Western Jam 2022, Saturday 1st October, Factory Studios, Bristol

bobblehat · August 2022

stratman3142 said:

@bobblehat do you want to play rhythm/2nd guitar on Keep Your Hands to yourself, as well as Vocals. You did last time.
You could take a solo if you want to as well.

Yes, I'll play rhythm .I'll leave the solos to you young shredders

mart · August 2022

Neilybob said:

stratman3142 said:

@Neilybob I'll put you down for those at the next update.

@mart should I take you off Fortunate Son and substitute @Neilybob to give you a break? Or, if you want to play it as well, you could each play bass on separate run throughs.

Happy to do either tbh.

It makes sense for me to drop that one, but I don't mind either way.

When we've got a fixed list of songs and line-ups, we can shuffle the order to make sure everybody gets some breaks.

stratman3142 · August 2022

mart said:

...When we've got a fixed list of songs and line-ups, we can shuffle the order to make sure everybody gets some breaks.

Yes, at the moment the focus is on finding songs with a full line-up. But we need to check people get breaks because the load is heavier on Vocals, Drums and Bass.

Also, the list isn't intended to be too proscriptive, but just intended to create some level of organisation and a framework to build on. Last time things flexed and adapted on the day and @Brocco ran things really well.

Jonathangus · August 2022

roberty said:

Jonathangus said:

Amongst all this techy modelly stuff, I'll bring my '79 JMP and a 1x12.

And I fancy a proper go on an SG, if anyone fancies bringing one.

I have a 2004 SG Standard I can bring, in D standard with 11s, stock except for 500k volume pots and 50s wiring

Or a 2016 SG Faded with A4 PAFs and a Bigsby in E standard with 10s, again 500k pots 50s wiring

Haven't looked at the song list yet sorry. Been a hectic few weeks with festivals and work

Ooh, decisions, decisions.

The Faded sounds interesting.

stratman3142 · August 2022

The latest list is below.

I've put @Vibetronic and me down as joint lead on Keep Your Hands To Yourself, as there are a couple of solos. But we could do separate run throughs if that's what's wanted on the day.

@Neilybob replaces @mart on bass for Fortunate Son.
@Neilybob down for bass on Tush, which means we just need a drummer for a full line-up.

@mart on bass means Wishing Well now has a full line-up.

Blue fill = full lineup. So we can do the song.
Amber fill = Available role. Good to have, but not essential
Red fill = Role needed to allow the song to be played.

https://i.imgur.com/ooJ2sfP.png

Neilybob · August 2022

Jonathangus said:

roberty said:

Jonathangus said:

Amongst all this techy modelly stuff, I'll bring my '79 JMP and a 1x12.

And I fancy a proper go on an SG, if anyone fancies bringing one.

I have a 2004 SG Standard I can bring, in D standard with 11s, stock except for 500k volume pots and 50s wiring

Or a 2016 SG Faded with A4 PAFs and a Bigsby in E standard with 10s, again 500k pots 50s wiring

Haven't looked at the song list yet sorry. Been a hectic few weeks with festivals and work

Ooh, decisions, decisions.

The Faded sounds interesting.

Would you be interested in trying my Burny SG Junior with a single dogear P90? Happy to bring it down also.

spark240 · August 2022

Looks like I might be able to make it….Happy to drop on a few songs there, and maybe try my Fender precision on some Bass

stratman3142 · August 2022

@spark240 could you have a look at the latest list (a couple of posts back) and see where you can fill roles. And, if you want to, also add song suggestions of your own.

bertie · August 2022

well Ive been "rehearsing" the vox on JWIN...................... Wilfs not impressed

Jonathangus · August 2022

Neilybob said:

Jonathangus said:

roberty said:

Jonathangus said:

Amongst all this techy modelly stuff, I'll bring my '79 JMP and a 1x12.

And I fancy a proper go on an SG, if anyone fancies bringing one.

I have a 2004 SG Standard I can bring, in D standard with 11s, stock except for 500k volume pots and 50s wiring

Or a 2016 SG Faded with A4 PAFs and a Bigsby in E standard with 10s, again 500k pots 50s wiring

Haven't looked at the song list yet sorry. Been a hectic few weeks with festivals and work

Ooh, decisions, decisions.

The Faded sounds interesting.

Would you be interested in trying my Burny SG Junior with a single dogear P90? Happy to bring it down also.

That sounds interesting. Like me some P90s. I mostly play my LP Special, but it's a heavy bugger - 9lb, so that's full-fat LP weight - and I know about it after a couple of hours' rehearsal.

stratman3142 · August 2022

@Jonathangus, I just wondered, are you OK to sing Under The Bridge, which you did last time? If so, we've got another song with a full line-up.

Jonathangus · August 2022

stratman3142 said:

@Jonathangus, I just wondered, are you OK to sing Under The Bridge, which you did last time? If so, we've got another song with a full line-up.

