Blues and Jazz Off Topic/Chat Thread!

[Vagabond21]

The beloved Bo Diddley is no longer with us. :(

R.I.P.

[imgooley]

^Did that just happen?

[Vagabond21]

yep

edit: gools, do you like your muff???


I just bought one from ebay and I'm waiting for it to arrive

[imgooley]

Yeah, but I'm having troubles with the bypass. It's still under warranty, though, so I can get it fixed.

[ze monsta]

My Double Muff has been a bitch recently, makes loadsa humming when it's on. Not so much humming but a bleeping that gets louder when you turn it on and push up the fuzz. Not so much of a problem as I intend to get rid of it soon, and I don't really use it anyway.

[imgooley]

What do you guys think of my recordings, tone wise and phrasing/playing wise?

[Vagabond21]

What do you guys think of my recordings, tone wise and phrasing/playing wise?

I like the tone in both.

I think I prefer "Noodlin" over "Blues in E", though.

A few (not many) of the licks seemed a little out of place. Don't get me wrong though, it was still good. Someone who doesn't play guitar and/or listen to blues much probably wouldn't notice.

For all I know you could've meant to do it though lol. Overall, good job. What did you use to record that and add the other instruments? I don't know anything about recording. When our band plays the singer and the rhythm guitarist usually deal w/ it.

[imgooley]

I just used my laptop mic and Audacity. It came out better than I thought it would. The backing track for Blues in E is just a Guitar Pro track from You Shook Me.

Thanks for the comments btw. Noodlin was just me dickin around on the guitar, playing what ever lick came to my mind. That hook lick that I got out of it was pretty cool, though. I think I'll use that for an actual song.

[imgooley]

Did I kill it with my talk of my recordings?

Anyway, I have a couple more up now.

Oh, and I like cheese.

[Vagabond21]

Me likey the slidey work

Um... what kind of cheese?

[sre9981]

Brie is goddamn delicious...

(and to reassert my masculinity,)

but whiskey is better

And I pose a question to you, denizens of Blues and Jazz:

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/825/53777697fj9.png

Should I refinish my refinished guitar last year or start saving for a custom guitar I would like to build.

I desperately want a guitar that looks like the Elvis Costello Jazzmaster in terms of finish.
(http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/uploads/Image/jazz1.jpg)

[imgooley]

I have never had whiskey and cheese before. Sounds interesting...


Sharp Cheddar ftw.

[Vagabond21]

swiss owns all

[imgooley]

I desperately want a guitar that looks like the Elvis Costello Jazzmaster in terms of finish.
(http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/uploads/Image/jazz1.jpg)
If you put the P-90s in it, go for it

[ze monsta]

SRE, please refinish it! That's gross! :haha
But the Elvis Costello ones are oiled I think, and you might not have such nice wood underneath that, so I dunno, unless you know how many pieces it was and what it's like, in which case: Inform me!

[sre9981]

if i remember correctly from when I refinished it, it was a pretty not-too-bad looking piece of wood, not figured or anything, but I also don't like figured guitars :P

I'm going to take a run down to the local pawn shop to see if there're any cheap guitars (there were rumors of a $300 telecaster) laying around that I can refinish and mod as to not destroy my work on the one above

[ze monsta]

Yeah, I meant like any nasty big black bits or something like that, that would stand out and look ****.

[Dimebag22]

Who's buying tonights round of bourbon?

It's my birthday :)

[theneildeal]

long way to go yet boy. only men can drink bourbon! haha

[Vagabond21]

Who's buying tonights round of bourbon?

It's my birthday :)

I will when you turn 21....

Kidding :cheers:

[theneildeal]

come over here when you're 18, and ill get you pissed............ or next year, you can crash at mine in barcelona, and ill get you into bars there. It will only take a little bribe, because bouncers there don't really care! haha

[sre9981]

Wait til college to destroy your body with booze and drugs, its much better that way

[theneildeal]

Brie is goddamn delicious...

(and to reassert my masculinity,)

but whiskey is better

And I pose a question to you, denizens of Blues and Jazz:

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/825/53777697fj9.png

Should I refinish my refinished guitar last year or start saving for a custom guitar I would like to build.

I desperately want a guitar that looks like the Elvis Costello Jazzmaster in terms of finish.
(http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop_image/uploads/Image/jazz1.jpg)

id refinish that, because i don't like the look of it. you'd end up spending loads on a new custom, when you can cheaply get what you want by refinishing that guitar

[gopherthegreat]

happy birthday, kris!

[Jimmy94]

happy birthday!

and remember alcohol is evil until you're 21!

[imgooley]

and remember alcohol is evil until you're 21!
LIES!!!

I love my alcohol, and I'm 19.

Happy b day btw. I got you a nice set of b00bz for this special occasion.

Oh, and I'm trying to write an actual coherent song. Should I do a more upbeat one? Slide or no slide? Suggestions?

[Dimebag22]

:cheers: guys. :)

Oh and I don't care what you all say, I like my booze :p:

[GD_GC]

Happy B Day man!

:cheers:

[gopherthegreat]

i dont drink. drinking feels fucked up and if its not expensive tastes like piss. smoking weed just feels good.

*lights up mah joint*

[Dimebag22]

I do both...

Not at the same time though, now that is fucked up.

My brother actually gave me a couple grams and my other friend gave me a new pipe for my birthday :haha

[TheDev01dOne]

Birthday greetings Kris.

So the pub where I work has a massive backyard and the landlord is a musician so he puts on 3 big summer concerts every year (The pub is called The Wilkes Head, so the concerts are; Wilkestonbury, Wilkestock and W2008 Party in the carpark. :haha)

Anyway I've got a spot on the first one for June 22nd and need to sort out a setlist and figure out what other instruments I want. I think I'll play electric so I can play some solos and ****, just to not have it be too boring so it'll probably be me, bass guitar, drums, and harp on some songs.

Do you think these songs are upbeat enough for people to enjoy and not be boring, these are the ones I'm thining of so far, I know all these well (I'll be singing too BTW)

ZZ Top - I need you tonight
Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie mn
Hendrix - Hey Joe
JLH - Crawling kingsnake
John Mayer - Gonna find another you
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells - Bad bad whiskey

And some slide
Evil by Howlin' Wolf
Stack Shot Billy by The black Keys
And possibly a garagey version of Death Letter.

Should fill the 20-30 mins pretty easy and it will all be unrehearsed with the backing band so it'll be just winging it really. Looking forward to it though, hopefully I can get recording and video of it. I want it videod to send to my family, they've never heard of seen me sing before. My mum doesn't believe me that I actually do it.

Anyway anyone got any suggestions? Any other good, simple-ish slide songs in Open A/G to recommend, would like to play more slide.

[imgooley]

Give me Champagne when I'm thirsty? Give me good reefer when I want to get high?

[TheDev01dOne]

Lemonade FTW. (Or Dr. Pepper)

[Dimebag22]

^^ Sounds awesome.

Maybe cut a few of those out though and have some jams in the middle of the song.

[imgooley]

Birthday greetings Kris.

So the pub where I work has a massive backyard and the landlord is a musician so he puts on 3 big summer concerts every year (The pub is called The Wilkes Head, so the concerts are; Wilkestonbury, Wilkestock and W2008 Party in the carpark. :haha)

Anyway I've got a spot on the first one for June 22nd and need to sort out a setlist and figure out what other instruments I want. I think I'll play electric so I can play some solos and ****, just to not have it be too boring so it'll probably be me, bass guitar, drums, and harp on some songs.

