JohnnyB Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 I joined a band in Feb. this year and we've played out about 6 times this summer. Last Thursday we did an old waterfront dive (est. 1906) in Everett, Washington. Did I say "waterfront dive"? It's within walking distance of the Naval base and across the street from the Longshoremen's union hall. Here are the four of us making some kind of music. And here's a closeup of me in action. As you can see from the blur, my incredible speed can't be fully captured.
whiskeyzulu Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Right on man - good for you, never too old to rock 'n roll I was in your fine city a few weeks back for the (stp) seattle to portland bike ride - great city and that REI store is an outdoor enthusiast wet dream!!
bubs_42 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Love that bass. Congrats it has to feel great just getting out there. I played golf today with a couple of Music Buddies that were in the house band at jam night. Looks like it maybe starting up again.
LordOfTheThighs Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Make Cincinnati proud, JohnnyB !!!Looks like a good time.
carfish7 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Is that some kind of "whoopin' stick" that the young lady is holding? A taskmaster perchance? Looks like fun - congrats! Z
JohnnyB Posted August 23, 2010 Author Posted August 23, 2010 Is that some kind of "whoopin' stick" that the young lady is holding? A taskmaster perchance? Flute. She has a music degree from Univ. of Alabama. She plays flute breaks and provides vocals and hand percussion.
hamertek98 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 LoTT said it right.... Cincinnati Rocks! Who was that young man slaying on the G & L?Lookin' good my friend!
landon w Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 that looks like a seriously cool vibe kinda place to play...........not much room overhead for cool jumps, is that a garage door next to you there?BTW...really really cool bass!!
zenmindbeginner Posted August 24, 2010 Posted August 24, 2010 Congrats Johnny! What the hell kind of Tele bass is that?Two thoughts:One, your singer is sexyTwo, your drummer plays the smallest kit I've ever seen. It's really cute. lol!
Hgb5000 Posted August 24, 2010 Posted August 24, 2010 Nice pics. I'd love to see some video clips. Great looking bass!
BubbaVO Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for the explanation of the blur...at first I thought my eyes were having trouble with the pattern on the shirt. : )Regardless, good work outta ya to get out there. Way too cool.
MCChris Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 One, your singer is sexyYou think? Dudes with glasses don't really do it for me.
JohnnyB Posted August 25, 2010 Author Posted August 25, 2010 Congrats Johnny! What the hell kind of Tele bass is that? That's a G&L ASAT Semihollow bass. Mine has a few special order features: Clear orange finish over figured ash One-piece body Matching headstock Natural wood (scrape) binding Ebony fingerboard Fretless with fretlines Here's a better shot of it: Two thoughts: One, your singer is sexy As MCChris rightly observed, the singer is the guy with the guitar to the left; Sandra mainly plays flute and provides harmony vocals. She's pretty physically fit for 49. Two, your drummer plays the smallest kit I've ever seen. It's really cute. lol! It's the Yamaha Manu Katche Signature Jr. kit. The bass drum is a converted 16x16 with a riser so the pedal beater hits the head at the right spot. Several vendors have similar small kits for coffee shops and small venues. I have a Pearl Rhythm Traveler, which takes even less stage room because the bass is very shallow--8"x20". The Anchor Pub is technically a bit big for that kit, but the drummer also has a drum mic kit which we plugged into the PA, so it was fine. He also has a full-sized Porkpie kit at home.
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