Yeah, I can do some 'singing'. Go on, then.

stratman3142 · August 2022

Here's an update.

@Jonathangus added for volcals on Under The Bridge, which adds another song with a full line-up.

Blue fill = full lineup. So we can do the song.
Amber fill = Available role. Good to have, but not essential
Red fill = Role needed to allow the song to be played.

https://i.imgur.com/eFCtPeS.png

bertie · August 2022

Freebird - everyone ?

stratman3142 · August 2022

bertie said:

Freebird - everyone ?

Should I add it to the list and see if we get any takers? What role(s) would you like

mart · August 2022

I've worked through a few more songs this evening, so I'd be happy to do bass on Strange brew and You really got me. Does anyone remember who sang that when we last did it?

bertie · August 2022

stratman3142 said:

bertie said:

Freebird - everyone ?

Should I add it to the list and see if we get any takers? What role(s) would you like

Allen Collins of course

Neilybob · August 2022

I’ve thrown together a Spotify playlist if anyone is interested

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qaBxcEx6JhWQcNdcmdKZg?si=LzleXkQaTgqvbio5lc6BVg

TimmyO · August 2022

Just seen this thread, may be able to come, will open diary negotiations at home

Brocco · August 2022

@TimmyO would be nice to see you....

Question for @roberty - it looks like there could be 14/15 of us, how cosy will that make things at Firebird? Should we put the heat on Factory as we know the large room there can easily accomodate us?

stratman3142 · August 2022

mart said:

I've worked through a few more songs this evening, so I'd be happy to do bass on Strange brew and You really got me. Does anyone remember who sang that when we last did it?

I'll make a note of your added bass roles in my next update of the list.

I can't remember who sang You Really Got Me. If fact, I'm not even certain that we ended up playing it.

Jonathangus · August 2022

stratman3142 said:

I can't remember who sang You Really Got Me. If fact, I'm not even certain that we ended up playing it.

We didn't. IIRC, it was @Vibetronic 's choice, but he didn't make it.

stratman3142 · August 2022

Neilybob said:

I’ve thrown together a Spotify playlist if anyone is interested

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4qaBxcEx6JhWQcNdcmdKZg?si=LzleXkQaTgqvbio5lc6BVg

That's great and very helpful.

It makes me realise that the Van Halen version of You Really Got Me is in A flat (they tune down a semitone from A). Previously I thought (from memory) it was F# tuned down a semitone from G. @Vibetronic and @mart I've put it down as G in the list. Is that OK, or would you prefer A (assuming we can find someone who can sing that high)?

Also, note that Talk Dirty will be in G, a semitone higher than the original. I'll try to make sure I highlight key changes in red text in the song list.

roberty · August 2022

Brocco said:

@TimmyO would be nice to see you....

Question for @roberty - it looks like there could be 14/15 of us, how cosy will that make things at Firebird? Should we put the heat on Factory as we know the large room there can easily accomodate us?

The room is massive. I'm just not sure if there are any chairs. I will call and find out. We're getting within the 30 day period for Factory now to be honest and they have sofas

roberty · August 2022

Maybe factory will bend the rules a little

roberty · August 2022

Just sent a cheeky email to factory, see what they say

Vibetronic · August 2022

Jonathangus said:

stratman3142 said:

I can't remember who sang You Really Got Me. If fact, I'm not even certain that we ended up playing it.

We didn't. IIRC, it was @Vibetronic 's choice, but he didn't make it.

Yep, last year was not good! The one I did make I believe it was @roberty who was David Lee Roth and did an excellent job

roberty · August 2022

Vibetronic said:

Jonathangus said:

stratman3142 said:

I can't remember who sang You Really Got Me. If fact, I'm not even certain that we ended up playing it.

We didn't. IIRC, it was @Vibetronic 's choice, but he didn't make it.

Yep, last year was not good! The one I did make I believe it was @roberty who was David Lee Roth and did an excellent job

Yep happy to sing this again :-) I'll have a proper look at the song list when I get some time at home

I was thinking 'here comes your man' or 'where is my mind' by the pixies. Great songs with simple chords and lead guitar bits and bobs

roberty · August 2022

I've only just realised that Here Comes Your Man starts with the Hard Day's Night chord. The cheeky buggers

stratman3142 · August 2022

roberty said:

Vibetronic said:

... I believe it was @roberty who was David Lee Roth and did an excellent job

Yep happy to sing this again :-) I'll have a proper look at the song list when I get some time at home

I was thinking 'here comes your man' or 'where is my mind' by the pixies. Great songs with simple chords and lead guitar bits and bobs

Can I double check the key of You Really Got Me. It's currently down as G in the song list. But Van Halen play it in A, tuned down a 1/2 step. So their version is effectively in Ab.

Is everyone happy with G? Taking it up to A might be pushing it a bit for the vocals.

I'll add the @roberty ;suggestions to the list.

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