Do you think these songs are upbeat enough for people to enjoy and not be boring, these are the ones I'm thining of so far, I know all these well (I'll be singing too BTW)

ZZ Top - I need you tonight
Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie mn
Hendrix - Hey Joe
JLH - Crawling kingsnake
John Mayer - Gonna find another you
Buddy Guy & Junior Wells - Bad bad whiskey

And some slide
Evil by Howlin' Wolf
Stack Shot Billy by The black Keys
And possibly a garagey version of Death Letter.

Should fill the 20-30 mins pretty easy and it will all be unrehearsed with the backing band so it'll be just winging it really. Looking forward to it though, hopefully I can get recording and video of it. I want it videod to send to my family, they've never heard of seen me sing before. My mum doesn't believe me that I actually do it.

Anyway anyone got any suggestions? Any other good, simple-ish slide songs in Open A/G to recommend, would like to play more slide.
You can do Red Rooster. That is a fun open G tune. Standard 12 bar progression too. Goin Down Slow is another good open G tune.

[TheDev01dOne]

Red Rooste is a good idea actually, could get some harp on it too, I'll see if I can learn it.

You know what's an awesome feeling? Adding your first gig ever to your myspace upcoming shows thing Lol I'm so excited about this, should be sweet fun.

[imgooley]

You know what's an awesome feeling? Adding your first gig ever to your myspace upcoming shows thing Lol I'm so excited about this, should be sweet fun.
That would be an awesome feeling. Hopefully I can get some cats together to do some gigs.

Red Rooster is really easy. Just a standard shuffle with a slide up to the 12th fret at the end of the bar.

[imgooley]

I've recorded 10 tunes in 3 days. I have a bug or something in me that makes me want to keep doing it.

[meh!]

You should make sure that at least the first two and every second song after that are ones the most people are sure to know.

That would be my advice...it's good because:

1: Audiences always enjoy stuff they know (it's a hard fact that applies to both original material and not-known covers... if they don't know it, most people honestly aren't going to be that interested)

2 It's easy to be confident when you've got someone elses good songs in front of you, this applies less because you're doing covers... but it still applies a bit when you're considering which covers to do. Go for the ones that you feel are recognisable and you feel most comfortable playing and you'll just have a much better gig.

3. I don't think that particular ZZ top song is a good starter. You want something that comes right in; punchy and up beat. That ZZ song is pretty laid back, slow and sort of meanders into the song. Whilst Sharp dressed man or Gimme all your lovin EVERYONE will know and as long as people can hear the lyrics then they've got a recongnisable tune to follow, with a famous riff and taht's what people are going to care about. And those songs jump right into the action. (the drums at the start of gimme all your lovin seem like a good starter to me).

Your first two songs you're gonna want them both to be hard hitters so people will pay attention. (and you don't really wanna slow down either, if you're doing a half hour gig or whatever)

That's my advice, take it or leave it! lol

[imgooley]

Meh hit it on the dot. You could play something like Just Got Paid instead of that particular song. Or a Zeppelin song...

[TheDev01dOne]

Those songs weren't in any order really but I really like that ZZ Top song so I'm definitely doing it. And it's not your average audience, 95% of the people there are musicians and we all know each other already and stuff so I think they'd appreciate some interesting stuff instead of just well known songs. Probably gonna add my originals in there somewhere too, I don't really want it to be all covers but I've had it at short notice so don't have a lot of time to finish, practice, prepare my own songs except for 2 or 3. and won't even really be able to practice with any of the other players so we'll just be winging it (they're quite good though, there shouldn't be any major problems)

Your advice is appreciated though, gonna be a sweet learning curve. Everyone there is cool though, even if I **** up they won't care. And if they do I'll just spit in their beer since I'll be working on the bar all day aswell.

[Pink Zeptallica]

Start it off with some cream? Sunshine of your Love maybe?

[imgooley]

Start it off with some cream? Sunshine of your Love maybe?
That is always a good choice.

[meh!]

I hate the 1-3 beat the Ginger Baker plays on that, totally ruins the song for me.

And yeah playing for musicians is totally different, if yuo're good players they'll probably appreciate it.

[gopherthegreat]

I hate the 1-3 beat the Ginger Baker plays on that, totally ruins the song for me.
i never noticed that. way to ruin a great song for me :(

[imgooley]

So I'm playing another show tomorrow. Any song suggestions?

I was thinking Born Under a Bad Sign, but I don't know about any others.

[Dimebag22]

Sittin' On Top of the World! :)

[gopherthegreat]

silver paper by mountain

[imgooley]

Sittin' On Top of the World! :)
I actually thought about that one! I love that song.

Ok, I've decided on this one.

And I don't know that mountain song

[GD_GC]

Have you guys heard the Jeff Healey version of that song? It's on that Mess Of Blues compilation thing, its freaking awesome.

[imgooley]

I haven't heard that much Jeff Healy

[meh!]

i never noticed that. way to ruin a great song for me :(


:haha

Sorry man!

[Dimebag22]

Have you guys heard the Jeff Healey version of that song? It's on that Mess Of Blues compilation thing, its freaking awesome.
Yeah man, it's crazy awesome. That is such a damn good album too.

[Thefallofman]

Hey GD_GC, where in Cincinnati are you from?

I live in Norwood.

[Pink Zeptallica]

Lol, my avatar is like yours but better


and hotter :P

[GD_GC]

Hey GD_GC, where in Cincinnati are you from?

I live in Norwood.

I live in Mason, I don't think that's too far away.

[TheDev01dOne]

I'm bored guys. GTA IV has lost it's appeal. It's not as good as San Andreas, I dunno why everyone thinks it's better.

Got a cool progression/riff thing happening in open Dm and trying to write some lyrics for it but it's really tricky. Sound's very Black Keys-y IMO but still different? Just one bit sounds kinda like the "Lies Lies Lies Ohhhh Liesss" part of their song. I dunno, I guess that song is possibly in Dm or something, maybe I'm just hearing things.

Listening to some Junior Kimbrough, his grooves and lyrics are quite good but just some bits irk me because it's still all quite rough. I guess The Black Keys showed how good it could be if it was all polished.

Did I mention I'm bored?

[imgooley]

I love the rough sound!!!

Junior Kimbrough is polished compared to R.L. and T Model Ford. Meet Me in the City is epic.

[TheDev01dOne]

R.L. Burnside is next up. Not heard any of his stuff yet, should be interesting.

I think my favourite JK song is Work Me Baby. Just love how he plays the melody behind his singing, that always sounds great to me for some reason.

[imgooley]

If you're getting R.L. get Mississippi Hill Country Blues, Mississippi Blues, and An Ass Pocket of Whiskey first.

Work me is a good song, but I only have the Black Keys version. Meet Me in the City is one of my favorite songs, period.

[Jackal58]

New mix is up in the Radio thread courtesy of TheDev01dOne

[imgooley]

New songs in the profile. If you guys could give them a listen and a comment and/or rating, I would be very appreciative.

I have a cover of Lenny, a cover of Little Wing, and of Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground by the White Stripes. A whole bunch of originals as well.

[sre9981]

So I went to the bookstore today and took a detour to Cash Converters.

I present to you my new project guitar for the summer, yet to be named:
(I apologize for the disgraceful quality, my real camera decided to die on me so you get cell phone pics [and my leg])
http://i30.tinypic.com/bgvkag.jpg

http://i29.tinypic.com/2vvrv6h.jpg

Not bad for 100$, they got good reviews, Agathis body, needs new strings, tuners, finish, and possibly a neck if I'm so motivated. Its an Ibanez GAX, budget guitar, but doesn't play horribly

[imgooley]

What you gonna do to it?

