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13 May 2009

NWB - Fortnightly Meetings

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Posted By : mr.nwb | Comments : 48

Who fancies it? any interest?

I've pondering over the idea of having a NWB meeting/showcase night. Ideally on a Monday or Tuesday when bands arent gigging and venue owners have a quiet moment. ideally, it would be a venue with an inhouse PA, also just off a junction on the M61/M65, thats in easy reach for most peeps.

We could swig a few beers, and hopefully have a couple of acoustic ditties from fellow NWBers

Who'd be honestly up for it i.e. in actually turning up!? and would it be of any use to anyone?

P

Comments

# Posted by delete 79 - 13/05/2009, 15:26 (GMT)

hey definately put us down for that. as long as its not too far away on a work night we'd definately be up for it.
we practice on tuesdays anyway so itd make a nice change!!!

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 13/05/2009, 15:34 (GMT)

or have it Sunday afternoon...in a place with a piano and inhouse PA..in Bolton...handy for all motorways....I think I have just the place :o)

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 13/05/2009, 15:35 (GMT)

somebody could bring a compact Zoom type recorder and Purebiker could play the tracks sometime!

# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 13/05/2009, 15:35 (GMT)

Hi Paul,

Definately interested in getting together with other NWB folk. Monday's a good call for me.

Cheers

Roj
Twin Lizzy

# Posted by james luke - 13/05/2009, 15:48 (GMT)

I'd deffo be up for that as the ranken in darwen has unfortunatley stopped the tuesday night thing, so need a replacement beer hole..lol

# Posted by James - Metalleeka - 13/05/2009, 15:56 (GMT)

itd be good to put faces to names, not everyone can make Bolton it seems..

# Posted by Pheasant Pluckers - 13/05/2009, 16:08 (GMT)

The Pheasant Pluckers has it all!!! PA, Keyboards, & even drums if you need them!!! We are literally 1 mile from charnock richard services on the m6 so we even have our own junction!!! lol!!!

# Posted by mr.nwb - 13/05/2009, 16:30 (GMT)

"PA, Keyboards, & even drums" - I'm liking it! + the nearby junction.

Would be handy for bands in leyland,chorley,bolton,preston,wigan e.t.c - good catchment area.

# Posted by SABRE - 13/05/2009, 16:31 (GMT)

yes great idea, count sabre in, and look at that, a generous offer from steve at the pluckers allready, might be an idea two use two venues so the catchment of nwb members changes, alternating fortnightly from the two venues, the pluckers is one mile from me so yabba dabba doo.

# Posted by SABRE - 13/05/2009, 16:33 (GMT)

i will take my kit up there if steve has a back room lock up for it.

# Posted by Alyerpal - 13/05/2009, 16:54 (GMT)

Does it have to be full bands, or could we just turn up and jam along - could lead to some interesting collaberations (I'll get me stix!)

# Posted by 45's - 13/05/2009, 18:01 (GMT)

Great idea, i've seen a few bands off this site now Paul and there isn't enough time to have a proper chat with band members setting up or packing up, count us in, Rick.

# Posted by SABRE - 13/05/2009, 18:29 (GMT)

yeah and we can sell the nwb tee shirts at these meetings, even more reason to go, brilliant. paul, tee shirt think tank needed, theres gold in them thare hills. i can wait to buy one off my own home made nwb tee shirts, i think i will rip myself off and charge one million dollers.

# Posted by W - 13/05/2009, 20:02 (GMT)

Yep deffo up for it. We could have an NWB page with a collaborations section!

You could recruit other NWBers to play the tunes your band won't let you.

Anyone up for a bit of TOTO Africa!

# Posted by Alyerpal - 13/05/2009, 20:22 (GMT)

Hey up woody - you've got yourself a drummer for TOTO

# Posted by mr.nwb - 13/05/2009, 20:32 (GMT)

Sounds like this is a goer - I'll investigate with the pluckers if they are up for hosting the first un.

# Posted by Alyerpal - 13/05/2009, 20:36 (GMT)

Hooray -I shall go to the ball :)

# Posted by NIGHT TRAIN - 13/05/2009, 21:19 (GMT)

no..they aint having it at the Ball (Buskers that is)...although you're more than welcome

# Posted by SABRE - 13/05/2009, 23:21 (GMT)

# Posted by Woody - 13/05/2009, 20:02 (GMT)

Anyone up for a bit of TOTO Africa!

yeah, toto, cool track, i would like to have a go at it, will start learing it right away.

# Posted by Asparagus Now - 14/05/2009, 09:52 (GMT)

We'd be up for this one week, provided it's not ridiculously far from Liverpool...

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/05/2009, 10:32 (GMT)

Yeah, Id be interested in getting a few trades down to the NWB night. People involved in other aspects of music e.g. logo design, t shirt printers, film makers, photographers, Music shops e.t.c - Could be a good place to network and score some new clients.

