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Gig report: Americana Winery, Interlaken NY, 5/5/19

Discussion in 'Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]' started by CallMeAl, May 6, 2019.


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  1. May 6, 2019 #1
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    We played at this lil winery for the 2nd time on Sunday. Some guests joined us for a few tunes, trumpet, harmonica, and vocalist. All extra players added a lot! We nearly filled the place, at least we packed the little dining area where we play. Lots of dancing and most of the audience stayed for the whole 3 hours. We just got a call today to book us again! So a big success in my book. :)

    Here's us with the harmonica:
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    And here's my rig, pre show:
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    We ended up cutting the Bass on my Rumble through the night, down to 0 (yes, we discussed amp stands over in the Rumble Club ;) ) I was surprised at how much this accidental EQ change made my Rumble sound like an Ampeg!

    Sorry no food pics today (still getting the hang of this gig report thing ) BL got a burger, but it was cold by the time he got to it :meh: The brown and red ales were tasty though!:thumbsup:

    Cheers!
     
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  5. May 6, 2019 #2
    G19Tony

    G19Tony

    Apr 27, 2018
    Las Vegas, NV
    Very cool! Good work! Please do more reports. How does that Cajon sound in the mix. Does it get out there?
     
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  10. May 6, 2019 #3
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    Freaking awesome! We mic it with a drum mic. I dont even miss the drums, and that's saying something. Bonus 1: I only need a Rumble 100. Bonus 2: HUGE novelty factor. EVERY gig: "what is he playing!?"
     
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  14. May 6, 2019 #4
    BassCliff

    BassCliff

    May 17, 2012
    So. Cal.
    Hi @alanloomis1980,

    Were you playing on a hollow floor? If so, decoupling the cabinet from the floor, or a hollow stage, will let your amp sound better. It might've even helped just to put your Rumble on the rug. I use a $3 black plastic crate from Walmart as a stand for my 210 cab. When you are set up on the floor, without a stage, I really like your idea of using a lighted string to delineate the "stage" area from the public area. Nice idea. Thanks for sharing!


    Thank you for your indulgence,

    BassCliff
     
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  18. May 7, 2019 #5
    Stumbo

    Stumbo Guest

    Feb 11, 2008
    One of the benefits of a HPF is that you cut the mud and can still use your tone control.
    Cool gig! Congrats on being rebooked.:bassist:
     
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  22. May 7, 2019 #6
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    Noted on the stand! Looking at my options ATM. BL is all about lights, we bring them everywhere!
     
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  26. May 7, 2019 #7
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    need to look at HPFs a little deeper. I know you've advocated those before!
     
  31. May 7, 2019 #8
    Jay Corwin

    Jay Corwin Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Sanborn, NY
    Very cool. Maybe it's because I'm getting old, but I love playing wineries and breweries out in my area. The crowd is built in, the place is already making money, and new people are rotating in and out every 1/2 hour.

    Oh and if you're lucky enough to grab a Saturday afternoon slot with drunken bridal parties limo-busing it through the place, even more fun!
     
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  35. May 7, 2019 #9
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    That circuit is our bread and butter. We still play bars but rare.

    We had a traveling rock n roll theme birthday party come through. They were more GnR and Def Leppard, but we met in the middle with some Stones. :cool:
     
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  39. May 7, 2019 #10
    RustyAxe

    RustyAxe

    Jul 8, 2008
    Connecticut
    My cousin lives in Ovid, and works at Americana part-time. Nice place.
     
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  43. May 7, 2019 #11
    Stumbo

    Stumbo Guest

    Feb 11, 2008
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  47. May 7, 2019 #12
    Jimmy4string

    Jimmy4string

    Sep 6, 2006
    Austin Texas
    did you say "trumpet"! I love a trumpet band!
    I say work in some Herb Alpert!
     
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  51. May 7, 2019 #13
    rtslinger

    rtslinger

    Nov 14, 2006
    Belleville,New Jersey USA
    Very cool and congrats on the call back that is always nice.
     
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  55. May 7, 2019 #14
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    We know Fly me to the moon, Kansas city, other trumpet friendly stuff... but this cat could hang with anything!
     
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  59. May 7, 2019 #15
    Jimmy4string

    Jimmy4string

    Sep 6, 2006
    Austin Texas
    GAH I love it!
     
  64. May 7, 2019 #16
    bbh

    bbh Supporting Member

    Sep 27, 2011
    The lack of gear is impressive. I bet that’s not a bad load-in at all.
    Happy you had a nice gig.
     
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  68. May 7, 2019 #17
    CallMeAl

    CallMeAl

    Dec 2, 2016
    Ithaca Ny
    Theres another PA speaker and a rack of lights to stage right, but yeah we travel light. All fits in 2 volvos with room to spare!
     
  72. May 7, 2019 #18
    dalkowski

    dalkowski Supporting Member

    May 20, 2009
    Massachusetts USofA
    Love your concept. Reminds me of a band from 'round these parts called Town Meeting. Guess you'd mark them down as Americana. Frontman wails (wears batting gloves) on the cajon. They give excellent show.
     
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  76. May 7, 2019 #19
    Bunk McNulty

    Bunk McNulty It is not easy to do simple things correctly. Supporting Member

    Dec 11, 2012
    Northampton, MA
    It's always sweet when they call you back! Good going!
     
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  80. May 7, 2019 #20
    bherman

    bherman Supporting Member

    Apr 30, 2009
    Grand Junction, CO
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