My first gig in 40 years!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:49 pm

Tomorrow is crunch day! I've been invited to sit in with a band at a street party tomorrow night and can't wait!! I've seen the band play a number of times and know their capabilities, which are better than mine! LOL!!

They have 2 guitarists, bass, drums, keyboards, sax and flute and there will be some other 'guests' sitting in as well.

I'll only be doing 5 or 6 numbers (4 of them Aussie hits) and have been practicing my a** off for 10 days now, so I should be OK.

I'll be playing my 350v63 and 620TQ through my AC30CC1 and Korg pedal and will be cordless. I have lined up somebody to take pics, so they will be posted here on Sunday (Oz time).

Now the nerves start to set in........

winston · Post by **winston** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:54 pm

And the songs are...?

As we say in the biz, break a leg Aitch.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:57 pm

Knock 'em dead, Tiger!!!

Last June 3, Aitch, I played my first gig in 40 years, too. We have it in CD, videos, etc...it was a BLAST. Just swing with it, mate!!!

leesh · Post by **leesh** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:01 pm

Go get em Aitch!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:07 pm

'Definites' are:

I Saw Her Standing There - Beatles
Too Her Door - Paul Kelly
Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House
Are You Old Enough - Dragon
Khe Sahn - Cold Chisel
The Letter - Joe Cocker version

'Possibles' (depending on a few things) are:

April Sun In Cuba - Dragon
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis
Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Bad Case Of Loving You - Robert Palmer
Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll) - AC/DC

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:10 pm

Have fun Aitch! Just remember, hug all the women after the gig.

sharkboy · Post by **sharkboy** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:43 pm

Shocking to say for me, but "Suspicious Minds" is one of the most fun songs to perform. First, get all the women in the audience to participate ("woo-oo-oo-oo-oo and "suspicious minds") and then drag it out as long as you have the guts to keep going "don'chunoi'm caught in a trap..."

I do that one with a friend (and with a band with him) and it always just slays 'em. It really pays to ham it up.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:03 pm

The lead singer will be doing all that, Mark. He's reminded me more than once to stay in my place and show respect!

That happened at the same gig last year... all the kids and women got up and took over the other mics. Same with AccaDacca's Long Way To The Top!!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:44 pm

Congrats Howard ... I am looking forward to playing in a band again when I move to Denver ... I only played one gig in 2006 ...

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:46 pm

Don't forget to turn your amp to eleven!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:47 pm

Hey, Jeff! Thanks and congrats on the new opportunity, BTW. I saw the thread but my mind was in neutral. I bet you're looking forward to everything that's in store in your new location. Go for it!

I'll be starting quietly, J Gary. Got to fit in first before trying to take over!

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:49 pm

That's great Howard, have fun! Make the girls shake their bootys.

johneek · Post by **johneek** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:06 pm

Amen to that brother!! Have a great time!

longboard_ric · Post by **longboard_ric** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:10 pm

Don't forget to pull some guitar face Howard !!!!

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:15 pm

Turn your amp to 11...

Thas one more innit?