First time ever GB play acoustic in Sitia at the town square .
Although Brian and I have done acoustic sets as a duo over the years this will be the first performance with the rest of the guys unplugged ,featuring Stefanos on lead guitar and Nikos on kajon .Last nights rehearsal was amazing .The gig starts at 8,30 and will also feature Boston born flautist Cindy Scholl and a variety of other local talent.
1,176 2014-09-06 07:54:10
Topic: GB Blues Band play acoustic gig tonight (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
1,177 2014-09-06 07:26:37
Re: dont care (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This could become an anthem for the buskers in Camden who are getting a bad time off the council at the moment.For those who dont know Camden council are making it illegal to busk unlicensed there is curently a movement against this. If any one wants more details pm me and I'll forward a link
1,178 2014-09-06 07:19:12
Re: Nuns song (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Good words Scott but songs about nuns become habit forming
1,179 2014-09-04 05:20:28
Re: Nuns song (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
very professional sound phil really well mixed and played ,itoo would like to hear lyrics with it but even as an instrumental its great.
1,180 2014-09-02 06:10:35
Re: Acoustic Guitar Strap (28 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Check also the post from last week about strap locks as doug says dont end up juggling
1,181 2014-09-01 09:12:46
Re: Coated Strings on an Electric? (9 replies, posted in Electric)
only problem I found with the elixirs is they take a little time to bed in but as I said I have had the same set on my tele 2 yrs now and I really hammer it they still sound good .
1,182 2014-08-31 23:36:39
Re: Coated Strings on an Electric? (9 replies, posted in Electric)
Yeah I have elixir on my Tele they have been on 2 years and I can't bring my self to change them.I thought they were causing excessive fret wear but it hasn't got any worse.I have gives this guitar regularly over this period and it still sounds the same as it did once the strings settled.
1,183 2014-08-31 19:00:28
Re: Rosie (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Further to Dinos comment maybe use a capo then the same three chords become three different ones, example E major played with the capo on the third fret becomes G major this may help to get in the same key as your voice if you need to .Also try a lighter pick the strum pattern sounds a little heavy .Well done with the lyrics ,will you publish it on here ?
1,184 2014-08-30 14:35:10
Topic: Evolution (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Something a bit different now from what I've been posting ,Wrote this for the band as a loose blues jam that we can improvise over Its a bit of a funky Hendrixesque thing .
Evolution – Revolution
Graham Windle
©30/08/2014 all rights reserved
Bass walk up E to A through out
E7#9 funky Hendrix type rhythm
Sittin here waitin for some action
on my own cant get no reaction
don’t know why theres no satisfaction
might as well go join another faction
Chorus x2
Ad lib using these phrases
You cant see just what’s in store
you cant see the future
you cant see what’s in store
might be revolution
might be evolution
From the south there’s a warm wind blowin
in the north I bet that its snowing
in the mountains there’s a dark cloud growing
in the valley, rivers overflowing.
Chorus x2
Ad lib using these phrases
You cant see just what’s in store
you cant see the future
you cant see what’s in store
might be revolution
might be evolution
I keep on talkin but you don’t hear me
Tho my words all come out clearly
now and again you just say really
pay some attention then you can feel me
Chorus x2 solo and ad lib
1,185 2014-08-28 10:56:34
Topic: Medicine for Gaza (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Big round of applause for the youth of Sitia and Agios Nicolas for organising two events to raise money for medicines to be sent to Gaza
In a world full of death and destruction it's good to see a bunch of kids doing something positive.
The first event took place last week at the hight of the holiday season in Agios Nicolas the next Will be on the 6 th of Sept in Sitia .
Good work guys
1,186 2014-08-27 16:33:33
Re: A Mothers Tears (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Brilliant I love the lyrics and the feel of this song ,cant wait for a recording .
1,187 2014-08-26 19:15:28
Topic: Slaughter of innocents . (2 replies, posted in Songwriting)
WARNING !!! Don't play this if you are easily offended contains strong language .This is the finished version of my poem Slaughter of innocents which does contain offensive language for the reasons explained in the poem thread .
