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At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: Twinfan on October 21, 2011, 10:59:48 AM

Title: Last gig with YC/DC? tonight :(
Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2011, 10:59:48 AM: Yep, an end of a gigging era for me due to my change of job. 5 1/2 years with my AC/DC tribute band and I have my final gig tonight, in a local pub in Stockport. This was the first proper band I've been in, and I've learnt a hell of a lot. Especially how to get Angus' tone and play a bit like him! :lol:

It's been a really great experience that's honed my timing and use of gear, plus it's been an absolute pleasure to play with some great musicians. Oh, and a great drummer ;)

Hopefully tonight will be a top gig (I have quite a few friends and some family coming) but it'll be a bit sad too. The SG goes up for sale soon and maybe the half stack. :(

*sniff*

(http://www.ycdc.co.uk/photogallery/Photos_DJ/Bike%20Show%202007-night%20time%200671%20(Medium).jpg)
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Post by: Frank on October 21, 2011, 11:11:20 AM: Is this at the Baker's Vaults by any chance?
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2011, 11:13:55 AM: Certainly is!
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Post by: Frank on October 21, 2011, 11:15:05 AM: Then I'm not going
Title: Re: Last gig with YC/DC? tonight :(
Post by: Frank on October 21, 2011, 11:15:33 AM: Kidding! I might stick my head round the door at some point, depends what time my guests bugger off tonight.
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Post by: HTH AMPS on October 21, 2011, 11:43:32 AM: no satchel and shorts Dave? - I'm disappointed, ha ha :lol:

Have a good un, crank it up LOUD!!!
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Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2011, 12:21:00 PM: Don't worry mate, I will! :evil:

Come and say hello if you head over, Frank :)
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Post by: nfe on October 21, 2011, 12:52:28 PM: Hope it's a good one. Always a sad night a final gig with a band you enjoy, but usually fun, too!
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Post by: Sancho on October 21, 2011, 12:58:54 PM: Final gigs are tough, man. When Monster Joe did its last gig after a twelve year run this summer, I died a bit on stage...

I have to ask though, selling the SG? Did you buy it specifically for this band?
Title: Re: Last gig with YC/DC? tonight :(
Post by: Twinfan on October 21, 2011, 01:01:33 PM: Yep, I only use a SG with this band. I'm a PRS or Tele man...
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Post by: Telerocker on October 21, 2011, 11:37:18 PM: Too bad man. Hope you get a band together soon.
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Post by: 38thBeatle on October 22, 2011, 12:18:23 AM: By the time I got to this I would think its all over. I hope it went well Dave. I've always found last gigs very enjoyable in a bitter sweet way -unless I was glad to be going of course.
Title: Re: Last gig with YC/DC? tonight :(
Post by: Frank on October 22, 2011, 01:02:55 AM: Sorry I couldn't make it, things dragged on all evening here. Hope it all ended on a high for you.
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Post by: Twinfan on October 22, 2011, 01:55:15 AM: Cheers guys - it was an absolute cracker :D

Great way to end my tenure in the band!
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Post by: Telerocker on October 22, 2011, 10:51:15 AM: It's good to end an era with a peak. :)
Title: Re: Last gig with YC/DC? tonight :(
Post by: hunter on October 22, 2011, 02:27:15 PM: Also had last gig recently. It's not nice to finish, but an end is also always a beginning. Good luck with your new life. Hopefully you will find a Purple cover band or something equally cool :)