Arizona Bass Players

[whisper14072]

yea flojob I kinda figured I would need to travel a bit, but that's ok. Yep been to Sam Ashe like them better then GC. Sales people there were really cool and laid back, not like experiences I have had at GC. I also saw Bizarre guitar online too I may check them out. Been thinking about picking one up to expand my music prowess lol

 

[thunderbird&eb-3_564]

Mesa here. I've been playing in a band called Big Finish for about a year now. Original Tempe rock with some veterans of the scene. We've played Yucca, Tempe Tavern, Lost Leaf, and have a gig in Flagstaff in September.

Where in flagstaff, maybe I could go watch.

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

Where in flagstaff, maybe I could go watch.

We'll be at the Hotel Monte Vista 9/26

 

[Muddslide]

Well, I didn't get the job in Mesa, but I have an interview for a great job in Lake Havasu City next week.

Please wish me luck!

 

[flojob]

Good luck!

 

[mwbonsall]

Luck!!

Mark

 

[flojob]

There's a video of us playing this past friday. It's the video on the FB page.
Folks clapped, and it was fun.
https://m.facebook.com/pages/The-Deep-Down/1051047261588451

 

[flojob]

Playing at yucca tap room tonight. Folks start at 2100, we go on ar 22. It's a funk/rnb type set. Not sure about the others. Should be fun!

 

[Fuzzy Dustmite]

Playing at Rogue Bar on Thursday with Patrolled by Radar and a couple others out of LA.

 

[Hoss Groovealot]

Playing at yucca tap room tonight. Folks start at 2100, we go on ar 22. It's a funk/rnb type set. Not sure about the others. Should be fun!

I almost went to the Yucca on Saturday, sorry I didn't. I didn't recognize any of the bands on the bill and I was kinda broke. I will look for you guys again.

 

[bucephylus]

Been in AZ for the past 12 years. Some of the bands I've gigged with in PHX were Soulful Horizons, Tommy Grills - Night Shift, Spank, Different Breed, Mindy Harris Band, and Sonoran Swing. Relocated to Tucson end of last year; and having a bit of a tough time finding good cats to play with. Tucson seems a bit less going on. Anyhow, I have been working with the Dig Ups - gigging RJ's on Speedway and Magpie's on 4th. Also opened for Zoso at the Fox last April. We are back at RJ's on Friday the 13th coming up. LOL. Also working with another startup/retool called TecTonic, but no gigs yet.

Here are a few clips from the Fox show:
The Dig Ups Band AZ - YouTube

 

[omie]

I'll be in Jerome on Halloween with the Eleventh Hour Band.

 

[flojob]

What's Halloween like in jerome? Only went once during the day

 

[omie]

What's Halloween like in jerome? Only went once during the day

I've heard a lot about Halloween in Jerome.. mostly, "leave the kids at home". LOL. So, I'm up for a good time.

 

[Muddslide]

I lived in Cottonwood, down the mountain from Jerome. Loved it. Had so many wonderful times in Jerome. Great, crazy people!

 

[Muddslide]

Question for Arizoners:

Anyone know anything about Gila Bend or have any comments? I know it's part of Maricopa County (Phoenix) but it pretty small and far flung...70 miles SW of Phoenix. Serious, hot desert.

Thinking of applying for a job there. Thoughts?

 

[Indiedog]

Question for Arizoners:

Anyone know anything about Gila Bend or have any comments? I know it's part of Maricopa County (Phoenix) but it pretty small and far flung...70 miles SW of Phoenix. Serious, hot desert.

Thinking of applying for a job there. Thoughts?

You are correct. H O T. Small.
As far as I know there is not much there except prisons.

 

[flojob]

I've only passed through there. Everytime do I feel depressed.

 

[mwbonsall]

Not much there, makes Casa Grande look nice, and it's not close to anything. Coolest thing is the Space Age Lodge.

Mark

 

[Muddslide]

Dang. Well, thanks for the info. Kind of came to the same conclusion researching the area. I just have a great zeal to move back to AZ. My whole family does. But it's got to be the right situation. The Gila Bend job would have been for the Maricopa Co. Library System, which means if another job were to open up in PHX or nearby, I could have possibly transferred. As it is, my wife was not overly enthused about the prospect of moving to Gila Bend specifically, especially without knowing how long we might be there. *sigh*

SOMEday I'll get us back there!