How was your gig last night?

[Len_derby]

12 hours ago, casapete said:

Second two gigs out of 4 for me this week.

 

Saturday night the duo played for a small birthday party in York city centre. The venue was an

upmarket restaurant’s first floor function room. Combined with restricted vehicle access, no lift

in the venue and the area teaming with people out for the evening , this made for quite a 

challenging load in and out. Still, we got set up early and then had a drink or two sitting outside

watching the endless amount of people going by, including many hen parties in various states 

of intoxication. Fortunately we had a bar tab ( and a meal )supplied by the booker, as the prices

were quite hefty.

The gig went well, played a number of requests and even had a guest clarinetist! The grandson

of the birthday boy asked if he could play ‘Stranger on the shore’, so we backed him. He was only

around 9 years old, and played well. Of course he went down better than us…. 😆 Used my little 

Ibanez short scale electro acoustic, perfect for the job. Home by around 1 am, absolutely knackered. 
 

Sunday night was our regular monthly gig at The Sun Inn, Beverley. Pretty full for most of the gig,

and some great requests including ‘I guess that’s why they call it the blues’ and ‘Friday I’m in love’.

We drew the line at doing a Beautiful South song though, as one of the band’s original singers

was in the audience! I used a Sire U5 short scale into my Rumble 500, and was happy with how

it fared. A guy came up and gave us each a decent tip at the end too, really unexpected. 
Next gig this coming Wednesday, and then a week or so off. 
 

 

 

I think you’re having what’s termed an ‘active retirement’ , Pete 😆

[dmccombe7]

1 hour ago, Bluewine said:

 

Not yet Dave,

 

I'm not out of the woods yet. However I'm hoping I

" doge a bullet " this time. I was able to walk to my mail box this afternoon. 

 

And yes, I have to be careful.  I can't be walking around absent minded and aimlessly,  hoping a fan might want to talk to me. Lol

 

Daryl

Glad you're on the mend. Just take it easy with the ankle and no jogging or running up stairs for a few weeks.

Dave

[Gasman]

After having a brain-bleed stroke at the beginning of Feb, followed by 5 weeks in hospital and 7 weeks recuperating at home, I actually managed to get out and play half a gig last Sunday. I'd stepped back from my band ('Mustang Sally') simply cos I couldn't drive nor stand up for very long. They replaced me on bass for the time being by a guy with 5 years more experience than me (he's 80!) but as the gig was actually an outdoor mini-festival in West Bay Dorset where I live they invited me to play the 30 minute sax set with them that I used to do. I have to say it was very nice to get up on a stage and belt out One Step Beyond, Geno and some rock'n'roll without falling over, running out of breath or having another Julius (Seizure!)

 

It was also interesting to compare the new guy's bass sound (vintage Vox Phantom long scale and TC Helicon gear) with my Mustang and AG700/Darkglass set up - his sound throughout was a band-leading Jean-Jacques Burnel Stranglers clang while mine is mostly much a more nuanced thump with the occasional clang where needed... 

 

Let's hope a few 100% gigs come along before Christmas! 

 

  

[dmccombe7]

19 minutes ago, Gasman said:

After having a brain-bleed stroke at the beginning of Feb, followed by 5 weeks in hospital and 7 weeks recuperating at home, I actually managed to get out and play half a gig last Sunday. I'd stepped back from my band ('Mustang Sally') simply cos I couldn't drive nor stand up for very long. They replaced me on bass for the time being by a guy with 5 years more experience than me (he's 80!) but as the gig was actually an outdoor mini-festival in West Bay Dorset where I live they invited me to play the 30 minute sax set with them that I used to do. I have to say it was very nice to get up on a stage and belt out One Step Beyond, Geno and some rock'n'roll without falling over, running out of breath or having another Julius (Seizure!)

 

It was also interesting to compare the new guy's bass sound (vintage Vox Phantom long scale and TC Helicon gear) with my Mustang and AG700/Darkglass set up - his sound throughout was a band-leading Jean-Jacques Burnel Stranglers clang while mine is mostly much a more nuanced thump with the occasional clang where needed... 

 

Let's hope a few 100% gigs come along before Christmas! 

 

  

Glad you're on the mend and getting back to routine. Take care and don't overdo it.

All the best.

Dave

[casapete]

2 hours ago, Bluewine said:

 

That's cool Pete. That's a nice schedule.You have a lot of work. I hope we have more bookings in June than May.

 

Daryl

I’m going through a busy period for some reason at the moment Daryl. Lots of stuff going on with 

the duo, the 3 piece blues band has a few gigs in soon including a couple of festivals, and I’ve just started

a weekly gig at a local rock and roll club playing music for dance enthusiasts! I’d stepped down from 

the touring theatre band to reduce being away from home too much, so nearly all my gigs are now 

within around a 50 mile radius. Not sure how long things will continue but enjoying it for now!
 

Hope your band gets the gigs you want / need Daryl, and that you quickly recover from your injury.

I know what it’s like to be incapacitated due to an accident, so hope you’re soon over yours. 

[Stub Mandrel]

Crikey you're all in the wars... I hope it isn't catching.

 

Speedy recoveries @Bluewine and @Gasman!

[Bluewine]

7 hours ago, casapete said:

I’m going through a busy period for some reason at the moment Daryl. Lots of stuff going on with 

the duo, the 3 piece blues band has a few gigs in soon including a couple of festivals, and I’ve just started

a weekly gig at a local rock and roll club playing music for dance enthusiasts! I’d stepped down from 

the touring theatre band to reduce being away from home too much, so nearly all my gigs are now 

within around a 50 mile radius. Not sure how long things will continue but enjoying it for now!
 

Hope your band gets the gigs you want / need Daryl, and that you quickly recover from your injury.

I know what it’s like to be incapacitated due to an accident, so hope you’re soon over yours. 

 

Hi Pate,

 

I get the feeling this is going to be a very busy summer for you.

 

I don't have anything until 6/14. The Ziegler Winery with the full Maple Road band.

 

Daryl

[Gasman]

Thank you for the likes, it all helps me on the road back! This really is a very supportive and worthwhile community!