How was your gig last night?

[Stub Mandrel]

4 hours ago, neepheid said:

BB1200 (which I forgot to photograph, oops). 

 

It's purple and sparkly...

[Stub Mandrel]

Hard to know what icon to put on that. 

 

I hope everything goes right and you aren't put through the mill too much on the journey to recovery.

 

Keep gigging and share your stories.

 

[neepheid]

11 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

It's purple and sparkly...

 

No it isn't, it's stripey...

 

[Obrienp]

25 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

I wish you the best for your treatment and may you have a quick recovery. I look forward to reading about your future gigs. In the meantime keep us posted on how you are doing.

[Deedee]

27 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

 

6 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Hard to know what icon to put on that. 

 

I hope everything goes right and you aren't put through the mill too much on the journey to recovery.

 

Keep gigging and share your stories.

 

I was just about to say exactly the same as @Stub Mandrel. Best wishes with everything and share as much (or as little) as you wish.

[Woodinblack]

32 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there.

 

Sorry to hear that Greg - hope the next few months are as kind as they can be to you

[neepheid]

38 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

 

All the best with it - and do let us know how you're getting on.

[tauzero]

2 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed

 

Best wishes, and I hope it's been caught very early.

[tubbybloke68]

9 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

I’m so sorry to hear this for you Greg, not much help i know but i can only offer you my sincerest best wishes for the future mate. Hope treatments go as best as possible for you. Bless you mate x 

[Franticsmurf]

13 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

Best wishes. Keep the goal of getting back on stage in your mind to help you through. 

[dmccombe7]

14 hours ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so he had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them, whether I was able or not (unless we paid him off).  It was probably for the best, though; my head has been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemotherapy followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured, and normality is resumed.

Not great news but positivity always helps. Focus on a positive outcome rather than a gloomy one and hopefully it will help you get thru this AND YOU WILL GET THRU IT Greg.

Us lot are always here for a blether or a chat to get your mind of things. There's always one of us online at any one time so keep us posted and if you need it start a chat page.

Always here for you sir.

Dave

[Jackroadkill]

@Greg Edwards69; Best of, old chap - look after yourself and focus on a smooth recovery.  I'll look forward to your first post-treatment gig report.

[Gasman]

The band I had to leave back in March (due to me having a brain-bleed stroke) has been very supportive since then, kept in touch about my recovery and since then have asked me to do 5 or 6 dep jobs with them covering gigs my replacement on bass couldn't do. Latest was last Friday 28th November at a private party in a nice pub in Sherborne. It's gratifying that I still remembered the chords and arrangements for all the numbers I used to do, and could busk the new ones, although I must admit 'Fairytale of New York' unrehearsed was hard going - never played it before and frankly never liked the original! My short sax set (One step beyond, Geno, Tutti Frutti) went down well too; I suppose sdditional saxophony is my unique selling point!

 

Following on from one of the other threads on this forum, the other band members would clearly like to have me back, and were thinking about hiding some gigs from my replacement so I could play them instead. I must say I felt conflicted - I would love to gig regularly again but I've had this sort of thing happen to me in the past but the other way around. Hmm... advice please!

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[Woodinblack]

22 minutes ago, Gasman said:

Following on from one of the other threads on this forum, the other band members would clearly like to have me back, and were thinking about hiding some gigs from my replacement so I could play them instead

 

I would hate to be in a band that did that. But as you have done 6 gigs in not much time, it doesn't seem his availability is that good, so maybe come to some arrangement about which gigs to do, as long as it is all up front.

[Bluewine]

On 29/11/2025 at 18:35, Norris said:

Our first time playing at the Gate in Hugglescote. It looks like they have entertainment fairly regularly, but not with bands with a drum kit. It was a bit tight, so much so that the drummer sat on the bench instead of his stool and had no room for a floor tom. That made for a few chuckles on the occasions he forgot and hit on thin air 😂

 

I never find it fun having to move every piece of kit six times while setting up, like a sliding tile puzzle.

 

A bit unusually for a Saturday night pub gig they wanted us to start at 7pm. As we expected it was a little thin on the ground when we started but soon got busier.

 

The Rumble had to go on the bench. I don't normally have it up high like that, so it made for a different experience and I tried not to be too self-conscious being able to hear every little thing.

 

A good night was had. Some dancing. A lot of compliments, and it turns out there were quite a few musos there too. Most importantly my black DMs looked great, having polished them this morning 😂

 

 

 

It does look tight for space. I'm glad you guys had a good time.

 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

2 hours ago, Woodinblack said:

 

I would hate to be in a band that did that. But as you have done 6 gigs in not much time, it doesn't seem his availability is that good, so maybe come to some arrangement about which gigs to do, as long as it is all up front.

 

Hiding gigs? I would be devastated if my band did that to me.

 

Sounds like an up front arrangement could be made.

 

I hope everything works out.

 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

On 28/11/2025 at 20:30, bassbiscuits said:

Just got back in from depping on a gig as part of a big fundraising evening for a blood cancer charity in Leicester’s Winstanley House. Lovely venue, huge room. 
 

Pretty late gig, starting at 10pm, but people were still up for a dance and it was pretty lively. 

Got completely lost in the dark trying to get out (I’ve only lived in Leicester for 20 years….) and was gonna find a McDonald’s on way home but it was super late and I couldn’t be bothered. 
 

Gear was my old vintage P bass with its new Labella DTB flats, thru the usual Markbass traveller rig and pedal board. Flatwounds have been the sound in my head for a while for this sort of material and tho I took a BB bass with me I only used it for the final song. 
 

Footwear was by Clarks. Black jeans by M&S. 

 

 

Nice pics. Looks like a fancy venue.

 

Daryl

[Bluewine]

On 29/11/2025 at 14:51, dmccombe7 said:

 

All in all a good day and home for 7:30pm via the Indian takeaway.

Few pics of the stage etc appeared so that's all i have for time being.

Dave 

 

 

Dave,

 

I'm a big fan of afternoon gigs and getting home early.  That Indian take away sounds good too.

 

Daryl