JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Who's playing where? Particulars? It's always interesting to see how the rest of the forum is preparing (or not) for NYE!! For me (after 2 years off), mine will be at a Country Club in Stuart FLA - the band sets up by 5:00 with a sound check at 5:30. Cocktail Party at 6:00 (just piano and a vocalist), Dinner set at 7:00, followed by 4 (maybe 5) sets of dance music 'til 2:00 or so. We'll be nine pieces - Bass, drums, guitar, keys, 3 ladies up front singing, 2 piece horn section. Last year we were double booked and BOTH gigs cancelled in early November due to lack of ticket sales... don't know that this a sign that the economy is improving or that our marketing/popularity of the band is picking up (or both?), but I welcome the change. Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm actually NOT playing a NYE gig. Kinda crazy. My disco band's previous management/booking dude apparently didn't want us to make any money this holiday season. Our current manager is already booking into the end of 2010 so this will probably be my last free NYE for a while. Maybe I'll just stay in and go to bed early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 We are at are usual place - a small upscale restaurant downtown. Been there for a few years now. It's the 9 piece horn band doing tunes like: Bright Side Of The Road Vehicle What Is Hip? Cut The Cake Sittin' on The Dock of the Bay In the Midnight Hour 25 Or 6 To 4 Baby I Love You Tired Of Being Alone Let's Stay Together Chain Of Fools Peg You Can Leave Your Hat On Sir Duke Mustang Sally I Wish Hey Jude Don't Change Horses (In The Middle Of A Stream) Superstition Domino Use Me Will It Go Round In Circles September Shake A Tail Feather It's Your Thing Brick House The Letter Hold On! I'm Comin' Shining Star Saturday In The Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hey Davio - Strange how that works, eh? You'd think he'd want his cut at the least? We're booked solid up to next March and next NYE also. I prefer to stay home if I'm not playing. No sense being out on the roads during these "Amateur Hour" drinking Holidays if not necessary. Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 "Vehicle" - one of my all time favorites. Have a great gig Steve, and good luck with the sale of the Sad and finding a Roscoe to fit your needs. As you can see by my Avatar, I'm a HUGE fan of Roscoes (I have a LG 3000 and a LG 3005) - my 'go to' basses. If you've got any questions about Roscoes (that haven't already been answered by the members of the Roscoe forum in TB), PM me here. Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 "Vehicle" - one of my all time favorites. Have a great gig Steve, and good luck with the sale of the Sad and finding a Roscoe to fit your needs. As you can see by my Avatar, I'm a HUGE fan of Roscoes (I have a LG 3000 and a LG 3005) - my 'go to' basses. If you've got any questions about Roscoes (that haven't already been answered by the members of the Roscoe forum in TB), PM me here. Thanks. My RV4 is a fantastic bass. I did a little EQ experimenting and found some cool sounds. Not Roscoe sounds, but cool. We'll see what happens. It's have to be used, and there are a couple around, but I need to sell the Sadowsky first. It's a great bass so I hope it sells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Both original bands are gigging this year. Wretched Men at a club on New Years Eve. Quantum Soup at a private party on New Years day. I prepare by rehearsing with them. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Yeah well, that's the thing about Roscoes - between the top/body wood choices and the neck/fingerboard woods and the different electronic options (Roscoe/Classic Barts, Nordy's, Demeter's and Aggy pre's and so on) that are out there - Keith can build/or has built what ever you want. The 'Used' choices are a little more limiting. (Nobody wants to sell these, for the most part. I waited years to find my 2. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll253/JBFLA/Roscoes/014jpg.jpg Currently, I'm looking for an LG 3000 fretless, but I don't think I'll find it used - I'm seriously considering making a trip to NC to spec out what I want from Keith. I've known Gard for years (since he was at 'BassCentral' and he can't recall a Roscoe that fits my specs). Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I'm playing at the Marin Yacht Club . I'm not preparing for it, or you could say I've been preparing for it for my whole life. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hey Moot - Good luck on the gigs and Best Wishes for the New Year!! Do you have to haul/set up PA gear for either/both? Yow! New Years Day gig could be draining by the time the day is through!! Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi Jeremy - I hear you. What works... works. Play to the crowd, change it up a little if need be and keep them dancin' Sometimes, it's amazing how fulfilling one song request can result in swaying an entire audience. Our keyboardist can read a crowd's needs better than anyone I know. We don't have a 'Set list' per se - he calls the tunes and we just have to pay attention. Reading lips is almost as important as reading charts... Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I can't believe it, but on the best paying night of the year, our singer makes a yearly trip to Memphis. No gig for us. If it weren't such a good band situation, I'd strongly consider looking for another band. As it is, I'll grin and bear it. Anybody in the KC area need a guitar/bass/singer for New Years Eve? I'm available... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFLA Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hey picker - Was this something he does every year, or something he gave a good bit of notice about? If so, I would've either: A - approached the rest of the band about booking NYE, or B - said to the rest of the band "just to let you know, I'm going to find a gig for myself for NYE." Seems the singer had no problem fulfilling his own needs. I don't see why you (or the rest of the band, for that matter) should have to settle for less for yourselves? It's not like you're looking for a replacement as much as being self-reliant. He should be able to understand (and respect) that, at the least?? KnowwhatImean?? Jim Confirmed RoscoeHead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Do you have to haul/set up PA gear for either/both? Yow! New Years Day gig could be draining by the time the day is through!! Club gig is the full show - 2 P.A.s, one of which is mine, lights, etc. Private party is just my bass gear but yeah, by Saturday I'll be wiped out. "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnb Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 JBFLA, I'm doing a NYE gig in Jupiter! I'll call you when I get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlrush Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 No NYE gig this year, but I picked up a couple of gigs