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jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2922
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 2:40 am:   Edit Post

A friend of mine is off on tour in Europe for a few days and has asked me to dep for him on on bass for a gig with his regular band.

The band is called Kaliq and it's an interesting mixture of rock and Asian music, although some of the stuff has a Lenny Kravitz feel about it.

Here is a link to some of his stuff on sound cloud.
http://soundcloud.com/khaliq/spotlight

If you like his stuff you can link up with him on Facebook.
http://en-gb.facebook.com/khaliqmusiq

The gig the is at Diamond Jubilee Festival and Walsall Mela 02/06/2012

http://caldmorevillagefestival.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/cvf_programme_2012.pdf

I think this is a gig for my purple Elan.

Now, how low should I hang my bass...!!

Jazzyvee
rustyg61
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Post Number: 580
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 7:40 am:   Edit Post

Cool stuff Jazzyvee! Should be a fun gig! Enjoy!
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2924
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 7:59 am:   Edit Post

Yeah its good learning the stuff and keeping things simple and punchy.

jazzyvee
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2926
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Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 1:42 am:   Edit Post

Had first and only rehearsal last night with the band and found out that the 7 tracks for the gig is not enough as they are actually doing an hour and a quarter set to headline that day at the festival. So I should get a stack more music sometime today to get under my belt by Saturday.

At rehearsal, they were very happy with my playing and liked the fact that I had tried hard to keep my playing as close to the original as possible, so much that at times they thought it was their regular bass player which they said felt comfortable and not distracting.

So now they have confirmed that they want me to be their regular dep for the band, which is cool and should give me a few more interesting gigs to look forward to.


Jazzyvee
billostech
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Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 8:19 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Jazzy.
rustyg61
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Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post

Congratulations on a great 1st impression! Please post pictures of the gig if you get any!
tbrannon
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Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post

Did you use the purple Elan or the new SII?
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2929
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 3:00 pm:   Edit Post

I used the purple Elan at rehearsal as all the tracks I've had so far are playable easily on a 4 stringer. If the remaining tracks are suitable for 4 string also I will use that on the gig otherwise it will be the black Europa/Elan5.

Don't think this will be an outing for my new SII. I think
that will be at my own gig. :-)
jazzyvee
lbpesq
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Post Number: 5158
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 7:58 am:   Edit Post

Jazzyvee:

ROCK 'n ROLL!!!!

Have a great gig.

Bill, tgo
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2931
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 1:36 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Bill, I'm looking forward to it.. I still don't have a list of tracks for the gig yet and considering they are all originals it's worrying.
Jazzyvee
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2933
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Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:36 am:   Edit Post

Ok I woke up to find 16 new tracks that have been sent to me overnight so it looks like I'm gonna be burning some midnight oil until Saturday...... I'll also have to have a go at transcribing stuff to paper then learn to sight read. Yikes it feels like cramming for final exams. However this time the audience will be the ones judging... :-)

Any cramming tips and tricks are welcome.

Jazzyvee
rustyg61
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Post Number: 589
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 12:55 am:   Edit Post

I always put songs I'm learning on a flash drive or my MP3 player & play them over & over in the car whenever I'm going to work or running errands. I visualize the notes as I listen to it once I have learned the song. Sometimes I even finger the rhythm patterns with my right fingers on the edge of the car seat to increase muscle memory in my picking fingers. For me the hardest part is memorizing the song. Once I get the song in my head, the notes take care of themselves. Make sure you allow some time for rest. It won't matter how well you learn the songs if you are fatigued for the gig. Your mind needs to be rested & sharp to remember all the songs! 16 songs is a lot to learn in 3 days! Good luck!

Rusty
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2934
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 2:25 am:   Edit Post

Yeah Rusty, your methodology is the one i use a lot, as I used to be in the car a lot driving too and from work. Visualising playing the song is good one too. I've learnt a lot of tunes and techniques in the car. Slapping and double thumbing are a couple of things i've learnt on the edge of the steering wheel.
I agree completely with your post and I'll post back after the gig. Hopefully I'll be able to get some photo's from someone there too.

Jazzyvee
rustyg61
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Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 590
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Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 2:59 am:   Edit Post

I too have done some slapping on the steering wheel! Great minds think alike! In my old truck the seat had a trim piece that was about the size of an E string, so it made for great right hand finger practice, especially for practicing timing on 3 finger triplets.

Rusty
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 3185
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Friday, June 01, 2012 - 4:57 am:   Edit Post

Good luck tomorrow V. Hope you have a great time. I have two wedding gigs so I have to be on my best behaviour - at least you can run about the stage :-)

graeme
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2937
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, June 01, 2012 - 5:26 pm:   Edit Post

Is running about on stage the thing to do on rock gigs then?

Jazzyvee
jacko
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Post Number: 3186
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Posted on Friday, June 01, 2012 - 5:55 pm:   Edit Post

Oh yes! sliding on your knees is also acceptable. Bass behind your head and biting the strings is a no-no. :-)

Graeme
rustyg61
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Post Number: 596
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Posted on Friday, June 01, 2012 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post

Shooting fire out the end of your bass is always a crowd pleaser too! :-)
lbpesq
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Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 9:46 am:   Edit Post

So there is still a very important musical choice issue yet to be addressed: What are you going to wear?



Bill, tgo
davehouck
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Post Number: 10722
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post

As far as what to wear, the safe bet might be to go with what the big name bands wear; light bulbs.
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2939
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Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post

Well we did a track called Shine On so that's totally appropriate Bill. :-)
jazzyvee
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Post Number: 2940
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 1:11 pm:   Edit Post

Some Pics from todays gig. Went really well the band were really happy with my contribution to the music.





Jazzyvee
rustyg61
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Post Number: 599
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2012 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post

Glad it went well for you Jazzyvee! Another notch in your resume'! Great pics, thanks for sharing!
jazzyvee
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Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2941
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 11:15 am:   Edit Post

Yeah, it was an good experience although I doubt if I'd want to venture into playing heavy rock.
The tabla player was directly in front of my cab for most of the gig and he was very complimentary about my playing and he loved the tone which was great since he has been in the band since the mid 90's.

So looks like I can look forward to some more gigs with them.
They certainly seem to be a band on the verge of hitting the big time.

Jazzyvee
rustyg61
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Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2012 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post

Cool! Let me know when you tour Texas!
wishbass
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Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 - 5:45 pm:   Edit Post

Looking forward to the video.If you come to Eugene,maybe you 'll get to play the Wow Hall (if the stage is big enough).
Seriously though, congrats on you first rock gig!

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