That was a real nail chewer down to the end on to Atlanta to face the hot Falcons what a season for Green Bay
402 2017-01-14 15:07:05
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Zurf wrote:
Cool beans! Do you introduce yourself as King of the Mutants, and then show them how you can make that guitar submit to your own will in defiance of the laws of physics and anatomy?
Zurf I don't say anything but i listen to what others say good or bad hopefully I hear more positive then the other way around.I do work on stretching my fingers for some chords and making up scales to run up and down the neck thats about it.I do get inspired each day to practice especially with my Les Paul and I recently purchased a Ditto looper which I really like for the simplicity 
403 2017-01-14 14:59:36
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
sisyphus wrote:
Well i'm not trying to pick on ya Russ, fact is i'm twice the age of a few band members .
Those gigs that end @ 2-3a.m. humping gear around wear me out ....:(
But by gawd, it sure is fun while we're all up there!....:)
~S~
I have to agree with you on hauling gear, I pay my neighbor to do it he is a semi pro football player and can use the extra cash. We limit our gigs to 3 hrs.or less and I must agree it is fun to show off your stuff, I didn't feel you were picking on me my hide is a little thicker then that i was just making a point for what reason I seem to forget at the moment 
404 2017-01-13 21:52:52
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
sisyphus wrote:
Russell_Harding wrote:sisyphus wrote:2nd that, i've been in a 3 piece , y'all work a LOT harder, ain't no place to hide....
vs. having done SS in a 6 piece ,which is a cakewalk
Go Retro!!!
~S~
True, no place to hide we try to keep the arrangements simple I am limited on solo work BUT I have been working with a looper and getting the timing right is critical I found using zero effects is best more to come thanks for watching
You're some technically adept for an old guy Russ , i usually gotta find someone under 30 to show me stuff like that....and then find where i hid my glasses....~S~
I cannot deny my age (75) but age is irrelevant what's in you heart and one's desire to perfect there ability is all that matters my brother has a big band in Las Vegas he gleaned all the best talented musicians available to play with him he is 86 and still a fantastic trumpet player I don't have a secret I just practice every day that's it.
405 2017-01-12 22:50:39
Re: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
keepitreal wrote:
A nice steady Ballard to finish the set, we used to call it the bum grabber. Not sure how that translates over the pond, but congratulations to you and the boy's on another great tune.
yes we call it by a similar name over on this side of the pond thanks for giving a look
406 2017-01-12 18:53:06
Re: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
TIGLJK wrote:
Russell Gibbs !!!
excellent playing
I would like to hear an original from you three !
Keep up the great posts !
Jim
Hi Jim we have quite a few original songs but we are rehearsing for upcoming bookings but I will see if we can sneak a few in for you,right now we are arranging set lists and running over them to smooth out the wrinkles thanks for the interest and giving a listen
407 2017-01-12 18:49:20
Re: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Thanks BJ I love these older classics
bluejeep wrote:
Very well done Russell.
408 2017-01-12 16:02:26
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Baldguitardude wrote:
Glad this was bumped as I missed it the first time around. Sounded great! This is also one of my favorites but a song I've never attempted to cover. You've inspired me to give it a shot!
Glad ya got to see it BGD , yes it is a fun song to sing and play I dont play the intro on the record (I know it) just wanted to do something different thank you for taking a look and your comments
409 2017-01-12 15:59:34
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
sisyphus wrote:
Strummerboy Bill wrote:Comments left, but so much sound coming out of THREE of you makes me long for the old days!!!
Bill
2nd that, i've been in a 3 piece , y'all work a LOT harder, ain't no place to hide....
vs. having done SS in a 6 piece ,which is a cakewalk
Go Retro!!!
~S~
True, no place to hide we try to keep the arrangements simple I am limited on solo work BUT I have been working with a looper and getting the timing right is critical I found using zero effects is best more to come thanks for watching
410 2017-01-12 15:48:35
Re: Shooting Star (25 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Thank you!!
keepitreal wrote:
Just brilliant. I never took much notice of Bad Company, but if they sound anything like you guys maybe I should pay more attention.
411 2017-01-12 06:02:07
Re: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Thank you dino I am really pleased with the way it came out, I suggested both the drums and bass should delay playing till after the intro and 4 measures the guys sang some nice haromony too
412 2017-01-12 01:33:46
Re: Football2016-2017 season (182 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I do not know who will win all I can say is it depends on the individual performance of each team I hope the Packers continue but Dallas has an excellent team both defense and offense and there playing at home Green Bay will have to really be on top of there game offensive and defense I'm nervous about this one no predictions just hope.
