First Gig - all thanks to Beginner to Baddass

First ever gig last night at a backyard party. Waay to much fun!

I started three years ago, having never played an instrument as an adult. Took the Beginner to Badass course and after I’d finished that, I was encouraged by forum members to give the ‘post your covers’ thing a try. I’m convinced that learning songs, recording yourself and posting to YouTube is a solid route to improvement.

Without that support of positive criticism and an outlet to work on my technique I think i may have given up.

@Gio the cops showed up but only because they live on the same street!

So a huge thanks to other forum members who made it possible @terb @John_E @JerryP @Lanny @joergkutter @PamPurrs @TNKA36 @Ed

But the biggest thanks goes to @JoshFossgreen who (and I say this unreservedly) has changed my life for the better. My life was was already good, but bass has made it even better :slight_smile:



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Damn dude, that looks awesome! Cheers to many more!!!

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Barney! Dude! Congratulations! That is so fricking cool!

That Seven Nations Sweet Dreams mashup Rocks!

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You worked hard (and consistently) for it - congratulations! Stoked for you :blush:

EDIT: that said, I don’t envy you playing in a group with 3(!) guitar players :rofl:

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Badass!

Great set list! “Lawyers, Guns, and Money”, “Joker and the Thief”, the “Seven Nation”/“Sweet Dreams” mashup… great stuff.

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Congrats @Barney

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Congrats. That’s some of the most fun you can have with your clothes on. :face_with_open_eyes_and_hand_over_mouth:

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Congratulations for your first gig !!!
So glad for you
Enjoy Bass !

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Congrats!!! For first gig and Joker and the thief wonderful song by Wolfmother.

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Did you build the drum riser? I’ve been toying with building one in three separate sections that can be bolted together.

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Knocked together for the gig. 2x4 and some plywood. Less than 1/2 hour.

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Winning!!! :metal:

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That is just frickin’ awesome @Barney ! Congratulations! You all sounded great!

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Congrats @Barney ! as you already know, playing/recording covers is a whole new thing compared to playing exercises, and playing live is yet another whole different thing.

:v::grin:

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Congrats @Barney! I’m stoked for you :metal:t2:

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That was awesome! :+1: :grinning:

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@Barney you’ve done awesome with all the hard work and dedication to the bass. Well done, that was awesome.

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yeah! That’s such a @Barney thing to say. I can do it too just give me a week, :joy:

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Great news @Barney ! Hope today’s hangover isn’t too bad :slight_smile:

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So cool!! :sunglasses:

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