Put some P-90's in that bad boy

And a bigsby

[sre9981]

This baby's getting either http://store.guitarfetish.com/dr90husip90c.html or http://store.guitarfetish.com/meal2ritovij.html

along with a new bridge and possibly Bigsby (verry tempting)

I'm debating refinishing it to a dark walnut stain, no pickguard, chrome hardware and tele knobs

The only major issue is the neck. I really don't like Ibanez necks, I find them too thin. I might try my hand at crafting one myself or ordering one from Stewmac or Warmoth, we'll see as summer goes by.

[imgooley]

Get one of each of those pups. They are both teh sex.

Do the either a dark walnut or a trans black finish. I think you should keep the pick guard though.

And is that neck really that thin? I have an Ibanez and it has a neck as fat as a Les Paul.

[sre9981]

The neck is very thin, just under 3/4 of an inch at the 7th fret (thats a quick eyeball wiht a tape measure, not a caliper measurement mind you. I'd much rather a fender sized neck as its what I'm used to. If all goes well, I'll decide on parts and order them tomorrow as I'm going to Korea for two.5 weeks and it'd be sweet to have the parts when I get back :)

[Jackal58]

Get one of each of those pups. They are both teh sex.

Do the either a dark walnut or a trans black finish. I think you should keep the pick guard though.

And is that neck really that thin? I have an Ibanez and it has a neck as fat as a Les Paul.
:) Les Pauls come with a variety of neck sizes. Depends on the model and the year it was made or they are trying to copy this month. And by size I mean thickness and width.

[imgooley]

:) Les Pauls come with a variety of neck sizes. Depends on the model and the year it was made or they are trying to copy this month. And by size I mean thickness and width.
Suffice to say it's a fatty.

[Jackal58]

Suffice to say it's a fatty.
So's mine. But damn I love the neck they have on the current run of "Classics"

[imgooley]

So's mine. But damn I love the neck they have on the current run of "Classics"
Haven't played one, but the neck on the customs are awesome. For some reason, bound necks feel better to me.

So, Don, have you check out my tracks? :)

[imgooley]

I miss Braedon :sad:

This forum is so slow without another person to talk to.

[Jackal58]

Haven't played one, but the neck on the customs are awesome. For some reason, bound necks feel better to me.

So, Don, have you check out my tracks? :)
Not the latest ones yet. I can only do it during lunch at work. Dial up at home is not conducive to listening online. I'll hear them in the next couple of days.

[ze monsta]

Goolz, Dead Leaves was a bit messy, and it doesn't sound anything like the stripes!
Little Wing was pretty good, but that's coz I always **** it up big time.
Lenny was really good.

Anyone know how you'd go about micing double bass? :confused:

[TheDev01dOne]

Goolz, Dead Leaves was a bit messy, and it doesn't sound anything like the stripes!
Little Wing was pretty good, but that's coz I always **** it up big time.
Lenny was really good.

Anyone know how you'd go about micing double bass? :confused:

Condenser mic as close to the F hole as possible. I think it's usually the 'bottom' one, as if you were holding it like a guitar.. on the treble string side.

[ze monsta]

Good good.

:cheers:

Muxtape is still being a bitch, and doesn't want to upload anything, even though they are cthe correct files.

[Jackal58]

Good good.

:cheers:

Muxtape is still being a bitch, and doesn't want to upload anything, even though they are cthe correct files.
I'm using it now. It's slow as hell but seems to working ok.

[sre9981]

Copypaste from the Alt-Indie radio thread which in turn is a copy paste form the muxtape blog


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[imgooley]

Goolz, Dead Leaves was a bit messy, and it doesn't sound anything like the stripes!
Little Wing was pretty good, but that's coz I always **** it up big time.
Lenny was really good.

Anyone know how you'd go about micing double bass? :confused:
Yeah, my Big Muff is broken. Luckily, I have the service plan, so I am getting a new one next week.

[ze monsta]

No, I meant you played it differently to how the song goes, but yeah, w/e.

Tim, if you've never seen Big Brother before, watch it. :haha
Might be the worst program ever.

[imgooley]

Oh, oh. Didn't get it.


And I agree, big brother would only suck more if they showed scrotum for a half an hour straight.

[ze monsta]

I'm watching it for this chick:

http://estb.msn.com/i/95/A53431FD645EA603CC32F891E648B.jpg

And I want to kick the tv coz of this person:
http://www.channel4.com/bigbrother/media/images/Channel4/bigbrother9/Housemates_profile_pics/kathreya_440x227.jpg

:haha
For once I find Big Brother funny.

[Highbinder]

Lightnin' Hopkins rocks. But there are practically no tabs.

:(

[imgooley]

Lightnin hopkins is the ****, man.

I haven't tried any of his stuff though

[Jackal58]

Copypaste from the Alt-Indie radio thread which in turn is a copy paste form the muxtape blog
Wow cool. I uploaded my mix for the Mod Rock radio mix this afternoon. Started around 3:00 est and finished around 3:45. It was slow but it all worked. And I am putting up my mix on Sunday so ya'll go check it out.

[gopherthegreat]

what the hell is big brother?

[Jackal58]

what the hell is big brother?
A reality tv show. They put a bunch of people together in a house and the last one to turn gay wins.

[TeXaS_db]

I just started taking drivers ed last week, so i have been thinkin of the car i want and the one my dad is willing to help me out for.

i wanted a truck for the longest time, but the way gas is i wont be able to drive anywhere. so i have been looking at some some cars.

-Pontiac Grand Prix-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Grand_Prix
I like these, they look good and r kinda comfortable to drive, and my dad is willing to help me out cause he likes them alot and thinks they will be good cars. If we got one it would prolly be like a 04' between 07'.

-Subaru Impreza WRX-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Impreza_WRX_STi
I love these things, they look amazing, r fast as hell, and r just amazing. the only problem is i wouldnt be able to afford insurance for it, its to damn expensive, and my dad doesnt like the idea at all.

-Honda Element-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Element
I like these because there big and boxy and i like that. They have tons of room so i can take all my band equipment to my bassist's house and im a big guy so i need some room. the thing is there r just a lil pricey.

-PT Cruiser-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pt_cruiser
Im not to crazy about these, my dad really likes them and thinks they would be a good car and he thinks he can get a good deal on one. But i have heard there really fun cars to drive, so theres a plus.

-Mitsubishi Lancer-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:04-05_Mitsubishi_Lancer_Ralliart.jpg

[imgooley]

Dude, get a Chevy S-10. Four cylinder truck= 30 miles to the gallon.

[Jackal58]

^ Good answer.
Or go with the Element. It's the only one on your list that fulfills the practical. Although they are ugly as sin. :p:

[ze monsta]

Get this

http://thecartech.com/gallery/cars/small_car.JPG

:haha

[Jackal58]

Clown Cars ftw!!!!!!
:haha

[ze monsta]

Clown car you say?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/175866636_d86626afc4.jpg

:haha

[imgooley]

lulz

[Jackal58]

Some people have no imagination.

[imgooley]

Why do you say that?

[ze monsta]

Yeh, wtf?

[Jackal58]

What do you want to do tonight dear? Oh I don't know. Let's procreate!!!!!!!
Sorry I should have elaborated. I sounded like a dick didn't I. :p:

[gopherthegreat]

Clown car you say?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/45/175866636_d86626afc4.jpg

:haha
wha......?

[imgooley]

Has Don been drinkin?

[TheDev01dOne]

My dad is the youngest of 14 kids, all to the same parents. Big families are awesome.

[imgooley]

I'm glad I don't have a big family. Too many people for my misanthropic personality.

[Jackal58]

Has Don been drinkin?
Yes I was. I had just returned home from a graduation party.
Big families are weird. My wife has 12 brothers and sisters. 3 sets of twins included in that. After a couple of beers I no longer have any idea who is who.

