Cheers Phill
327 2019-12-02 09:32:05
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Theoretically that should work but sadly it doesn't seem to .I've tried many different platforms and the most I've ever had is about a thousand views on one vid .
328 2019-12-01 16:20:33
Re: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yes but most of the ladies I know are in their 60s lol
329 2019-11-30 16:17:12
Topic: You tube views (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It puzzles me how some vids on you tube get so many views there's an awful lot of awful performances that get a lot of views.Somebody please explain the secret of getting more views I'd be grateful to know.
330 2019-11-26 23:33:57
Re: the morning after (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can identify with this Phill .I really miss the big gigs ,the tours,the after gig parties etc.When I do a small venue these days I still get a buzz but I do find I get down and depressed sometimes but mostly this passes quickly and I start looking forward to what's coming next.
331 2019-11-11 23:27:14
Re: Am I Ageist? (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
No Phill your not ageist at all its just normal for this country When I lived in Greece no one cared what age you were they just accepted you as you were. We played alongside kids and people in their 80s and every one had a blast.But I know what you mean about folk moaning.I did a fund raiser for the air ambulance in the foyer of our supermarket a few years ago and got moaned at for playing rock by a lot of the pensioners but also praised by some for having the nerve to do it.You can't please all of the people so you may as well please your self .
332 2019-11-11 09:49:14
Re: for old times sake (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Phill were clear over in Settle no flooding but they had a bit over near where my son lives in Hebden bridge ,all clear now though.
333 2019-11-11 09:45:37
Re: Old vid of G B blues band with Frantic freaks fire dancers in Crete (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Punter Phill . We did a few festivals with the Freaks great bunch of nutters.
334 2019-11-10 23:17:35
Topic: Old vid of G B blues band with Frantic freaks fire dancers in Crete (3 replies, posted in My local band and me)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CnuUOdHUFQI
Some old footage of me and the guys doing our signature tune and biggest success Raki bar blues check out Stephanie doing the fire dancing at the end .
335 2019-11-10 00:31:05
Re: for old times sake (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Love it Phill ,great lyrics work well as an acoustic song ,I'd like a little less chorus on the guitar as I think it just detracts a little from the quality of the mix.But overall one of your best.I especially like the change of tone in your voice between the verse and chorus.Very well done.
336 2019-11-05 23:33:37
Re: PROVERB (THE SONG) (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This version fits better Scott are you gonna play in dropped tuning or standard ?
337 2019-10-31 19:22:17
Re: PROVERB (1 replies, posted in Poems)
Seems a better match to the first tune ,perhaps some minor changes in the phrasing and a few extra its ands and I 's will make it fit better .Very powerful lyrics Scott I think the finished song will be great .
338 2019-10-27 16:29:33
Re: Found Out I Lost a Friend Today (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Its very sad when these posts pop up Jeff but remember they also can show us the good time we had with friends we lost .Last year I lost my band mate Brian Vial who I played alongside for over 10 yrs .Its painful when the posts pop up but also nice to remember how we rocked together for all that time ,
Good song Jeff .
339 2019-10-23 23:19:38
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
http://www.mandolinluthier.com/german_m … MCL=s5TNFZ
This article shows a mandolin by a company called migma the inlays on the front look very similar
340 2019-10-23 23:01:13
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
This also is similar
https://reverb.com/item/4805448-fine-vi … many-1950s
341 2019-10-23 22:50:07
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=ht … 1870838864
Looks similar to this
342 2019-10-23 22:37:34
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Found the letters drgm and warg on the tuners and this article on Google https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/arch … 97922.html
So I think this dates it pre 1952 possibly made in Germany
343 2019-10-23 22:07:35
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
344 2019-10-23 22:05:32
Re: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
345 2019-10-23 15:19:43
Topic: Odd unidentified mandolin (13 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Just picked up an old mandolin which I cant identify . No apparent makers marks ,I'd say from the condition its early 20th century .It has a flat top and is shaped rather like a traditional Celtic mandolin ,the body has straight sides which are around 1 3/4 inches deep but the strange feature is the back is semi bowl shaped with triangular marquetry inlays in black and natural wood with a central hole about 3/16 " in diameter . The front has an inlaid scratch board with a flower pattern ,rose wood finger board and open tuners like a classical guitar . There also appears to be some green /white flower pattern paper stuck inside but as i said no makers marks . I've made an extensive search to no avail , I will post some pics when I get home to see if any one can help before I start any restoration .
346 2019-10-15 22:53:10
Re: OVER THE HILL (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Its a good song Phill and it mirrors my situation as well ,My sons both bought dogs and I seem to spend half my life going to the doctors or hospital and I have to pay full council tax .Hey but what the hell we both can still sing and play rock n roll. Keep churning it out buddy , love it .
347 2019-10-15 22:47:07
Re: Supermarket Sex God (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for the positive feedback . Fiona has a great voice ,she was lead singer with a band called Blue Steele back in the 90s .I played the first solo Robert played the second we did the whole thing in 2 sessions ,it was a lot of fun .
348 2019-10-14 17:44:48
Re: Is The Web My Life (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Cool song peatle has a chain gang feel to it like internet users are shackled to the web
349 2019-10-14 17:39:04
Re: Let Me (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I'll try and do a new version when I get back home but I'm away for a few days yet.It's another great song from Jim.
350 2019-10-14 17:32:20
Re: Supermarket Sex God (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for the kind words guys .I'm hoping to do a vid to go with it soon .