Good morning! Best Zoom experience yet! East Meets West. Thanks for doing this Cliff, let's do it again some time. Next time I'll take a nap before starting time. I mean, in addition to my regular nap.
Nothing wrong with multiple naps.
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Having BassCliff Gig Report Withdrawals
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Nothing wrong with multiple naps.
I learned things about basses that I never knew before. Like some have more than 4 strings. I thought you couldn't teach old dogs new tricks 
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Thanks for setting this up, cool to hear others' stories.
I'd say it's a fine looking group, but, well, it's a group anyway!
I'd say it's a fine looking group, but, well, it's a group anyway!
It looks like a Mustang .. but what year?You mean like this?
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Hey, it was 1982. I was right in style.
BTW, that's little 3 year old Jay in the corner. Now my mega talented lead guitarist.
Jay used to keep his voice in shape by singing in the car whenever he was driving. A few years ago he sold his car and is vary happy doing Uber/bus or walking. So he says his voice is out of shape and doesn't want to sing. Plus he hates the sound of his voice. He's written so many great songs that never get played anymore.
I agree the JC would sound good on that tune. I'd love to hear it with the current electric with drums sine up!
Hope it works out. It would be encouraging to see someone playing live again.
Good stuff!
It was a 1977 Toyota Celica GT. The body was really close to the late 60s Mustang Fastback but slightly smaller. It was a great car.
Hey gang,
I haven't posted any gig video memories for a couple of days so, while it's a slow work-at-home day I think I'll do that right now.
Both of these are medleys and were recorded in February of this year just a few weeks before everything got shut down. As you know I loves my country music but I like and have played a wide variety of good music. Jason may not be the best singer but he does a good job with his "Rap Medley" full of 80s anthems, maybe a couple of 90s.
This next medley is definitely country music, in fact it's a Merle Haggard medley as done by Arnie. This is from the same night in February. It was a pretty good night.
And I have an idea for all of you ( like Scotty @bluesblaster ) who don't have a web cam. I use a software package called iVCam that turns my cell phone into a web cam. It's an app for your phone and a client (connection program) for your computer. Here: iVCam - Use mobile phone as a PC webcam | E2ESOFT
I have an Android phone, Galaxy S7, and had to get a little geeky with it to work but it's not too hard. I had to enable "Developer Options" so that I could turn on "USB Debugging" in order for my phone to connect as a web cam via a USB cable. But there are step-by-step guides that even this old country bass player could follow.
Thanks to all you guys for joining our Zoom GTG, @Tony In Philly, @WI Short Scaler, @ak56, @Kitsapbass, @dbase, @McG, @nixdad, @Bunk McNulty, @Holdsg, @wintremute, and @/\/\3phist0. I enjoy the history, the stories, the camaraderie. Nate, I wanted to ask you about your job but was afraid you might have to kill me afterwards. All you guys take care and I hope to see you again soon.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I haven't posted any gig video memories for a couple of days so, while it's a slow work-at-home day I think I'll do that right now.
Both of these are medleys and were recorded in February of this year just a few weeks before everything got shut down. As you know I loves my country music but I like and have played a wide variety of good music. Jason may not be the best singer but he does a good job with his "Rap Medley" full of 80s anthems, maybe a couple of 90s.
This next medley is definitely country music, in fact it's a Merle Haggard medley as done by Arnie. This is from the same night in February. It was a pretty good night.
And I have an idea for all of you ( like Scotty @bluesblaster ) who don't have a web cam. I use a software package called iVCam that turns my cell phone into a web cam. It's an app for your phone and a client (connection program) for your computer. Here: iVCam - Use mobile phone as a PC webcam | E2ESOFT
I have an Android phone, Galaxy S7, and had to get a little geeky with it to work but it's not too hard. I had to enable "Developer Options" so that I could turn on "USB Debugging" in order for my phone to connect as a web cam via a USB cable. But there are step-by-step guides that even this old country bass player could follow.
Thanks to all you guys for joining our Zoom GTG, @Tony In Philly, @WI Short Scaler, @ak56, @Kitsapbass, @dbase, @McG, @nixdad, @Bunk McNulty, @Holdsg, @wintremute, and @/\/\3phist0. I enjoy the history, the stories, the camaraderie. Nate, I wanted to ask you about your job but was afraid you might have to kill me afterwards.
All you guys take care and I hope to see you again soon. Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Wow, dont see these anymore. We owned two of these back in the 80's , a silver one and later a black one with hatch window louver.
Hey gang,
I haven't posted any gig video memories for a couple of days so, while it's a slow work-at-home day I think I'll do that right now.
