uncle fester Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Was sitting outside Saturday early afternoon... and somewhere in the distance could hear a band set up. They got going on the typical dinosaur rock type of stuff - full band, none of this solo acoustic type stuff, cool to hear. So I got me to enjoy a nice outdoor gig. Was a nice way to spend the evening - hope music is coming back for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 PS - I'm not dissing solo acoustic stuff, it's all I do, but I do like a full band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 My Brother-In-Law is (and has been) in bands since I've known him, (he's been married to my sister for 40 years). Like everyone, he's been sidelined for like a year and a half. Two weeks ago, he finally returned to play live with one of the bands he's in....and caught COVID! He's sick, but he'll be okay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 I always use to wonder, when I came down with a cold, "Where did I catch this?" Did I get it from that person in the office who should have stayed home and taken a sick day? Did I get it in the grocery store? The gas pump handle? My granddaughter? I gave up a long time trying to figure it out. I don't think there would be anymore risk playing in a band, than most of our other regular pursuits. Delta Variant is spreading rapidly, they say. But, I think that is compared to 3 months ago when we hadn't even heard of it. I haven't seen "Corona Virus Deaths" reported for months, and only anecdotal references to 'increased hospitalizations'. I think gigs, restaurants and gyms are going to take it in the shorts again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: I always use to wonder, when I came down with a cold, "Where did I catch this?" Did I get it from that person in the office who should have stayed home and taken a sick day? Did I get it in the grocery store? The gas pump handle? My granddaughter? I gave up a long time trying to figure it out. I don't think there would be anymore risk playing in a band, than most of our other regular pursuits. Delta Variant is spreading rapidly, they say. But, I think that is compared to 3 months ago when we hadn't even heard of it. I haven't seen "Corona Virus Deaths" reported for months, and only anecdotal references to 'increased hospitalizations'. I think gigs, restaurants and gyms are going to take it in the shorts again though. Since I don't trust the government even a little, I also don't believe the stats on COVID. I think the death rates have not increased at all over the last several years....and after all...ya gotta die from SOMETHING! COVID is real and it's dangerous..... but our response to it is FAR overblown.... probably has caused more deaths than COVID itself. Just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 DanvillRob, Was your brother-in-law vaccinated? I ask as it seems to be figuring out ways to worm its way in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: I always use to wonder, when I came down with a cold, "Where did I catch this?" Did I get it from that person in the office who should have stayed home and taken a sick day? Did I get it in the grocery store? The gas pump handle? My granddaughter? I gave up a long time trying to figure it out. I don't think there would be anymore risk playing in a band, than most of our other regular pursuits. Delta Variant is spreading rapidly, they say. But, I think that is compared to 3 months ago when we hadn't even heard of it. I haven't seen "Corona Virus Deaths" reported for months, and only anecdotal references to 'increased hospitalizations'. I think gigs, restaurants and gyms are going to take it in the shorts again though. The local news broadcasts 'round here report Covid death rates every day. But that's just deaths in this state. They report new cases too. So, maybe the state of Texas can't pull it's head out of the sand(or it's a s s) to be able to do the same. But, no real neighborhood "gig's on my block(or the next one over). There is a kid down the street who has some buds come over and "jam" a bit. But they really do need to practice. REALLY need to! Whitefang Edited August 4, 2021 by Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 it's starting to return in my neck of the woods unc.. and no dis takin by me, I get it.. That said I'm doing my first solo gig, in 2 years on Saturday.. Kind of phyc'd for it, there is an open mic that a friend hosts at a pizza place with a huge outside setting.. they started again about a month ago, he's been bugging me to go.. so that is tomorrow night. I hope this delta nonsense doesn't send us back to March 2020.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, SteveFord said: DanvillRob, Was your brother-in-law vaccinated? I ask as it seems to be figuring out ways to worm its way in. I didn't ask him, but knowing my sister, he was.....I don't know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, kidblast said: it's starting to return in my neck of the woods unc.. and no dis takin by me, I get it.. That said I'm doing my first solo gig, in 2 years on Saturday.. Kind of phyc'd for it, there is an open mic that a friend hosts at a pizza place with a huge outside setting.. they started again about a month ago, he's been bugging me to go.. so that is tomorrow night. I hope this delta nonsense doesn't send us back to March 2020.. Break a leg! I don't know when or if I'll ever do a live show again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, DanvillRob said: Break a leg! I don't know when or if I'll ever do a live show again. just keep on in the radar,, you never know! