I stand I find that sitting restricts my lung power so I tend to have the music stand around waist high so I can see it but the audience can see me .
1,152 2015-01-29 08:50:21
Re: A Rock Group Plays With Music Stands (35 replies, posted in Electric)
Hey Bill I have a memory like a sieve ,I have played at festivals with a stand on stage Ive seen this more and more recently ,sure 40 yrs ago I might have remembered the full set but now I haven't a chance so I use the stand .It is a thing I would love to get away from ,but for me and many others its not gonna happen .
Last weekend I played in Lancaster at a blues club and started off with Ghost blues which I do know all the way with out a promt ,then I started my second number Walkin my blues away an old Sonny Terry /Brownie Magee song which I've sung for what feels like a hundred years ,guess what? I forgot the first line ,Moral of the story ,if you need an aid don't be afraid to use it, its like a tuner a tool of the trade. I saw Peter Green a couple of years ago use a stand ,If its ok for him its ok for me . I certainly cant remember the words to 35 songs these days .
1,153 2015-01-27 08:32:17
Re: First Gig in Years! (11 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great sound would have loved to see more loved it
1,154 2015-01-26 00:03:52
Re: Heads up on JoeyJoeyJoey (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My deepest sympathy's Joey .I have also lost friends and relations to cancer over the past few years .My thoughts are with you .
1,155 2015-01-25 21:54:11
Re: Your Own Review(s) Of Your Gig(s)? (26 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Bill theres a lot of my stuff on you tube ,reverbnation and sound cloud some solo some with GB Blues band
1,156 2015-01-25 21:51:44
Re: Someday Has Never Come (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Jim /dino
1,157 2015-01-25 14:55:39
Re: Someday Has Never Come (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is my take on it Jim if you dont like it I'll delete it from You tube
1,158 2015-01-25 14:15:48
Re: Someday Has Never Come (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'll give it a go Jim I'm doing a gig for the homeless on Feb 7th in Blackburn ,If thats ok with you I''l put it into my set
1,159 2015-01-25 09:37:07
Re: Your Own Review(s) Of Your Gig(s)? (26 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Bill it was only me and the band that realised what had gone wrong the audience seemed unaware .
I think we are always our own worst critics, which can be a good thing as it keeps you humble .
I would hope never to become a prima donna like some I have observed .
A few years back I was in the same show as a famous Greek TV personality who played a rock star in his show ,he arrived sat on top of the courteously bus refusing to ride inside it , spent most of his set riding a skate board round the stage and shouting at the sound guy when he felt his mic wasn't right ,at the hotel he just disrespected his band and wouldn't speak to us "mortals" What an A*****e!!!!!!! this was some one who really needed to look inside himself and take on board criticism.
1,160 2015-01-24 14:54:59
Re: Bongo boy TV (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'd no intention of sending money Russ I strongly believe that the station should pay or offer a free service to the artist. Just wonder if any one in the US heard of this outfit I found them via Reverbnation
1,161 2015-01-24 14:02:56
Re: Your Own Review(s) Of Your Gig(s)? (26 replies, posted in My local band and me)
The thing about self criticism is you always know when you have played the bum note or forgot the words ,half of the time if youve got the start and finish right the audience dont realise ,( our old fiddle player taught me that a long time ago )I remember once completely making a total balls of Seven nations army and the audience calling for us to play it again at he end of the set ,(maybe they wanted to see if I could get it right, lol )
1,162 2015-01-24 09:44:54
Topic: Bongo boy TV (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have been contacted by Bongo boy Tv an American company with view to transmiting oneof my videos.Do any of our U S members know of Bongo boy or have seen any of their programs.I get the feeling this may be a scam as they ask for a fee for broadcasting ,but on googling them they appear genuine.
As I cant access American Tv any info would be good.
1,163 2015-01-23 22:56:19
Re: I love this photo (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Bill I appreciate the compliment
1,164 2015-01-23 21:34:44
Re: Someday Has Never Come (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
just played this through its great .
1,165 2015-01-23 07:22:12
Re: Someday Has Never Come (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Good song cant wait to give it a go
1,166 2015-01-20 12:55:51
Re: Coal Black Sadie (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Played this at the Blues club in Lancaster on Sunday it went really well.
1,167 2015-01-20 00:00:38
Re: Falling Star (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
45 YRS GM28 how about you
1,168 2015-01-19 20:07:06
Re: Need help with this song PLEASE (6 replies, posted in Poems)
I have a similar pile Phill but I also record the riff or melody on my computer cos I cant always remember the way I played it
1,169 2015-01-19 19:56:31
Re: Line 6 spider 30 (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Phill I've had a line 6 spider 75 since they came out its been superb I did 4hr long sessions with it twice a week for 2yrs and it never gave a problem so if the 30 performs as well Ill be very happy .Reports will follow .
1,170 2015-01-18 12:01:05
Re: Miss Anne (14 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Sounds good Russ the organ machine works really well ,like it
1,171 2015-01-18 03:23:59
Re: Line 6 spider 30 (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I bought the line 6 its a good amp and of course like all line 6 products upgradeable by usb plus as I said before I know what I'm doing with it.
1,172 2015-01-17 22:44:33
Topic: Line 6 spider 30 (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Went to my local guitar shop today to have a look at a Peavy vypr 30 that they said I might be interested in ,sounded great reasonable price but so complicated to set up.
I noticed they had a line 6 spider 30 I at least know what I'm doing with that as I have the spider 75 in Crete and it sounds great and is a reliable amp plus it was 30 pounds cheaper .
1,173 2015-01-16 04:50:31
Re: Coal Black Sadie (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Cheers guys yeah its a blues tune in a ragtime rythm . I'll try som slide over it when I do a recording .I may do a small gig on Sunday ,not sure yet but if I do I'll play it there.
1,174 2015-01-15 19:05:14
Topic: Coal Black Sadie (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this in the style Lucile Bogan so I hope no one is offended as many of Lucille's songs were very near to the knuckle and dealt with sexual subjects .This song tells of a Black burlesque artist in the depression of the 20s and leaves much to the listeners imagination but I hope it reflects the feeling of the era .
Coal black Sadie
By Graham Windle ©all rights reserved 15/01/2015
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Coal black Sadie, Friend of the working man
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Coal black Sadie
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She does what she can
G
She’s gonna show you a thing or two
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Does all the things your wife wont do
C G C
Coal black Sadie, She’s just a working gal
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Coal black Sadie, See her walkin down the street
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Coal black Sadie
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Don’t she look so sweet
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She’s got a body firm as steel
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Pay your money you don’t get to feel
C G C
Coal black Sadie, She’s just a working gal
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Coal black Sadie, Star of the burlesque show
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Coal black Sadie
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Every body want to go
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When she walks on, the guys, all howl (Wolf whistle)
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The women they just sneer and scowl
C G C
Coal black Sadie, She’s just a working gal