How was your gig last night?

[Bluewine]

2 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Sorry about the first song on this clip... we just wanted to keep people dancing 🤭 The second one is more representative of us.

 

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16xPj2EtMy/

 

 

Sounds great. Looks like a fun gig.

 

Daryl

[borntohang]

20 hours ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

Drumming with a bad knee? That's determination! 

 

 

Not to flex on somebody else's achievements, but my drummer finished a tour with a broken foot a couple of years ago.

 

Came offstage badly during an encore moment and broke it but still finished the gig before he realised he couldn't stand on it. Luckily we had a couple days off so he got booted at the hospital, me and him went into the studio and he relearned the set playing left foot kick, and then we did the last three gigs. He was taking the boot off so he didn't have to hobble onstage with it which earned him a shouting from the doctor after we wrapped.

 

He's healed up fine thankfully. Wouldn't do it now but you know how it is when you're young and the band is the most important thing to ever thing.

[cheddatom]

22 hours ago, AlexDelores said:

Last night was a frustrating one. All day wedding so we did the ceremony and then I hit my cajon for an hour during the drinks. 
 

The evening was okay. Very receptive audience! But, possibly the highest ceiling we’ve ever encountered made the low end so boomy. First set sounded terrible in my ears but apparently wasn’t that bad out front. Spent the break tweaking the eq on my B6 and our Bass drum pedals’ module. And, the second set was a lot better.

 

The frustration with of weddings of course is the quick evening turnaround not allowing a fantastic soundcheck & the fact that it’s just the two of us. It’s hard to tweak on the fly when we have issues. 
 

That paired with the fact that I’m still recovering from a pretty bad fall a few weeks ago which blew my knee up like a balloon, thus making it hard to kick my bass drum pedals for 1.5 hours made it one of those gigs where I was in my head a lot and not really as present as I would of liked… Oh well, still a great night enjoyed by all it seems. 
 

4 weddings coming up this week starting tomorrow so on to the next 🙏

 

What's the bass drum setup if you don't mind? It sounds like something I could use

[AlexDelores]

On 21/07/2025 at 12:04, cheddatom said:

 

What's the bass drum setup if you don't mind? It sounds like something I could use

There’s a few different options but we use essentially a Roland electric drum kit trigger with a Roland drum module. We’re running two separate sounds/units through it. One is a kick drum (me) and the other is a snare/tambourine type sound (guitarist).

 

They do a standalone kick drum with a built in module I think which is a simpler route if it’s just a single kick you’re after. But I can’t seem to find a link for it, so it may of been discontinued.

[Bluewine]

On 18/07/2025 at 18:12, Stub Mandrel said:

 

 

Not photos of us... lots of people filming us so hopefully something willpop up on Facebook. 

 

 

It's hard to find gig video and pics of us ( Maple Road). I don't think anyone in the band except me has any interest in pics or video. It's too bad because we have a theatre gig coming where you could shoot some nice footage.

 

Daryl

[dmccombe7]

41 minutes ago, Bluewine said:

 

It's hard to find gig video and pics of us ( Maple Road). I don't think anyone in the band except me has any interest in pics or video. It's too bad because we have a theatre gig coming where you could shoot some nice footage.

 

Daryl

Would the band not be interested in some pro vids to use for advertising on social media and to get gigs. 

Sometimes you need to fork out a bit of cash for the band. Even a good mate with a Go-Pro or Zoom could do the job. 

I've found some phones have a weird sound system that focuses on vocals and drops the background noise and when singing stops the guitars and bass volume comes back up to normal. Not sure if that's something you select on your phone ?

Dave

[Bluewine]

On 22/07/2025 at 15:24, dmccombe7 said:

Would the band not be interested in some pro vids to use for advertising on social media and to get gigs. 

Sometimes you need to fork out a bit of cash for the band. Even a good mate with a Go-Pro or Zoom could do the job. 

I've found some phones have a weird sound system that focuses on vocals and drops the background noise and when singing stops the guitars and bass volume comes back up to normal. Not sure if that's something you select on your phone ?

Dave

 

We're on the same page. I think that would be a great idea. And it wouldn't have to be expensive. Unfortunately I doubt I could sell the idea. 

 

Daryl

[Staggering on]

The "bluegrassy" trio did an outdoor busking gig in front of a restaurant at noon today. First time in many years where I have played on a sidewalk, we went acoustic (mandolin, guitar,DB, vocals) except for me on DB who used my Traynor amp to give just a bit more volume. We will be doing another lunch time gig next week and then have a bluegrass festival with the full 5 piece band the following weekend. 

 

 

[casapete]

Another Wednesday night for me playing rock n roll at a local club. A three piece

band ( guitar, bass and drums ) using the house PA for vocals and our own backline. 

 

A reasonable crowd all wanting to dance, so we obliged with a good selection of

stuff including ‘Flip flop and fly’, ‘Lipstick, powder and paint’, ‘Sea cruise’, and some 

more recent tunes like ‘I knew the bride’ and ‘Rockabilly rebel’. We ended the evening

with ‘Tennessee Waltz’ as a tribute to Connie Francis. 

