Thanks TF I'll try one out when I get back to the UK .I have a Line 6 spider 75 here in Greece which is really loud and portable but its complicated by too many options
1,302 2014-11-14 19:59:05
Re: Wanted Boss BE5 pedal (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Market Place)
Finaly managed to find one of these in the UK on Ebay at a great price .Just have to wait till January to try it now .The suspense is killing me .
1,303 2014-11-14 19:56:10
Topic: peavey rage 258 amp (5 replies, posted in Electric)
Any one tried a Peavey rage 258 25 watt amp.Is it loud enough for small gigs or would it be drowned out by the drums?
Some of the gigs in the uk I did last year were small venues where we played with out micing the amps amd with out monitors.The 3 amps I used were Roland 50 cube ,Marshall 30 dfx and a fender twin reverb ,all were ok but the variance in tone was a bit anoying so I thought maybe buy a small easily portable amp for this coming years gigs that I can easily throw in the back of the car .
1,304 2014-11-11 09:59:31
Re: "They've Had It All" (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well played Kev
1,305 2014-11-10 15:49:03
Re: Other Hobbies (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow thats amzing Amy
1,306 2014-11-09 20:38:56
Re: "Take It Easy" (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great nights Kev when we used to do the GB Blues band and friends gigs, with you Lefteris ,Elpida and the cream of Sitias musicians ,sadly the authority's have curtailed many of these events this year .While you have been away we have only had 5 live gigs this year as the venues seem to have cut back due to the new tax /insurance laws not to mention the noise problems .Thankfully the charity gigs seem unaffected ,you missed a great night at the medicines for Gaza gig.
1,307 2014-11-08 17:10:13
Re: "Take It Easy" (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Who's that handsome grey haired guy on guitar again Kev?
1,308 2014-11-08 17:07:54
Re: My cover of "Self Control"ll, (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Nice one Kev
1,309 2014-11-08 17:06:44
Re: Ventura Highway (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Well done Kev
1,310 2014-11-08 06:14:58
Re: `Apricot Pie` (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
You could be missing out on a whole lot of fun Brian your songs are good and your playin is too.The content is original and often humerous ,I dont know if you have folk clubs or open mic nights in NZ but I would seriously encourage you to participate,you critisize your singing voice but theres nothing wrong with it.When I visit the Uk I go to folk clubs and open mics and I find them suportive to the artists in most cases ,think about it you have some good material that should be heard.
1,311 2014-11-07 17:58:29
Topic: Resonators (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Market Place)
I've a couple of unique Ozark resonators that I would like to sell if anyone is interested .
One is a Brass bodied guitar with a single lipstick pickup the neck is inlaid with mother of pearl .I believe it was originally made as a sample for the current model on Ozarks site as it was supplied un engraved just plain gold finish .
Also I have an Ozark Nikel plated irish bouzouki resonator also unique ,The retailer told me it had been commissioned as a display model again it is not listed in Ozarks current catalogue. this is beautifully engraved and plated in Nikel silver .
Both instruments are for sale but not cheap if anyone is seriously interested please contact me and I will forward photos .
I am open to some negotiation in price .
1,312 2014-11-07 17:45:39
Re: `Apricot Pie` (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Well done Brian we can always rely on something original from you ,have you performed any of these songs live or do you just put them out here and soundcloud ?
