RF Scott
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They're from Stonehaven, too which is ace! I've not actually heard a lot from them but I'm predicting 'awesome guitar band'. I'm so excited about playing on Friday night, which feels strange.
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Next week! First copy haho show post-album recording!
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If something as trivial as this is the bane of your life then you should consider yourself very, very lucky. ps - the first episode of this series was great!
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It's a shame that this shitfest will potentially give PledgeMusic a bad rep! An example of it done right; Emmy The Great | Pledge Music
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It's going to be really great! Haven't had a reply to my request to change the info on this, so... A RECAP COPY HAHO A'ZI COOL PRE TEENS (same bands different names now!) + TEENAGE LUST DJs FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER CAFE DRUMMOND DOORS 8pm First copy haho Aberdeen show for AGES! New song! etc... Facebook event: Login | Facebook
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Sky larkin @ drummonds tues 14th sept
RF Scott replied to JOHN BEVERLY's topic in Gigs & Event Announcements
I hope they didn't steal anything from my house. -
I'd say a PA hire company is completely different to comparing the income of an engineer to that of a band's, but even so, like I said previously, up until Music Hall-size venues (and even then, not in every case), their staff will be walking away that night with money in their pockets, whereas I'd be very surprised if band members are doing the same, and if they are, with a comparable amount of money. Obviously PDs really only apply to touring so we can rule that out, and though merch is an income supplement, it's worth pointing out that for a lot of bands playing the Tunnels, Lemon Tree, etc, it's simply another way of covering costs as opposed to making profit personally. Unless you're a successful function band or something along those lines, or are putting your own show on (with the proceeds not going towards covering other band expenses), then house engineers are always going to be pocketing more than local acts, even if what they're pocketing isn't very much for the hours worked. I can't think of an example I'm personally aware of in low-to-mid-level (by that I mean Cafe Drummonds, The Tunnels, most things at the Lemon Tree) touring bands where crew aren't making more personally from live shows than the bands that hire them. Like I said, I'm not complaining or suggesting that engineers/crew get paid too much or shouldn't be paid for some things at all, it's just unfair to suggest that they're generally pocketing less than the acts! There are obviously exceptions to this on both sides, but the general rule of thumb is that until you get to a certain level, crew will take home more money than you. Again, not saying that it's a bad thing! It makes sense to a degree.
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I'm not complaining or anything, or saying engineers shouldn't get paid, but in the vast majority of 'local band gigs', the engineer will be getting paid more than the band. This is also true in a very large amount of touring bands, certainly the majority playing venues smaller than, say, the Music Hall. Sure, the fee might be more, but money left after staff costs (driver, ENGINEER), agent/management cut, petrol, accom., misc. supplies, PDs, insurance, etc, will be insubstantial at best. I'd also say that one of the main things that's wrong with the music industry right now is people complaining about the music industry. Either get your head down and work and be positive about what can be an amazing way to spend your life, or do something else!
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the Richard Blackwood page on Wikipedia is the best thing on the Internet, though I've not looked at it for a month or so, so it might have changed.
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Sorry, Chris - I had no idea! Will change listings... MODS - How can I edit this page?!
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you're not wrong
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how do I edit this?!
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COPY HAHO KUDA DIRTY HANDS FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER CAFE DRUMMOND from 8PM FACEBOOK: Login | Facebook More info TBA v.soon...
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That's really annoying!
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Ah, I didn't see that part. Though, most of the reporting and comments on this case does seem to focus on the Scottish stereotypes he was using, hence my anger at the misuse of the word. 'Racism' is wrongly used so often!
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It's xeno-fucking-phobic not racist! Argh!
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Ate there in the past year, can't remember specifically. It was one of those menus that has 5,000 items on it, and they all smell of burnt fryer oil. Restaurants with loads of choices on the menu are always a bad sign.
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I've not really noticed a change in clientele, certainly been in while the rugby contingent etc have been there quite a few times! The few times I've had food at the Marine it's been a letdown. It's certainly better than the Ship Inn by a few billion miles, though. Worst place to eat in Stonehaven, that place.
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Yeah currently debating whether to go to this or go see 'Music for 18 Musicians' in London on Halloween. D'you know if Reich or Glass are going to be conducting themselves?
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Alright Chris, how's it going? Only electric kit I've got experience of using is the Yamaha DXTreme, with rubber pads. The unit is pretty incredible, but I think I prefer the mesh pads! Can obviously chop and change stuff like this.
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Depends on what you're going to be playing really, kinda subjective really! They're definitely 'good' amps, I have a Hot Rod deluxe and play in a band with someone who uses a Hot Rod Deville, and they both sound great to me.
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Totally, like Phil says, this website only represents a small amount of people who make music in Aberdeen and the outlying areas - have you tried putting up posters in One Up, targeted Facebook pages for venues, etc? I realise it'd obviously be more work (at least initially) involved, but I reckon you'd have a better chance of reaching out to people. Another good bet would be to see if you can put in a few words in the various Freshers leaflets that'll be getting turned out by the Tunnels, etc. The university is an interesting one, as you've got potentially hundreds of people making music but unaware of this website/local 'scene' stuff, etc. re: people not getting in touch on here - I'm sure some of it is down to people just missing the threads asking for info. This one, for example, is called 'The Fly, Aberdeen' - if you weren't aware of the magazine, you might just skip reading it, being unaware of the subject matter.
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BLINK 182 @ AECC, AUGUST 16th 2010
RF Scott replied to LiamBrown's topic in Gigs & Event Announcements
Ah of course! I think that sign is still in the live album artwork (can't be bothered checking), which would of course been after the video. -
BLINK 182 @ AECC, AUGUST 16th 2010
RF Scott replied to LiamBrown's topic in Gigs & Event Announcements
It's a reference to the live album artwork, no?