 

I used my P-Lyte into a Hartke 3500 and my old Loud 4x10. Couple of musos commented

it didn’t sound as good as my Rumble 500 I used last week, and I have to agree. We get to

leave the gear at the club though, and I use the Rumble on other gigs so it’s easier for

me to use this set up , but I maybe do need to consider getting another Rumble at some point.

 

 

Edited Thursday at 06:24 by casapete

[dmccombe7]

9 hours ago, Bluewine said:

 

We're on the same page. I think that would be a great idea. And it wouldn't have to be expensive. Unfortunately I doubt I could sell the idea. 

 

Daryl

Its an odd one Daryl as when it was first suggested in our band we all thought it was an excellent advertising aid for posters and sending to venues as a part of a package to get bookings. Doesn't cost a fortune to hire someone maybe at one of your more high profile gigs.

I don't really understand why they wouldn't be up for it ? I'm lost on that one Daryl. 

Dave

[dmccombe7]

9 hours ago, Staggering on said:

The "bluegrassy" trio did an outdoor busking gig in front of a restaurant at noon today. First time in many years where I have played on a sidewalk, we went acoustic (mandolin, guitar,DB, vocals) except for me on DB who used my Traynor amp to give just a bit more volume. We will be doing another lunch time gig next week and then have a bluegrass festival with the full 5 piece band the following weekend. 

 

 

I'm guessing you were booked by the restaurant otherwise you were just "busking" 😂

Dave

[Staggering on]

1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said:

I'm guessing you were booked by the restaurant otherwise you were just "busking" 😂

Dave

 

Correct, we were outside beside the tables they have on their sidewalk patio, the gig next week will be inside the restaurant. 

[dmccombe7]

2 hours ago, Staggering on said:

 

Correct, we were outside beside the tables they have on their sidewalk patio, the gig next week will be inside the restaurant. 

Was it not a bit weird playing on the sidewalk ? 

Dave

[Staggering on]

5 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Was it not a bit weird playing on the sidewalk ? 

Dave

 

Clarification: I was playing the DB while standing on the sidewalk, hard to get a good sound playing the sidewalk and the concrete is hard on the fingers.🤣

[Norris]

14 hours ago, casapete said:

Couple of musos commented

it didn’t sound as good as my Rumble 500 I used last week, and I have to agree.

I've had so many good comments about mine that I have no desire for any other amp. Compact, easy fit in the car boot, a one-hand lift, and it looks good too imo - such a great bit of kit!

[Bluewine]

13 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Its an odd one Daryl as when it was first suggested in our band we all thought it was an excellent advertising aid for posters and sending to venues as a part of a package to get bookings. Doesn't cost a fortune to hire someone maybe at one of your more high profile gigs.

I don't really understand why they wouldn't be up for it ? I'm lost on that one Daryl. 

Dave

 

 

I think they like telling me " No ". 

 

Daryl

[Geek99]

3 hours ago, Staggering on said:

 

Clarification: I was playing the DB while standing on the sidewalk, hard to get a good sound playing the sidewalk and the concrete is hard on the fingers.🤣

Nice one Centurion! 

[Dad3353]

29 minutes ago, Bluewine said:

I think they like telling me " No ". 

 

In that case, try : 'You're not going to refuse to do a video shoot, are you..?' 

 

...

 

 

[Cat Burrito]

So last night we headlined a 5 band charity fundraiser for Wilts Air Ambulance at The Lamb in Marlborough. We’ve been working on our new original material recently and I think it’s fair to say that other aspects of the band have taken a backseat. 
 

A couple of you may recall that we go out in different formats, across a range of instruments. I have decided recently to upskill on the mandocello and have spent the last couple of weeks practicing on it. Always beneficial. When Nick and I sat down yesterday to rehearse, we may have been the worst we have ever sounded! To the point that we regrouped at mine to go through everything again and wound up being the best we have ever sounded. 
 

We got to the gig and there was a green room with drink and food laid on for the band. 
 

 

Enjoying alcohol-free irresponsibly!

 

 

 I resisted the urge to have a Nigel Tufnel moment! 
 

All the acts were excellent but everyone overran. We wound up hitting the stage at 10.55pm and I really thought we might be doing the world’s shortest set. However, we went on with a real focus and determination, playing a really charged set. We did a full show. 

 

 

 I am resplendent in green here!

 

Backstage, the camaraderie between bands was superb. We talked about men’s health (& mental health) which I always think is really positive. We then talked about first gigs and young Josh (our resident cool youngster) coughed to his being Chico (“It’s Chico Time” fame!). Sadly I don’t think we can let that go! 
 

Oh, I came home to discover that aside from my band being nominated for best act in multiple categories of the Wiltshire Music Awards, I have picked up a nomination for best bassist and best multi instrumentalist too! A near perfect day. 

[Mickeyboro]

Two lunch time shows on consecutive days that couldn’t have been different.

 

A show in a church… which garnered a lot of interest. Our new singer impressed a whole lot of fans, which was great. All is well once more, after a period of uncertainty about our new direction. Sandberg VM4 through Elf and Barefaced One10. Sandals.

