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Title: Looking for a band
Post by: phylo on March 07, 2007, 12:52:49 PM

for my wedding this fall.  It is in Seattle.  Anyone have any recommendations?  I am sure there are some horror stories out there.  Feel free to share them, if so inclined.  I hope there are some success stories as well!

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: kimberly on March 07, 2007, 01:31:43 PM

Hi Phylo,
 
Ummmm...interested in a bass soloist?  ;)
 
Kimberly ---> Has reasonable rates and willing to cut a deal for an Alembic club member.  
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8tTZt8djKw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8tTZt8djKw) Breezin'
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY7KOreLnqo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY7KOreLnqo)  Somewhere Over the Rainbow - March '07
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSseP3GPlTY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSseP3GPlTY)  Got Blues? January -07
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAVSHVRnDzo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAVSHVRnDzo)  SOTR/Vincent - February '07
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxb1vHU8Bcw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxb1vHU8Bcw)  First Keaggy - January '07
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQrKjiVDIxk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQrKjiVDIxk)  American Woman - January '07
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSQ7aHiZ_rc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSQ7aHiZ_rc) Bass Boogie - November '06

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: alembic_doctor on March 07, 2007, 02:30:28 PM

Do you want to fly in a band?
 
I have several bands here in the Bay Area that I mix for or have mixed for.  Top Notch Groovers too.

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: phylo on March 07, 2007, 07:55:47 PM

I am considering flying in a band.  JGB from the bay area.  Flights, hotels, equipment, etc add up pretty quick, so I am not sure I can afford that.  All options are open at this point though...
 
Thanks for responding

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: jacko on March 08, 2007, 03:32:33 AM

Jon.
Why not fly in Big Tuna from Scotland? At least there'd be two Alembics on the stage ;-)
 
Graeme

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: keavin on March 08, 2007, 05:07:40 AM

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Title: Looking for a band
Post by: lbpesq on March 08, 2007, 06:58:17 AM

Jon:
 
What was then essentially JGB played at my wedding 5 1/2 years ago.  My friend was the guitar player at the time.  It was a blast.  Melvin is a very nice guy.  I sat in with them for a couple of songs.  My wife hates this when I say it, but the high point of the wedding for me was when my wife went to thank Melvin and he told her: Hey, your old man can really play!  If you can get them, go for it.  And congrats on the wedding.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: phylo on March 08, 2007, 12:40:45 PM

thanks Bill.  I got 'em if I want 'em (i.e. afford).  It has been a pleasure working with his agent Tony.  I was considering putting something together with Melvin on my own...Scott Law and my drummer ( who I am very anxious to reveal played the set with Phil at Slim's last month for the benefit) Adam plus some others.  I think that may be too complex though.   Trust me if I were in the bay, it would be a no-brainer.  (Also, Bill I have sent you email)

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: phylo on March 08, 2007, 08:39:27 PM

Kimberly,
 
I watched your videos a few months ago and some of these as well.  Very cool.  
 
If a bass soloist is the way we decided to go, I'll know where to go

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: kimberly on March 08, 2007, 10:23:57 PM

Hi Phylo,
 
  Thank you very much.  
 
  As 'they' say, Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
 
  I appreciate your response and if you do decide a bass soloist is the way to go, you really need look no further, (unless you want to import Dino from the east coast).  ;)
 
  Best wishes to you and your bride to be.
 
  Kimberly  

Title: Looking for a band
Post by: bsee on March 09, 2007, 02:53:33 PM

Isn't Seattle a place with a strong music scene?  You would think there are plenty of capable bands in the area.