Fixr1984 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 My band finaly got enough songs together to be an opening act for someone. A friend of ours is in a local band that plays out a lot and offered to let us play first. We packed the bar, played our 45 min set. Even got a huge applause at the end. We did a quick tear down while they set up. During that time a few people left and by the time they were 3 songs into their set almost everyone had left. That felt great knowing that our first time out we pleased the crowd (i even heard some singing along). The bar owner even pulled me aside and said he wants us back for Memorial weekend. I'm trying to get a hold of some of the pics taken at the show and post them. On a side note I had been tossing the idea around for a while to downsize from my 4x12 to a 2x12. I finaly talked the wife into letting me get a new cab. Everyone had good things to say about Avatar so thats the route I took. I was skeptical about getting an open back but holy crap did it sound great. A lot of people complimented me on my sound. I was worried that 60 watts and a smaller cab wouldn't cut it but it worked out great. Heres a pic of my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertaBluesMan Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 congrats on the gig. One question though, how big was the venue you were playing, and do you plan on playing bigger venues anytime soon (assuming it was a smaller place)? Because if so, I would think one may want to stick to something a littler heftier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 congrats on pop'n your cheery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I've played a few good sized places with a Fender twin, including a couple of outdoor gigs. Never had any problems with stage volume. A good 2/12 setup should work for pretty much any venue, unless you're just looking to impress the crowd with your rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixr1984 Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 congrats on the gig. One question though' date=' how big was the venue you were playing, and do you plan on playing bigger venues anytime soon (assuming it was a smaller place)? Because if so, I would think one may want to stick to something a littler heftier.[/quote'] It was a smaller bar (capacity 80?) People in the back told me they had no problem hearing me. I would still feel comfortable playing a larger venue with that set up. (that is the plan) If the places get too big you would mic the cab anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 ) If the places get too big you would mic the cab anyway. Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmine457 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 congrats man... i myself have played in a good sized bar and had great success... =D> i think ill stick to recording solo... my band has recently departed and left me all their gear so now i am a one man band and trying to play everything at once (im a multi-instrumentalist) enough about me nice work on the gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 your band left you all their gear? wtf.... lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlekenny Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 your band left you all their gear? wtf.... lmao must have left him with the white R9 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Cool.... Good job!!! Lets see those picks soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 congrats man... i myself have played in a good sized bar and had great success... =D> i think ill stick to recording solo...enough about me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixr1984 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 These were the best photos from of what I was given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nice job man! Your singer looks crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixr1984 Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Nice job man! Your singer looks crazy! Thank you. Yea he is a little bit on the wild side. Here is a quick video clip. http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k288/fixr1984/Band/?action=view¤t=MOV03C.flv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 You don't need a bigger amp just mic the one you've got through the PA for the bigger venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nice one! Loved the video clip... Congrats.. Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckomf Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I dig the video, man. I'll have to check you guys out sometime. I'm a cheesehead too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixr1984 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks for the compliments guys, I appreciate it. Hey tuckomf, where in WI are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callen3615 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Nice, vid. Congrats on your first gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Looks like fun. Good playin'! I love playin' the bar scene. The girls get real perky when they feel the music vibes and the crowd sometimes changes hourly giving us a different view as well. Since the city banned smoking in the bars, I don't worry about nicotene layers on my newer guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckomf Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm in Oshkosh. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixr1984 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 I'm in Oshkosh. You? Grew up in Fond du Lac, now in Green Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hey good job. Keep on Rockin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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