Bike Week

[rockbassist]

I just returned from playing Bike Week in Laconia, NH. We did 9 shows in 10 days. Even though I have had my Epic for about 1 year, this was the first opportunity I had to play it live as I have been working on various recording projects. I have never received so many compliments on my playing, tone and overall sound. The Epic is so clear that I had to concentrate exra hard on my playing because if I didn't mistakes would be noticeable. I am running a 97 Epic 5 string through a Gallien Krueger 1001RB-II with GK 410RBH and 115RBH cabs. I had compliments from bass players, guitarists, drummers and even the general public. I have also been asked to do Bike Week in Sturgis, SD with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blue Oyster Cult, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Alice in Chains, Kid Rock, David Lee Roth and others. My keyboard player is a graduate of Berklee College of music and he was stunned at how good my tone was. Thank you Alembic for making me sound better than I actually am.

[David Houck]

Cool!
9 shows in 10 days sounds like fun!

[dean_m]

RB,
Where were you playing?  I was up there all week. Lotsa great bands and a heck of a lot of fun!!!!
This is the first time in 9 years I didn't have a gig up there.
 
Peace,
Dino

[88persuader]

I live in NH ... what's your band's name? Did you see the kid band Mindwalk play? The guitarist I work with's son is the drummer ... 11 years old and they play covers from Rush and UK and progressive rock originals. Awesomely talented kids. I believe they opened up for Pink Void, the Pink Floyd tribute band.

[811952]

Sounds cool.  It's always nice to play an instrument that lets them actually hear what you're doing!
 
John

[kmh364]

Kevin,
 
Good deal! Hope to see you in Sturgis. Do you ride?
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

[olieoliver]

I'll be in Sturgis the first weekend. Let me know if ya'll are playing.

[bigredbass]

I always find it interesting that you could show up with just about any bass or amp and the band never looks up.  But every time I play with someone new who's never heard an ALEMBIC, they ALWAYS notice the difference in tone, then the axe.
 
And that also happened to me as well:  I had to tighten up some on technique as I could now hear a LOT more than before.  I sometimes practice with the Q in and the filter wide open:  THAT surely tells me how much homework I need to be working on!
 
When I get a motor, I'm sure gonna have to figure where I can go for a rally, etc., as I just look stupid in black leather vests and Frye boots.  And I'm not old enough for Aspencade!
 
J o e y

[olieoliver]

Joey, the rallies are cool but the rides are the best part. And my prefered ensemble for riding, blue jeans and a t-shirt but got to have me boots. Everybody looks good in denim!
And the dew rag is a don't.  
The only negative thing I can find about riding my Harley is the saddle bag is not big enough for my BASS.

[dean_m]

Olie,
 
That's why you need to get yourself a sidecar.
Joey, there are two types of bikers....
Ones that own dressers and ones that will eventually.
I had a choice between a Series and this.  I couldn't resist......

[olieoliver]

Nice bike dean. Allow me to show mine off a little. The Raod King is mine and the Springer is my wife's.

 

[dean_m]

Damn man.....
 
Very cool.  We need to start a Harley/Alembic thread now.  Two great American legends.
 
You've done quite a bit of work to both bikes I can see.  I just got mine last year so I'm still tryign to decide which way I'm gonna go.  I might just leave it stock and ride it like I stole it
Thanks for the pics Olie!!!!!
 
Peace,
Dino

[olieoliver]

Dino, leaving it stock is cool, BUT!, I will say one thing.........pipes man , pipes. I ride my Harley like I play my Alembic, LOUD & PROUD! (more loud than proud though. pride can be a dangerous thing)

[dean_m]

Ya know I have to say though.  All of my previous bikes have had aftermarket (LOUD) pipes up until this one.  I really dig the quiteness of stock pipes when my wife and I are riding.  Especially on these beautiful New Hampshire back roads in the early morning.  This is why I need two bike now.  One loud and proud and my quiet dresser.
Ride Safe!!!!

[811952]

I hate to do this to Joey, but here goes:
 
http://adventuresidecar.com/dauntlessdualsport.htm
 
John