Fretboard Jam - 2017 Leicester - 2nd September - Running Order V4 Now up!!

octatonic

digitalscream said:

Legionreturns said:

digitalscream said:

Because I don't believe in doing anything the easy way, I'd love to stick Cupid's Dead and Cynical by Extreme on the list. I'd need some brave souls to join me on vocals, bass and drums though...

I'd be happy to wail out some cupid's dead with you ...but I'm not doing the rap! 

Bonzer! @fretmeister may join in on bass, depending on whether he can make the date or not. We can skip the rap, I think

Just need a drummer...

This sort of thing is right up my musical alley.
We'll shred its face off.

Let's add Hip Today as well.

Alnico

octatonic said:

digitalscream said:

Legionreturns said:

digitalscream said:

Because I don't believe in doing anything the easy way, I'd love to stick Cupid's Dead and Cynical by Extreme on the list. I'd need some brave souls to join me on vocals, bass and drums though...

I'd be happy to wail out some cupid's dead with you ...but I'm not doing the rap! 

Bonzer! @fretmeister may join in on bass, depending on whether he can make the date or not. We can skip the rap, I think

Just need a drummer...

This sort of thing is right up my musical alley.
We'll shred its face off.

Let's add Hip Today as well.

Those songs are on the list with your names next to them.
Does @fretmeister know about this yet?
(Yeah, I guess we've just tagged him so he does now!)

5 places left and by the grace of Vai, @bigjon will be taking one of them so @fretmeister needs to get his name on the list asap if he wants to go?

Alnico

@viz ..........can you make this event?

Vinylfan

I reckon a quick trip to Costco will see us right with crisps and drinks for all.  If a couple of us do that then we should be fine.  I'm happy to bring a few things.

Is someone going to grade the songs in terms of difficulty?  Think @Alnico mentioned helping people in advance of the jam with songs they're keen to learn - if that comes off I think it'll really help those of us that are new to this and make the most of the session so we're not going in cold.

Alnico

Vinylfan said:

I reckon a quick trip to Costco will see us right with crisps and drinks for all.  If a couple of us do that then we should be fine.  I'm happy to bring a few things.

Is someone going to grade the songs in terms of difficulty?  Think @Alnico mentioned helping people in advance of the jam with songs they're keen to learn - if that comes off I think it'll really help those of us that are new to this and make the most of the session so we're not going in cold.

Sure, just get hold of me and we can make some free time. I've never used Skype so far but it can't be THAT difficult.
Whatever we need to do if someone needs help.
No problem.

Let's make some time and get working on it.

As the song list comes together I'll put keys and difficulty grades into the equation. Let's get some ideas going for a solid list then I'll work on that.

TheOtherDennis

Vinylfan said:

I reckon a quick trip to Costco will see us right with crisps and drinks for all.  If a couple of us do that then we should be fine.  I'm happy to bring a few things.

Is someone going to grade the songs in terms of difficulty?  Think @Alnico mentioned helping people in advance of the jam with songs they're keen to learn - if that comes off I think it'll really help those of us that are new to this and make the most of the session so we're not going in cold.

They have cold drinks available in the counter in reception.

Alnico

TheOtherDennis said:

Vinylfan said:

I reckon a quick trip to Costco will see us right with crisps and drinks for all.  If a couple of us do that then we should be fine.  I'm happy to bring a few things.

Is someone going to grade the songs in terms of difficulty?  Think @Alnico mentioned helping people in advance of the jam with songs they're keen to learn - if that comes off I think it'll really help those of us that are new to this and make the most of the session so we're not going in cold.

They have cold drinks available in the counter in reception.

Apparently the cafe at Quad is quite a thing there now.

Vinylfan

Ok, scrap the Costco run then (might still bring some crisps though!)

Alnico

With regard to the song list, I'll wait until we've got all the suggestions in and then list it like this:

Songs that people have specifically requested they perform......For example, I Bagsy 'Roadhouse Blues' by the Doors. That's one I've been performing for years so I'm very comfortable with that one and I can sing it too, so on the list, that song will have my name next to it.
@Vinylfan will have 'Tougher than the rest' by Bruce Springsteen........etc
As well as the forum member(s) having their name(s) next to the song I'll grade them out of 10. 1 being piss easy and 10 being really fucking difficult so other people can get an idea of what's what with each song.

