#2002251 - 10/16/08 09:09 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Joe Muscara]
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"I really like your organ"
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#2002254 - 10/16/08 09:16 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Joe Muscara]
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My favorite this year:
Will you sing Happy Birthday for my friend for $100?
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#2002261 - 10/16/08 09:27 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: wmp]
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The guitar player's ok, but YOU! You're a genius!!
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#2002267 - 10/16/08 09:38 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: kanker.]
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Would you rather have roses on your piano, or tulips on your organ?
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#2002277 - 10/16/08 10:03 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Mike Davis]
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Misty, in C.. two...three...four..
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#2002290 - 10/16/08 10:58 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: meccajay]
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That Leslie 145 sounds badass!
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#2002296 - 10/16/08 11:21 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Joe Muscara]
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"I was blown away by how great the bass player was ... you mean that was you playing the bass parts?"
"Could you get your guitar player to turn down so we could hear the keyboard parts better?"
"I really liked how you threw that bit of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto #3 into your solo in that Lynyrd Skynyrd song."
"I knew you must be the keyboard player ... you look so much more intelligent than the other guys in the band."
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#2002298 - 10/16/08 11:25 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Witchman]
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"No, man. You shouldn't be way back there next to the drummer. You should be out front where folks can see you."
Edited by wineandkeyz (10/16/08 11:26 AM)
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#2002302 - 10/16/08 11:46 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: wineandkeyz]
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"Food and drinks are free for the band."
"I'll take 3 or 4 Guinness Stouts out of the cooler so they will be room temperature when you want them."
"We have a state-of-the-art house PA and computerized light system and professionals to run them."
"If the stage isn't big enough, we can make it bigger."
"Hi. I'm one of your stagehands. Let me carry that"
"Do NOT play Mustang Sally."
"Here's your pay - and there's a nice tip in there."
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#2002306 - 10/16/08 11:51 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: wineandkeyz]
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Hi, my name’s Bridgett…huh? Yes, I’m a real redhead! Anyway…wait, let me do this shot of tequila first, cuz I’m kinda nervous….here do one with me….(does shot, grimaces and shudders)….okay, your drummer’s kinda cute (but god is he DUMB, is that an act?)….sorry, told you, I’m nervous. My gymnast sister and I have always wondered what it would be like to have a 3 way, and this is her bachelorette party; anyway, she said when she heard you play that stinky B3 part on Chest Fever, she just about wet herself. Ohmygod…did I just say that??!!! And why would she call it stinky? Oh, Right! Stanky! That’s what she said, stanky. How funny!!! You would so totally like her! Here, we gotta do another shot…..I love tequila, don’t you!!?! (gulps and makes that grimace face again) Anyway, she totally wants to party with you tonite, but she’s too embarrassed to talk to you herself. See that cute short girl waving at you over there (waves back and giggles)….yes, she’s a real redhead too!!!! Gawd!!! Fetish much???? Anyway, we wanna come home with you after your gig or whatever, but this would be a little weird for me and my sister together, so we decided that the only way this would work is if you blindfolded us….that way it wouldn’t be our fault if we accidentally touched each other…much…anyway can we help you put this stuff in your car so we can go to your place? Awesome! Oh...and maybe later, for breakfast we can go get some hot and sour soup??? You so totally rock….(then whispers: but that guitar player really needs to tune up, turn down, and learn some new songs). Cmon Sis, he’s totally into it! And bring the bubbles!
Edited by tonysounds (10/16/08 11:53 AM)
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#2002312 - 10/16/08 12:13 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Blue JC]
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"If the stage isn't big enough, we can make it bigger."
"Hi. I'm one of your stagehands. Let me carry that"
"Do NOT play Mustang Sally."
"Here's your pay - and there's a nice tip in there."
That's a good start. "There's going to be a lot of speeches tonight, I hope you guys don't mind the long breaks" Leader to band...."Looks like everyone's going home early guys, maybe one more and we're done for the evening" UNDERTIME!!! Leader to band....."They've asked if we can do an hour of OT, my rate for you guys is $150 for the hour. We'll take a little break and cruise the last hour". "Just pull up and unload in front, give your car to the valet, parking is taken care of." "Here, let me help you carry that"... "Don't worry about any "dance music", the DJ has that covered, just play the jazz and standards that we hired you guys for." "I love jazz, please don't play any of that other typical stuff that everyone else plays".
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#2002319 - 10/16/08 12:46 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Dave Ferris]
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" Hey don't worry about bringing your keyboard or amp tonight. They have a brand new Yamaha C7 that will be tuned right before we start. They also have a pair of AKG 414s to mic it. I think that they have Meyer monitors too."
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#2002327 - 10/16/08 01:43 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Dave Ferris]
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#2002370 - 10/16/08 04:39 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Blue JC]
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When you get this line at a gig "I really like your organ" simply reply as J. Geils used to say "take out your false teeth Mama, I want to suck on your gums...let's get this party started"
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#2002373 - 10/16/08 04:50 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: B3bluesman59]
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When you get this line at a gig "I really like your organ" simply reply as J. Geils used to say "take out your false teeth Mama, I want to suck on your gums...let's get this party started"
Great line! (But actually that was Peter Wolf, the lead singer for the J. Geils Band.)