Mods if you think this inappropriate please delete I understand .
1,188 2014-08-26 17:34:52
Re: Prescription Blues (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Rough demo of prescription blues
1,189 2014-08-26 17:01:04
Re: Sound cloud (4 replies, posted in Recording)
its back and working now no problems , lets see how long it lasts
1,190 2014-08-25 18:42:59
Topic: Sound cloud (4 replies, posted in Recording)
Any one having problems uploading at the moment .I have found that since I got my new computer (windows 8 )that I had to use the old uploader on sound cloud which worked fine ,however this week it seems to have disappeared completely and while the new uploader seems to do its job ie you drag and drop your files onto the blank page it shows ,then it tells you its uploading ,but no save button appears so you cant complete the upload at the end .
I've written to sound cloud about it ( n0 reply) and gone through there problem page with no success
Any ideas greatfully received.
1,191 2014-08-25 12:03:19
Re: 21st Century expectations (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
The chance to make some quality vids is something I've been harassing the guys in the band about for about 2yrs .maybe soon we'll get a good camera and operator ,the live vids have been disasterous, camera failure each time .
1,192 2014-08-25 08:24:49
Re: Booty In Your Snooty (26 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks for posting the lyric Russ great stuff .Takes me back a few years to when my wife ,who's a criminology lecturer was making a movie about sex chat lines and its affect on society.The girl who was featured looked nothing like the ones in your vid but had the guys on the phone convinced that she did.It was interesting and informative as to how some people make a living.
1,193 2014-08-24 19:42:56
Re: Riverside cafe (15 replies, posted in Songwriting)
This is a demo of the song
http://www.reverbnation.com/gbbluesband … r_icon_nav
1,194 2014-08-24 19:36:46
Re: 21st Century expectations (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
no worrys dino glad you like this one
1,195 2014-08-24 15:10:55
Re: Your Dream Guitar? (48 replies, posted in Electric)
My silver tele fits the bill best electric guitar I've ever had .
1,196 2014-08-24 10:47:34
Topic: 21st Century expectations (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Ive moved this to here now I've done the chords ,Dino I've sent you a demo by email I'm quite pleased with this one its come out a little different .
https://www.reverbnation.com/gbbluesbandcrete?profile_view_source=header_icon_nav
Graham Windle
22 -08-2014 © all rights reserved …
Twenty first century expectations
C- G Am
Here we all are
F G~
in the twenty first century,
C-G Am F G~
its not at all, like we thought it would be.
C - G Am
Been round the world,
F G~
had some experience,
C- G Am F G~
been back to uni and got a degree.
Chorus
F
Faces remembered,
Em
some best forgotten,
F
some that you wont,
Em
want to, see again.
F
Memory’s of places,
Em
that you once dreamed about.
D G~
Memory’s of places you wont go again.
C - G Am
Across the water,
F G~
people are crying,
C G Am
they shout for your help,
F G~
in the dark of the night.
C G Am
Safe in your home,
F G~
an Englishman's castle.
C- G Am
No one can hurt you,
F G~
so you’ll be all right.
Chorus
C G Am
You could be a teacher,
F G~
in front of a classroom.
C G Am
Or maybe a baker
F G~
needing some bread.
C G Am
You could be a banker,
F G~
safe in some office.
C G Am
No! you are a mother,
F G~
collecting your dead.
Chorus then verse 1
1,197 2014-08-23 10:10:33
Re: Twenty first century expectations (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Thanks guys I remember it now
1,198 2014-08-23 01:01:40
Re: Twenty first century expectations (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Just found it will listen tomorrow
1,199 2014-08-23 00:49:54
Re: Twenty first century expectations (7 replies, posted in Poems)
Dino I can't find the Dylan song you refer to.
1,200 2014-08-23 00:32:05
Re: Prescription Blues (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks EB I hope to get some demos of these new songs soon if the damn cicadas ever shut up .On the recording of big sea you can hear them in the background I have so many songs now to record it will take weeks