[ze monsta]

I want a Bassman and a Super Reverb... :sad:

But I did get Riding With The King Today, EC and BB King together. :liplick:

[Dimebag22]

I was playing a Bassman today. Damn good amp!

Oh and that is one of my favourite albums of all time. Listen to "Hold on! I'm Comin'!" such a good song to jam along to.

[imgooley]

I was at guitar center for the past 4 hours. Fun stuff. I played that Dean resonator that I'm so fond of, through a NOS blues junior. Very nice. Played an AC30 as well as a Super Reverb, a Valveking, and a Blues Custom.

The Blues Custom is pure sex. Dark and warm, just like I like it. Played a Ibanez AF95 (which had a flamed walnut finish and gold hardware, more erection inspiring gear) through it, and did some slide work.

[TeXaS_db]

What do yall think is better Fender 65 Twin Reverb or a Vox AC30.
I want something really versatile and will give me alot of different sounds, but mainly like a dirty blues and harder rock sound. Something with really warm cleans and something that will give alot of crunch.
Im also looking at the Fender Hot Rod Deville 410 cause its a lil cheaper.

[imgooley]

I'm not a big fan of the twin reverb, to be honest. I much rather prefer the Super Reverb or the Deluxe Reverb. Especially the Deluxe. 22 watts is a lot easier to overdrive than 85 watts. They also have very bright, cool cleans.

The Tweed amps are way warmer, fender wise.

The AC30 is a bit of a unique one. It manages to be bright while being dark and warm. It's my favorite amp. It has a top boost channel, good for leads, and the normal channel breaks up very nicely. 30 watts is more than enough for almost any situation. It's a 2x12, too.

Another cheaper option is what I'm planning on getting; The Epiphone Blues custom. It's switchable from 15 to 30 watts a/ab. Both channels sound very warm. The only thing about the cleans is that when in 30 watt mode, it does have that bright bite that Blackface/blackface reissues have. It's a bit darker than the tweed amps.

I say if you want a 4x10, get the Blues Deville instead of the Hot Rod. It's warmer, while still having the dynamics of the Fender cleans. The other difference between the 2 is the more drive channel on the HRD. I don't think it sounds that great. If you slapped a OD pedal in front of the Blues Deville, it would give you the nice crunch.

Have you played all of those?

[TeXaS_db]

i played the HotRod Deville and really liked the drive and thought it had a pretty good blues tone. and i did play the Twin reverb and thought it was ok, it had a great clean sound but that was it.
and i played the AC30 and i really liked it, but it was a lil pricey.
I want to play a blues deville but i cant find one, and i have heard that they r only really for blues and i dont just want to play blues. but when i see one i'll play it and will see for myself.
i have really never looked into and of the Epiphone amps.
And is the AC15 just like the 30 but with a lower wattage.

and want r some good od pedals

[Dimebag22]

Maxon OD 808 is awesome. or a Ibanez TS808 or 9.

I prefer the Maxon over the Ibanez though. I own both.

[imgooley]

The Blues Deville can pull of Hard Rock, like Nugent or AC/DC or Led Zeppelin with an OD and/or a distortion in front of it. Your Big Muff can definitely push it there, and it sounds great through the Blues Deville.

The AC15 has a different voicing than the AC30. I haven't played extensively enough to really articulate it's sound, but it's different.

Another couple of options are The Peavey Classic 30/50 and the Delta Blues. The Delta Blues sounds very similar to the AC30. The Peavey Classic 30/50 sounds a little closer to a tweed fender, but not as warm.

I really suggest you give the Epi's a chance.

Also, the Crate Palomino series amps are very good as well.

[gopherthegreat]

does anyone here listen to black flag?

[imgooley]

does anyone here listen to black flag?
I do

[gopherthegreat]

greg ginn is an amazing guitar player. him, johnny ramone, and east bay ray are probably the most distinctive punk guitarists in my opinion.

[TeXaS_db]

has anybody played this thing
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Vox-CLASSIC-PLUS-AC50CP2-50W-2X12-COMBO-Refurb-104381447-i1173588.gc
it seems pretty nice

[imgooley]

Never played an AC50. Want to, though.

And Greg Ginn is the best Punk Guitarist there is.

[gopherthegreat]

woody guthrie is awesome

[imgooley]

Yes. Woodie Guthrie is awesome. I like Ry Cooder. That's why I keep doing slide guitar tracks.

[Vagabond21]

Well, I kinda got forced outta my band today. The whole time they've been tellin me how much they liked my lead work. I miss two practices (we don't even have any gig work comin up) and they find someone else.

It's ok though, all they wanted to play was neil young and the doors. I like both artists but it get's kinda old doin the same crap all the time just because the vocalist wants to blow Neil Young. No big deal though, my heart is in the blues more than rock. It's just so hard to find people with similar interests.

Btw I got my big muff pi the other day and I love it.

[Jack Off Jill]

greg ginn is an amazing guitar player. him, johnny ramone, and east bay ray are probably the most distinctive punk guitarists in my opinion.
I agree with East Bay Ray, but other than him.. I think the other most distinctive is Curt Kirkwood.

Edit: Have you guys heard Ry Cooder's newest albums? I got them recently and I'm not very impressed. His playing on them is kinda boring.. I want him to go back to old Ry Cooder playing. Also, I love the Big Muff.

[TheDev01dOne]

Sucks man, form your own band now instead. You gotta keep the spark there and look for a band asap IMO otherwise it takes a lot longer to get going again.

Today I will hopefully write some lyrics for the song I've been working on and then probably record a quick version of it to get some feedback on it. Trying to finish some acoustic songs I have half-finished for my gig so I don't have to do all covers. It's in open Dm so it's quite depressing sounding TBH, trying to write some more uplifting lyrics for it to keep it kinda neutral.

[imgooley]

If I was in Tennessee, we could start a garage blues band, steve. Also, I love the big muff, and since mine doesn't work, I'm getting a new one (for free).

@Jack off Jill (lulz at the pitmonkey visiting us)- I haven't heard Ry Cooder's new album. Is it really that boring? I'm a big fan, and don't want to be disappointed.

Tim, I'd love to hear your new stuff. Open Dm is an interesting tuning, especially to play slide in.

[TheDev01dOne]

I can't really figure out anything decent for slide in it yet but I like playing with just fretting stuff, it's a good drone chord to add some interesing melodies over and some unconventional structures. I'l try get a recording of it then, should be done today sometime.

I listened to some of your profile stuff BTW and it's all really cool, love the slide songs, very minimal and cool.

[imgooley]

I just put a new one up, first one with original lyrics and such.

Need to work on getting stuff down on the first take, I can hear the frustration in my playing on some of those that were the 3rd or 4th take.

So are you doing a one chord Johnny Lee type song? Or maybe a skip james type deal?

[Vagabond21]

What are some good cooder songs??
I haven't looked into him as much as I should.
What I've heard, I've liked though.

I'm off to bed. It's 2 in the morning here and I have to be up in 4 hours to work.

[imgooley]

Going to Brownsville is my favorite. He does a nice cover of Get Rhythm. A lot of his songs are very folky.

[imgooley]

So I acquired a Buddy Guy dvd, Thelonious Monk's bio documentary Straight, No Chaser, and a John Lee Hooker DVD. 3 of my favorite musicians of all time.

[TheDev01dOne]

What's the JLH DVD called, I have an awesome one back in Aus that has rare performances and stuff. Really good ****, he was definitely the real deal.

Anyway I finished writing lyrics and just recorded a pretty rough version of my song, uploadingto myspace now so check out the link in my sig in a few mins and it should be up there. Called "On My Way". Don't mind the dogs barking at the postman at the end, Sounded kinda cool so I left it on there.