Then when I've listed all the 'Claimed' songs, We can come up with a list of 'Unclaimed' standards which the less experienced can "Have a go at" and again, I'll grade them (I'll be consulting with @octatonic and @Bridgehouse on this grading system) so that the people who aren't used to doing this can be better informed of what they're taking on.
Finally, I'll put the most commonly used keys next to all songs so we all know what key to learn it in.

It's the 10th July today so let's say by 24th July we have a finalised list. That gives everyone roughly 5 weeks to practice and get used to what's going to be happening on the day so we're not "Going in cold"......so to speak.

How does that sound?

Legionreturns

That sounds grand @Alnico but is it worth including which part everyone is playing? As I said earlier, I'm certainly not confident enough to play much lead yet but know rhythm parts for the songs I mentioned. (Btw if I pick one of those it'll be Fortunate Son... and I definitely can't play the lead parts at the moment!) 

Alnico

Legionreturns said:

That sounds grand @Alnico but is it worth including which part everyone is playing? As I said earlier, I'm certainly not confident enough to play much lead yet but know rhythm parts for the songs I mentioned. (Btw if I pick one of those it'll be Fortunate Son... and I definitely can't play the lead parts at the moment!) 

Sure........That's why I want to get all the song suggestions in first so I can put together a properly structured list.
That's exactly what I meant about dividing the list up and then detailing who's doing what etc.

Legionreturns

Ah ok, ignore me then. I'll get back in my box

Alnico

Legionreturns said:

Ah ok, ignore me then. I'll get back in my box

No, it's a valid point, I just wanted to illustrate how that would play out once we get all the song suggestions.
We can discuss who wants each part so:

Fortunate son will have your name next to it as Rhythm Guitar and we can look for someone who wants to play the lead on that, who wants to sing it, Which drummer is best suited to it etc.

I'm glad you raised the point so we can be clear about that.
I guess I'm saying let's take the song list one step at a time and get the rough list together, then refine it into exactly who's doing what and from that we can all start helping each other with specific parts.

How does that sound?

TheBlueWolf

@Alnico just told me about this.

I'm up for it @Bridgehouse is Wednesday OK for the £8

octatonic

I would caution against making the set list overly prescriptive.
We want to make this fun, and not make people feel like this is homework.

I know we have a couple of shreddy songs in there but a couple of us are quite experienced in this genre and can just drop them in as we go.

Alnico

Alnico said:

Alnico said:

Alnico said:

Alnico said:

Ok,

Here is the List of 'Jammy Gits' with Current Status.
If you're going please PM @Bridgehouse and he will arrange your £8 contribution with you directly.
So, in no particular order, those who are so far definitely going are:

1. @octatonic
2. @Ennspek
3. @TheBlueWolf
   
4. @TheOtherDennis
5. @WezV
6. @Flink_Poyd
7. @DigitalScream
8. @Strangefan
9. @Strumjoughlamps
10. @LegionReturns
11. @Monofin
12. @MarkBlagdon
13. @Darthed1981
14. @Pablo
15. @TTony
16. @Roland
17. @Not_The_DJ
18. @Antifash
19. @Horse
20. @TADodger
21. @Fandango
22. @Impmann
23. @Aord43
24. @ChrisMusic
25. @Vinylfan
    

And the list of TBC's are:

1. @EricTheWeary
2. @Bigjon
3. @LuttiS
4. @Antifash
   

@TheBlueWolf now added to the list.

@Antifash has requested to be put on the TBC list so at the moment there's another place opened up.

26 Confirmed.
4 on TBC

4 places left in Total now.

Bridgehouse

TheBlueWolf said:

@Alnico just told me about this.

I'm up for it @Bridgehouse is Wednesday OK for the £8

Yes, course it is - I've covered costs now so Wednesday is fine. PM me on weds and I'll send you the payment details

TheBlueWolf

Bridgehouse said:

TheBlueWolf said:

@Alnico just told me about this.

I'm up for it @Bridgehouse is Wednesday OK for the £8

Yes, course it is - I've covered costs now so Wednesday is fine. PM me on weds and I'll send you the payment details

Will do

Alnico

There's a lot of information going on in this thread so every few days or so I'll recap and post a summary of the important points and where we are with everything. It's at 10 pages already so this will help people to keep up with the latest news etc.

Bridgehouse

Alnico said:

There's a lot of information going on in this thread so every few days or so I'll recap and post a summary of the important points and where we are with everything. It's at 10 pages already so this will help people to keep up with the latest news etc.

I'll post logistical updates now and again as well.