Recent content by LoYoYo

I did a few fill-in gigs with a guy who would play a fill after every two bars, regardless of the song. All his fills were four-and-a-half or five beats long, and he'd usually come back in on the off-beat. He also insisted on singing harmonies, even though his sense of pitch was totally missing...

"You guys were no good, but at least you were too loud."

Little Johnny (age 5) suddenly goes up to the piano and lifts the lid. He's never shown any interest before. He hits a few notes, and a few minutes later he's playing some amazing music! His parents send him to a piano teacher to develop his talent. Piano teacher:"Johnny, I hear you write all...

Just heard a story about a guy who bought a bass cheap off Ebay, the courier damaged it, it got sent to a top Melbourne luthier, and the buyer was informed that it was a very rare and very valuable instrument. (He apparently isnt a player, bought it as a decoration for his bar at home.)...

I don't like eating just before or during a show. My preference is to have a late lunch, involving curried lamb, hard-boiled eggs, bean salad with loads of garlic and onions, or if that's not possible, fast-food burgers with chilli sauce. If I'm on a bit of a health kick I might just have the...

You know you're in a lame band when you look across the stage and I'm standing there................

It was in tune when I bought it............

Back in the day................: Joe Cocker ( a real nice crew and band, Joe came over and chatted to us after the show) George Thorogood (very arrogant outfit, from the roadies up to himself) John Mayall (got to have a chat with guitarist Coco Montoya, nice guy and great player) Canned Heat...

Many, many years ago...........Jazz/rock band I was playing in used to practise in the crypt under a cathedral. The flute player was the assistant choirmaster or something, and got permission for us to use the place. It was underground, massive stone walls with a winding stone staircase to get...

Google Imelda May "Johnny got a Boom Boom". Rockabilly slap bass par excellance.

About 17 years ago I finished a lead guitar gig with one of Australia's top bluesmen, Matt Taylor. The same night the Wailers (Marley's band) were playing a concert in town. I had to drop Matt off at his hotel, which was a horseshoe around a large pool/garden area. The garden was full of the...

Not taking sides here, as I've played both bass and guitar (and some keys) for a living for 35-odd years. On guitar my taste runs to blues with a jazz flavour, on bass I'll play whatever the job requires. Playing with a local cover band, the other guys are semi-pro, much younger...