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jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1566
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 4:47 am: |  |
Big Tuna will be at P.J.Molloys in Dunfermline this friday from 10.30pm then at bar Itza, Kirkcaldy next friday from 9pm.
meanwhile here's a picture from a side project I have playing country-rock and rock'n'roll from last friday.
Graeme |
white_cloud
Intermediate Member
Username: white_cloud
Post Number: 188
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 11:53 am: | |
Ah.....such a handsome devil! Your not bad either Graeme |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5972
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 8:53 pm: | |
That's such a nice bass! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1569
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 1:11 am: | |
Thanks Dave, She's a joy to play.
And thanks john (I think) ;-)
I've just ordered a set of DR Black Beauties for her. I prefer the slightly lower tension of the DRs and I think the black is going to make her look really sexy.
Graeme |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1620
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 4:38 am: | |
We've a gig at Scruffy Murphy's in Edinburgh this friday. If you're thinking of turning up, come early as it's a pretty small pub and fills up quickly.
Graeme |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1621
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 4:47 am: | |
oops, meant to post this pic of all three headstocks showing their true colours..
I love the look of the black Beauties, you can hardly tell they're there on a dark stage.
graeme |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1632
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 11:41 am: | |
Intersting gig. During soundcheck we had complaints from a couple of regulars about the noise so we turned down a notch. they kept on complaining, saying that all this live music was attracting tourists to 'their' pub and it was all the new managers fault - This is a city centre pub in Edinburgh so it pretty much dpends on tourism! Once we got started though, they either left or moved out of sight and we had a rocking night. I was surprised when one guy came up during the break to talk about my Alembics. He'd recognised the MK by the headstock and was wondering who made the rogue as he didn't realise they made different designs.
On a less pleasant note, while carrying my 4x10 out to the car I tripped on a step, dropped the cab and landed heavily on my knees on concrete. They still hurt but at least my cabinet works.
Graeme |
davehouck
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Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6181
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 12:01 pm: | |
Get a hand truck! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1633
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 12:02 pm: | |
Dave, they had a flight of steps to carry up.
graeme |
davehouck
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Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6182
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 12:09 pm: | |
With a 4x10, I think I would still rather strap it to a good hand truck and pull it up the stairs. But it does depend on the step elevation, tire size, handle length, etc. At the very least, get the drummer to help you. |
5stringho
Advanced Member
Username: 5stringho
Post Number: 242
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 1:05 pm: | |
Come on, Dave. Get a DRUMMER to help MOVE something? It's a chore just to get them to show up on time!
Hope you get to feeling better Graeme, but you'll heal, you have to PAY to get equiptment fixed ;)
Have fun, Mike =] |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1651
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 5:06 am: | |
PJ Molloy's bar in Dunfermline this coming Friday. They have lots of steps to cope with ;-(
Graeme |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1683
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 4:36 am: | |
back in Scruffy Murphy's this saturday. I'm going to be very careful with their steps this time. My knees took weeks to feel right after the last time.
graeme |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1707
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 5:13 am: | |
This saturday we played our first 'wedding' - both parties were girls. The venue was built under the oldest part of edinburgh. Called 'The Caves', it has a very gothic feel, having high vaulted ceilings and minimal decor. I recorded the gig on my new Zoom H2 but the offstage sound was pretty boomy so the recording isn't good enough to publish. Next time we're at PJ Molloys I'll be able to get a better one. here are a couple of pics from the night..
first, one of the band
and here's one of us posing with the brides..
Our next gig is a more conventional wedding;-)
Graeme |
davehouck
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Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6372
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 4:52 pm: | |
I haven't acquired a zoom yet, so I'm wondering where you positioned the h2, and did you have it set for two mics or four? |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1708
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 12:54 am: | |
I had it set up on a balcony around 20feet upand 30 feet ahead of the stage, pointing slightly downward but pretty much central. I was using it with the 2 rear mics facing forwards in a 120 degree arc. That's what the manual suggests for a stereo recording of a band. The front mics are set at 90 degrees which they say is better if you're recording a soloist. I only bought it on the friday so we'll be experimenting with all the modes at our next rehearsal. The mics are pretty sensitive - I had them set to Low and the VU was still peaking.
Graeme |
davehouck
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Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6387
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 - 8:12 pm: | |
Thanks for the details! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1748
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 4:20 am: | |
After a pretty inspiring gig last friday in Dunfermline, We'll be playing our most prestigious gig of the year tomorrow (wednesday) at Jolls Holland's Jam House in Edinburgh. The band kicks off at 8.30 which is a pretty early start for us.
Graeme
p.s. I now have a folding sack barrow to further save my back.
p.p.s. I recorded friday's gig on my Zoom H2 and I'm really impressed with the quality of the recording. For once, my basses are actually audible in the recording. We videoed the night too so with a bit of luck these may appear on youtube or myspace sometime. |
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen
Post Number: 1355
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 8:39 am: | |
Is Jam House a club in Edinburgh? If so it's definitly on my list of sights to see.
Sam |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1769
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 11:00 am: | |
Hi Sam.
Yes, it's a club of sorts. They do meals (although pretty uninspiring) and they cater for corporate nights out. you can find them at www.thejamhouse.com click on Edinburgh then navigate your way around to see what's on when you're here.
We're looking forward to seeing you - have you made any arrangements with George yet? I'm pretty sure we are free every evening of that week so we could easily meet up in Edinburgh or perhaps you'd like to come out to Broxburn - about 15 miles from the city centre. I've spoken to Mike Pisanek recently and he is also keen to meet up. Perhaps I can arrange a meal at my house. Mail me if you have any ideas.
Graeme |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1969
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:29 pm: | |
wheres my kilt?
i need my kilt?
has anyone seen my kilt? |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1772
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 4:12 am: | |
Perhaps you can borrow this one from Rod - he was the groom at the last wedding we played. He married Eloise - very attractive young lady but a very sharp tongue ;-)
Graeme |
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 478
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:16 am: | |
Graeme
ALL women have very sharp tongues!!!!! |
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