1,313 2014-11-06 18:14:34
Topic: Genie in a bottle (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Wrote this this morning hope you like it play it with a country reggae feel
Genie in a bottle
By Graham Windle
All rights reserved ©06/11/2014
C
Your just like a genie in a bottle
G
You tell me you can make my dreams come true
But some how it never seems to happen
C
And I wonder who is fooling who
C
Midnight in a down town bar I found you
G
Shining like a beacon in the night
F C
All your friends they wanted to surround you
G C
So they all could share in your lime light
F C
We talked and drank together for an hour
F C
Then you told me it was time to leave
F C
But I felt that I'd known you like forever
G C
So I kept a tight hold on your sleeve
C
Your just like a genie in a bottle
G
You tell me you can make my dreams come true
But some how it never seems to happen
C
And I wonder who is fooling who
C
When we got to your place, disappointment
G
Ma and Pa were waiting at the gate
F C
Your daddy he got angry and he shouted
G C
Told you that you shouldn’t stay out late
F C
He chased me to the corner with a shotgun
F C
Said son you’d better leave my daughter be
F C
I felt that I had been pretty lucky
G C
Sometimes it is better to be free
C
Your just like a genie in a bottle
G
You tell me you can make my dreams come true
But some how it never seems to happen
C
And I wonder who is fooling who
1,314 2014-10-27 18:54:51
Re: NGD Anniversery (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well I got my 45 yr old EKO out of its box yesterday still plays better than any acoustic I have ever had or played It was the first proper acoustic guitar I ever had ,my parents bought it new for my 15th birthday and its gone every where with me since . I don't gig it now but maybe I should cos it sounds great .
1,315 2014-10-27 12:33:35
Re: Babysitting Baby (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I too appreciate the words in this song Jeff ,but I didn't sing ours to sleep it was usually a bed time story or a drive in the car for one until he fell asleep.
1,316 2014-10-25 12:13:16
Topic: Gwyn Ashton (1 replies, posted in My local band and me)
http://www.reverbnation.com/gwynashton
Check this guy hes great
1,317 2014-10-20 23:48:57
Re: Matala Acoustic project (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Gtx thats Luigi with the guitar these guys play at the west end of tbe island I'm not sure if its a tak he plays ,my mate Kev J who plays in York has a couple of taks a six string in the uk and a 12 here.
Phill wasnt it the new vaudeville band that did Winchester cathedral?
1,318 2014-10-20 15:28:44
Re: Why do you like the music you like? (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I guess for me its blues because all the music I enjoyed in the 60s/70s was derived from the blues and the more I researched the deeper my interest became although a lot of my own stuff that I write now comes out a bit folky and countrified I still feel its mostly rooted in the blues .
1,319 2014-10-20 14:34:03
Re: Matala Acoustic project (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Know what you mean Nela, its coming up to moonshine time here in Crete Raki brewing starts at the end of this month .
I suspect the reason Lou has made this system is its a bit of a protest against the authority's stopping the use of amplification in bars unless they are licenced and the artists are all insured. I didn't think The west of the island had been affected but it looks now if they too have been .
Another friend who has a taverna in Sitia where we live recently had his place closed for 10 days and received a heavy fine .
Businesses are struggling to make ends meet with out the government driving the customers away, Maybe Lou has the answer.
1,320 2014-10-20 13:13:20
Topic: Matala Acoustic project (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Check out this idea for a portable PA system My friend Luigi Sirianni of Matala acoustic project has come up with its great .
1,321 2014-10-19 22:30:13
Re: Falling Star (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks dino yeah I do like the ovation its been great it stays in tune regardless of weather conditions .Ive played it in 40 degrees no problems .
I dont think it has the tone of my Eko or my Squier but for an everyday go to guitar its great.The bowl back can be awkward if you don't use a strap.
1,322 2014-10-19 14:42:14
Re: Falling Star (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
A rough demo vid of this song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GJJORG … e=youtu.be
1,323 2014-10-19 07:47:56
Re: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
No problem to a name change .Chordiefest Chordiejam any others come to mind.
What views do we have about structure ,concert format where every one gets a slot of alocated time ,folk club format where we go round the group in turn and others join in or listen.Open mic format ,3 songs and your off.
Maybe a guest pro player if we can find one wiling
1,324 2014-10-18 20:34:00
Re: chordie stock uk maybe? (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Settle gate way to the Yorkshire dales Norm but my thoughts would perhaps favour the Midlands for easy access to the motorways
1,325 2014-10-18 18:16:44
Re: Groovin' - new song (10 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've just had a look at the Rascals song and lyrically there are some similarity's but maybe the same thing could be said about many blues songs using the same style of lyric .Though I do see what you mean Dino