Portland, OR/SW Washington GTG: 12/2/07 - Page 10

brothernewt · #**181** 01-15-2008, 01:38 AM

About time it's a weekend when I have a sitter and it's not in Boring! I'll most likely be out too...

4Mal · #**182** 01-15-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by brothernewt

About time it's a weekend when I have a sitter and it's not in Boring! I'll most likely be out too...

Hey, Bart and I survived Boring ... you're fine 'long as you wear flannel or Carhart or flannel lined Carhart ... and can answer some basic AG questions (like, What one herbicide kills all these ? bol weevil, nute moth, tufted titmice, field mice, spotted owls and illegally planted hemp ?)

I'll coordinate with PW. Lisa will probably make the trip as well if there's a Thai restaurant involved!

BTW - I'm still looking for a guitar player with some vocals for a cover band. Drums, Bass & Diva (she's OK, really!) in place ... this would be a minimum rehersal, maximal profit sort o' gig ... any leads, please send 'em my way... (mbrown1@gorge.net).

arbitrary · #**183** 01-23-2008, 05:11 PM

Allright; this weekend is the big ol' gig!

I'm stoked to see some friendly faces and watch some of my TB brethren play some songs. I'm curious how I'm going to play Mustang Sally this week.

So, who's coming, and which night?

www.myspace.com/saturdaynightorphans

This Friday and Sat. night (/25 & 26)
M&M Restaurant & Lounge: 25 Jan 2008, 21:00
137 N Main Ave., Gresham, Oregon 97030

BartmanPDX · #**184** 01-23-2008, 06:33 PM

I'm thinking of bringing my Steinberger out on Sat night to the gig.

I was playing it last night and just digging the fool out of the tone.

So it looks strange. Big deal.

scottice · #**185** 01-23-2008, 08:08 PM

Bart, just wear your Devo hat... you'll look cool!

BartmanPDX · #**186** 01-23-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by scottice

Bart, just wear your Devo hat... you'll look cool!

That's me -- second from the left.

Passinwind · #**187** 01-23-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by arbitrary

So, who's coming, and which night?

I'll see you there on Saturday with any luck. Friday's totally booked up, but I'm hoping I can avoid gainful employment Sat. and head out with Mal and Lisa.

Jerry J · #**188** 01-23-2008, 11:03 PM

Barring any unforseen issues I should be there after I get home from work.

atrapp · #**189** 01-23-2008, 11:21 PM

My wife is home early from Australia... maybe just maybe... Of course which bass??? Eric I'll see you Friday afternoon at my place for sure.

Peace all

Lokire · #**190** 01-23-2008, 11:29 PM

I can't make it this time, but one of these days I'll get out to one of your gigs

scottice · #**191** 01-24-2008, 08:42 AM

Love to make it... but the Bravery at the Aladdin is calling my name. Howard Jones on Sunday. Stay warm... Have a great time in Gresham!

brothernewt · #**192** 01-24-2008, 09:06 AM

Plannin' on comin' on Sat...

Guiseppe · #**193** 01-24-2008, 10:25 AM

Good grief!

Hopefully things will turn around to where I can make the trip. Have read a lot of all your posts and look forward to learning a thing or two. Have to admit...you're all gonna intimidate the ____ outta me w/ the "purist" gear...either that or you're gonna make me turn over a new leaf!

arbitrary · #**194** 01-24-2008, 01:58 PM

So it looks like enough people are coming to where I don't have to play sweet home al. or taking care of business!

This is my favorite gig yet!

scottice · #**195** 01-24-2008, 05:28 PM

How does your band deal with the sit-ins? They cool?

arbitrary · #**196** 01-24-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by scottice

How does your band deal with the sit-ins? They cool?

Within reason; as long as you know the song. Totally cool. It would get disruptive though having a new bass player every song. It also depends on how many people are in bar.

Lokire · #**197** 01-24-2008, 06:14 PM

Just pull a Spinal Tap move and have everyone play bass at once

Jerry J · #**198** 01-24-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lokire

Just pull a Spinal Tap move and have everyone play bass at once

arbitrary · #**199** 01-26-2008, 03:58 AM

Just got home from the friday night gig. It was a good turnout for the place and the waitstaff didn't harp on us to turn down this night. A fun night when that doesn't happen! We hadn't played together for a few weeks so there were a few rough spots.

Just promise not to count my clams tomorrow night.

Nothing like the pressure of your bass playing peers!

I look forward to seeing and hearing you crazy mofos tomorrow night! Should be quite the time.

Come July I'll be moving back to Boston with the wife, so they'll be looking for a bass player right before then. The practice schedule is very tame once everything gets settled it. Also, would anybody care to fill in on a weekend gig for me in Boring on the 21st and 22nd in March? I want to go visit my dad in California before we move to Boston. Its a cool little bar with a very friendly and appreciative wait staff. The pay for the gig is $50 a night = $100 for the weekend. Its not a whole lot, but its a fun place. I could also throw in some extra funds to get someone motivated to play and to free up my weekend to visit family.

See y'all tomorrow night, errr...I guess that's later tonight actually.

BartmanPDX · #**200** 01-26-2008, 05:43 PM

Which bass to bring . . .

Earlier in the week I was leaning toward the Steinberger, which as Eric put it "would cause conversation" among a group of fellow bass players (not sure if that's good or not). Last night I had settled on my Sadowsky PJ, which plays so well and is really versatile.

Then my bridge came today for my "Super-Squier" project bass, and it totally kicks ass now that it's finished.

Nice dilemma to have, I guess. Anyone have any preferences? Steinberger? Sadowsky? Reverend? Super-Squier?