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OK, it's looking like this event might just about be viable. Still like a few (10 or so!) more people to sign up, but in the meantime we'll plan as if it's going ahead.
So, first item on the planning list is the setlist.
We'll base it around the core of songs that have been played at Quad, at Huddersfield, at Northampton and at Waterrats, but we've got some new people coming along to this one, so lets have some new suggestions too.
Looking for up to 3 suggestions each. Bear in mind that we're mainly guitarists, so songs that really need a full brass section are probably out. Similarly, we rely on "enthusiasm" from our vocalists, so songs that need a 4 octave range and the ability to hit high C (or A, B, D, E, F or G) are also probably out.
Experience probably shows that a simple song is easier to do well, and a simple song done well is better than a complicated song that's ballsed up.
That said ... lets's have your 3 suggestions, which we'll trim down so that we've got a manageable number to play across Sat & Sun. Apologies in advance if none of your suggestions make it (which may well happen!)
@markblagdon @vasselmeyer @ArchtopDave @LuttiS @thomasross20 @modellista @CustomPedalBoards @sticker @m_c @TimmyO @shuikit @guitars4you @Phil_aka_Pip @darthed1981 @Snags @pmbomb @McToot @SteveRobinson @Fandango @TheOtherDennis @richardhomer @Rowby1 - suggestions from your part-timers too please.Also,
@Sasquatch_Bob
@Legionreturns
@Bridgehouse
@digitalscream
If anyone tagged doesn't want to play on anything, please say that too so that I don't continually chase you for your suggestions. And remember to bring a doctor's note confirming your reason for opting out
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Cajun Moon - JJ Cale
Or alternatively, something by JJ Cale
As it’s not that far away - 60 days! and I have holidays before then, I’m going to build on what I know. Want to do:-
Hard to Handle (want to nail that solo better)
Fire (Again!!! might try to sing it as well)
Honky Tonk Woman (and add the solo)
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are you going to need drummers for the evening event?
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EDIT 2: Never Gonna Change - Drive By Truckers/Jason Isbell You Shook Me All Night Long - ACDC
EDIT: L'il devil - The Cult Heroes - Bowie (check out the Motorhead cover -like that).
yeah I like to rock.
Tony/Richard I love a bit of JJ Cale. Mama Don't ?
Song suggestions:
Up to my neck in you - AC/DC
L'il devil - The Cult
Little Red Riding Hood - Sam Sham/999 (for shits and giggles)
Absolutely not offended if none of those make it.
Also absolutely clueless as to how these work, so will fit in with whatever, subject to ability allowing.
The Middle, Jimmy Eat World
L'il Devil, The Cult
The Bends, Radiohead
if I can add a couple of acousticky things too if there were to be a separate list, then I'd say:
Jack & Diane, JC Mellencamp
Dust in the wind, Kansas (bitch to sing though it would be)
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder
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If poss, on Sunday I'd like another stab at All surface, no feeling and Zombie.
I'm also planning to do Zombie as an acoustic at the open mic along with Free Fallin'
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youParanoid (super easy)
Ace of Spades (a bit more challenging)
Number of the Beast (for those wanting a challenge)
Main challenge with some of the suggestions is managing a sensible vocal part that doesn't undermine the quality that we can achieve with the rest of the instruments.
Living Proof (as per Live dates Vol II)
Demon's Eye (on Fireball)
Sylvia (no vocals needed)
Knockin' on heaven's door (easy piece of piss)
I'd also vote for WMGGW
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Time Of Your Life - Green Day
Basket Case - Green Day
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - hmm, who was that by again?
Oh yes, Green Day.
I shall also bring along one of my partscasters to potentially join in with something simple electricky. I'm also (sort of) happy to lend my not-quite-perfect vocals should they be needed for someone else, and if the bassists get bored I can volunteer root note stylee too should the need arise.
The acoustic ones I can do are
The Fix (Elbow)
The Streets Are Ours (Richard Hawley)
And a nice simple singalong one, Lola (The Kinks)
Oh, and @Ttony, I've now paid up for both days and booked a room at The Cambridge, too, so I'm no longer a part timer.
Take it Easy - The Eagles
Silver Machine - Hawkwind
I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles
In my first post, I said that a simple song done well sounds (and feels) better than a complex song done badly. Just pointing out that the same applies to the vocal part. ACDC tracks are reasonably easy to play for guitar, bass and drums, but the vocals are a stretch for anyone.
It's the equivalent of a vocalists convention suggesting some Satriani tracks because the vocals are reasonably easy ...
I appreciate the clarification
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