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, kidblast said: just keep on in the radar,, you never know! I'd put "heart" on this...but there isn't the option available to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just did it for ya, Rob. Whitefang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Whitefang said: Just did it for ya, Rob. Whitefang Thanks...here's one for you! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 49 minutes ago, DanvillRob said: I'd put "heart" on this...but there isn't the option available to me. Its about time your revoked hearts were restored to you, but someone keeps firing that black ball in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, merciful-evans said: Its about time your revoked hearts were restored to you, but someone keeps firing that black ball in. I know..... now I know what Bob Marley meant when he said: Sheriff John Brown always hated meFor what I don't knowEvery time that I plant a seedHe said, "Kill it before it grows" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 No neighborhood gigs here, but going to see GnR at Comerica Park (home of Detroit Tigers) this Sunday... Looking forward to it as this has been postponed for quite some time (since June of 2020). Planning on buying a ton of band memorabilia there too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Whitefang said: The local news broadcasts 'round here report Covid death rates every day. But that's just deaths in this state. They report new cases too. So, maybe the state of Texas can't pull it's head out of the sand(or it's a s s) to be able to do the same. But, no real neighborhood "gig's on my block(or the next one over). There is a kid down the street who has some buds come over and "jam" a bit. But they really do need to practice. REALLY need to! Whitefang WF, Maybe they’re trying to cover up the thousands of additional cases we get every day due to the Open Border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Things are opening-up around here. My regular gig for over eight years started-up (inside) about two months ago and they’re opening a new location later this year. I play there tomorrow at noon. Also, two new coffee shops have opened here in Independence and both are within 3 miles of me. Still waiting for Caribou Coffee to restart. Wineries have started again with their music. Also, playing a nursery (trees, shrubs) in two weeks. It’s kind of turning into a situation of “How many gigs do you want to play?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 hours ago, MissouriPicker said: Things are opening-up around here. My regular gig for over eight years started-up (inside) about two months ago and they’re opening a new location later this year. I play there tomorrow at noon. Also, two new coffee shops have opened here in Independence and both are within 3 miles of me. Still waiting for Caribou Coffee to restart. Wineries have started again with their music. Also, playing a nursery (trees, shrubs) in two weeks. It’s kind of turning into a situation of “How many gigs do you want to play?” Glad to hear things are opening up for you MP. I don't know what's going to go on wiht this delta variant, but I sure am ready for things to open up. Lots of breweries and restaurants with live music (mostly single acoustic stuff) I hope we get things back under control and keep seeing more music opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 19 hours ago, kidblast said: it's starting to return in my neck of the woods unc.. and no dis takin by me, I get it.. That said I'm doing my first solo gig, in 2 years on Saturday.. Kind of phyc'd for it, there is an open mic that a friend hosts at a pizza place with a huge outside setting.. they started again about a month ago, he's been bugging me to go.. so that is tomorrow night. I hope this delta nonsense doesn't send us back to March 2020.. Rock on KB - good luck with the gigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 19 hours ago, Whitefang said: There is a kid down the street who has some buds come over and "jam" a bit. But they really do need to practice. REALLY need to! Whitefang That could've been me, sorry. I've figured out how to work the volume part of an amp, just the playing guitar part is stumping. Oh well, go with what you know... volume. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitefang Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, uncle fester said: That could've been me, sorry. I've figured out how to work the volume part of an amp, just the playing guitar part is stumping. Oh well, go with what you know... volume. Well, if I could have heard your playing, you must have ONE REALLY POWERFUL AMP, or you live REALLY west of Boston! Whitefang Edited August 5, 2021 by Whitefang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) It’s just as easy to catch a Cold, Flu, COVID or whatever at your local Grocery Store, Dr’s Office or Hospital as it is playing a Gig… Edited August 5, 2021 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I have to admit going to a packed concert will concern me now that covid is not doing too good these days even with vaccines. Also I live with kids that can’t get a shot so for my selfish pleasures hope I don’t give them this f’n s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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