 

 

 

And a festival gig which didn’t!  By showtime (12 noon) it was pouring, the guitarist and drummer hadn’t shown and we looked sunk. Half an hours grace saw the guitarist show up (he thought it was at 1pm) and the drummer pulled out (he thought it was this evening). We soldiered through as a trio and miraculously got our full fee! 😄

Flea Jazz through Elf and Barefaced Two10 (nicely visible, I am sheltering from the storm). Wet loafers.

Edited 12 hours ago by Mickeyboro

[Gank Bass]

2 hours ago, Mickeyboro said:

Two lunch time shows on consecutive days that couldn’t have been different.

 

A show in a church… which garnered a lot of interest. Our new singer impressed a whole lot of fans, which was great. All is well once more, after a period of uncertainty about our new direction. Sandberg VM4 through Elf and Barefaced One10. Sandals.

 

 

 

And a festival gig which didn’t!  By showtime (12 noon) it was pouring, the guitarist and drummer hadn’t shown and we looked sunk. Half an hours grace saw the guitarist show up (he thought it was at 1pm) and the drummer pulled out (he thought it was this evening). We soldiered through as a trio and miraculously got our full fee! 😄

Flea Jazz through Elf and Barefaced Two10 (nicely visible, I am sheltering from the storm). Wet loafers.

 

Well done for persevering! I think I would have lost my head in a blind rage over a no show! I get mardy enough with other members turning up late without a good excuse/doctors note/hand written letter from mum saying they've got the shits

[HeadlessBassist]

Another Everly's and Friends Live Tribute Show yesterday. This time in Torquay, Devon. On the first weekend after the schools closed for the Summer holidays. You know what's coming...

 

Yep, it took me ten hours to get there from Derbyshire. Every motorway, every junction, every roundabout was a massive traffic queue. Grrr! So finally got to the Babbacombe Theatre, did the gig and then cruised home in 3.5 hours. Better.

 

Friday was a looong day. Wiped out today (Saturday.) Broken.

 

Oh, and I almost forgot, our Duo was out last weekend for the second time. Played outside and the PA sounded awesome. Used my Melvin Lee Davis NU-X Preamp Pedal for the first time, too.

 

Link to short video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GeM9f1uGyEgiPmpS9

 

 

Edited 8 hours ago by HeadlessBassist

[HeadlessBassist]

3 hours ago, Mickeyboro said:

Two lunch time shows on consecutive days that couldn’t have been different.

 

A show in a church… which garnered a lot of interest. Our new singer impressed a whole lot of fans, which was great. All is well once more, after a period of uncertainty about our new direction. Sandberg VM4 through Elf and Barefaced One10. Sandals.

 

 

 

And a festival gig which didn’t!  By showtime (12 noon) it was pouring, the guitarist and drummer hadn’t shown and we looked sunk. Half an hours grace saw the guitarist show up (he thought it was at 1pm) and the drummer pulled out (he thought it was this evening). We soldiered through as a trio and miraculously got our full fee! 😄

Flea Jazz through Elf and Barefaced Two10 (nicely visible, I am sheltering from the storm). Wet loafers.

 

Glad it's all working out, Mick. Seems that promoter you mentioned was holding onto the wrong opinions  

[dmccombe7]

49 minutes ago, HeadlessBassist said:

Another Everly's and Friends Live Tribute Show yesterday. This time in Torquay, Devon. On the first weekend after the schools closed for the Summer holidays. You know what's coming...

 

Yep, it took me ten hours to get there from Derbyshire. Every motorway, every junction, every roundabout was a massive traffic queue. Grrr! SDo finally got to the Babbacombe Theatre, did the gig and then cruised home in 3.5 hours. Better.

 

Friday was a looong day. Wiped out today (Saturday.) Broken.

 

Oh, and I almost forgot, our Duo was out last weekend for the second time. Played outside and the PA sounded awesome. Used my Melvin Lee Davis NU-X Preamp Pedal for the first time, too.

 

Link to short video: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GeM9f1uGyEgiPmpS9

 

 

Some nice wee bass bits in there. Liked that. Bass sounds nice.

Dave

[neepheid]

Last night, I played for the first time in about a month because of band members' holidays etc. with Nine Lives at The Butchers Arms in Inverurie.  Great to get back in the saddle, I've missed it!  Anyhoo, it was a really good night, quite busy, lots of folk up dancing, a couple of young bass nerds took a photo of my pedalboard and were chatting to me at half time - about my basses, how long I've been playing etc.  Fridays can be so hit and miss so very happy to find the place being reasonably busy.

 

In honour of the Prince of Darkness, we did a little three song Ozzy bit in the second set, Crazy Train, Bark at the Moon then Paranoid.  That went down well.

 

Anyway, I played pretty well, I only forgot how one song went in one bit (but we're ditching it soon anyway so maybe I was already subconsciously deleting it from my memory).  I think some video was taken so if anything appears I'll be sure and share it.

 

Gear was the Greco triple pickup LP then the DeArmond Jet Star (Wonky Boi) into the yellow and black cubes of doom.

 

Edited 7 hours ago by neepheid