Anyway let me know what you guys think, I know the vocals need practice but does the guitar bit sound okay, not too boring?

EDIT: It's up now.

[imgooley]

It's called John Lee Hooker- That's My Story. It's a documentary of his life. Very good.

[TheDev01dOne]

Different to the one I have then, I'll have to look for it. Go listen to my song Goolz.

[imgooley]

I love the Dm tuning. Gives it a unique, dark voice. I wonder what it would sound like electric, and maybe with some harp.

The solo is awesome. "Let's go" :)

For some reason I'm thinking "I Put A Spell on You" as far as the aesthetics of the song. And I like the dog barking.

[imgooley]

Where'd you go, Tim?

[TheDev01dOne]

Lol the solo is a bit rough, will have to practice that ****, my fingers are just sore from playing it over and over again to write lyrics so I'll hopefully record a cleaner version another day after I've got it sounding a bit nicer.

I don't have a G harp to try but I think it would sound a bit cluttered, I really like it on acoustic, it's probably the best guitar part I've written in terms of being pretty simple, but not needing another lead guitar or anything to make it sound interesting, it just kinda floats on it's own groove.

Should be a bit entertaining on stage too, I bar the IV and V chords over the top of the neck so I can leave the high D string ringing open and play some twiddly bits on it with my spare fingers, audiences like that kinda thing.

[imgooley]

Sounds good, it does have a nice groove to it.

How did you like Broke Boy Blues? I noticed that you listened to it.

[TheDev01dOne]

It's good man, can imagine it sounding epic through a cranked as tube amp. Is it on eletric or an acoustic, some bits sound really resonator-y and other bits sound electri-fried..

Good lyrics though, and nice slide licks. I might record something on slide later today if I still feel guitarry.

[imgooley]

I played it on my Ibanez. It's mahogany with a birch top, and it's an archtop, so it has a really warm, dark tone, but it's small when compared to most semi-hollows, so it can get that nice bright, kinda twang but not real twangy sound that you hear, mixed with the warmth.

I can't wait till I get that Blues Custom. I played some slide through one on sunday. It was awesome.

[Vagabond21]

I'm still looking for a good acoustic cutaway. Anyone have any suggestions?

I've been looking at this bad boy http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Taylor-100-Series-110CE-Dreadnought-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=514494

I played it the other day at sam ash and it had awesome tone.

edit: I've also been looking at some Morgan Monroe guitars which are freaking sweet as well.

[TheDev01dOne]

If you have that much money to spend you can get a great guitar if you're willing to go used.

I always say it, but seriously look at Takamine EN series, especially the older ones (late 80s - mid 90s) .. They are amazing guitars for the money. I have the EN40c and it's a kickass guitar, mine is a 94 supposedly. My GFs dad has an EN20 from the 70s when they were first made and it's easily one of the nicest guitars I'e ever played.

They're MIJ and all solid woods, thin finish and light as hell so they just get better and better sounding the older they get. Mine pwns all the new Taylor, Martin, Alvarez etc guitars I played that were in my price range. So glad I found it when I did.

Just my opinion though so check them all out for yourself anyway. I just think used is a way better option. You get it cheaper, plus it's played in a bit so will sound better than a new one straight away.

[Vagabond21]

If you have that much money to spend you can get a great guitar if you're willing to go used.

I always say it, but seriously look at Takamine EN series, especially the older ones (late 80s - mid 90s) .. They are amazing guitars for the money. I have the EN40c and it's a kickass guitar, mine is a 94 supposedly. My GFs dad has an EN20 from the 70s when they were first made and it's easily one of the nicest guitars I'e ever played.

They're MIJ and all solid woods, thin finish and light as hell so they just get better and better sounding the older they get. Mine pwns all the new Taylor, Martin, Alvarez etc guitars I played that were in my price range. So glad I found it when I did.

Just my opinion though so check them all out for yourself anyway. I just think used is a way better option. You get it cheaper, plus it's played in a bit so will sound better than a new one straight away.

Yeah, I was planning on selling some of my gear and a few of my low dollar guitars as well as my alvarez to get a good acoustic. Thanks for the info on the vintage guitars. It's just hard to find a decent used one around here, most stuff is brand new or if it's used, really beat up and low quality in the first place.

[TheDev01dOne]

Look around on eBay or craigslist man, or try find a specialist acoustic shop somewhere near you, they're usually a fun day out.

Downloaded some Robert Randolph, got the album 'Colorblind'.. I like it but then I hate some of it at the same time. Some of it is just amazing, funky, crazy playing and shiit then some songs are just sugar-coated, feelgood, pop crap IMO. I'll have to download some more albums and find the best songs.

[Jackal58]

Robert Randolph live > any of his studio stuff.

[nightraven]

oh, fellow bluesies,
i ordered my hardware and lace sensors the other day! thought you'd like to know :')

[imgooley]

Sounds good

[Vagabond21]

B.B.'s (Blues brothers), I just got back from the Dr. and I just got diagnosed with "Bipolar 2 Disorder". (they said I probably got it from Goolz, in the form of an STD :( )

Hooray... But anyways, I'm in need for some blues music BAD at the moment. Can someone link me to an interesting song that I probably haven't heard??? Anyways, I hope all is well.

[ze monsta]

Wait...you actually have bipolar? :confused:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLdbcE5q9EY
My favourite Hendrix song ever. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnrTQngkjLE

[Highbinder]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Parlour-Size-38in-steel-string-new-Folk-Guitar_W0QQitemZ350066882450QQihZ022QQcategoryZ2385QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

£33 guitar.. Hmmm..

[ze monsta]

It might be alright you know...In Hanks (a big acoustic shop in Denmark Street) they sell their own stuff and I was considering buying a 12 string for £55 from there, except the finish was gross.

[imgooley]

Hey steve, you could probably get uplifted by this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icLUJfD7fLo

And sorry for the STD.

[Vagabond21]

Wait...you actually have bipolar? :confused:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLdbcE5q9EY
My favourite Hendrix song ever. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnrTQngkjLE

Yessir I do. I always new there was something odd about me.

That's one of my fav Hendrix songs. Hendrix is my main man, I could listen to him play for days.
My dad gave me an actual Photo of Hendrix. It was taken by his college roommates brother and was passed around and eventually ended up in my possession.

It's a picture of him walking into a party with a cig hanging out of his mouth, it's awesome.

Anyways, I'll check out these songs. I love hendrix's version of Killing floor, it's amazing. I've learned to play about 75 percent of it.

[Vagabond21]

Furry Lewis. Lol what a name. I've never heard of him but I def like the vid (still listening to it)

He surprised me when he started goin to town on that guitar, old man can play.

[imgooley]

Furry Lewis. Lol what a name. I've never heard of him but I def like the vid (still listening to it)

He surprised me when he started goin to town on that guitar, old man can play.
I love that song. It's a great song.

[TheDev01dOne]

Bored, someone talk to me..

Listening to some Fabulous Thunderbirds with Kid Ramos on guitar on his 59 Esquire, love it.

[imgooley]

I'm here, as always. Watching an Albert King interview on Youtube. Got a few new songs on the profile.

[TheDev01dOne]

I've decided to join in your blues lyric thread since I'm trying to get into song-writing mode. I'm gonna hold off the band thing for a while cos it's all stressing me out and just work on my solo stuff and see if I can maybe get some solo gigs around town. Maybe try to record a decent sounding free demo/EP of some description to throw around a bit and see what comes of it.

[imgooley]

I just want to get my 2 buddies together and start a three piece, but it's gonna have to wait till the end of summer, at least

[TheDev01dOne]

Yeah my girlfriend plays bass so I ony need a drummer but they're just so hard to find and it takes loads of effort to get the band tight and to know everything. If I can get out gigging solo I can make some money too and use it to get some stuff recorded properly and do some electrified stuff on there and just use the guys from the pub (who are amazing, especially the bass player) as session guys to fill out the band and try get some stuff happening.

