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Fat blues band

kimnjess · 2009-01-22 23:02:45

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…

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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????

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#2 23-01-2009 9:50am

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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

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#3 23-01-2009 2:45pm

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P.M. sent.

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#4 23-01-2009 5:56pm

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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...

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#5 24-01-2009 12:38am

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

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#6 24-01-2009 1:07am

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howya am interested where are you based.

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#7 24-01-2009 1:13am

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

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#8 24-01-2009 8:42am

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I'm in Balbriggan, what do you play?

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#9 24-01-2009 2:31pm

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kimnjess wrote: »

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

D15...

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#10 25-01-2009 10:26pm

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Any auld drummers?????

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#11 26-01-2009 9:03am

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

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#12 26-01-2009 12:05pm

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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 - ?

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#13 26-01-2009 4:29pm

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

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#14 27-01-2009 11:39am

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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...

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#15 27-01-2009 1:13pm

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

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#16 27-01-2009 2:19pm

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

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#17 27-01-2009 3:10pm

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Bingo - we have a drummer.

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

We could alternate playing bass...

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#18 27-01-2009 3:26pm

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PM sent to mixd

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#19 27-01-2009 10:07pm

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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.

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#20 28-01-2009 12:16am

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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.

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#21 28-01-2009 2:04am

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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.

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#22 28-01-2009 9:25am

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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.

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#23 28-01-2009 10:21am

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1952 what instrument do you play??

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#24 28-01-2009 11:54am

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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...

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#25 28-01-2009 4:38pm

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

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#26 28-01-2009 6:34pm

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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...

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#27 28-01-2009 8:18pm

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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.

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#28 28-01-2009 8:20pm

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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.

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#29 28-01-2009 11:42pm

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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?

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

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#31 29-01-2009 10:36am

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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...

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#32 29-01-2009 11:29am

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Or Pink Floyd's "Money"

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#33 29-01-2009 11:50am

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Feb the 9th is fine with me

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#34 29-01-2009 11:52am

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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 ?

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#35 29-01-2009 1:01pm

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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...

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#36 29-01-2009 1:06pm

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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?

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#37 29-01-2009 1:44pm

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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

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#38 29-01-2009 2:01pm

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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...

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#39 29-01-2009 2:06pm

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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.

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#40 29-01-2009 2:19pm

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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?

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#41 29-01-2009 5:48pm

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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

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#42 29-01-2009 5:53pm

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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??

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#43 29-01-2009 6:08pm

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

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#44 29-01-2009 6:08pm

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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?!!

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#45 29-01-2009 6:26pm

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Keyzer wrote: »

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

...... or

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

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#46 30-01-2009 9:38am

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

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#47 30-01-2009 10:40am

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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.

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#48 30-01-2009 11:13am

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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

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#49 30-01-2009 11:19am

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

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#50 30-01-2009 12:01pm

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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.

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#51 30-01-2009 12:26pm

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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.

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