Both of these are medleys and were recorded in February of this year just a few weeks before everything got shut down. As you know I loves my country music but I like and have played a wide variety of good music. Jason may not be the best singer but he does a good job with his "Rap Medley" full of 80s anthems, maybe a couple of 90s.
This next medley is definitely country music, in fact it's a Merle Haggard medley as done by Arnie. This is from the same night in February. It was a pretty good night.
And I have an idea for all of you ( like Scotty @bluesblaster ) who don't have a web cam. I use a software package called iVCam that turns my cell phone into a web cam. It's an app for your phone and a client (connection program) for your computer. Here: iVCam - Use mobile phone as a PC webcam | E2ESOFT
I have an Android phone, Galaxy S7, and had to get a little geeky with it to work but it's not too hard. I had to enable "Developer Options" so that I could turn on "USB Debugging" in order for my phone to connect as a web cam via a USB cable. But there are step-by-step guides that even this old country bass player could follow.
Thanks to all you guys for joining our Zoom GTG, @Tony In Philly, @WI Short Scaler, @ak56, @Kitsapbass, @dbase, @McG, @nixdad, @Bunk McNulty, @Holdsg, @wintremute, and @/\/\3phist0. I enjoy the history, the stories, the camaraderie. Nate, I wanted to ask you about your job but was afraid you might have to kill me afterwards.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
More than willing to discuss anything I can. Obviously, there are some things I can’t - but I’m willing to swap sea stories lol.
Hey gang,
I haven't posted any gig video memories for a couple of days so, while it's a slow work-at-home day I think I'll do that right now.
Both of these are medleys and were recorded in February of this year just a few weeks before everything got shut down. As you know I loves my country music but I like and have played a wide variety of good music. Jason may not be the best singer but he does a good job with his "Rap Medley" full of 80s anthems, maybe a couple of 90s.
This next medley is definitely country music, in fact it's a Merle Haggard medley as done by Arnie. This is from the same night in February. It was a pretty good night.
And I have an idea for all of you ( like Scotty @bluesblaster ) who don't have a web cam. I use a software package called iVCam that turns my cell phone into a web cam. It's an app for your phone and a client (connection program) for your computer. Here: iVCam - Use mobile phone as a PC webcam | E2ESOFT
I have an Android phone, Galaxy S7, and had to get a little geeky with it to work but it's not too hard. I had to enable "Developer Options" so that I could turn on "USB Debugging" in order for my phone to connect as a web cam via a USB cable. But there are step-by-step guides that even this old country bass player could follow.
Thanks to all you guys for joining our Zoom GTG, @Tony In Philly, @WI Short Scaler, @ak56, @Kitsapbass, @dbase, @McG, @nixdad, @Bunk McNulty, @Holdsg, @wintremute, and @/\/\3phist0. I enjoy the history, the stories, the camaraderie. Nate, I wanted to ask you about your job but was afraid you might have to kill me afterwards.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Fun to be sure!
I'll dress better next time
I was cooking a late dinner, after working in the yard all day. when I noticed it was 8.Nice to actually talk to y'all.
Basstalk Zoom ;D
** Also: most phones work just fine directly with Zoom. I used to join conferences from my car, enroute to the office (and this was on a cellular network) connected to WiFi on the phone it works great.
Getting Started with Android
ZOOM Cloud Meetings (iphone)
Hint: use headset (or phone buds with a mic) allows you to hear better, the AGC (automatic gain control) wont kick in and turn the output down to avoid feedback/echo
OR many digital cameras can be used as a webcam.
Hey gang,
... And I have an idea for all of you ( like Scotty @bluesblaster ) who don't have a web cam. I use a software package called iVCam that turns my cell phone into a web cam. It's an app for your phone and a client (connection program) for your computer. Here: iVCam - Use mobile phone as a PC webcam | E2ESOFT
I have an Android phone, Galaxy S7, and had to get a little geeky with it to work but it's not too hard. I had to enable "Developer Options" so that I could turn on "USB Debugging" in order for my phone to connect as a web cam via a USB cable. But there are step-by-step guides that even this old country bass player could follow.
...
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I just played around with this a little. I connected to my Android phone via WiFi instead of a USB cable. Makes a totally untethered camera.
Within Zoom, it's easy to switch cameras during a meeting. I normally am using the built-in camera in my laptop. But if, for example, you wanted to see a close-up of one of my basses, or a cat, instead of grabbing it and trying to hold it in front of the laptop camera, I can switch cameras in Zoom, point my phone at the bass (or cat), and then switch back to the laptop camera when done.
