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[Neil]

Okay people, with The People's Court TV thing fast approaching I've been frantically getting the “defence” prepared. The witness has been selected (don't reveal yourself yet though!) and I'm collecting some great evidence from some of you privately. However, I would like to collate some general feedback from you all - not really just for The People's Court thing but more for my own curiosity more than anything else. I don't believe I've actually ever asked people to tell me about the positive aspects of aberdeen-music.com (maybe there isn't any!?) or how it has made a difference to them, their band, their venue etc.

So what am I after? Well, I would just like any of you reading this to just post a reply to this thread with a few sentences, paragraphs, even an essay if you want to, describing anything positive that has happened to you thanks to this web site. Are you now in a band that would not have been formed if it was not for aberdeen-music.com? Is your new best friend someone who you first talked to on aberdeen-music.com? Is the best gig you have been to thanks to seeing it on this web site first? I know sounds all very cheesy but I’m really after any positive feedback like this. It isn't a ploy to boost my ego any further but I just simply want to know if aberdeen-music.com is doing any "good" out there.

Note: I MAY use some or all of the replies in this thread on The People's Court as evidence. If there were to happen then your post(s) would be completely anonymous - not even your aberdeen-music.com username would be revealed. So, remember, by replying to this thread you are granting me permission to possibly use the contents of your post.

Please keep on-topic on this thread - it will be heavily moderated. No, I'm not trying to "censor" any negative feedback about aberdeen-music.com - it's just not welcome on this particular thread and so if something negative does get posted then it will get moved to the Comments & Suggestions forum. Where, incidentally, all positive and negative feedback regarding any element of the web site or staff is always welcome.

Many thanks in advance for your co-operation everyone.

[allstardawn]

thanks to this sitei have met my best friend. it may sound completely stupid, but i really don't know where i'd be without this person now if i hadn't got to know him on a-m first it's also broadened my music taste & the amount of gigs i go to. before i wouldn't have gone to a local gig just because i wouldn't have wanted to 'waste £4 on entry'. but now it's more of a case of finding out about new bands & paying that door fee. and.. well.. it passes time. i should have been revising for my highers last year, but instead i wasted all my time on aberdeen-music

i'd write more but i'm orf owt in a minute more to follow (possibly)

[Daniel]

if it wasen't for aberdeen music i wouldn't have got 70% of the shows ive played

This site has allowed me to meet many good friends and musicians, out of which a lot of good oppertunities to play in/with various bands and record etc have arisen. Just the other evening I recieved a pm which, with a bit of hard work and good luck, will hopefully give my sundaramusic solo venture a chance to be heard through a CD release.

Basically, aberdeen-music.com has opened many doors, both musical and friendship wise, most of which just wouldn't have happened with out the site.

[Dead Anyway]

Through advertising on this website I found my band Red Man Walking. Since the band formed in 2002, we have toured the UK, played a short American tour, released a cd through local label Fat Hippy Records and played a number of successful local gigs, all of which have been promoted/advertised on aberdeen-music.com

If I hadn't posted on this site, I never would have joined the band and had all the great experiences I have had the past 3 years. I continue to use the website on a daily basis to promote my band, my management/promotion company Dead Anyway and all the other artists I represent and talk with like minded people.

The website is a vital tool for unsigned local bands, for people with an interest in music of all styles and for people to get their views across on any topic (Wasteland).

Thanks again to the team for all their hard work.

Greig
Dead Anyway Management
www.deadanyway.com

[Mouse]

I've been using the site since 2001 and it's always been a great source for gigs

[Tav]

I can't remember how long I have been using the site for. Since the old days of Chris #2 hitting 2000 posts and such like! I think its one of the main reasons I got involved in the Aberdeen music scene. From going to gigs, meeting new and interesting people, having good debates/discussions online and even helping with playing in a bands. Its really been a good tool (if you will?) to have at my disposal. I think for alot of people it has become part of their day and something that's merged into their day to day life.

[Alan Cynic]

aberdeen-music keeps me posted about local gigs, and keeps me in touch with a pile of pleasant people. It also cheers me up when I'm a bit low, and has made me aware of heaps of excellent local bands, for which many thanks.

[davetherave]

I'm fairly new to Aberdeen Music.com but its already enabled me to discover some great local music and meet some damn nice people. It's also helped put me in touch with local promoters, allowing me to play 2 gigs this year, thanks to AM and IM.



Dave
always expect the unexpected
www.dave33.btinternet.co.uk

[RicoAUBL]

this site will be the death of me... and probably neil and jimmy too..
but what the hey
we love it
it's a monster that got out of control
but the internets a scary place... we need some place to go... where everybody knows your name.. and their sometimes glad you came... it's our corner of the interwideweb

viva la aberdeen-music.com