arthurhenry Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Does anyone else keep a detailed log of all the gigs they do? I have a list of every gig I've ever done, just coming up on 800 with date, band, venue, bass used and a record of any documentation - photos, flyers etc. A bit trainspotter I know, but great to look back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 [b]O.C.D.[/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Excellent. I did keep a sort of CV with one band but nothing remotely that detailed. Although I have kept a set list from nearly all my Destroyers gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I wish I'd kept more info about that sort of stuff, but to be honest I think all the most special gigs are unlikely to disappear from memory anyway. I'm not that bothered about statistics but I would hate to forget a good anecdote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 Yep, I keep a record of all my gigs on my website with some more detailed notes kept offline - I love collecting posters with the band name on them too, I think it'll be great to look back on in years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathy Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I have got bits and pieces stashed away, but I wished I had kept a diary - so many stories. The most bizarre thing is that every once in a while I bump into people who will remind me of something from way back - sometimes complete strangers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Nope... if it is memorable, then I'll..err..remember it. As for all the rest....????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Used to, many years ago, when I first started, not any more though. I must say it would be great to look back on, especially with the fellas I played with but I have enough trouble getting rehearsed for the next one! Memory certainly slips, I've seen videos of me playing gigs I have no memory of whatsoever. 800 is pretty impressive, I think even with a list of them, I'd not remember the large proportion of them. Certainly lots of stories though, I've always thought being in a band is as much about decrepit vans, weird people, general larking about etc as about the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I only keep a record of the important bit.... How much the gig paid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 [quote name='bassicinstinct' post='885822' date='Jul 4 2010, 09:12 PM'][b]O.C.D.[/b] [/quote] Just ahead of me there I keep a record of the info the tax people need but I dep with a band where a lot of detail goes into The Book, including which dances are done and which tunes are played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 (edited) - Edited February 15, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 "Also, it leaves much less space for resting on your laurels- you're only as good as your next show/record!" I though I was only as good as my last show/record. Wow, my next one will be fabulous so I must be brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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