For some reason I just really would love to have a proper, decent sounding CD of my own. I've been into music long enough I figure the only way to get out and make something of it is take the initiative yourself and see what you can get done. Nobody is going to magically discover me and give me gigs or a record deal or want to form a band with me if I don't have anything to show for myself and get my name out and known a bit.

[imgooley]

Exactly.

My buddy, who I plan to get a place with next year, is going to school to be an audio production engineer, so I'm gonna get him to help me record some stuff and get it out and around, and maybe play bass for some live stuff.

[TheDev01dOne]

Yeah that would be sweet. I now plenty of great musicians now but no recording or studio kind of people yet. I'm sure I could get hooked up pretty cheaply though if I ask around a bit. Coming to England and meeting all these people is the best thing ever, gonna try make the most of it before I have to leave.

Pretty much all of the regulars here are easily good enough to get out and start gigging and stuff at least, and should definitely be trying to do whatever you can.
Another thing is I've heard/seen a lot of independant music around here and loads of it isn't that great, the regulars here are far and away better than heaps of the bands and whatever that are out getting payed to play gigs and have CDs out and shiit. It's just the fact that they've put the work in to get themselves known a bit and get out playing and moving their music forward into the public as much as possible.

It's crazy to see a lot of crap bands getting 2 or 3 gigs every week and know that the average age of regulars here is about 15 and you're all way better than these people but just chilling at home chatting on UG and making the UG Blues album Lol

I dread what it's going to be like when our generation starts populating the music scene a bit more, gonna be damn hard to get noticed with so many talented guys around.

/motivational rant.

[imgooley]

very motivational, indeed.

I'm kinda a bit weary of getting a main band together that isn't playing what I want to play, though. I want to play blues. B-L-U-S-E as Son House would say. If I can play some non-blues with some guys, that would be great, but I need the blues in my playing. Especially since I do most of my leads off of improvisation.

[Vagabond21]

very motivational, indeed.

I'm kinda a bit weary of getting a main band together that isn't playing what I want to play, though. I want to play blues. B-L-U-S-E as Son House would say. If I can play some non-blues with some guys, that would be great, but I need the blues in my playing. Especially since I do most of my leads off of improvisation.

When I was playing lead for that band, sometimes it was hard for me to get out of "blues mode" and into "rock mode". But, I was decent at both.

[ze monsta]

My band is gonna be recording over the next few weeks, and months probably. Should be fun, we've written loadsa songs on keyboards/piano mainly garage and punk stuff.

[imgooley]

When I was playing lead for that band, sometimes it was hard for me to get out of "blues mode" and into "rock mode". But, I was decent at both.
It's really hard to get out of blues mode for me. Even when I'm playing metal.

[GD_GC]

It's really hard to get out of blues mode for me. Even when I'm playing metal.

I don't think I really have an out of blues mode :sad:

Everything I try to play ends up coming back to blues, I don't know if that's good or bad.

[Dimebag22]

I don't think I really have an out of blues mode :sad:

Everything I try to play ends up coming back to blues, I don't know if that's good or bad.
Same with me, but most rock songs are based off blues so it usually fits when I'm with my band, but when we play hard rock songs it's a little tough to get going. But once I get in that mode, I can shred it up fairly good.

[imgooley]

I don't think I really have an out of blues mode :sad:

Everything I try to play ends up coming back to blues, I don't know if that's good or bad.
The only time I can get out is when I am so pissed off, that blues don't work in calming me down immediately. And when I say pissed off, I mean punchin walls, breakin windows etc. type mad. That's when I need a good chug to calm me down. Then I always end up playing a really gainy blues solo.

[Vagabond21]

Does anyone have any good practice licks I can use to increase my speed and accuracy?

I've done a lot of chromatic stuff but it doesn't seem to do much. I can play pretty quick, just looking for something to take it to a higher level.

edit: sometimes I just have a hard time making it flow. I'd say ab half the time.

[imgooley]

There is an exercise that I use that I got from a Tom Morello video. Looking for it now.

[Vagabond21]

Sweeet. Thanks

Here are two vids explaining some Hendrix stuff in return. I already knew most of the second vid, the first one I have found to be pretty useful.
http://justinguitar.com/en/RH-000-RhythmGuitar.php

[imgooley]

Here you go. It's in the middle of the vid. It's actually very simple, but very helpful in developing speed and coodination.

It's also very difficult to type with a slide on.

[imgooley]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geQSj49oK_o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBhqcI1EFu8

A couple telecaster/esquire vids for ya, Tim

[TheDev01dOne]

Seen those before I think, really good demos. I love the Andy Summers Tele. Looks kickass, shame it's like $15 000. Would like to have a copy with the same wiring in it.

No luck doing any recordings today, gotta go catch the bus to work in an hour damnit.

[imgooley]

I wish I had a job. I'm gonna give GC another call in the morning.

Oh, wait, it is the morning.

[TheDev01dOne]

Yeah I actually really like my job so it's cool. Pretty much hang around with musicians the whole time anyway sine everyone in the pub is either in a band or os a manager or promoter or owns a music shop, everyone in there has something to do with music pretty much.

Need the money too as I'm getting a bit broke now, been spending too muh on useless shiit.

I hate catching the bus though, gets me there an hour and a half early so I have to walk around wasting time like a wanker for ages being bored.

[imgooley]

Bring the guit-fiddle along. I used to bring my guitar to work and play it on my breaks

[TheDev01dOne]

Yeah well the boss has about 20 guitars upstairs in his house but it's a bit awkward with him working and me playing his guitars Lol the jukebox is usually on anyway so it's not worth trying to make noise over the top of it.

I'm gonna buy some jam donuts and Dr Pepper, take my MP3 player and my Satan & Adam book and find somewhere warm to chill and get fat.

[imgooley]

Sounds good. Actually, it sounds very good. I want a pop now.

[TheDev01dOne]

I'm addicted to Dr. Pepper for some reason. I assume it's really unhealthy but I like it.

[imgooley]

Meh, living is unhealthy.

[Pink Zeptallica]

I wish I could get some Dr. Pepper :(

[Vagabond21]

Sounds good. Actually, it sounds very good. I want a pop now.
Pop??

Pop??!?!?! ::brain explodes::

Everything is a coke here lol. People will ask, "what kind of coke do you want?" and it's pretty common to hear someone answer with any other kind of carbonated drink. To us a sprite is a kind of coke. Haha
You also hear "cold drink" a lot. But when spoken properly it sounds more like "coljrink"

Anyways, sorry for my rambling. It's just funny how dialect is different.

And yes, Dr. Pepper is the best.

[Jackal58]

New radio mix up guys.
Beer > Pop.

[ze monsta]

Doesn't doctor pepper increase infertility or something... :haha

More people should join in with the blues lyrics thread... :sad:

[slidething31]

I think mountain dew lowers your sperm count. I stopped drinking it. Pretty much stick to beer, whiskey and water now.

Later today i've got a job interview at a local sporting goods store. I really need a job, but its hard to find one with the economy doing poorly and all.

Need me some money to buy a new geetar

[imgooley]

I need moneh

[ze monsta]

Don't we all?

[imgooley]

blargh....


Gonna call GC after the morning smoke. See if I can't get a job there.

[ze monsta]

What's the time in SoCal (assuming that's where you are) Goolz?

11:20?

[imgooley]

11 AM Pacific.

School's over and I'm out of work. So I just woke up.

[slidething31]

same here man.

I'm up on the Central Coast. Is it as hard to find a job down there as it is here?

