Fat blues band

kimnjess

Ok, I'm 40 and probably having a mid life crisis. I started playing guitar when I was a teenager but dropped it again and again for college, sports etc....anyway over the past few years I've had time to take it up again and now I play ok and would really like to get together with other musicians to jam and maybe get something together, maybe a middle aged fat blues band..........although I'm not fat :-)
I like to play rock and blues/rock, especially upbeat dirty blues like Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa etc., all the classic rock stuff too, and a little metal...Iron Maiden, Metallica.
Any takers????

mlpower123

Hi, I might be interested. Similar profile to you except I'm probably fatter !

Age 44, into classic rock etc. Also dropped the guitar for years to raise kids etc etc but have resumed with gusto in the last couple of years.

I'm interested in trying to start a band (for recreation really).

Based in Dublin. Drop me a line if you want to meet / talk.

Michael

Rigsby

P.M. sent.

Keyzer

I'd be interested in this if you're talking blues and blues/rock jams...

Got a drummer/bassist yet?

I'm 31 and play guitar (16 years +) and sing a little...

Influences - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Peter Green to name but a few...

kimnjess

Hey Keyzer, Rigsby plays bass and might be interested, no drummers yet, where you living?

1952

howya am interested where are you based.

1952

howya michae please can you tell me have you giged with any bands and are you based in or near dublin.

kimnjess

I'm in Balbriggan, what do you play?

Keyzer

kimnjess wrote: »

Hey Keyzer, Rigsby plays bass and might be interested, no drummers yet, where you living?

D15...

kimnjess

Any auld drummers?????

mlpower123

I gigged with bands 20 - 25 years ago but not since !

Keyzer

Got your PM - sounds good.

Where can we get together that might suit everyone (I'm open to suggestions)?

What do we have so far in terms of instruments covered?

Guitar - kimnjess
Guitar - Keyzer
Bass - Rigsby (confirmed ???)
Drummer - ?

kimnjess

mlpower123 also plays guitar, Rigsby is interested too, I don't know if 1952 is a drummer, no drummers otherwise.

Keyzer

A plethora of guitarists so far with no bass or drums...

Bass and drums are the backbone of any good setup, without them we'd be wasting our time...

kimnjess

Rigsby plays bass. Finding drummers seems to be a common complaint on these threads.

mixd_98

Hey, am a 31 y/o drummer, based in South Dublin. Would be interested. PM if you want to chat, cheers M

Keyzer

Bingo - we have a drummer.

Now all we need is a bass player - anyone got a bass guitar?

We could alternate playing bass...

kimnjess

PM sent to mixd

kimnjess

Ok it looks like we have enough interested people here to have a jam anyway. Mixd has used a rehearsal room in Clanbrassil St., I would be ok with this if everyone is http://www.rehearsal-room.com/index.php. Any suggestions for a few songs?? I was thinking something like Thrill is gone - BB King, which is a nice one to jam to in Bm, or La Grange - ZZ Top.
I suppose about 4 songs would be enough.
Any suggestions on a day and time?? I can make most evenings and weekends with a bit of notice.

Rigsby

kimnjess wrote: »

Any suggestions on a day and time?? I can make most evenings and weekends with a bit of notice.

Let me know what you come up with. Apart from next week, Monday evenings are good with me, and with a bit of notice I can be fairly flexable.

1952

yea can be there almost any time let me know whats happening about equipment and the likes. a friend of mine sings with a well known blues band would any body mind if he could make it.

mlpower123

After some thought I'm going to pass on this. Only because its heading much more towards blues than more rock / classic rock. Nothing wrong with that but my blues capabilities are a bit limited. I'm one of those guys who has to work out a tune and practice it to get it right. I play it well after that but blues jamming is a bet better than I am. Best of luck with it lads.

kimnjess

1952 what instrument do you play??

Keyzer

Superb stuff - looks like we have a pretty good line up.

How about next Monday evening, Feb 2nd.

As far as I know that rehearsal room place needs to be booked in advance.
They have 2 guitar amps, one bass amp and a basic PA system.
Drummer will have to bring his own snare and cymbals...

We can do some really simple stuff to begin with just to find our feet...

Suggestions:
If You Be My Baby - Fleetwood Mac
Crossroads (Slow Version) - Derek And The Dominos
Have you Ever Loved A Woman - Derek And The Dominos

All basic 12 bar blues which we can jam out to the nth degree...

kimnjess

Hey Keyzer, check Rigsby's post above, I don't think he's available next Monday. What about Tuesday or Thursday??

