Rock-on Spudwalker!
I was in my local music store last week and saw a flyer for an open mic on Sunday afternoons. It's at a bar (sigh) but it might still be alright. I'm off to check it out shortly and will report later tonight how it is.
In spite of all the down sides of jamming in a bar the upside is that they might let the musicians have free drinks. The down side is having really large drunk ladies throwing their bloomers on stage. That's reserved for t_ross.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
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Rock-on Spudwalker!
I pick a moon dog.
Good luck with the playing, the drinks and whatever else happens. How does Mrs. Spuds take to the flying bloomers?
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Go for it Spud! Worse case scenario, use the bloomers for drapes, or a comforter for the bed, or somthin'.
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Or when the weather gets warmer, tie it between two trees and you have a hammock.Originally Posted by luvmyshiner
Now, for us non open mic folks, what's the downside of having open mic at a bar? Is it that the music isn't always the main focus?
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
Go and have some fun there and tell us all about it. It's a good way to practice new licks and tricks in a live environment.
The Law of Gravity is nonsense. No such law exists. If I think I float, and you think I float, then it happens.
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looking forward to your report!! have fun....
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Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
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comes with the badge, m' manOriginally Posted by Spudman
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Well.........I got a gig out of it.
Turns out their lead player just died or something. I don't really know for sure but they were in need of a lead player and I was offered the spot. Might be good for a little extra cash for a while. We'll see how long I can handle playing the "same old stuff." At least I can get my chops back up and they only play locally for the most part and play one night per weekend...maybe. They also get to play the resort town 3 miles away where the Spud family likes to soak in the hot springs. So that might be fun once in a while.
They seem like nice enough guys...and the good part is the drummer works in a music store. : Just what I need - more temptation. Did I say good part? Ayieee!
For the first hour it was just 3 of us, guitar, bass and drums. I played a couple of easy songs they could follow and a few originals that weren't to hard. A drummer I had played with before sat in too. He's really good and it was fun dialing in again.
It was a lot of fun just letting the guitar breathe. I used the Classic 30 and the OLP Luke. Since they hadn't heard me before I was free to play anyway I wanted and no expectations. It was fun but my finger tips are really sore. I guess it's been a while since I stood up and played for 4 hours solid.
Oh, we used the bloomers for the back drop. One pair almost did the whole wall....seriously.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
cool spud....sounds like a successful evening....
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Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
Brownsville Reso - 101 Electric Reso : Fender GDO-300 Maple Quilt Top Acoustic
Amps: Fender Super Champ XD
Effects: Digitech RP250 Modeling Guitar Processor : DVM "Phased and Confused" Script Phaser Clone : Digitech Bad Monkey
Danelectro Cool Cat Chorus : Behringer Distortion Modeler : Ernie Ball Volume Pedal : Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
The smoke for me is the downside. I get that yucky nicotine buzz too and smell like an old forest fire.Originally Posted by just strum
The plus side is that they have ice and free electricity so it's an OK rehearsal hall. Oh and free hammock material from time to time.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Cool Spud, you're right back in the saddle again!
The Law of Gravity is nonsense. No such law exists. If I think I float, and you think I float, then it happens.
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Absolutely. It's almost too easy sometimes. I guess I'm a bit like you and would love to find musicians that can challenge me and take me to different musical realms. It probably isn't going to happen where I live but I keep hoping since it's a college town. Maybe some day, eh?Originally Posted by Robert
Anyway, I love to play so much I guess I just have to keep doing it. Damned music addiction.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Have fun Spud!!
What's the name of the band?
I pick a moon dog.
I never thought about the smoking. Ohio is a smoke free State when it comes to public buildings of any kind. You have to stand outside something like 15 or 20 feet from an entrance door. I've become so accustom to it and I thought all States had adopted those laws.Originally Posted by Spudman
Sounds like you had a good time and hopefully this pans out to be something that's going to be enjoyable for some time to come. What is the musical taste of the other guys?
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
WOW...that's cold...Originally Posted by Spudman
Better make sure he Died of something other than bandmates before you venture further or except rides..
Good luck with it.. will be looking for VIDS!
and enjoy the Nicotine contact high... it's legal and a great buzz..
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Record something for us next time you gig Spuds!
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Sounds like you had a good time Spuds. I use to smoke. I started in the 4th grade. I stopped over 30 years ago when my daughter (while in 1st grade) ask me to stop. So I did. Now I can't stand the smell of any kind of cigarette smell. It turns my stomach. Florida is a smoke free state. Pennsylvania is trying to pass the same law. The bars and lobbyist are trying to stop it from passing throughout the state.
Guitars:
Electric: Washburn HB-30, Squier Tele Custom Deluxe, Jay Turser Strat.
Acoustic: Seagull S6.
AMPs: VOX AD30VT, Peavey Envoy 110.
Modelers: V-AMP 2, Digitech RP-100A.
Pedals: Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, Digitech Bad Monkey, Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo, DOD VFX40B 7-Band Graphic EQ, Ibanez CS-5 Super Chorus.
It sucked actually. I couldn't get to sleep very easily last night. Not a great buzz in my opinion...but I do know what is.Originally Posted by Justaguyin_nc
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.