[imgooley]

**** yeah it is. Especially Orange County. All there are are service jobs. So damn hard to find a warehouse job.

[Vagabond21]

Even here in Nashville it's impossible to find a job. My brother and his friend have both been searching every day since May. Neither have had any luck.

I'm glad I've got a career. I remember what it was like being a broke college student living off ramen noodles and water. Not fun.

[slidething31]

I hear ya. If I don't get this job today, I really don't know where else to look for one. I've just been goin around for about two weeks lookin everywhere.

[imgooley]

I wish I had some ramen. All I have is water and corn nuts.

[Vagabond21]

My aunt told me last night that unemployment is like 5%ish

I think she said it's the highest it has been since the 80's

[slidething31]

^I think I read something like that also.

I just got back from my interview and i think it went well, but I guess I'll see in the next few days.

[imgooley]

Yeah. Damn unemployment.

Gonna move back to Sacramento and get a job there. Much cheaper.

[theneildeal]

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/home/tab_detail.php?tabid=688979

The tab is right, so don't bother checking it

Approve away, y'all

[imgooley]

I would, but I don't have any tabs submitted, so I can't.

On an unrelated note, I just finished an AOTM.

[TheDev01dOne]

Hey Goolz you need to fix the "my gear" link in your sig.. it links people to the gear list in their own profile. Lol I was like "WTF he has a MIJ Esquire too =O " Then realised I was looking at my own gear haha

Will check out your AOTM dude before I go to bed.

Was listening to JLH today for ages waiting/riding the bus and walking around town aimlessly killing time. I think I'm gonna learn some more of his stuff to cover, possibly "Never Satisfied".

[theneildeal]

So im trying to record a song for the next blues album, and ive just written the backing track in guitar pro. When i record it in audacity, there's lots of crackling. Because the track is on my computer, it doesn't need the mic, so im not sure why it does that. Does anyone know how to overcome this problem?

[TheDev01dOne]

Can't you just export and save the guitar pro track as a .WAV then just insert it into Audacity? Or is that what you're doing and it doesn't work?

I'm probably not much help, I don't use either program very often or very well when I do.

[theneildeal]

i haven't tried that, but ill do it now.

Cheers mate

[gopherthegreat]

i wish we didnt get into so many gear discussions in this thread.

[imgooley]

Can't you just export and save the guitar pro track as a .WAV then just insert it into Audacity? Or is that what you're doing and it doesn't work?

I'm probably not much help, I don't use either program very often or very well when I do.
Yes, you can. I did that with the Blues in E track on my profile. What you have to do is actually record the track, though.

And thanks for pointing out the gear thing. I fixed it.

And gopher, what do you want to talk about?

[ze monsta]

^Because he's ashamed of his gear. :haha

mmmmmm Blanche... check em out, kinda folk-ish.
http://www.myspace.com/blanchedetroit

[imgooley]

Man, someone should never be ashamed of their gear! I have a Starcaster strat that I'm very proud of. Soon to mod it more extensively.

[theneildeal]

their profile picture is a pregnant cat wearing a wedding dress. im guessing that they're either hippies, or like to live life in the aether.......

boy howdy, that's country! i need to redneck myself up before listening to that, and we all know that there is one way to make yourself a redneck:

http://i26.tinypic.com/13ye9hc.jpg

yeah, you're sexy, with your.... eyes, and....wool.. and, you know what, i can't do this. I can never be redneck! I just love the sophisticated, arrogant lifestyle that i live too much

[imgooley]

Rednecks don't raise sheep.

[theneildeal]

i would have used a photo of a pig, but they're not particularly photogenic

[imgooley]

Which would make your point more gooder.

[ze monsta]

And the wind screams mary....dun dunn duuuhn.

[Dimebag22]

My band is playing a show this Sunday. Gonna be sweet :)

[ze monsta]

Set List?

[Dimebag22]

We're not a blues band but...

Tweeter and the Monkey Man - The Traveling Willburys (we have a harder version)
Original called "I Guess I Was Wrong"
Another original called "Those Lines"
Kid's Aren't Alright - The Offspring
Banditos - The Refreshments
and if we have time we finish with an epic Purple Haze Jam

[gopherthegreat]

^Because he's ashamed of his gear. :haha
im not ashamed of my gear

[imgooley]

...


Bored

[slidething31]

Anyone been watchin Euro 2008?

[imgooley]

What the hell is that.

[ze monsta]

^European football (proper, mans football) tournament.

I have, hasn't been all that great. I've got a fiver on Spain or Portugal winning and my mate has a fiver on Greece or France winning. :haha

[slidething31]

Well your friend is gonna be out some dough.

Oh and proper man's football? :haha :haha

Tell that to Ray Lewis

[ze monsta]

He can afford it. :haha

[slidething31]

Holland looked pretty impressive today, and also against Italy. But Spain and Portugal lookin pretty good too.

I love watching the Euro Tournaments and the Wolrd Cup. Its a pity that the MLS is so pathetic. If America had a good league, I think Soccer's popularity would rise.

[imgooley]

BOOOOOO

Soccer is Un American!

[theneildeal]

Holland are looking like they're the team to beat. They play fantastic counter attacking football, and the play exactly like Marco van Basten did. There problem is that they've only played teams that are poor, because Italy and France just aren't good enough to progress. France have been awful. They're too dependent on Ribery playing the Zidane role, which he can't do, and on Henry, who is half the player he was at Arsenal. Italy lack a proper attacking midfielder and another striker to partner Luca Toni. When you play the Milan 3 in midfield, you need to have the attacking midfielder ahead of them to relay the ball to the striker, just like Kaka' does at Milan. But they don't have that, which is why Toni can't get the ball. Also, they need to revert to 442 from 451 because lone strikers doesn't work with Italy. So when Holland start to play the in-form teams, they might not have things as easy as they have done. Also, they don't have the best defense, and when they play teams like Spain who have great strikers, they could struggle. They're still my favourites to win though.

The teams that ive been impressed with are Croatia, Portugal and Spain. Croatia are playing very well, and they have great team spirit. Portugal look very good going forward, but they're weak at the back and at set pieces. If they play the likes of Holland, they'll lose heavily. Spain look very good, and im glad that they've switched to 442 because its gives the two strikers the ball much more. But Spain being Spain, they'll collapse under their expectations.

I still think that Germany could come good. They were lazy against Croatia, but when they start trying, i think that they'll make the final. They've got a strong defence, stronger midfield and good strikers. Their only weakness is Jens Lehman because he hasn't play at all this season, and he's always been a liability.

Here's what i think will happen

Quarter Finals

Portugal vs Germany
Croatia vs Czech Republic

Holland vs Sweden
Spain vs Italy

Semi Finals

Germany vs Czech Republic
Holland vs Spain

Final

Germany vs Holland

Winner

Holland

[theneildeal]

i love talking about football! The real man's sport, not the padding wearing, constantly halted nancy boy's sport

[imgooley]

i love talking about football! The real man's sport, not the padding wearing, constantly halted nancy boy's sport
:rolleyes:

Misconceptions are obvious.

[theneildeal]

i grew up watching and playing american football. I started watching it around the same time when the Bills got to four straight superbowls and didn't win any, and i remember because Thurman Thomas was my favourite player. But ive always thought that its a cotton wool version of rugby. I bet that if you put NFL players into a rugby team, half of them couldn't cut it. I personally think that there is far too much money in American football, more so than football. Some players will have a few minutes on the pitch and take home a few hundred thousand dollars. You look at the top European rugby players, and you'll see that they'll end up playing every position on the pitch in one game, and play for 60 minutes. And they'll only take home a few thousand pounds a week

my dad is a big fan, so i know more about it than most british people.

