Recent content by Bluesdude5

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    I'd LOVE to start a band, but I don't have the time.

    Me and him want to start a band? When you start to write your songs you might want to keep an English book handy....just sayin'...
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    Having a tough time coming up with a short solo.

    I would also consider a scale pattern with perhaps a different groove or beat just to change things up. Plus, if it's just a one-time thing, no use to over-think it. If I were to HAVE to come up with a bass solo for "Sultans", it would drive me crazy too. I think bass solos, or any solo for...
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    Post Your Gig Pics For Us To Caption 2

    [ Link Removed I told Tommy to set up his drums IN FRONT of the curtain!
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    I think my MIM Fender P could be a fake...

    Yep. Of course it could have already been stolen.
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    Washburn Taurus 5 string?

    I had the Taurus 4 string. Very nice looking. Easy to play. But to me, the tone was lacking. Sorta thin. YMMV.
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    Will People Laugh At Me On Stage?

    Yep.... wide strap and a Squier.... should help quite a bit
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    Swap Or Not?

    I have the Hartke HA4000 head (maybe 2002 Model?) and have an opportunity to swap it for a new Hartke LH500. Good move or bad move? I don't really care for all the dang knobs on the HA4000, but it hasn't given me any problems at all. It really hasn't been used all that much. What say you...
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    Your Suggestions Please!

    Jim, last night we actually decided on Joe Cocker's version of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" with a twist in the keyboard solo. I think it will be a little risky, but you gotta take risks, right? Still need 2 more!
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    Your Suggestions Please!

    Great suggestions!! Keep 'em coming!
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    Your Suggestions Please!

    Good question. Simple answer....the classic rock musician and singer left to do solo acoustic acts and the members that were left LOVE THE BLUES. It might sound like a major step backward if you want all kinds of bar gigs, but there are plenty of Blues venues here and we just want to play the...
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    Your Suggestions Please!

    Our band has re-formatted from Classic Rock to all Blues. More towards Electric Blues, but several Delta Blues tunes also. We have new members as well. We've practiced 6 times, 2 were wasted with the wrong person and our new keyboard player has practiced the last two times. We have entered...