Minnesota Bassist Club - Page 17

rbutler2 · #**321** 03-02-2010, 11:59 AM

I a tb newbie. how do I join this group.. Live in MPLS.. Soon to be Lowertown, ST. Paul!! Do I get a number or something?

kraigo · #**322** 03-02-2010, 12:08 PM

The Driftwood on Nicolette and about 47th or 48th (south)? My band rehearses around there (Thursdays, typically) and often goes there afterward. What kind of music? The place seems well set up for things on the quieter side.

I may look you up for lessons. What you specialize in is largely what I want to get better at.

KO

**ExaltBass** · #**323** 09-21-2011, 06:34 PM

Get together this Sunday (Sept. 23rd @2PM) - info in the Minneapolis thread in Social Events and GTGs

[Minneapolis/MN Thread] Midwestern Comradarie

PM me for directions.

rickl289 · #**324** 02-12-2012, 12:56 PM

I had my first church gig today. I don't recall a bass player ever in our church (25+ year member). I had a blast and hope to sit in with the choir again. No clams so I hope to get invited back.

I had the volume down very low and the tone on the amp full treble. Not sure how it sounded but that is what the music director wanted. The wifey said it sounded fine.

I just had to share.

**ExaltBass** · #**325** 02-13-2012, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickl289

I had my first church gig today. I don't recall a bass player ever in our church (25+ year member). I had a blast and hope to sit in with the choir again. No clams so I hope to get invited back.

I had the volume down very low and the tone on the amp full treble. Not sure how it sounded but that is what the music director wanted. The wifey said it sounded fine.

I just had to share.

Playing Bass at Church can be a satisfying musical outlet, and a meaningful spiritual one also. To quote Jaco "Come on, come over" to the Praise and Worship Band Bassists thread. The Praise and Worship Band Bassists Club Part 17 - TalkBass Forums

**ExaltBass** · #**326** 02-13-2012, 06:22 AM

Here's a reminder...

Greg (hdracer) and his son, Matt, are hosting another awesome GTG!

We had a blast at the last one! AND, what could be a better cure for cabin fever?

Sunday, 2-26-2012, 'The Just-Before-Leap-Year GTG' 2-5 PM

More details to follow...

so far we have:

From PMs:
hdracer, Matt, ExaltBass, MNAirhead, scottbass, ske616, burl0029, nealpolitan, paparoof, steamgirl, TabascoBass, BobaFret, rickl289, tjh

From thread comments:
Carl h (?), rumbl, 72LML, Nightlyraider, kraigo, dustin fennessey, Luckie

If you would like to come, and don't see yourself on the list, please PM me so I can add you to the list and send location info on the Friday before.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of you!

Dave

schecter5string · #**327** 03-15-2012, 06:29 AM

hey guys, I'm gonna be in your city visiting my sister over mothers day weekend. What should I see? I really want to do some fishing too, what lakes? what bars? what bands?
anyone wanna be a tour guide for a day?

superbassman2000 · #**328** 03-15-2012, 01:07 PM

Out of curiosity, which city are you coming to? Minnesota is the whole state

schecter5string · #**329** 03-16-2012, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbassman2000

Out of curiosity, which city are you coming to? Minnesota is the whole state

Wow, that is embarrassing.

I will be in Minneapolis.

superbassman2000 · #**330** 03-16-2012, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schecter5string

Wow, that is embarrassing.

I will be in Minneapolis.

Lol it's ok

Anyways, I don't have much for you to see, but I do recommend a jucy Lucy from Matt's in south Minneapolis. If someone tells you the 5-4 club has the better one, punch them in the nose.

superbassman2000 · #**331** 03-16-2012, 01:22 PM

Also, for bands, I'd check out wherever kenner is playing-I saw one of his bands and they put on an awesome show

ogrossman · #**332** 03-16-2012, 01:31 PM

kraigo · #**333** 03-16-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbassman2000

Lol it's ok

Anyways, I don't have much for you to see, but I do recommend a jucy Lucy from Matt's in south Minneapolis. If someone tells you the 5-4 club has the better one, punch them in the nose.

OK, but the 5-8 club - that's the ONE!

OK, I'm just kidding (although you do mean the 5-8 Club). Matt's is awesome. 35th St. and Cedar Ave. in beautiful south Minneapolis.

KO

Added: As long as you're on south Cedar, Fat Lorenzo's is some pretty awesome pizza.

superbassman2000 · #**334** 03-17-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kraigo

OK, but the 5-8 club - that's the ONE!

OK, I'm just kidding (although you do mean the 5-8 Club). Matt's is awesome. 35th St. and Cedar Ave. in beautiful south Minneapolis.

KO

Added: As long as you're on south Cedar, Fat Lorenzo's is some pretty awesome pizza.

Lol I guess I didn't even like the 5-8 enough to remember the name!

Jimg5512 · #**335** 03-24-2012, 07:19 PM

Hi,

My name is JimG5512, Eagan, I am a big Acoustic fan, I play and restore them when I can find them... So can you set me up with number 370 please...

Later,

Jimg5512 · #**336** 03-26-2012, 08:00 AM

New here,

I am looking for lesson recommendations, in the south metro... I know my scales and have been playing for 25 years but want to continue learning different techniques, especially related to thumb and slap... any ideas or recommendations for someone?

Thanks!

kraigo · #**337** 03-26-2012, 08:32 AM

I'd recommend you take this to the Midwestern Comradarie thread: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/thread801014.html. It's a fairly active thread for Twin Cities TBers.

From the get togethers, there are a fair number of good players around. I don't know if they teach. Actually, Rumbl teaches for sure, McNally Smith. Other players that really impressed me are Kenner, Bass Mule, Andy McClure and MN Air Head. This is not to diminish any of the other players, these are just the guys that I noticed.

Post your queries to the thread above and you'll get better response.

KO

Doug Parent · #**338** 05-07-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally from Minneapolis area, returning for the summer. Hoping pick up some gigs. Any advice as to the best place to meet people?

free_Bassd · #**339** 05-07-2012, 08:50 AM

has anyone heard of the bands Solid Gold or Gayngs? they are Pretty popular and from the area, that's why I ask

swaps · #**340** 05-12-2012, 09:39 AM

newb to the forum, from Austin, MN.
I played in High School. Sold my gear because my hobbies switched. Picked up some stuff a few years ago. Kind plinked around for a bit, now I'm wanting to get into the groove again. Seems I've lost most of what I've learned, time to start over again I guess.