I'm thinking this forum is as good a place as any to talk about stuff like this, no?
An interesting (to me) development at last night's open mic: the organizer had to bail for a family emergency and left her main guitarist (who's had me up to comp with him a couple of times) to run the show. The act after mine was a no-show and, as I was tearing down after my 15 minute set, he asked me to stay put and run my set to 30 minutes. I said sure, and filled the time with stuff I hadn't practiced in over a week. A couple of flubs but in general I did fine. I've been working my ass off to add a new song to my repertoire almost weekly so that list is finally growing to the point where I feel I can fill a 30 minute set now with no problems. Progress!
Several people came up to me at the end of the night to say it was a great set, too. I know what I mucked up but it's what they think that counts and that felt good. :side:
Mark
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That sounds awesome Mark, good for you!! :cheer:
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I'm thinking this forum is as good a place as any to talk about stuff like this, no?
An interesting (to me) development at last night's open mic: the organizer had to bail for a family emergency and left her main guitarist (who's had me up to comp with him a couple of times) to run the show. The act after mine was a no-show and, as I was tearing down after my 15 minute set, he asked me to stay put and run my set to 30 minutes. I said sure, and filled the time with stuff I hadn't practiced in over a week. A couple of flubs but in general I did fine. I've been working my ass off to add a new song to my repertoire almost weekly so that list is finally growing to the point where I feel I can fill a 30 minute set now with no problems. Progress!
Several people came up to me at the end of the night to say it was a great set, too. I know what I mucked up but it's what they think that counts and that felt good. :side:
Mark
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Good to hear your progress Mark!
Guess this can be a kinda pat-myself-on-the-back thread? :dry:
Gotta get used to a different time slot, in addition to the new 30 minute stint. I'm normally the first or second slot of the evening, but next week I've graduated to the next-to-last act. Most likely because a young lady who demonstrated crazy lead chops on a Strat this past week playing with a duo is doing a solo set and landed my usual time; but, normally, the more-seasoned acts tend to get the later nods. I'm choosing to see this as a promotion of sorts. :side:
Mark
Gotta get used to a different time slot, in addition to the new 30 minute stint. I'm normally the first or second slot of the evening, but next week I've graduated to the next-to-last act. Most likely because a young lady who demonstrated crazy lead chops on a Strat this past week playing with a duo is doing a solo set and landed my usual time; but, normally, the more-seasoned acts tend to get the later nods. I'm choosing to see this as a promotion of sorts. :side:
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:laugh: Awesome! Now go get 'em!! :cheer:
spinland wrote:
spinland wrote:
Guess this can be a kinda pat-myself-on-the-back thread? :dry:
Gotta get used to a different time slot, in addition to the new 30 minute stint. I'm normally the first or second slot of the evening, but next week I've graduated to the next-to-last act. Most likely because a young lady who demonstrated crazy lead chops on a Strat this past week playing with a duo is doing a solo set and landed my usual time; but, normally, the more-seasoned acts tend to get the later nods. I'm choosing to see this as a promotion of sorts. :side:
Mark
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Gear this time around was the modified Gibson ES-339, Quilter 101 Mini Reverb amp head, and an old Carvin cab I renovated and equipped with a Vintage 30 speaker. Here's a pic of what I took with me:
No pedals, just some gain and a touch of reverb on the amp head, with the mid scooped and the treble boosted a bit. Played the 339 in middle position with the neck pickup in parallel mode and the bridge in series with trebley tone to add a bit of chime. I thought it sounded rather nice. :side:
Thanks, Max! I have such a long way to go but the journey is hella fun.Happy to hear about your improvement Mark! Well done dude!
What gear were you using? (nerdy tech interest here)
Gear this time around was the modified Gibson ES-339, Quilter 101 Mini Reverb amp head, and an old Carvin cab I renovated and equipped with a Vintage 30 speaker. Here's a pic of what I took with me:
No pedals, just some gain and a touch of reverb on the amp head, with the mid scooped and the treble boosted a bit. Played the 339 in middle position with the neck pickup in parallel mode and the bridge in series with trebley tone to add a bit of chime. I thought it sounded rather nice. :side: