NWB - Community Blog

I vote 45s Rick...always been there for help when I've needed advice and also Metaleeka's Scott...only met the fellas once but his posts always seem to make sense which I learn a lot from.

Theres my arse lickin' over...

I know he wouldn't enjoy the acclaim and the attention, but Ricky 45 makes a very positive contribution on here, supporting other NWB bands and smacking the odd tub!
Arise sir Rick! (Ed. OK don't go over the top!!)

Willow
..... and Lady Anne too!

Yep Rick is a sound fella and a credit to the site, also a big up to Last Gary in Runcorn for gettin straight to the point of a topic...Tex

Thanks to the many folks on here whove helped us out - but special mention to Rob , the bass player - for volunteering to sub for us for our gig in July - outstanding !!

Here's another one .... (and those I don't mention now - there's plenty of time - cos there's loads of good peeps on here) ... I replied to an ad on here for a bass preamp unit, agreed over PM on a price for it, then rang the chap to arrange to pick it up. Now I'm in the foothills of the West Lancashire Mountains, and Mark from Piggery Bandana, for it was he, is in Bury.
We tried for a few mutually convenient times with no joy, then I rang Mark on a bank holiday monday (i think) and said if he was in i could come over and get it. Great he says ... but I'll bring it to you .... and so he did. Top man - all he got was his money, a brew and a tour of the studio (LOL)
A much appreciated gesture from a good guy!

Well, either that or he's embarrassed about his wallpaper!!
LOL

Willow

@ Willow
2all he got was his money, a brew and a tour of the studio (LOL)2

well you tight sod...could have given him petrol money too!!!
How much is a teabag these days???
LOL

It has to be Sabre Pete for me. Got CORNERSTONES gigs; turned up to support us and depped fro us on drums. great guy. Wins hands down dead every time .

Like Stevo, I wis Sabre Pete would be around more.

But he got gyp from the "straight talkers" so I'm not surprised he doesn't hang much here.

I think Mr (and Mrs) NWB's contribution to, and support of, is IMMENSE!This site really has opened doors to so much for everybody involved.
(And if that don't get my pic on the front of the new NWB site....nothing will)
I'm serious though!

dalek..... true gent.

must admit, agree with NT - i now know where all the gigs are and where to get a conservatory and stickers made (will get back to you Al, still waiting on van!!)

@vankwish, i forgot about the dalek, he's been quiet for a week now........COME BACK DALEK !!!!....never a dull moment when he's about...lol

met too many nice people on here to mention to be honest. Used to live in Morecambe and the massive majority of bands up there wouldn't help anyone out unless there was something in it for them, even then they would stab you in the back at first opportunity. The atmosphere on here is fantastic and everyone looks out for everyone else, asking for nothing in return (except the odd person). I've made some very good friends on here.

I second Athem's comments. Made some very good friends on this site who I would have never got to know if NWB'S wasn't around.

Well, I've got around abit lately, what with going to see gigs and my banner making for people, and I can honestly say I've not met a baddun yet.

Big up to everyone on here.

Alyerpal

what a load of bollox and ass kissin, I'm moving to morecambe then Mark, much nicer class of folk!!!! ;)

p.s, I will never help any of you guys out, get your own stuff!!!
hahahahaha!!!! only dalrk worth a mention.

Blimey ..... was blushing and had a lump in my throat from Big Fish's comments.... Mind you the lump in my throat is cos i didnt swall.... (No thats heading down a completely different road innit!) ... The wallpaper was nothin to worry about, Had a house full of women and their bin lids so i was more than happy to escape!!!

Big shout out to Rick he is a legend,

Others Ive met Big Fish, Alyerpal, Anthem, Scott Metalleka, Red Rob, Bad Hossie, Roj, Dresden Mark (Several Times Now - Either Im stalking him or hes stalking me!) plus many others as well....

Not met anyone yet who was a w£$%ker, certainly not to my face ha ha ha... Everyone has been helpful to the max, which is nice....

In short aint we all just a really nice, almost hippie like, commune of hoopy froods.

1. Thanks for the nice comments at the beginning of this blog

2. Deano - pmsl !

3. Ex - serviceman with bad back and dodgy legs who gives up alot of his time and equipment to support Charity events and supporting other NWB bands and all round nice bloke, my vote goes to DAVE TRIG - Fekkin top bloke imo !,

Rick.

@ Deano Casemento, Thursday is 5-a-side night, was thinking of popping up for an hour last night but i was fekkin knackered running about in that heat ! - see you soon,

Rick.

Mate you know your always welcome.

"So Tonight, The Clarence, Silver Street, Bury...!!! Its full Trio A team also wich includes me, Mick and Big Mart... I mean could you wish for a better basser and drummer to get up and jam with... No is the answer, so get down...!!! Have a good few players over tonight so promises to be a gooden... I've said it and I will say it again, this is the best Jam in Bury and the surrounding areas appart from the other jam I run which is also the best."

Nope ... just don't know what to believe on here!
Willowbelieveseverythinghereads

Im sure this is turning into a male bonding blog ;D

My close second choice is Sabre Pete. Another gentleman that gives up his time for others and great sense of humour and adopted me and Anne into the Chorley Crazy Gang and invented the Flying Cowbell Peddle for me to use for the NWB Compilation CD .........

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Has anyone mentioned Keef?
Miserable old sod never gave us a gig anywhere though. ;0)

I nominate myself also.

Aiden

Aiden - you're not even the most helpful person in Whatever! That's me. Look at all the effort that went into researching LGITs legal position over the name problems. Didn't even get a thank you lol.

But yeah, what's happened to Keef? Has someone cut his internet connection again?

i've met many people off nwb, hope to meet many more-every one of them has come on to my radar as genuine,warm hearted and fun to be with. with NO exceptions. ;-D

ST - you mean like this: http://www.northwestbands.co.uk/blog/post/14914/thebath/band-required

I'm still waiting...maybe they have already sorted a band...but a reply either way would be nice.

Funniest fooking thing I've read anywhere in ages! Keep it up fellas.

I would just like to say thanks to everyone on NWB. I think that everyone is just as friendly and helpful as the next person, so cheers NWB, and we hope to see ya around and about sometime! :)

@ The Synergy - let us know when you get some more gigs, the one's you've got clash with ours and I'll pop along to support you,

Rick.

I find it funny, usually someone has to die before everyone says what a great guy someone was.....
Everyone I've met on here in person has been cool.....we're all in the same game so we should all find it easy to bond and chat.....
So to everyone I've met....cheers, what a great buch of people...
To those I've yet to meet, I bet you can't wait.....
There is however one particular band that will be meeting me very soon who may not enjoy the experience....
Shame you're all too scared to gig in Runcorn so I can meet more of you.....it's not that bad guys.....honest.
Gary

Gary - Buch? - wait till i tell my Anne, lol,

Rich.

Rick - Bunch.....
There's always one.....and it's usually you....I'll get you back.

lol.

Bullshit!

I thought so. I stand by my earlier comments.

Rob had some belting stuff on there that you have wiped. That one should have remained and gone down as a classic. Very disappointed!

nothing really relevent or valid to say-just wanted "comment number 42", being as that dratted mr c stole my last one!! ;-P

Right, due to all the comments that have been removed, this is now a very disjointed read, so to avoid any sort of confusion, I would just like to say

Alyerpal

@alyerpal-couldn't ha it meself, bro-succinct and straight point!! :-D

I've met loads of decent people off here, be it when I've been gigging, or if I've gone to see other bands.. I've spoken to the likes of Rick 45 Magnum (just that extra "1" louder), fleetingly with Night Train Alec (still havn't got an amp for those monitors! lol), Ian from Riff Raff and his even greater Mother's Ruin stuntman (also called Ian), Brian from Sticky Fingers (great guy), jumped in the van with Last Gary In Town for one of his gigs (Brian's neighbour too!), Martin from TFL (Licensed to thrill), RobLeeka, ScottLeeka, KevLeeka and GarethExLeeka, Dyehouse Daz featuring The Empire State Boogie, The Kick's Guys, Viking, Ade from BBGM, All the Dakota crew, Piggery Mark-dana, Ian and lads from The Kerbcrawlers, and with Kingpin Roj today infact. I know the guys from Northern Riot, Papa Legba, Wingit, and Carbon Copies anyway...I've found you can have a better laugh with people ONCE you've met them in person, so that you understand their humour better.... sorry if I've missed anyone. ;-)

Well i love and respect all of you , coz we are all Gods Children aint we and all of us equal
Peace and Love !
Trig

@Bass Bloke - nice sentiment.

@Mr NWB - I'm welling up here, I never knew you cared.

@ST, My pleasure dude
But my nomination if i have to choose will be ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

MR ROBERT REDFEARN

He is a total true Gent ,and a genuine nice guy both on here and in the flesh

@ Mr NWB, thanks for that, you got me blushing now - lol,

Rick.

Mr NWB.......Ahem...*coughs*

...cant believe you missed me off thelist..;0)

Aiden

There are more top drawer folks on here than you can shake a 5b at.I have made some truly great pals on here, who have done more to keep the spirit of Live Music alive than all those posturing wannabees we see in the national press. Big 'UP' to Rick and Anne,Trig,Rob Redfern,ScottMcMetalleeka.
So far no ones mentioned the hosts at some of the best venues ANYWHERE in the UK. So Major credit to Dave and Dee (Hindley Arms) Jackie (Old Bank Inn, Alan (Crickies), and all those that not only support Live Music but make the bands so welcome.
Internet basck on, but not had much time to log in here. Busy trying to sort out venues in Blackpool, which is going thro a self inflicted nose dive at the mo.

Aiden
I said a while ago Mr NWB had his favourites.....here's the proof.
Aid, I'll vouch for you mate.....met you a few times now.....top man.

Cheers Gaz at last recognition, that's all i wanted!!!
And back at you Gaz top bloke and fellow red.
There you go we are both on the list now.

Aiden

Aiden
I was already on the list, I just felt sorry for you.....

@ Aiden - Well I'm a fellow White along with Nidge from Marseille and Wolfpack,

Rick.

@the 45's-there y'go, dude-always thought you and nidge were "allwhite" kinda guys-top drawer!! lmho!!
-sorry -i'll get me beer scooter ordered!!

@ V - Not the best team in the world BWFC but hey, we love 'em

@the 45's-hey-someone's gotta support 'em? as for the "allwhite" thingy-think jonathon woss or "rerognion points"!! lol!! ;-D
and i hope rob has put a disclaimer up on the blog-"no tree's arborean rights were infinged during the typing of this blog and all hugs were between consenting sentient beings"? :-D

@ V, When i think of Allwhite, reminds me of Michael Barrymore - yuk !

@the 45's-ah, yes- i can see that could be rather disturbing? mind you-he SAYS he's "straight" now? ;-/

@ V, what?, like the Snake Pass - lol

@the 45's-now that's a picci i REALLY don't want to take out with me tonight-yeeeeeeuch!!lol!! ;-/
oh-and, by the way-happy annaverthingy for today, bro-have a great night. :_D

Cheers V, she'll love the Pink Floyd Box set I bought her this afternoon - lol,

@the 45's-lmho!! ;-D