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

CallMeAl · May 6, 2019

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:

And here's my rig, pre show:

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 The brown and red ales were tasty though!

Cheers!

G19Tony · May 6, 2019

Very cool! Good work! Please do more reports. How does that Cajon sound in the mix. Does it get out there?

CallMeAl · May 6, 2019

G19Tony said: ↑

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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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!?"

BassCliff · May 6, 2019

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

Stumbo · May 7, 2019

BassCliff said: ↑

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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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.

CallMeAl · May 7, 2019

BassCliff said: ↑

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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Noted on the stand! Looking at my options ATM. BL is all about lights, we bring them everywhere!

CallMeAl · May 7, 2019

Stumbo said: ↑

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.
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need to look at HPFs a little deeper. I know you've advocated those before!

Jay Corwin · May 7, 2019

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!

CallMeAl · May 7, 2019

sevenyearsdown said: ↑

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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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.

RustyAxe · May 7, 2019

My cousin lives in Ovid, and works at Americana part-time. Nice place.

Stumbo · May 7, 2019

alanloomis1980 said: ↑

need to look at HPFs a little deeper. I know you've advocated those before!
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High Pass Filter (HPF) and Low Pass Filter (LPF) Mega Thread

Jimmy4string · May 7, 2019

did you say "trumpet"! I love a trumpet band!
I say work in some Herb Alpert!

rtslinger · May 7, 2019

alanloomis1980 said: ↑

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 The brown and red ales were tasty though!

Cheers!
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Very cool and congrats on the call back that is always nice.

CallMeAl · May 7, 2019

Jimmy4string said: ↑

did you say "trumpet"! I love a trumpet band!
I say work in some Herb Alpert!
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We know Fly me to the moon, Kansas city, other trumpet friendly stuff... but this cat could hang with anything!

Jimmy4string · May 7, 2019

GAH I love it!

bbh · May 7, 2019

The lack of gear is impressive. I bet that’s not a bad load-in at all.
Happy you had a nice gig.

CallMeAl · May 7, 2019

bbh said: ↑

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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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!

dalkowski · May 7, 2019

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.

Bunk McNulty · May 7, 2019

It's always sweet when they call you back! Good going!

bherman · May 7, 2019

this is what I use, always in the back of my car. Crates are nice but this is better - folds flat when not in use.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Core-Pac...hguid=d8a64166-6dd-16a945b3bc590a&athena=true

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