for the weekend. One Sat. evening and the other Sunday afternoon. Haven't played a lot of paying gigs for awhile but that might be changing soon. Visit my band's new web site. www.themojoroots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hey picker - Was this something he does every year, or something he gave a good bit of notice about? If so, I would've either: A - approached the rest of the band about booking NYE, or B - said to the rest of the band "just to let you know, I'm going to find a gig for myself for NYE." Seems the singer had no problem fulfilling his own needs. I don't see why you (or the rest of the band, for that matter) should have to settle for less for yourselves? It's not like you're looking for a replacement as much as being self-reliant. He should be able to understand (and respect) that, at the least?? KnowwhatImean?? The singer did put in enough advance notice. But I was looking for a decent gig when I found this one, they ain't growing on trees out here. The other guys are both doing quite well for themselves, and don't mind not working on NYE. They don't like to rehearse for our regular gigs, so working in a new singer for one gig isn't likely to trip their trigger. They aren't really in it for the money, they do it because they like to play. To them the money is just a bonus, and a small one compared to their regular income. I'm the only one who really needs the bux. So, I'll be watching whatever NYE TV special I run across, if I don't go to bed early. Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I'm in an odd situation. I had booked the band I had been playing in for 12 years a gig for new years eve and had to turn down the other band I was playing with. Then it all got a bit childish and I left the first band offering to cover the remaining gigs. They declined and have a dep playing NYE, but can't find a permanent replacement 4 months later? So I went back to the second band and told them I was free. 2 days later they called me and said we have a gig. I always think its nice when people say what they want to do and then actually go and do it. It's in a small pub, ticket only event, which includes a meal and dancing to a band for those 100 or so lucky lucky people. We will be playing covers. For those songs I need charts for I will be dancing and hiding my charts somewhere near the drum kit. For the others I will be watching the audience, NYE is a fun time to audience watch. Trust me. Feel the groove internally within your own creativity. - fingertalkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Personally I think 'In The Midnight Hour' is obviously cheesy for NYE. We play it, I just smile and look happy. Do you guys play 'Auld Lang Signe' on the strok of midnight in your various countries? Feel the groove internally within your own creativity. - fingertalkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Oh, yeah! The town of Gorham, Maine has booked us for their NYE celebration. We play 8:30-10:30 in a gym, get paid crazy NYE money, and get home in time to watch the freakin' ball drop. I'm a happy guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We've got gigs New Year's Eve and on the 2nd if we can get our equipment to them. Our van has broken down and our guitar player who owns it can't seem to figure out what is wrong with it. Looks like we may have to rent a van for a couple of days unless he can figure out what's wrong and fix it. I don't want to cancel. We've had to cancel 3 gigs the past few months due to sickness or the van breaking down on the way to the gig. Not good for business. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I will be in Oceanside LI doing a show for about 300.. 3 sets..2nd set as requested by the guy who planned the party is all Elvis...which should be fun... the front guy does a great Elvis ... also have a big show on 1/2/10...so it should be a great weekend of playing. Enjoy your gigs and Have a Happy New Year... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Personally I think 'In The Midnight Hour' is obviously cheesy for NYE. We play it, I just smile and look happy. Do you guys play 'Auld Lang Signe' on the strok of midnight in your various countries? It just happens to be on our normal set list. It is cheesy. We don't have a full band arrangement of ALS - unless the leader is doing one right now - so we usually just fake it with the rhythm section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I've played Auld Lang Syne 43 times in my life. This will be the 44th. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57pbass Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Auld Lang Syne is in our set list... www.danielprine.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Thorne Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Personally I think 'In The Midnight Hour' is obviously cheesy for NYE. We play it, I just smile and look happy. Do you guys play 'Auld Lang Signe' on the strok of midnight in your various countries? It just happens to be on our normal set list. It is cheesy. We don't have a full band arrangement of ALS - unless the leader is doing one right now - so we usually just fake it with the rhythm section. I differ with my learned colleagues on this one. I think "Midnight Hour" is one of the most kick-a$$ R&B tunes of all time, and apprpriate in any situation, including NYE. My tuppence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Personally I think 'In The Midnight Hour' is obviously cheesy for NYE. We play it, I just smile and look happy. Do you guys play 'Auld Lang Signe' on the strok of midnight in your various countries? It just happens to be on our normal set list. It is cheesy. We don't have a full band arrangement of ALS - unless the leader is doing one right now - so we usually just fake it with the rhythm section. I differ with my learned colleagues on this one. I think "Midnight Hour" is one of the most kick-a$$ R&B tunes of all time, and apprpriate in any situation, including NYE. My tuppence. Didn't mean to say it was a bad tune, just that it's not there just for NYE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We go from Mustang Sally to Midnight Hour.... in same song... kinda cool. We are not playing NYE. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 We'll probably play 1999 and sing, They say two thousand one zero party over Oops out of time So tonight we're gonna party like it's 2009 Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Our New Year's Eve Gig Great place to play, good money, too. Nothing special in terms of NYE specific songs. Probably kick off the first song of 2010 with "Let's Go Crazy" or something like that. With the 9:30-1:30 time, normally midnight would be break time, but we'll obviously have to modify that - probably work it out so we break a little early to get the champagne passed out and do the countdown, then kick the music back in at midnight. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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