Keyzer

kimnjess wrote: »

Hey Keyzer, check Rigsby's post above, I don't think he's available next Monday. What about Tuesday or Thursday??

What about Feb 9th?

Would give us time to settle on four songs and practise them at home before trying them out...

Rigsby

Keyzer wrote: »

What about Feb 9th?

Would give us time to settle on four songs and practise them at home before trying them out...

Feb 9th is fine with me.


BTW, there was a blues singer posting in the "Blues" forum looking for a band. I directed him here. Looks like he has n't responded yet.

Rigsby

1952 wrote: »

a friend of mine sings with a well known blues band would any body mind if he could make it.

The more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.

kimnjess

I agree the more the merrier and I'm ok for the 9th, what about you Mixd? That will give us bass, drums, guitar. Anyone else wanna suggest any tunes?

sax

Hey, am a 42 y/o saxophonist (alto, soprano), based in Swords. Would be interested. Marek

Keyzer

sax wrote: »

Hey, am a 42 y/o saxophonist (alto, soprano), based in Swords. Would be interested. Contact: 0868154640 Marek

Superb....

Having a sax player would add a new dimension to the group.

Now I'm thinking of some stuff from the Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton album - there's a couple of tunes on that album with Sax...

I'm really looking forward to this...

kimnjess

Or Pink Floyd's "Money"

mixd_98

Feb the 9th is fine with me

Rigsby

Keyzer wrote: »

Superb....

Having a sax player would add a new dimension to the group.

+100


Your right about the Mayall/Clapton (Beano) album. How about having a try with "Have You Heard..." from that album ?

Keyzer

Rigsby wrote: »

+100


Your right about the Mayall/Clapton (Beano) album. How about having a try with "Have You Heard..." from that album ?

Exactly what I was thinking...

Keyzer

sax wrote: »

Hey, am a 42 y/o saxophonist (alto, soprano), based in Swords. Would be interested. Contact: 0868154640 Marek

Forgive me but I assume you can blues standards?

Rigsby

Keyzer wrote: »

Forgive me but I assume you can blues standards?

Here is a link to "Have You Heard..."




http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=FVckKc5ZRMw

Keyzer

Rigsby wrote: »

Here is a link to "Have You Heard..."




http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=FVckKc5ZRMw

I know the song, listened to it on my itunes just after you suggested it.

The guitar solo is savage...

Rigsby

Keyzer wrote: »

I know the song, listened to it on my itunes just after you suggested it.

I had a feeling you'd know it. The link was meant for "SAX". Great song alright.

Keyzer

Rigsby wrote: »

I had a feeling you'd know it. The link was meant for "SAX". Great song alright.

Indeedy....

On related note - does anyone play blues harp?

StanDunneCV

Hey guys,

Rigsby directed me here.
My name is Stan and I love the blues. I can sing, I hope, and can play a few licks. Would love to come along and jam - if you are interested.
Let me know, take care,
Stan

kimnjess

Hi Stan, you're more than welcome to come along. I checked The Rehearsal Rooms and they are booked out for the evening of Feb 9th. Any other suggestions for a venue??

Keyzer

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055461457

StanDunneCV

Hey,
Janey thanks for the invite. Whats the final word on the songs and I will have a look! Also, whats the lineup? Do I need to bring anything equipment wise? Guitar amp etc.....may be a prob as I haven't a car, but we'll sort something....also were is it?!!

Rigsby

Keyzer wrote: »

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055461457

...... or

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=226404000

Frank11

Sounds like great fun.
I'm a crap guitarist, can i just come and listen.

Keyzer

I'm kind of amazed at how much response this thread has received.

I have started several threads in the past trying to do something like this with no response.

Anyroads, who wants to put out a set list? 4-5 songs max I would suggest.

kimnjess

Can we agree on:

Thrill is gone
La Grange
Crossroads
Have you ever loved a woman
Have you heard


Links:

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtm66Z3lebc
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=YACK-n02AqI
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=-twOjwBORwg
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=MUpc0YNkkJ0
http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=FVckKc5ZRMw

kimnjess

I've PM'd Teddyhandsome regarding the place on the Naas Road.

Rigsby

At this stage it might be a good idea for "kimnjess" to PM everyone his contact number so we can keep in touch by text if necessary.

kimnjess

I don't know if I have the time Rigsby, there are so many involved , we even have an audience member now , it's a tenner at the door by the way Frank11 :D. I'm amazed at the response.
I'll PM shortly.