413 2017-01-11 04:55:08
Topic: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Wow there are so many great songs from this era the Bee Gees were unique and they produced classics like this song. We have already started to book some dates for the band in the coming year and this songs is a excellent song to get people to want to hold on to each other and remains one of my favorite choices to sing, hope you give a look when you have a few minutes.
https://youtu.be/S6z0bYu7XjE
414 2017-01-08 14:03:24
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
sisyphus wrote:
I have zero idea of what green screen is Russ, but it's way cool and would like to learn more ~S~
There are several ways to achieve a green scree effect but the easiest is go to Walmart,Target or another retail giant and they sell green fabric you also need to make sure you get enough to span the entire background of your studio so everyone in the band fits including the sides. next you need a camera that has a wide angle lens I have a Sony HDR-MVI movie cam with large mic's they can be obtained on the web, a tripod or someone holding the camera and last you need a green screen video program I would suggest the one I have it is very inexpensive at around 25 dollars or so called TrakAx make sure it has green screen editing there are free video tutorials that are included to help you edit and depending on how quick you can learn(it takes a bit of time and patience) last you need a video to put in the back it can be a photo or whatever but make sure you dont wear any green clothing or you will be invisible :lol; if you need any help let me know almost forgot LIGHTING you need to have front indirect (aim at ceiling ) and back lighting to cancel out the shadows on the green screen.
415 2017-01-07 14:15:31
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
sisyphus wrote:
Very well done, and that backdrop is way cool, how is that done? ~S~
Thank you for your comment, we use a green screen and the background is another video I blend in with my video program
416 2017-01-05 13:58:42
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Grah1 wrote:
Been back in the UK for 2 yrs now Russell ,living in the Yorkshire dales it gets pretty cold here at times ....lol
You should spend a winter in Wisconsin the UK would seem like a sunny day in Jamaica
417 2017-01-04 21:56:32
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Grah1 wrote:
Great tune guys loved it
Thanks Graham for taking a look and feedback is the life blood of entertainers good or bad I just wish I lived in a warmer climate like you and Roger it is 12 above with a steady strong wind today in Wisconsin
418 2017-01-04 15:52:39
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Tyson7 wrote:
Russell, Another good one. love that song.
Thank you! great dance tune nice and steady
419 2017-01-04 11:38:23
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
TIGLJK wrote:
Russell
Very good track. I agree with Dino, it has a Fogerty sound to the vocals for sure. Gary nailed it!
Jim
HI Jim I like using my Les Paul more it has a heavier lover end and Gary loves doing Fogerty songs so we will give him some more
420 2017-01-04 11:36:06
Re: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Lot of fun with this one Gary has a good voice I would like to see him sing more thanks dino
dino48 wrote:
Great lioved it,the drummer sounds a lot like John Fogerty!
421 2017-01-04 01:00:38
Topic: 10am Jam session today (16 replies, posted in My local band and me)
yes we started at 9:30am the guys get together when we can due to work and personal time restrictions we turned our drummer Gary Klever loose on a John Foggerty song "Born On The Bayou" which we added to our list. I get to play my Les Paul and crank it out a bit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHbfRby … e=youtu.be
422 2016-12-31 21:01:22
Re: Dream Lover (11 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Strummerboy Bill wrote:
Note left on YT. I was joking about the "invisible cymbals, okay? I had seen someone else mention it and what you answered, so I was just having a little fun.
no problem BIll I enjoy a little ribbing now and then
423 2016-12-31 13:54:44
Re: Dream Lover (11 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Russell_Harding wrote:Russell_Harding wrote:TF there are workarounds to Kasmir I watched a few but none really capture the aggressive feeling as the Led Zep version which is why I chose to do theirs, one advantage is I am using my Gibson Les Paul it has the perfect tone for this song not to mention the auto tuners I can dial up the tuning with the push of a button and the main reason is it presents a challenge
I completely agree, Russell ...
The original version in DADGAD tuning is the best. I'm just too lazy to tune / retune for one song.
I can't wait to hear yours!
we get together next tuesday I think charting out the arrangement will make it easier for me to remember or just re-arranging it because some of it is redundant,keep in mind this was performed for a live concert audience before it was recorded and the arrangement is a little different so no reason I cant take a little liberty just as long as the lyrics are there and the different sections of the song are also
424 2016-12-31 07:31:39
Re: Dream Lover (11 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
dino48 wrote:
You are getting good tunes out with the band thanks Russell.
Thanks dino we have put together a nice play list mixing it up with oldies, blues and some classic rock songs
425 2016-12-31 07:29:12
Re: Dream Lover (11 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Russell_Harding wrote:
Tenement Funster wrote:Russell ...
I hear you loud & clear about trying to sing & play "Kashmir" at the same time ... a bit of schizophrenia might be handy!
TF there are workarounds to Kasmir I watched a few but none really capture the aggressive feeling as the Led Zep version which is why I chose to do theirs, one advantage is I am using my Gibson Les Paul it has the perfect tone for this song not to mention the auto tuners I can dial up the tuning with the push of a button and the main reason is it presents a challenge