Hi Arnie,
Excellent point. An unteathered camera is very handy. I'm close enough to my wi-fi router that there would probably be no hiccups. The USB cable keeps the phone charged if you use it for extended periods.
I haven't found a way yet to use the mic on the cell phone. Do you know?
Another thing I've noticed, my cell phone camera is much better than my webcam. Yeeek! do I look ugly on the cell phone. It's much more resolute and you can see every age spot and wrinkle and gray hair. 
I'm looking forward to meeting your cat.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Excellent point. An unteathered camera is very handy. I'm close enough to my wi-fi router that there would probably be no hiccups. The USB cable keeps the phone charged if you use it for extended periods.
I haven't found a way yet to use the mic on the cell phone. Do you know?
Another thing I've noticed, my cell phone camera is much better than my webcam. Yeeek! do I look ugly on the cell phone. It's much more resolute and you can see every age spot and wrinkle and gray hair.
I'm looking forward to meeting your cat.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Hi Ray!
Great stuff!
Hey, can we hire you to train our faculty and staff?
I'm looking forward to next week. Hope to see you then.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Fun to be sure!
I'll dress better next time
Nice to actually talk to y'all.
Basstalk Zoom ;D
** Also: most phones work just fine directly with Zoom. I used to join conferences from my car, enroute to the office (and this was on a cellular network) connected to WiFi on the phone it works great.
Getting Started with Android
ZOOM Cloud Meetings (iphone)
Hint: use headset (or phone buds with a mic) allows you to hear better, the AGC (automatic gain control) wont kick in and turn the output down to avoid feedback/echo
OR many digital cameras can be used as a webcam.
Great stuff!
Hey, can we hire you to train our faculty and staff?
I'm looking forward to next week. Hope to see you then.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
It looks like you need the companion Virtual Sound Card software to use the phones mic. Another $19.95.Hi Arnie,
Excellent point. An unteathered camera is very handy. I'm close enough to my wi-fi router that there would probably be no hiccups. The USB cable keeps the phone charged if you use it for extended periods.
I haven't found a way yet to use the mic on the cell phone. Do you know?
Another thing I've noticed, my cell phone camera is much better than my webcam. Yeeek! do I look ugly on the cell phone. It's much more resolute and you can see every age spot and wrinkle and gray hair.
I'm looking forward to meeting your cat.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I am currently laid off--- ;-)Hi Ray!
Great stuff!
Hey, can we hire you to train our faculty and staff?
I'm looking forward to next week. Hope to see you then.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
My vocation is remote IT end user support. Have been a trainer for years.
Also was a professional video conference room installer designer and trainer in the 90's.
Very cool Ray! So many IT geeks here on TB. I'm unofficially one. In my working days, even though I had no actual training, I was responsible for our small business PCs and LAN. I'd call in an outside sometimes and learned a lot from him. He always said I knew just enough to be dangerous.
Hello my friends,
I just wanted to share a couple more video gig memories.
Here's the first of a couple more of my "somewhat daily" video gig memories. This first one, and I hope she doesn't mind, is a performance of Amanda Kate's song "Healing When I Ride". I really enjoy playing her album and look forward to getting back to it soon.
For the second of my "somewhat daily" video gig memories is a staple song of mine that has been in my repertoire since it was released as a single in 1975. I've sung this song every band I've ever been in and I never get tired of it. This is actually a double shot of Cliff, thanks to Kelly Rae, and we follow it with her "favorite" song.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I just wanted to share a couple more video gig memories.
Here's the first of a couple more of my "somewhat daily" video gig memories. This first one, and I hope she doesn't mind, is a performance of Amanda Kate's song "Healing When I Ride". I really enjoy playing her album and look forward to getting back to it soon.
For the second of my "somewhat daily" video gig memories is a staple song of mine that has been in my repertoire since it was released as a single in 1975. I've sung this song every band I've ever been in and I never get tired of it. This is actually a double shot of Cliff, thanks to Kelly Rae, and we follow it with her "favorite" song.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
For the second of my "somewhat daily" video gig memories is a staple song of mine that has been in my repertoire since it was released as a single in 1975. I've sung this song every band I've ever been in and I never get tired of it. This is actually a double shot of Cliff, thanks to Kelly Rae, and we follow it with her "favorite" song.
That Wagon Wheel was really good! Such great vocals in KRB. Daniel's fiddle really makes it.
Dang, BassCliff, you can really sing!! Aimee/Fallin in and out have been in my non-blues repetoire forever.
