RTT08 Band

[chrislarkin]

With the Guitar thread going on elsewhere I thought it might be a good time to bring up something that Emmett and I have been talking about - getting a Carpe band together at the RTT if there is enough interest. There seem to be lots of carpedians who play guitar or bass and so I expect there are others musically inclined who knock a tune out of other instruments or sing (and even drummers!). Any skill level or style will do. The pub that the hostel is attached to has a stage with PA and Maurice, the owner, has said we can use them. If the weather is good I was hoping to sort out a barbeque so we could have an open air gig too. Emmett and I can probably get enough instruments together (guitars, basses, drums, keyboards amps and what ever else you might need - let us know) so you don't need to strap your harp or double bass on the tank and bring it over - I expect most of you will bring your own organs. So, if enough people are up for it, we could sort a line up, suggest some tunes (so we can all practice!) and have a really good laugh as well as providing ample opportunity for non playing members to take the p*ss out of us!

So tell us what you think of the idea.

P.S. Just to get my excuse in early, regardless of what you may have read (Pict!!!!), I have not played with a band since 1986 and the most I do now is to tune and test the instruments I make - and that with difficulty!

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=69626:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 08:47 AM:name=TeDeum)-->QUOTE(TeDeum @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->1) You don't need to strap your harp......

2) I expect most of you will bring your own organs.

3) I have not played with a band since 1986 and the most I do now is to tune and test the instruments I make - and that with difficulty!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

1) B****r - I've just been looking out the footpump and bought some new rubber strings!

2) You can depend on it in Wicky's case! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif[/img]

3) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]

4) Seriously, it's a good idea - but no "Irish Rover" please! Instrumentals? - easy Kerry polkas or slides?

5) I'm still a learner, far less a public player, led alone been in a band!!!

[stu]

Ye can be the Joyce Country Ceili Band for all I care. All I play is the fool. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif[/img]

[dandywarhol]

I can do a limited bit of djembe/indian drums [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=69627:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 09:15 AM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->4) Seriously, it's a good idea - but no "Irish Rover" please! Instrumentals? - easy Kerry polkas or slides?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Rock and blues I reckon. A bit of Led Zeppelin?

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=69651:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 03:00 PM:name=Emmett)-->QUOTE(Emmett @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Rock and blues I reckon. A bit of Led Zeppelin?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Call the band Led Blister??? (Added fun for any Japanese tourists) [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img] AE ecstatic in Robert Plant mode on the djembe? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]

Or <b>T</b>he <b>D</b>evil's <b>M</b>ob?

[peterkelly]

sounds a great idea

if we don't have to carry instruments even better.

not sure about songlist, but a round-the-room, add-a-verse session of "Well I woke up this morning, Got the TDM blues...etc etc" would be good !

count me in!



Pete

[Matlock]

I can't sing, I can't play an instrument and I'm tone deaf. I'll be the audience [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]

[ChrisG]

Can't sing, managed grade 1 percussion over 20 years ago (and not played since), but do have a plentiful supply of ear plugs [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

[wicklamulla]

anyone play the spoons ?

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=69728:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 11:41 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->anyone play the spoons ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Got a set of "bones", wanting practice.

[bondy]

I'll bring me triangle

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=69736:date=Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:38 AM:name=bondy)-->QUOTE(bondy @ Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll bring me triangle<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Not the one that goes jingle jangle all along the banks of the Royal Canal?
Bring on The Man - Wicky on vocals? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] (Whatever happened to yer Kerry man Ronnie Drew btw?)

[ChrisG]

<!--quoteo(post=69728:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 11:41 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 11:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->anyone play the spoons ?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Certainly ain't planning on spooning you matey [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img]

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=69737:date=Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:42 AM:name=Pict)-->QUOTE(Pict @ Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Not the one that goes jingle jangle all along the banks of the Royal Canal? Bring on The Man - Wicky on vocals? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yahoo.gif[/img] (Whatever happened to yer Kerry man Ronnie Drew btw?)<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->Ronnie Drew was a 'Dub' (from Dublin oddly enuf....) but he lived in my home town of Greystones, i drank in the same pub as him fer years and often seen him 'steamed up' in the Burnaby Bar and singing his gruff melodic tunes. <!--quoteo(post=69736:date=Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:38 AM:name=bondy)-->QUOTE(bondy @ Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'll bring me triangle<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--> of Dairylea ?

[iand1947]

<!--quoteo(post=69783:date=Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:26 PM:name=wicklamulla)-->QUOTE(wicklamulla @ Tue 5th Feb 2008, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Ronnie Drew was a 'Dub'<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Oops - ye're right of course. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif[/img] Had a strange mental aberration there. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif[/img]
So- can ye play the part??

[DKM AUTOS]

<!--quoteo(post=69651:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 03:00 PM:name=Emmett)-->QUOTE(Emmett @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Rock and blues I reckon. A bit of Led Zeppelin?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

If i was going which i dont think i can??!! , i would drum for you - led zep and thin lizzy play a large part in my sets.

Nevermind, brilliant idea too! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/good.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img]

[catsbum]

<!--quoteo(post=69692:date=Mon 4th Feb 2008, 08:24 PM:name=Matlock)-->QUOTE(Matlock @ Mon 4th Feb 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><!--/coloro-->I can't sing, I can't play an instrument<!--colorc-->
<!--/colorc--> and I'm tone deaf. I'll be the audience [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banana.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Me too. So I'm planning on being drunk for most of the time too. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]

[wicklamulla]

<!--quoteo(post=76458:date=Sat 29th Mar 2008, 12:50 PM:name=CatsBum)-->QUOTE(CatsBum @ Sat 29th Mar 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Me too. So I'm planning on being drunk for most of the time too. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img]<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
jaysus then that nose will get even redder [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/drinks.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/clapping.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/badgrock.gif[/img]

[catsbum]

It's true, he does not lie. Had a red face all my life, used to work with Doctors and when I met a new one, every single one would take my BP.

Life is tough [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/mellow.gif[/img]