Author Topic: Bizarro Buddha (Read 273 times)

eligilam · « **on:** May 13, 2011, 11:44:18 AM »

Hello all!

I don't know of any other Alembic fans in the otherwise great state of Arkansas, but here goes anyway: the band is Bizarro Buddha, and the gig is at the Art Church on Whittington Ave. in Hot Springs this Saturday, May 14 from 7-9. I'll be sporting my Stanley Deluxe...sounds incredible. There might be a webcast of this show from the artchurch.org website.

Anyway, I'll post some pics of the gig once it's done and give the Club an update. Thanks in advance everybody...

Will

jazzyvee · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2011, 12:37:37 PM »

All the best with the gig. I just love those clarkee basses and I look forward to the pics.

Jazzyvee

tbrannon · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2011, 08:59:41 PM »

Beautiful part of the country there- been through Hot Springs many times. My Dad's side of the family is from near Highfill and Gentry.

Have fun!!

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2011, 03:10:51 PM »

I found the sound check. Nice bass playin'!

811952 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:33:18 AM »

Man, I tell ya, I'm already jonesing for a small standard. This isn't helping!

John

eligilam · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:30:27 AM »

Hey everyone,

This gig went great...the SCSD sounded fantastic: nice and twangy and crisp and clear. No amp, went straight into the PA.

Here's a youtube clip of one of the songs (a guitar-and-bass only version of Rush's The Trees). I play a bass solo on the Alembic starting at around 4:14.

Bizarro Buddha clip

Thanks for your support!

Will

eligilam · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:53:15 AM »

Another clip: SCSD on display nicely!

another clip

rustyg61 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2011, 03:22:45 PM »

Great stuff Will! My hat is off to you to be able to not only play Geddy's parts flawlessly, but to play them while singing too! Impressive! Love the SCSD! Yours looks very similar to mine!

eligilam · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:18:41 AM »

Thanks my Cocobolo SCSD brother!

rustyg61 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2011, 06:54:09 AM »

You're welcome! I cut my teeth on Rush, playing 2112 when all my friends were playing Johnnie B. Goode, so I can appreciate the talent it takes to play Geddy!

eligilam · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2011, 05:57:37 PM »

Another BB show is this Thursday at Maxine's in the sprawling metropolis of Hot Springs! I'll probably be sporting my number two bass for this one--- my black-n-gold 2000 Wal Mach I. The SCSD will be waiting in the wings for the next 'go round, though!

Thanks again for your enduring support!

eligilam · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:16:32 AM »

Hey all,

We just played another show, and it was great. I was armed with the '04 cocobolo SCSD running through a SansAmp RBI and compressor rack unit into my GK 700RB and GK Neo 4 x 10...tight, tight tight, with awesome punch.

An interesting anecdote: the 16 year old guy who had been hired by the venue to help with the lights, etc. saw my SCSD on the stand as we were setting up.

Him: What kind of bass is that?
Me: Alembic.
Him: Oh, like what Phil Lesh plays.
Me: Hmmmmm. Yep.
Him: Is that purpleheart in the neck?
Me: Hmmmmm. Yep.
Him: Those veneers are incredible! Look at that craftsmanship!
Etc. Etc. Etc. Lesson: Never judge a book by its cover!

Later in the night, and established older bassist approaches:

Him: What kind of bass is that?
Me: Alembic.
Him: Never heard of it. But let me tell you, that thing sounds spectacular! Cutting through nicely, and the top end is phenomenal! He told me he was to begin his Alembic research shortly after being faced with the SCSD sonic attack...

Once again, thanks Alembic! Pics coming shortly...

David Houck · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2011, 03:48:28 PM »

Will sent me the pics for resizing:

eligilam · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2011, 03:53:21 PM »

Thanks Dave! And, before anyone else comments, I've already been made aware: I need to buy some sock supports...

Cheers,
Will

eligilam · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2011, 09:08:15 AM »

More pics coming shortly from a gig we played at the Art Church in Hot Springs. As always, a very appreciative crowd with Alembic-oggling musicians-a-plenty. Also as always, the ole Stanley Sig sang to the rafters with equal parts grace and aggression...man, I love that bass.