Post by John on Aug 18, 2006 9:13:43 GMT -7
I have a reunion gig tonight of a band that existed for 7 years, ending in 2002. It's a chick fronted somewhat alternative band (Etheridge, Morrisette, No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, Pretenders, Lisa Leob...etc) We were a great band. Not only were all the members pretty good on their instruments, but the sum was greater than the individual parts.
We got together to rehearse for a 4th of July classic rock gig. Easy stuff, Beatles/Stones/CCR...etc. And after the rehearsal was over, being fueled by rum and beer (not in the same glass mind you), we (unplanned) cranked off 2 hours of the old band's material with barely a mistake to be heard. We could not believe it! These were not 'songs everyone knows' (like Beatles/Stones), but rather newer stuff you don't hear every day.
I suggested we book a reunion gig. They all agreed. (there is no chance of a full reunion as the drummer is moving to Florida in about 2 months) It's only two sets, as we're jumping in ahead of another band we know, they agreed to let us sort of 'open' for them. (However, I do know that a good portion of the bar will empty when we finish.)
And I'm really excited to use my Route 66 for this gig. For 20 years, I had used a Carvin X-amp combo. Basically a Boogie clone. It did what it was supposed to do and it was reliable. I felt comfortable with it to the point I never even tried out other amps....never even went to music stores.
But since I've gotten my 66 and Maz Jr...I've seen the light. Not that the Carvin is a bad amp. But it is what it is. A high gain scooped mid sound. I thought I'd have sentimental feelings about the Carvins since I did about 1000 gigs with it....but when I plug it in now....all I hear is Night Ranger. I'm going to have to sell it.
But back to the 66. I think we'll sound SO much better without a high gain amp for these types of songs. If it was hair metal, well ok, whip out the Carvin. But not these tunes.
I'll report back. It should be a blast.
We got together to rehearse for a 4th of July classic rock gig. Easy stuff, Beatles/Stones/CCR...etc. And after the rehearsal was over, being fueled by rum and beer (not in the same glass mind you), we (unplanned) cranked off 2 hours of the old band's material with barely a mistake to be heard. We could not believe it! These were not 'songs everyone knows' (like Beatles/Stones), but rather newer stuff you don't hear every day.
I suggested we book a reunion gig. They all agreed. (there is no chance of a full reunion as the drummer is moving to Florida in about 2 months) It's only two sets, as we're jumping in ahead of another band we know, they agreed to let us sort of 'open' for them. (However, I do know that a good portion of the bar will empty when we finish.)
And I'm really excited to use my Route 66 for this gig. For 20 years, I had used a Carvin X-amp combo. Basically a Boogie clone. It did what it was supposed to do and it was reliable. I felt comfortable with it to the point I never even tried out other amps....never even went to music stores.
But since I've gotten my 66 and Maz Jr...I've seen the light. Not that the Carvin is a bad amp. But it is what it is. A high gain scooped mid sound. I thought I'd have sentimental feelings about the Carvins since I did about 1000 gigs with it....but when I plug it in now....all I hear is Night Ranger. I'm going to have to sell it.
But back to the 66. I think we'll sound SO much better without a high gain amp for these types of songs. If it was hair metal, well ok, whip out the Carvin. But not these tunes.
I'll report back. It should be a blast.