Last night's gig-- a post for Basscliff

[alaskaleftybass]

Last night I played in two bands for the 4th of July. It wasn't a big showing, only a couple hundred people, but it sure was fun.

Commuting to the gig took 5 minutes in my Impreza. The sound and lights were provided and all I needed to bring was my bass. So, @BassCliff here's my 3 minute commute to the gig!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Here's a view of the stage. There were 4 Mackies, 4 Mackie monitors, a power rack on wheels, and two 18" subs. We had no problem getting the sound out there. Here's the band that was right before us.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

The place was just full of college kids here for summer work. Lots of high energy.

 

[alaskaleftybass]

On old high school friend made for a great audience (along with the several all girl dances LOL).

 

[alaskaleftybass]

View from the stage, looking towards the guitar player's side. Singer was middle and I was stage right. Playing an old Gallien Krueger 115 combo nearly cranked was heavenly. It provided great stage volume and the FOH was full enough I could feel the bass in my shoes..... You could see a beautiful harbor shot in the back...

 

[alaskaleftybass]

A view from the stage right before we started. Once we started playing the front filled up with a lot of dancers. The girls danced a lot more than the guys...

So there you go. I wish I had taken a picture of the fireworks from the stage. It was an awesome evening... Happy 4th to you all!

 

[jamro217]

Yay!!! Thanks for the view.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi @alaskaleftybass,

This is pretty outstanding! I love gigs that are close and I don't have to bring any gear. It looks like you had a happy Independence Day celebration. Nice party. Thanks for sharing it with us. Pretty dang cool.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Hi @alaskaleftybass,

This is pretty outstanding! I love gigs that are close and I don't have to bring any gear. It looks like you had a happy Independence Day celebration. Nice party. Thanks for sharing it with us. Pretty dang cool.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Thank you sir! I appreciate all your excellent sojourns and you inspired me to share!

 

[BassCliff]

Hi Will (May I call you "Will"?),

Thank you sir! I appreciate all your excellent sojourns and you inspired me to share!

That is a nice harbor behind the stage. It's on my bucket list for Mrs. BassCliff and I to take an Alaskan cruise. I'll give you a shout-out when it happens.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Admiral Akbar]

Love these pics!

Thanks for sharing your Independence Day celebration! It's amazing to see everyone bundled up on July 4th too

Please keep the reports coming!

 

[Spidey2112]

Happy 4th to you all!

Right back atcha, Will! Great report and thanks for sharing!

 

[Dominic Heynderickx]

Great report!

 

[Sub-hoo-fer]

@Admiral Akbar, I noticed the non-traditional attire as well!

@alaskaleftybass - thank you for sharing. Happy (belated) 4th!

 

[Knavery]

I love reading happy gig stories. I'm glad you had fun. Glad you had a great 4th.

 

[LuckyScott]

What, no food pictures????

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Hi Will (May I call you "Will"?),



That is a nice harbor behind the stage. It's on my bucket list for Mrs. BassCliff and I to take an Alaskan cruise. I'll give you a shout-out when it happens.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Please do let me know when you're in the area and I'll give you the full 25 cent tour LOL! And I encourage you and everyone please do call me Will.

 

[Bass Man Dan]

Only a couple hundred people? We're usually on a first name basis with our audience by the end of the first set. Nice gig!

 

[alaskaleftybass]

What, no food pictures????

Sorry @LuckyScott -- there was fresh Alaskan halibut fish and chips, burgers and hot dogs provided by the local merchants. I'll take pics of the food next time...

 

[alaskaleftybass]

Only a couple hundred people? We're usually on a first name basis with our audience by the end of the first set. Nice gig!

Have you seen some of @BassCliff 's audiences? They're huuuuge!