Barbarism and This Charming Man are both great to play with the right drummer! Along with Derek Forbes, Andy Rourke is one of the eighties great bassline writers.
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But maybe that is why there is still a vibrant local music scene in Seattle (and Portland), where new (alt/indie) bands become/are relevant on national level? I could name a handful. I live near both DC and Baltimore. But I am not sure I could name a new interesting band that was incubated in/around this area (and might have to go back to Fugazi). But I am basing that on my own musical tastes. Katy Perry and Lady GaGa could be from here but I wouldn't know (or care).
And BTW, @kat888 - Lime Spiders RULE!
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Dave Grohl, Henry Rollins/Black Flag, Bad Brains?
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I put chrome hardware on my T-Bird. All is right with the world (almost!)
Looks great!
Yes, you are spot on as to their roots. But I was speaking more about bands and artists breaking in the 21st century.
I grew up in Minnesota and remember the "Minneapolis sound" (Husker Du, Replacements, Trip Shakespeare and Prince). It is a very hip and artistic place. But I don't know how many bands they've turned out since then (and I am not talking arena rock level, either).
I would think a defretted goth bird with a darkened fretboard, black hardware and black tape wound strings would just about rule the bass world! Probably a $200 job at a local luthier to defret and about a $200 initial used purchase price. So for about $400 you could run circles around the Fender Fretless boyz.
Yes, you are spot on as to their roots. But I was speaking more about bands and artists breaking in the 21st century.
I grew up in Minnesota and remember the "Minneapolis sound" (Husker Du, Replacements, Trip Shakespeare and Prince). It is a very hip and artistic place. But I don't know how many bands they've turned out since then (and I am not talking arena rock level, either).
21st century? When's that?
Can Mr. Peabody's "way back machine" take you back to the present?
[Asked the guy referencing a cartoon show from the 1960s]
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On other matters...
I was in Long & McQuade yesterday and they had a new Kellybird in stock. I picked it up and had a go, but the neck just isn't comfortable. In the same way that a bolt-on bird neck just isn't comfortable to me. Also, for those looking for a 2015 Gibson `bird with the high mass bridge, coil taps etc. there is one in stock. In fact, it is on special as they are trying to move it.
I was in Long & McQuade yesterday and they had a new Kellybird in stock. I picked it up and had a go, but the neck just isn't comfortable. In the same way that a bolt-on bird neck just isn't comfortable to me. Also, for those looking for a 2015 Gibson `bird with the high mass bridge, coil taps etc. there is one in stock. In fact, it is on special as they are trying to move it.
Gaolee
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My son, who lives in LA, says the musical culture of Seattle is more creative than the musical culture down there. He does it for a living, so he's down there because it pays better for what he does.
Gaolee
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I have a fretless 'Bird. It doesn't kill the whole vibe, but there's always one confused, weird guy who is trying to figure out what he's seeing and hearing in the audience whenever I play it.
SWEET! I just put a chrome Hipshot bridge and tuners on my Vintage Sunburst Epi as well.I put chrome hardware on my T-Bird. All is right with the world (almost!)
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If they are motivated to sell a 2015 'Bird, you would be nuts to pass it by. You have two kidneys, after all.
Anything near $1000 USD for a 2015 in mint condition is a steal.If they are motivated to sell a 2015 'Bird, you would be nuts to pass it by. You have two kidneys, after all.
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I'm not as connected to it at this point so it's a bit difficult to for me to say. In years past........
All of Seattle's "Shades of Gray" gave the rest of the world Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden etc. I'd suggest watching that Duff Mckegan thingie on Netflix as he talks quite a lot about music in Seattle, where grew up and first played before GnR.
Hey, this is TB! You can't just casually mention a bass you own and then not post a pic. Where's your manners man!
I need to advertise for a guitar player as it's never going anywhere with my sometime jamming buddy - whenever we've sat down to play he's brought his entire family and it turns into a production with lunch and all the rest, when all I want to do is play music.
I've never had to advertise before so I have no idea what is reasonable to put in an advert. Obviously musical interests. Is it okay to say what guitar amps/pedals you really like? Should I say what kit I have?
I've never had to advertise before so I have no idea what is reasonable to put in an advert. Obviously musical interests. Is it okay to say what guitar amps/pedals you really like? Should I say what kit I have?
Grunge! Probably my second most favorite era for rock music. Only slightly edged out by the post Beatles/pre Disco era.
Well, sort of. Seattle is quite close to Vancouver, Canada, as well as a reasonable drive to Portland, Oregon. We discovered that when we were on our Pacific Northwest tour.
Most of the bay area scene is in Oakland now, though, not SF proper.
All the west coast cities kind of are. I think that's a big difference between west coast and east coast music scenes. On the west coast, you have these urban islands with long drives between them (especially between the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, which is a long, long drive, even if you stop to play a show in Eugene).
Lady Gaga is from NY, I believe.
Sixty Watt Shaman, Asthma Castle, Misery Index, and Oak are all from Baltimore. Marty Friedman, Gloom, Borracho, Wooly Mammoth, Darkest Hour, Pig Destroyer, and Pentagram are all from DC.
Right now.
Just be short and sweet. Put an ad in the local Craigslist type rag saying "Wanted - Guitar God. Call for set list and audition schedule".
That way you don't limit yourself to some preconceived levels of acceptability. If an 18 year old shredder shows up and hits it out of the park it might make for an interesting twist to the band. Likewise, if somebody shows up with all the right gear and the right look but struggles to pull off several solos and several full band mixes they're outa there.
Good luck with the hunt.
