the UK proceedings for World Goth Day (technically this Thursday but I managed to get our event listed) with a cheeky little in store record shop gig. I played mainly mandolin with some mandocello and a bit of a guitar (not bad for an old bassist). 
 

 

We had a pretty respectable crowd and I enjoyed the set. 
 

 

We even had a brief write up locally

 

 Deadlight Dance Devizine

[mikebass456]

Yet another example, if one were needed, of clothes that look extremely cool on someone, but when I try it I just look like a tw*t.........☹️☹️

[Bluewine]

12 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

I think i'm lucky that Glam rock is always regarded as a fun party style and most people eventually succumb to it after a few drinks. 2nd sets are usually good fun. We have found that in a new venue with people that haven't seen us before that they tend to sit with their phones out taken pics and vids and see it more as a show. Then the drink kicks in and women just love to dance and as i've always maintained if you can get women to dance the guys will follow. Same goes with filling a venue. If you can attract women the guys will follow. I guess we're just predators at heart OR easily led. 🤣

If i go to a Blues type band (i don't really class you guys as blues TBH) i tend to watch the musicians ability which you guys have an abundance of talent in your band. Think you'd find yourselves in demand over here. You have a style that bridges blues and popular music that i like.

Dave

 

Thanks Dave,

 

Next week we have our first outside gig for the year.  It's more of a festival crowd. I'm hoping we redeem ourselves. 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

1 hour ago, Cat Burrito said:

Today we kicked off the UK proceedings for World Goth Day (technically this Thursday but I managed to get our event listed) with a cheeky little in store record shop gig. I played mainly mandolin with some mandocello and a bit of a guitar (not bad for an old bassist). 
 

 

We had a pretty respectable crowd and I enjoyed the set. 
 

 

We even had a brief write up locally

 

 Deadlight Dance Devizine

 

Love that band jacket.

 

Daryl