BassCliff w/KRB at Newport Dunes Boots On The Beach 5/28/17(video added)

Hi gang,

Let me toss up this gig report before I leave for my next gig, my fourth gig on this Memorial Day weekend. Me and the KRB played in Newport Beach at the Newport Dunes Boot On The Beach Festival. Here's your sign.



We played under this big tent. It sounded just like a big tent. But it wasn't bad once it got full of people.



We parked around back to unload. We had a nice view of the marina.



Pickleback Shine was on stage doing their sound check. There are a lot of people on stage (8). Their band has a big sound. Justin, Steve, Greg, and all these folks were friendly and easy to share the stage with.



Here's a view of the bridge going across the bay and the beach on the far side. It was a very nice day.



We'll revisit that bridge later. Here's Kyle running FOH. We've worked with him before. We had a quick, professional sound check. Tyler was the stage manager. He was a very helpful chap too.



Skip looks great in his new hat. He did a great job this weekend picking up Daniel's vocal parts.



Mario knows what to do when the sound guy says, "Gimme some kick drum."



Both bands fit all their stuff on stage. @Greg_S was going to let me use his rig but he's on the wrong side.



Speaking of @Greg_S, we got to chat a bit after sound check. I didn't realize that he was a member. It's always a treat to meet another Talkbass brother.



I thought this was really cute. Pickleback Shine has their own swag wagon.



We all got vouchers for food so we hit up the barbecue tent.



There was only the one food vendor at this gig. I'm glad we ate early. The line was outrageous later in the evening. I had the tri-tip plate with beans and corn. (Why are country gigs almost always beans and barbecue?)



The beer van was doing a great business. They had full bar service too.



The crowd has arrived!



The Kelly Boys and their wives got the crowd going with dance lessons.



That's Shane doing the DJ duties while his wife calls the steps.



The Kelly Boys teach the two-step just before we start our set.



Here's my amp-selfie just before we hit it.



Art, Paul, and Kelly are ready to rock this beach.



I'll be right back! Thanks for looking!


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

Hi!

Skip tips his hat to all the ladies.



Mario is ready, willing, and able to kick some drum.



Kelly gets the show started.



The crowd loves their ten-step.



To me it seemed there were at least a couple thousand people here, maybe more.



One of the Kelly wives teaches another line dance before we start our second set.



It was a lovely line dancing crowd.



Even Kelly helped out when teaching "The Wobble".



Yes, I really did play for a crowd this big. This is probably in the top five largest crowds we've ever played for.



We actually took this picture before downbeat. We all wore red, white, and blue to honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day.



After our second set we cleared the stage quickly so that @Greg_S and Pickleback Shine could take the stage.



I really liked his hoppy cowboy shirt and his Wilkens bass. Here's the whole band tearing it up.





One more parting shot of Greg holding down the fort.



Then it was time for me to roll my gear out to the parking lot. We couldn't stay parked behind the tent, unfortunately.



It was a fabulous event, perfect weather, great crowd, nice sound system, good food, lovely scenery, the whole nine yards. It was great to meet you Mr. @Greg_S! I hope our paths cross again soon.

Thanks for looking! Please share your gigs too!


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

Hey peeps!

I was hoping to see you there since we were close. Next time. I still want to see the GHG sometime soon too.

You're very welcome. It was a very fun crowd.

Thanks Dan. We had fun and honored our fallen. It was a good day.

I understand. Now go and sing ten "Wagon Wheels" and drink six beers for your penance.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

Hey Chris,

My next True Willie gig is this coming Sunday, we've actually got a DOUBLE!

June 4 – Tustin Chili Cookoff 11:30a – 1:30p
June 4 – Brea Summerfest 4:00–5:30pm

It's going to be tight getting from one to the other. At least the second gig is backlined. I'm hoping there are no freeway snafus.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

Hi guys,

All right then. Here are a few more.









Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

Hi,

Speaking of which, here are a couple of video clips provided by the staff photographer, just to give you an idea of what a fun gig it was.





Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

Hey @Greg_S!

It was great to meet you too, brother. Sorry I didn't see you in Tustin. We did take a little break for the square dance demonstration but when we were done we had to load out quickly to get to Brea for a 3pm downbeat. We made it. Yes, it's amazing the things we get to do.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff