As this topic has taken a spin in two directions 1 its original idea of showing pics of chordians in action playing live gigs and Norms sub topic of the idea of chordi stock type seminar in Crete could I ask a moderator to split this topic As I have some info to share from my friend Janni at Lassion Bay hotel .He has just been in touch and said he thinks it could be a very good idea and asked if I can com and discuss the idea when I get back to Crete .
Personally I think the way forward may be to try and put together a package holiday to keep the cost as low as possible Janni has the contacts to make this a reality and if successful perhaps an annual event .
Sitia has a fantastic selection of top class musicians and music teachers who would also be interested in giving seminars or workshops during what ever period the event was scheduled for .August is when Sitia orginises its festival the Konaria which encompasses all types of music and art ,The surrounding villages also have there own festivals which go on into the early hours .
If Chordians are intrested then we can make this somthing truly international .
1,526 2014-03-18 22:16:11
Re: Show us your favourite gig photos (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,527 2014-03-18 18:30:05
Re: REFLECTIONS(DREAM ON) (40 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Many thanks to Russ for the use of this song in our june gig at Rethymono castle we'll give it our best and hope you like our interpretation .
1,528 2014-03-17 22:30:59
Re: Eagles Parody (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great artie Ive done a lot of stuff like this, love it
1,529 2014-03-16 23:07:52
Re: Yamaha To Strat (17 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Weighed the Pacifica on the bathroom scales its about 8.5lb I did about 15mins at the Rossendale blues club on Thursday with it and didn't feel any discomfort .If I do a longer set at next weeks gig I'll let you know how it goes .My normal set with the Tele lasts over 2 hrs and I always have a bad neck afterwards .
1,530 2014-03-16 00:45:05
Re: Show us your favourite gig photos (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've sent him a brief message .Janni is very pro active re tourism so I'm sure he will take this idea very serious and asses the viability of promoting an event like this .Sitia Council are always looking for ways to promote the town and something like this would probably lead to a lot of publicity if handled right.
1,531 2014-03-16 00:37:38
Re: New Guitar Day (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I had the same bass a couple of yrs ago great piece of kit .
1,532 2014-03-16 00:05:43
Re: Show us your favourite gig photos (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If we have enough serious enquiry's in the next couple of weeks I'll email him before I go back and see what sort of deal he can offer.
1,533 2014-03-16 00:02:22
Re: Yamaha To Strat (17 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
In comparison to my Telecaster its light , I can weigh it tomorrow but as I'm in the uk at the moment I cant compare it to any of my other guitars which are in Crete. From memory it feels similar to my Strat .I must admit that I only bought it to use at a few gigs I had planned while here and was going to sell it when we go back but on reflection I will probably keep it at my sons till we come again later in the year .
1,534 2014-03-15 16:47:53
Re: Show us your favourite gig photos (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If enough chordians were intrested I'm sure my friend janni who has the Lassion golden bay resort near Sitia would put a deal together for every one . We gig by the pool in summer its a great venue .
1,535 2014-03-15 01:37:11
Re: Show us your favourite gig photos (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The second pic was Matala beach festival 2012 the crowd was around 40 k in total , It was fantastic to do this .
1,536 2014-03-15 01:32:30
Re: Jam night every thursday at Spring terrace wmc Rossendale Lancs (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
This is in the UK Dino were back in here at the moment hence the plug for the club ,were not back in Crete for a few weeks .
yet .
how ever to answer your question yes its mainly he weather (for me at any rate )
1,537 2014-03-15 01:05:42
Topic: Show us your favourite gig photos (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I thought it might be fun to try and encourage some of us to post our favourite gig pics so I'll start things off with a few shots of me doing what I do best I.E showing off to the audience .LOL.
1,538 2014-03-15 00:43:11
Topic: Jam night every thursday at Spring terrace wmc Rossendale Lancs (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thursday night is jam night at Spring terrace working mens club Rossendale ,great atmosphere great artists ,cheap booze well worth a visit .
I had a great time here with Mike Langhan on harp and his pals who helped out in my set ,if your in the area on a Thursday night you wont be disappointed .the evening encompasses all different styles and the organiser Pete Benbow is one of the friendliest guys you would wish to meet
1,539 2014-03-14 14:49:05
Re: Yamaha To Strat (17 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have a standard one its great plays better than my strat
1,540 2014-03-10 23:05:18
Re: REFLECTIONS(DREAM ON) (40 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I like it Russell your voice is good and really suits the song.
1,542 2014-03-09 23:15:51
Re: A video of a music get together for a birthday; made for a fun time! (10 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Not only icy cold but cool. nice playing guys
1,543 2014-03-09 19:56:42
Re: Greek tv clips GB Blues Band (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
we drink raki dino , raki rocks
1,544 2014-03-09 11:53:11
Re: Babys gone shopin again (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
my wife has so many shoes I think she must have been a centipede in another life ,her mate liz has a dedicated room with shelves where she shows then off each pair has a matching handbag hanging below .
I on the other hand have 3 which get changed when they wear out .
1,545 2014-03-09 08:23:23
Re: Greek tv clips GB Blues Band (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thanks Dino they were clips from last Augusts end of summer concert Manos who runs the local station did a great job with the filming .I always enjoy playing at that venue in Sitia as it has a great atmosphere .There are events throughout the summer at which all the local bands get an opportunity to do a night the council fund everything to help boost tourism and the tv cover it as part of the deal so we all benefit .
1,546 2014-03-09 00:01:20
Topic: Greek tv clips GB Blues Band (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-4nBCmxmX0
found these greek tv clips of one of our gigs ,hope you like t.hem
1,547 2014-03-08 23:18:05
Re: Little Secret (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
nice words really good song
1,548 2014-03-07 11:24:40
Re: Babys gone shopin again (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AO2xe09_oc
A little vid to go with it
1,549 2014-03-07 10:55:26
Re: Don't Waste Time. (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice tune Phill ,just finding the D D aug change a bit odd the rest flows great
1,550 2014-03-06 20:30:47
Re: Babys gone shopin again (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thankfully we don't have shopping malls in our bit of Crete, sadly there is Amazon .