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#2002391 - 10/16/08 05:05 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: tonysounds]
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Hi, my name’s Bridgett…huh? Yes, I’m a real redhead! Anyway…wait, let me do this shot of tequila first, cuz I’m kinda nervous….here do one with me….(does shot, grimaces and shudders)….okay, your drummer’s kinda cute (but god is he DUMB, is that an act?)….sorry, told you, I’m nervous. My gymnast sister and I have always wondered what it would be like to have a 3 way, and this is her bachelorette party; anyway, she said when she heard you play that stinky B3 part on Chest Fever, she just about wet herself. Ohmygod…did I just say that??!!! And why would she call it stinky? Oh, Right! Stanky! That’s what she said, stanky. How funny!!! You would so totally like her! Here, we gotta do another shot…..I love tequila, don’t you!!?! (gulps and makes that grimace face again) Anyway, she totally wants to party with you tonite, but she’s too embarrassed to talk to you herself. See that cute short girl waving at you over there (waves back and giggles)….yes, she’s a real redhead too!!!! Gawd!!! Fetish much???? Anyway, we wanna come home with you after your gig or whatever, but this would be a little weird for me and my sister together, so we decided that the only way this would work is if you blindfolded us….that way it wouldn’t be our fault if we accidentally touched each other…much…anyway can we help you put this stuff in your car so we can go to your place? Awesome! Oh...and maybe later, for breakfast we can go get some hot and sour soup??? You so totally rock….(then whispers: but that guitar player really needs to tune up, turn down, and learn some new songs). Cmon Sis, he’s totally into it! And bring the bubbles! Incest is best.
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#2002398 - 10/16/08 05:54 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: learjeff]
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With regard to Tonysounds' original post, I couldn't stop laughing for ten minutes straight.
Once, in like, 1998, I had an attractive, mid-20's-ish burner type approach me after a gig, make some small talk, then tell me she loved the B-3 and thought my sounds were great. She asked if I was playing through a real Leslie, and I pointed to the modded 142 (thank you, Keyboard Specialties) I had onstage. Her reply, and I kid you not:
"Wanna go home with me later?"
I don't think I've ever moved a Leslie that fast before, or ever again, in my life.
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#2002413 - 10/16/08 06:50 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: learjeff]
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Great line! (But actually that was Peter Wolf, the lead singer for the J. Geils Band.) _________________________________________________________________ "And on the lickin' stick....Mr. Magic Dick"!!!
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#2002415 - 10/16/08 06:51 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Stephen Fortner]
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"The guitar is too loud. Let me turn it down so I can hear you better."
"I really like your extensions."
"Oh, don't worry. We'll move your stuff for you. Parked a mile away? No problem - just pull your car up, we'll have it ready."
"Please DON'T play 'Brown Eyed Girl'!!!"
"Man, what are YOU doin' here?" (after they sit at the bar and put bread in your jar)
Edited by ELP71 (10/17/08 08:58 AM)
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#2002443 - 10/16/08 09:37 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Joe Muscara]
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From lead guitarist:
Superstition, in E flat.
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#2002449 - 10/16/08 10:03 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: learjeff]
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you sound just like Dr John
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#2002455 - 10/16/08 11:15 PM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Dave Ferris]
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"Hey don't worry about bringing your keyboard or amp tonight. They have a brand new Yamaha C7 that will be tuned right before we start. They also have a pair of AKG 414s to mic it. I think that they have Meyer monitors too." I did a gig at the Billy Graham Training Center in Ashevile, NC over last Thanksgiving, and they told me their C7 was tuned and watered every 14 days. I don't think they were lying. That was an INCREDIBLE piano.
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#2002472 - 10/17/08 05:03 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: ivorycj]
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(fantasy) After the last song of the night, a guy comes up and says: "I was just about to yell ONE MORE!... but I stopped myself when I thought about it: You guys have been playing hard all night. It was my fault for coming in late, and it would have been selfish to ask for even one more song. Please accept this $1,000 tip to show my appreciation for the little bit I heard. Killin'!" 
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#2002473 - 10/17/08 05:17 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Stephen Fortner]
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With regard to Tonysounds' original post, I couldn't stop laughing for ten minutes straight.
Once, in like, 1998, I had an attractive, mid-20's-ish burner type approach me after a gig, make some small talk, then tell me she loved the B-3 and thought my sounds were great. She asked if I was playing through a real Leslie, and I pointed to the modded 142 (thank you, Keyboard Specialties) I had onstage. Her reply, and I kid you not:
"Wanna go home with me later?"
I don't think I've ever moved a Leslie that fast before, or ever again, in my life.
She had a modded 142 as well?  
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#2002477 - 10/17/08 05:36 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: Joe Muscara]
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On my mother's eyes, I swear this is a true story: this happened to me in December of 1995. My (1st) wife and I were invited to a Christmas party at the home of some rather affluent friends. These friends have a beautiful Steinway that I had been after them to tune for a long time. They asked me to bring my Christmas book and perhaps play a few carols at some point at the party. I said: "Sure, but you'll have to get the Steinway tuned!" They did, I did, and the piano sounded GREAT. The tuner had done a great job - and had even returned the day of the gathering to make sure it hadn't "settled" any.
So, on to the party. Wine, women, and song, and folks were having a grand time. When it seemed appropriate, I sat down at the piano and began playing some light jazz and Christmas tunes. This one very drunk lady (today we'd call her a "Cougar") began hanging around, tickling my ear lobes, and generally making a nuisance of herself, much to my wife's amusement. I tried to ignore her (the drunk cougar, not my wife). She began to get aggressive and at one point moved over to my right side and actually plunked her ass down on the keys - hard. I stopped playing and said "Madam, PLEASE! This is a FINELY TUNED INSTRUMENT!" to which she pulled up her very short skirt, revealing no panties, and replied: "So's THIS, Baby!"
And that, my friends, is something you SHOULD say to a piano player.
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#2002499 - 10/17/08 06:43 AM
Re: Things TO say to keyboard players at a gig
[Re: muzikteechur]
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Ladies and gentlemen, I think we have a winner!!
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