I would give almost anything to live in a place called Dunfermline What a country.......
 
(Message edited by jbybj on June 24, 2009)

James. Of all the places we play, Dunfermline has the greatest police presence after 1am and they're usually pretty busy.  
What a country indeed ;-)
 
Graeme

Big Tuna is my favorite band!!

Mine too;-)
 
Mind you, I've been listening to the JoS band electric city alot lately and I'm loving it.
 
Graeme

here are a few pics from last night's gig at Edinburgh's Jam House. Started off pretty quiet but got busier as the night went until we had a full dancefloor..  

 

 

   Tomorrow night is the Scottish Young Farmer's Association annual bash at the Royal Highland Show. Everyone has been telling us it'll be a 'wild' night. 2500 tickets all sold apparently. Should be fun ;-)  Graeme

That's a great wide open stage to play on Jacko. Last week I couldn't turn 90 degrees right without hitting some patron in the head as they came in the front door. Of course, tonight I'm on a festival stage with lots more room. Do you use the same joke we do in Iowa about young farmers being outstanding in their field?  
Mike
 
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(Message edited by dadabass2001 on June 26, 2009)

Saturday's gig was brilliant, biggest stage / crowd I've ever played to. It felt very much as I'd expect playing one of the big festivals like Glastonbury or the Isle of White to be. For once, we had a superb sound guy and more importantly, it was the first time we've ever had a separate monitor mix. The crowd were wild but as far as I know there was only one 'incident' and we only spotted one naked guy getting carried off by the police. We played an hour and a half set of ancient and modern crowd pleasers which went down very well.  
Mike - the stage was about 50feet by 30 feet. More than enough room for me to run around. We didn't crack any farmer jokes, some of them looked like they would have good throwing arms ;-)
 
I could get used to this.....
 

 
Of course, now, it'll be a comedown returning to the pub gigs ;-(
 
Graeme

Jacko, playing massive stages is a great buzz. I did loads of festival gigs when I was touring with Apache Indian. We did the WOMAD festivals and headlined in Singapore. The crowds were huge. It always felt strange to one day being on stage in front of thousands then the next day getting on a bus to go to work and coding computer programmes all day. hahaha.
 
The scariest was doing a gig at the San Diego Sports Arena in 1992 for the Bob Marley festivals. I went in for soundcheck  to an huge empty venue then came back in the evening and it was heaving. It's a great feeling glad you enjoyed it.  
 
 
Jazzyvee

Nice pic, Jacko
I'm glad you had fun. Hey, it's all still music. Being able to play at all is a thrill for me.
Mike

Back to the pub gigs this weekend.
 
Friday 17th July - Styx. Caskiebarron road, Glenrothes.  It's a late start - 11.30pm and I have to be up early saturday to drive up to Aberdeen. Bliss ;-)
 
Graeme

How is it I missed the story about the wedding in Glasgow.  Gotta love Scotland   Alba go bragh

Here are a couple of youtube videos from the royal highland show
 
 and  sweet home alabama
 
Graeme

Graeme - you really tore it up on Johnny B Goode.
Straight outta the gates with your guns a blazin'
Sweet stuff.

The presence of heavy security in front of the stage suggests the young farmers must have a bit of a reputation.

Graeme-  
 
Great stuff- the bass sounded great and I'll agree with pauldo that you tore it up on Johnny B Goode.  Nice work.
 
Toby