I went in as a MU recruit. Bands were only on carriers or cruisers at that time. We tried to do a tour of Vietnam but couldn't get approval. The band on the ship that relieved ours did get approval. Our idea, someone else's trip.
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Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"
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You won't be saying that when he's rumbling down your high street.....That's adorable!
It’s interesting that you posted the Downchild Blues Band. On thursday I did an audition with a band that has their drummer, John Tanti, playing. I did a pretty good job but sadly it wasn’t good enough.
Thing is they rehearse literally a stones throw from where I live. Material included stuff by a band called ‘Brand New Heavies’ whom I had never heard of. I throughly enjoyed playing the stuff and my fretless six just sang through my B15N.Another waste of time - I think I’m done. I’ve had no luck finding something interesting for some years now.
Thing is that, even at 73, I still consider myself a very good bass player and I think I have something to contribute to an ensemble. It’s just hard to find a suitable one!
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Nah. Don't give up. I found my current gig 'cos my pest control guy/drummer needed a bass player and noticed my gear, asked if I'd be interested.It’s interesting that you posted the Downchild Blues Band. On thursday I did an audition with a band that has their drummer, John Tanti, playing. I did a pretty good job but sadly it wasn’t good enough.
Another waste of time - I think I’m done. I’ve had no luck finding something interesting for some years now.
Thing is that, even at 73, I still consider myself a very good bass player and I think I have something to contribute to an ensemble. It’s just hard to find a suitable one!
Thanks for the kind words my friend. The thing is I have so much band equipment that just sits idle in my basement and attached garage. Dorothy has asked what to do with all of it if’n I kick the bucket. I have a 63 Precision that’s worth heading on for 20 grand. Six other bass nstruments keep it company. Three different PA systems. Four Acme B2 2x10s. Four vocal monitors. IEM system with five belt packs. A keyboard. Even a set of drums with a Ludwig metal snare. Basically a lifetime of collecting stuff. Where do I start the culling? To top it all of is my Dad’s 1926 Daneman baby grand.
Yeah, I know the feeling. Nobody wants-or wants to pay for-the older, heavy stuff.
Sorry to hear about your gig situation.
Re: equipment culling. I suggest selling the high end first. Since you know all about the stuff, you'll be involved with the sale and get the most $$ for it.
All the other stuff, make a list and sell it for whatever, give it or donate it.
I'm in the same boat. Better start selling before all those other old guys ruin the market.
Sorry to hear about your gig situation.
Re: equipment culling. I suggest selling the high end first. Since you know all about the stuff, you'll be involved with the sale and get the most $$ for it.
All the other stuff, make a list and sell it for whatever, give it or donate it.
I'm in the same boat. Better start selling before all those other old guys ruin the market.
Our children have written instructions (i.e., our will) on what to do with my music gear. We left them enough latitude such that they can make decisions that are in their best interests.
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Back from a two day (non-musical) workshop that was more profound than anticipated.
Back from a two day (non-musical) workshop that was more profound than anticipated.
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My taught me to save my profanity for when I really mean it, otherwise it loses the intended impact
True. But you can think it.My taught me to save my profanity for when I really mean it, otherwise it loses the intended impact
I mean it a lot these days...My taught me to save my profanity for when I really mean it, otherwise it loses the intended impact
Another waste of time - I think I’m done. I’ve had no luck finding something interesting for some years now.
Perhaps being in the GTA is part of the problem. There’s a lot of talent to compete with. Rather than join a band, start your own. All you need is to find one person to start with. That can grow to three and then four. The initial goal shouldn’t be to gig, just play music. Let it evolve.
Another door of perception opens....
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In 1958, Jackie Wilson had his first of a long string of hits, To Be Loved.
The song was co-written by Berry Gordie Jr., this was pre Motown.
Gordy made it part of Motown lore that he founded the company with an eight-hundred-dollar loan from his family. That was no doubt in part true. What is more accurate is that he started Motown with a loan and the royalties from writing five hit songs for Jackie Wilson, and those royalties were far more than eight hundred dollars. A lot of us would like to know what Gordy has made in royalties from Jackie’s recordings. He most likely made far more from them than Jackie Wilson ever did. Whatever that case may be, the section on Jackie Wilson in Gordy’s autobiography contains a detailed story (and “story” it may be) of the future head of Motown attempting to “sell” his song to Jackie. Interesting background (“To Be Loved”).
Jackie Wilson - Wikipedia
In 1958, Jackie Wilson had his first of a long string of hits, To Be Loved.
The song was co-written by Berry Gordie Jr., this was pre Motown.
Gordy made it part of Motown lore that he founded the company with an eight-hundred-dollar loan from his family. That was no doubt in part true. What is more accurate is that he started Motown with a loan and the royalties from writing five hit songs for Jackie Wilson, and those royalties were far more than eight hundred dollars. A lot of us would like to know what Gordy has made in royalties from Jackie’s recordings. He most likely made far more from them than Jackie Wilson ever did. Whatever that case may be, the section on Jackie Wilson in Gordy’s autobiography contains a detailed story (and “story” it may be) of the future head of Motown attempting to “sell” his song to Jackie. Interesting background (“To Be Loved”).
Jackie Wilson - Wikipedia
I'm learning to let go of expectations. It's hard. I have a bunch of talented people around me but getting them together for anything like a musical project is nearly impossible. I have my own ideas of who and what I'd like to put together, but they have different ideas. So I have to let go. What will be, will be. If I can work to influence it, fine, but I can't force things.
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That was my mother who told me about proper swearing, but with these limited editing abilities, well ...
Those doors of perception were open so long ago it's hard to remember
to remind all grumpy old farts if you have a cough take a laxative. You'll be afraid to cough.
Those doors of perception were open so long ago it's hard to remember
to remind all grumpy old farts if you have a cough take a laxative. You'll be afraid to cough.
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