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Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: lbpesq on March 06, 2012, 08:32:43 AM

I'll be playing for the third time with these guys on Thursday night.  Wolf (Sonicus) will be joining us for the second time.  Since the group has no name, I've taken to calling it The Pros From Dover.  (Two brownie points to anyone who gets the reference - double points if you're under 40).  The Pros are a stone cold jam band.  Lots of Grateful Dead with some Band, Dylan, and similar era material.  Lots of improv - songs go 7-15 minutes.  We'll be at the Parkway Lounge on Park Blvd. in Oakland, 8:30  to around 11:30 or so.  A real dive bar and a real slice-o-life!
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 06, 2012, 09:08:54 AM

And it's FREE !    (clue to the puzzle)   LOL ____
 
A true Sonic adventure for all

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: cje on March 06, 2012, 11:50:51 AM

Which guitar will you be bringing?  I'd love to hear the recording if you're doing one!
Have a great gig, guys!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: Bradley Young on March 06, 2012, 11:59:57 AM

MASH, and I'm 39.

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: lbpesq on March 06, 2012, 12:34:02 PM

I'll be playing Woody, my custom Further again.  The place is quite dark and the LEDs really come in handy, especially when I'm singing and using peripheral vision.
 
Bradley gets the brownie points!
 
I have been recording these sessions in CD quality.  Is there a way to post it so you guys can check it out? I'd love to get some feedback.  Do I have to convert to mp3? (yuchhh). I've noticed some talk around here about soundcloud.  Is that how I can post the recordings?
 
Bill, tgo & tlo (the Luddite one)

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: 811952 on March 06, 2012, 01:19:40 PM

I've just started using soundcloud and it's pretty spiffy, imho..
 
Love to hear the recordings, Bill!
 
John

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: rustyg61 on March 06, 2012, 01:43:37 PM

Let me know when the tour comes to Texas! Bill, I can convert your recordings to MP3 if you want me to. Do you have Dropbox? You can put the files in there & I can convert them & send them back to you.

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 06, 2012, 02:08:59 PM

(double post correction glitch)
 
(Message edited by sonicus on March 06, 2012)

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 06, 2012, 02:11:14 PM

I have various means to do it as well. I am sure we need to edit them before we post them.

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: rustyg61 on March 06, 2012, 03:47:47 PM

I look forward to hearing them Wolf & Bill!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 06, 2012, 04:00:17 PM

Rusty , thanks for your enthusiasm and always lending a helping hand. You folks are all so awesome_____
 
     I had a great time last time and kept it kind of simple.  I played my single pickup Distillate who I have named Teufelin   ( She-Devil in German)   This simple little Bass continues to amaze me.  
 
    Equipment wise I could have been extravagant but also kept it quick  and simple .  For an amp just an old GK 400RB through a GAUSS 4580 in an original ALEMBIC A15 cabinet. I might bring Alembic Rack gear next time but I also just might bring the same stuff .

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: rustyg61 on March 06, 2012, 04:32:35 PM

Sounds like this could evolve from a fun jam session to a regularly gigging band! I'm happy for you! The birth of a new band is like getting a new girlfriend, everyone is all giddy & excited & the future is wide open! Enjoy the experience my friend!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 06, 2012, 04:50:24 PM

Rusty  ,
              Thanks , I enjoy the concept of what Bill describes in his opening post Stone Cold Jam Band  .

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: rustyg61 on March 06, 2012, 04:54:01 PM

Nothing like a good jam session to get the juices flowing! Get someone to video it & post it on You Tube! Y'all could be the host band for the next Northern California Gathering!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: cje on March 06, 2012, 06:56:45 PM

I'd love to hear your recordings... I play a lot of Dead (and the like), am a future Further owner, and kind of starved to hear the sound!
 
You can use Soundcloud, and people can follow you to find out when there are new posts.  You do not have to convert to mp3, but if you wanted to, you can do it easily in iTunes, QuickTime Player, or many other applications.
 
Looking forward to the gig report!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: lbpesq on March 07, 2012, 08:06:53 AM

I think I can figure out how to convert to mp3, I just don't want to unless it's absolutely necessary.  Personally, I hear a significant difference between CD and mp3 quality.  I also think I figured out how to post it so you guys can hear it.  I will be following these steps:
 
1.  Edit recording to break it into individual songs;
 
2.  Remove dead space in between songs;
 
3.  Burn onto disks;
 
4.  Bring disks to gig on Thursday night;
 
5.  Give disks to Wolf;
 
6.  Wolf posts so everyone can hear!
 
I never thought it would be so simple!  
 
  hehehehe
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 07, 2012, 08:32:29 AM

HI Bill ,  ok______
            I have been doing Analog Tape to Digital  file transfers for a while and often have used Pro Tools plugins such as various EQ's and Compression and various other digital process's such as BIAS Sound Soap Pro and WAVES and various pieces of outboard gear to Doctor up  the sound /(remastering  ?) . These will  already be  REDBOOK CD 16bit @44.1Khz when Bill gives them to me.
 Maybe it doesn't need very much, _____ I am VERY interested in hearing these disc's !!!
 
 
I will take a look at Soundcloud ________
 
(Message edited by sonicus on March 07, 2012)

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: lbpesq on March 07, 2012, 08:57:08 AM

I recorded using a Yamaha Pocketrak C24.  An AMAZING little gizmo, IMHO.  Only 4.5 x 1.25 and only .5 thick, (except at the top where the mikes are it is .75)!  And it makes excellent recordings!  I don't think you will need to do much doctoring, if any, Wolf.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: sonicus on March 07, 2012, 09:42:20 AM

Bill, Great_____ I like to keep it simple and pure__ sometimes less is more ........
       I just downloaded the .pdf  manuel for the Yamaha Pocketrak C24 .24/96 resolution ! Better then Redbook CD Amazing little device for sure.  It's TINY .    Flash memory recorders keep getting better and less expensive. The huge pro  Reel to Reel machines from the 1970's & 80's  such as  my Ampex AG440C, MCI Jh110B , Studer B67. Otari MTR12 that I use to do transfers all take up the footprint  of an apartment sized  refrigerator per unit.   LOL___________

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: cje on April 13, 2012, 06:22:42 PM

Hey, wondering if anything ever happened with your recordings?  I'd love to hear something!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: lbpesq on April 15, 2012, 03:01:44 PM

The other guitar player posted some live recordings on myspace.  Not exactly the tunes or band name I would choose but, hey, you only live once, so here goes.  You can find it  here (http://www.myspace.com/fingersofthemoon).
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: cje on April 15, 2012, 04:56:05 PM

Thanks Bill, but I can't find the songs. Getting no love from my iPad on that page (and traveling for work, so I don't have my computer with me). I will check them out when I get back!

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: cje on April 23, 2012, 07:57:50 AM

Sounds like a fun gig!  Liked what I heard - Bill, were you playing lead or rhythm on those tunes?

Title: Pros From Dover
Post by: lbpesq on April 23, 2012, 08:13:17 AM

Mostly rhythm, some lead.  For some reason, I can't get it to work on my iPad either.
 
Bill, tgo