Rockpage Bassists Unite

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:42 am

All,

Just got home from the (most excellent) Rockpage Jam for JP! As a working musician, tonight was a rare treat for me...I actually got to see other people play! I'm always blown away at how many good musicians are in our midst...and as a bassist, I take special note of our many brothers and sisters of the bottom end! Kudos to my bass colleagues for sets well played! There is some real bass talent in our area representative of many different styles!

Anyway, I was thinking....any bassists out there interested in a periodic get together to swap stories? I had a very loose idea of periodic gathering to jam, talk technique, gear, or even just shoot the breeze over some brews. After all...why should the drummers have all the fun?;)

I personally like the idea of a Rockpage Bass Coalition (or RBC for short).

BTW: Anybody who got pix of the "wall of bassists"....could you please post on this thread?

nighthawk · Post by **nighthawk** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:31 am

i have the pic and i will put it up as soon as i get the chance. that was my girl that took the pic of the wall of lowend power.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:10 am

Kent, I'd definitely be into some sort of get together. Most of the local bass players I've met are very humble people who wouldn't let their egos get in the way of either teaching something or learning something. It was very cool to see many of our collegues who play the "guitar with the big strings" out in full force tonight.

Brian, we'd really appreciate the pic. I think Greg should have a pic of The Wall on his camera as well.

MOONDOGGY · Post by **MOONDOGGY** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:00 am

Name the date and time. I'd love to be a part of this.

JackANSI · Post by **JackANSI** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:24 pm

Same here just say when. Where can something like that go down?

Paul your rig is tight man. Thanks for letting me play it. I was really only hoping to check out the craftsmanship by eye. Carvin's quality and comfort is probably the best for the money I've ever come across.

Forty minutes after I got to the jam I got called away for an emergency so i didn't even get to see much.

ToonaRockGuy · Post by **ToonaRockGuy** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:45 pm

Damn bass players ripping off the drummer's get-togethers.

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:29 pm

Sounds like a cool idea. If I am available, I would be interested too.

It is always interesting to note that there are many very talented musicians for the size of this area compared to most parts of the country. I know that bass players are always in big demand no matter where I travel and there are quite a few very good bass players around here. I will put up many of the players from this region against anywhere. I always enjoy going to see other bands and talk shop with the bassists, many of whom have been good friends of mine for years. Many times, I wll be offered to sit in or I do the same for them when we see each other's bands out of appreciation and respect. Unfortunately, we never get to play in the same bands together. A get together would be a great way to meet and talk about guitars, amps, techniques, songs, etc.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:33 pm

JackANSI wrote:
Paul your rig is tight man. Thanks for letting me play it. I was really only hoping to check out the craftsmanship by eye. Carvin's quality and comfort is probably the best for the money I've ever come across.

No problem-o! I know that everyone's tastes vary, but I always like to hip people to what I dig and maybe they'll also dig it. Like I said, if you really dug the set up, I take all of my basses to Terry. http://guitarsnstuffonline.com/ If there were a Mensa for guitar set ups, he'd be the president. It was cool to see Euphoria's bass player also representing with the Carvin LB75 after our set. I've been curious to hear what a fretless Carvin sounds like through my rig.

Also, major props to Andrea (Dick Shack Bass). I've known Andrea from about eight years ago, but she wasn't a purveyor of low-end frequencies back then...or at least I didn't know about it.

It was very cool to see her lay down some tastey grooves last night.

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:41 pm

i wish icould have been there last night but work kept me away. exelent idea kent name the time and place. being new to the lowend scene (i played 6 string for 18 years) i need all of the help i can get. we'll talk more about it saturday at the pub kent.

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 3:45 pm

ToonaRockGuy wrote:Damn bass players ripping off the drummer's get-togethers.

Yeah, I'm in the process of organizing a "Singer's Circle Jerk." I want to hold it some place with a lot of mirrors so we can look at ourselves the whole time we're discussing how great we are, no matter what direction you face.

r:>)

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:33 pm

BadDazeRob wrote:
ToonaRockGuy wrote:Damn bass players ripping off the drummer's get-togethers.
Yeah, I'm in the process of organizing a "Singer's Circle Jerk." I want to hold it some place with a lot of mirrors so we can look at ourselves the whole time we're discussing how great we are, no matter what direction you face.

r:>)

is that at 8 foot in Bellwood?

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:37 pm

DrumAndDestroy wrote:
BadDazeRob wrote:
ToonaRockGuy wrote:Damn bass players ripping off the drummer's get-togethers.
Yeah, I'm in the process of organizing a "Singer's Circle Jerk." I want to hold it some place with a lot of mirrors so we can look at ourselves the whole time we're discussing how great we are, no matter what direction you face.

r:>)
is that at 8 foot in Bellwood?

Pretty sure that's where we're gonna have it ...

r:>)

DickShackBass · Post by **DickShackBass** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 5:09 pm

Also, major props to Andrea (Dick Shack Bass). I've known Andrea from about eight years ago, but she wasn't a purveyor of low-end frequencies back then...or at least I didn't know about it. It was very cool to see her lay down some tastey grooves last night.

Thank you Paul, and thank you for letting me use your stuff last night!

I would be interested in a bassist get together, also. I have so so so much to learn.

andrea

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:47 pm

In support of the Rockpage Bass Coalition, I can probably score us a nice get together spot at Saint Francis University (Loretto)...there also happens to be a bar in town for post-meeting libations.

Does the location work for y'all?

DickShackBass · Post by **DickShackBass** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:50 pm

Works for me, my schedule is VERY flexible (in other words, Im unemployed) so anytime, any place works for me.

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:50 pm

Someday, how about a basses, drummers jam, we could all pick each others pockets?

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:26 pm

grimmbass wrote:In support of the Rockpage Bass Coalition, I can probably score us a nice get together spot at Saint Francis University (Loretto)...there also happens to be a bar in town for post-meeting libations.

Does the location work for y'all?

I spent many years going to school at St. Francis University; so, I think I can find it.

bassgirl · Post by **bassgirl** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:06 pm

I would definately be up for this too. Being new to bass playing, I have a lot to learn, and would love to pick up some tips and tricks from the seasoned bass players out there.

slackin@dabass · Post by **slackin@dabass** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:07 pm

set a date!!

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:08 pm

St. Francis is a pretty good spot for me from where I'm living now and also when I move towards the end of the summer.

I definitely agree with Bobby; drummers and bass players getting together would be very cool as the pocket is incredibly important.

MOONDOGGY · Post by **MOONDOGGY** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:30 am

Pick a date Kent, and the rest shall follow!

I'd make a trip out to St. Francis for this.

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:43 am

kent you are the pided piper. we shall follow.

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:48 pm

I'm in - give me a date and time and I shall bring all of my goodies with me.

grimmbass · Post by **grimmbass** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:13 pm

I will check in on the availability of dates and get back to you all asap. Being that this gathering will have no lead singers or guitarists, a few things are likely to happen:

1. The group will meet on time.
2. No emotional breakdowns will occur during the meeting.
3. Nobody will argue about who gets the longest solo.
4. Most everyone will play in time.
5. There probably won't be any fights about who should be loudest.
6. Nobody in the room will utter the phrase "turn the bass down."

Of course, as there are no singers or guitarists, nobody will probably get laid either....

Excited to see everyone on board!

KT

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:31 pm

You won't hear this phrase either