It was a fantastic show. We had so much fun it was worth the low pay (half of what we normally get - for playing about 2/3 as long as we normally play). A couple of my friends were celebrating birthdays - and the alcohol was flowing.
The Bose gear never sounded better. We had all the space that we needed to spread it out properly - so not only did it sound great for the crowd - it sounded great for us on stage as well. I played the Mira all night. The RP1000 was really pulling its weight. I did the whole thing without the music stand. Messed up the words of one song. No one noticed.
My son, Ian came up and sang a song with us. That is always fun.
Many people seemed to be taking pix during the show - I will post some here if they show up on fb. I may also do a gig day diary entry in the lounge.
Next gig venue challenge? I am thinking maybe a curling tourney party - on the ice.
I’ve noticed that most people won’t notice if you miss a few words here or there, or if they do notice, they may suspect that it’s a mondegreen or at the very worst, they’ll forgive you for trying to do a song so dear to them that they know the words by heart.
Do you notice much difference between two B1s and three B1s on electric guitar?
This event sparked the highest amount of FB chatter we have ever had from any show.
Verbal reports to me were that the music was completely audible on the other side of the glass from which the courts are viewed. Many folks stayed up there all night and enjoyed the show.
That was the most fun I've had playing in a long, long time.
Originally posted by SunDog: I can tell the difference between 1 and 2 B1s. I cannot tell the difference between 2 and 3 or 2 and 4, or 3 and 4 - from the stage, that is.
With the B1s I can hear the difference between one and two two and four
Have you tried running the Kick Drum through four B1s. Now that, I like.
Originally posted by ST: Have you tried running the Kick Drum through four B1s. Now *that*, I like.
It sounds like you had a great time. Terrific.
I really like playing in an L1® band.
The drummer was in the L1 to his left - with 3 B1s. We have a total of eight - so we give the bass player three, the drummer three and I take two. The Lead guitar player is in with the drummer.
Back when we only used 2 L1s (and kept the third in the car as a spare) we would either have 3 or 4 B1s on the kick drum side. I could never tell much difference.
With a new drummer in the group - we are going to be experimenting with the best way to deal with the drums in the mix. Our new guy has quite a bit smaller kit than our old drummer - and I think they approach mic'ing their kits differently.
I've never paid much attention to it - but now may be forced to help the new guy along. I will probably be reading up on that subject and picking all your brains on the matter. Maybe the new guy will try a B2.
I like playing in an L1 band too. Not sure I would play in a conventional band any more.
A torch have to be enough to test if the optical is functioning effectively. Since your last submithere, have you ever been able to test a specific optical cable? Is the static audio still a continual trouble with your Solo TV device?