Also, they is very little loyalty left in American sports. Here, most players will play for 2 or 3 teams in their career. Lots of players will stay at their hometown club for their whole careers. In America, players go to whoever slaps the biggest wad of cash on the table. The idiocy of the free agent markets at the end of every season sums up american sports for me. The players don't care about the fans, the management or their teammates, they just care about their paycheck.

Lets just take the example of the 2008 MLB free agents:

Aaron Rowand, Barry Bonds, Bartolo Colon, Tom Glavine, Alex Rodriguez, Andruw Jones, Mariano Rivera, Curt Schilling, Paul Lo Duca, Jorge Posada, Mike Lowell, and Torii Hunter

These are some of the best players in the game! One season you could have the worst team in the majors, and then in the next season, you could have the best. This is because the teams are franchises. They have no loyalty to the city, because if another council will offer more money, the team will pack up and move. And with America being so big, fans wouldn't know who to support.

[Vagabond21]

I'm in an indianapolis hotel room by myself right now. I'm up here for a wedding.

My gf has to stay in a different hotel bc shes the maid of honor :(

I wish I had something to do, and I wish I'd have brought my guitar.

[imgooley]

Gotta bring the guitar everywhere, steve!.

[theneildeal]

The problem with bringing a guitar is that your girlfriend will feel a bit jealous about the bride, and if she see's that you brought your guitar, she'll think that you're putting your guitar before her....

i know, i know, it sounds ridiculous, but it happens.....

[imgooley]

The problem with bringing a guitar is that your girlfriend will feel a bit jealous about the bride, and if she see's that you brought your guitar, she'll think that you're putting your guitar before her....

i know, i know, it sounds ridiculous, but it happens.....
:haha It wouldn't be funny if it wasn't true. Damn wimminz.

[Vagabond21]

Haha Neil you speak the truth.

My gfs cool about it though. I'll get in a daze while playing guitar and won't really listen to her. She'll just walk up to me, mute the strings with her hand, and in a very stern voice tell me what she has to say.

Goolz, last time I brought my acoustic with me to a hotel in Atlanta I got security called on me. Someone said thought I had the radio up really loud lol.

[theneildeal]

Aye, fortunately, im not at the age where my friends are getting married so i can avoid the "do you think that we will get married one day??", and "have you ever wondered what our lives would be like with our own children in it???" questions, and "you would look good in a groom's suit", "i wonder who i would choose as my maid of honour", and "summer weddings are great. i would like to have my wedding in the summer" comments/hints

"Arrrggghhh woman, im only 20!!"

[theneildeal]

My gfs cool about it though. I'll get in a daze while playing guitar and won't really listen to her. She'll just walk up to me, mute the strings with her hand, and in a very stern voice tell me what she has to say.


Been there my friend! haha

[Vagabond21]

Aye, fortunately, im not at the age where my friends are getting married so i can avoid the "do you think that we will get married one day??", and "have you ever wondered what our lives would be like with our own children in it???" questions, and "you would look good in a groom's suit", "i wonder who i would choose as my maid of honour", and "summer weddings are great. i would like to have my wedding in the summer" comments/hints

"Arrrggghhh woman, im only 20!!"

I'm 21 and I'd have no problem getting married right now lol. I've got a good job and a good woman.

She almost never is crazy, bitchy, jealous, etc.

I know a keeper when I see one.

[theneildeal]

I'm 21 and I'd have no problem getting married right now lol. I've got a good job and a good woman.

She almost never is crazy, bitchy, jealous, etc.

I know a keeper when I see one.

I don't even want to think about marriage until im at least 28. But im still at uni and will be until im 23, and ive always wanted to have a good house and a good job before i get married. I also want to travel a lot, and learn Chinese properly.

I think that ive got the right girl, but things will start properly when we both finish studying, so i guess that we'll see. Fortunately, she's not the crazy, bitchy jealous type either! But im looking forward to graduating, because some of my friends from school have just started their proper jobs, and are lavishly spending their money. Im wanting to get a job in finance, particularly investments, as you can probably guess from my sig, and i want to make something of myself before i settle down.

Ive been seriously thinking of setting up a small financial planning business in my final year. It would be pretty simple. People give me their money and i invest it for them, and with the standard charges and commissions, it would be great. There's a small group of serious finance students, so i could get them to do it with me. For the past few days, ive been building a stock market database to find out which stock i will invest in, as ive given myself £500 to invest. I got the business idea from the Wall Street Journal magazine that ive got, and there's an article about young people who set up financial planning companies. They are unbelievably rich, and im unbelievably jealous.....

[slidething31]

I can't speak to things across the pond, but here in America, financial planning and investment consultanting are great things to get into.

Since the baby boomer generation is all getting towards retirement age, there are going to be lots of old people with lots of money that will want lots of help managing their finances.

[theneildeal]

yeah its kind of the same here. People are becoming more aware of stocks, because of the credit crisis etc, but have no idea what to do with them. If i do it, my target will be students because when we graduate, we'll have a debt of £20000, so by investing some of the student loan, you can help to pay off the debt.

[imgooley]

Meh, I'm getting an english degree and maybe a certification as an electrician so I can build boutique tube amps and ****.

I want to be a teacher.

As far as getting married, I would get married tomorrow if I found a girl worth spending my life with.

[GD_GC]

I'm gonna major in music education and maybe minor in spanish, and I don't want to be married until I'm out of college. That's just me though.

[imgooley]

Understandable. I just don't want to make a decision against marrying someone just because of the circumstances of my professional life. I'd rather have a good woman and a **** job than a good job and a bitch of a woman.

[TheDev01dOne]

I already know that my girlfriend now is who I'm going to marry, technically we've been together about 4 years but only physically been together for 8 months. Even though I have every confidence in our relationship and really do want to marry her, going out to buy a ring, let alone proposing etc., is a massive daunting step that I' finding a bit difficult. But I think I'll know when the time is right, everything usually works itself out well for me.

We need to be engaged within about 1 year and plan to get married sometimes between Sept 09 and May 2010 so that she can come back to Australia with me without needing sponsorship from employment and crap. So it looks like a Summer wedding in Australia for us, which should make the travelling expenses for her family, if they want to come, more bearable since it'll be far better weather than England.

We've gotten really serious in here all of a sudden.

[nebraskan]

Off Topics are a great place for seriousness as well as hilarity. R.I.P. metal chat thread...
But yeah, good luck with the future wife, but Australia seems a long ass way for a marriage IMO, but if you both agree on it and don't really care about traveling expenses then good on you ;)

[TheDev01dOne]

Well I'm Australian so that's home for me. Her family is richer than mine so they won't mind.

[nebraskan]

Nice, why'd you move to England?

[TheDev01dOne]

Came over here to meet my girlfriend, we internet relationised for over 3 years so I figured it was time. I quit my job cos they were cunnts and had loads of money saved up and my sister was already over here so it was kinda just a holiday aswell.

It's awesome here I don't want to go home really, such a good music scene and I've met so many cool people and have a great job. The only bad thing is that it's sooo expensive over here.

[imgooley]

Wow, I didn't know you guys were an internet couple. That is actually kinda sweet, and awesome. She must be a great girl if you traveled 5000+ miles just to meet her. I commend you, my good sir.

[nebraskan]

That makes sense, It's a lot cheaper here than say in a good state like California and other states I haven't been to. Of course, I'm sure England's minimum wage is higher than the equivalent in Austrialia right?

[imgooley]

That makes sense, It's a lot cheaper here than say in a good state like California and other states I haven't been to.
California is expensive like a moter****er.

[nebraskan]

Oh I don't doubt it, but your minimum wage is like $8 where ours is $5.85.