# Posted by MOTHERS RUIN - 14/05/2009, 11:37 (GMT)

it sounds like a good idea for a 'witteres ball' ..will there be a dress code ???

# Posted by Total Biker FM - Radio station... - 14/05/2009, 19:05 (GMT)

Put down Pure Biker FM for recording the night. Would be a great addition to the radio station. Can play it later in the week so you all get to hear it.

# Posted by SABRE - 14/05/2009, 19:36 (GMT)

# Posted by MOTHERS RUIN - 14/05/2009, 11:37 (GMT)

it sounds like a good idea for a 'witteres ball' ..will there be a dress code ???

yes dress code is nwb tee shirts off course, only at the moment i seem to have the only one in existance, we will have to do somthing about that. got to have more nwb tee shirts to go along with more cowbell

# Posted by mr.nwb - 14/05/2009, 22:48 (GMT)

And I can exclusively reveal that the first NWB showcase/Get together will be on....

# Posted by SABRE - 15/05/2009, 08:01 (GMT)

yes, when, mr nwb waving the carrot here,

# Posted by W - 15/05/2009, 08:06 (GMT)

How you getting on then? Is it a goer?

# Posted by Andy Mack - 15/05/2009, 13:12 (GMT)

I am ten minutes from the Peasant Phuckers its great for me....only if Paul does some Johnny Cash

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/05/2009, 14:16 (GMT)

... Monday June 8th 2009 - At the Pheasant Pluckers!

# Posted by mrs.nwb - 15/05/2009, 14:41 (GMT)

''Posted by The Fabulous Eggs - 15/05/2009, 13:12 (GMT)

I am ten minutes from the Peasant Phuckers its great for me...''

YAYYY! Can you do that other song I like too? Not since you've been gone.. i've forgotten the name of it! hmm...

# Posted by mrs.nwb - 15/05/2009, 14:44 (GMT)

Oooh ooh ooh... that's it.. foolish pride!! :D

# Posted by Drum Bloke™ - that bloke that... - 15/05/2009, 15:09 (GMT)

"I am ten minutes from the Peasant Phuckers its great for me"

It's 'Pleasant' not 'Pheasant'...RSPB will be not impressed :@)

Anyone passing Jctn 9 M60 > can you give me a lift ? I fancy a thrash at this..

# Posted by Tuskan - 15/05/2009, 15:30 (GMT)

Sounds like a great idea - will see I can grab a couple of our guys to support - Baz

# Posted by W - 15/05/2009, 19:39 (GMT)

Whats the set up then?

Acoustic, full eleccy with drums etc?

I'll see if my band is up for it also, but I'll be there.

# Posted by Blind Justice (Sarah) - 15/05/2009, 20:29 (GMT)

Can anyone give us directions? We are coming from North Wales just over the border from Chester.......or the post code and Sat Nav can get me there!!!! Its gonna be a woman driving so simple directions would be best :)

# Posted by mr.nwb - 15/05/2009, 21:38 (GMT)

Full details to be announced very shortly. I'll need sort out how many people intend to play, and who just wants to come down for a general chin wag. Im hoping to keep it mainly acoustic just so we have a swift turnover of acts.

# Posted by Duke Bocks - 16/05/2009, 00:07 (GMT)

did someone say acoustic?

# Posted by mr.nwb - 16/05/2009, 00:11 (GMT)

Not strictly coming acoustic... but keeping it minimal, so theres a quick change over of acts. If youre bring stuff that'll take 20mins to set up, then think again.

# Posted by W - 16/05/2009, 09:33 (GMT)

yeah you should limit it to x minutes and that includes set up time, so if you take an age to set up you loose out on playing your tunes.

# Posted by Drum Bloke™ - that bloke that... - 16/05/2009, 14:54 (GMT)

Just acoustic!!! Wot no band!! Aaaaaww....shucks...

Where's me polo neck aran jumper?...

# Posted by SABRE - 16/05/2009, 16:06 (GMT)

nirvana did a unpluged session and i think dave groll had a polo neck jumper on, are you going to do a dave groll then,

# Posted by Drum Bloke™ - that bloke that... - 16/05/2009, 16:33 (GMT)

Errr yeah no...I was being facetious about the acoustic / folk music thang daddio...

Dave Grohl would look cool in a tank top..

# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 16/05/2009, 16:42 (GMT)

Mr NWb i have a new 24 unit Nasa space age guitar rack with 10 marshall cabs, can i jam there too? , it only takes three roadies and 2 and a half hours to set up?...........

# Posted by Call me DIVA - 16/05/2009, 18:18 (GMT)

we'll come :00

# Posted by Mr Bifter - 16/05/2009, 19:05 (GMT)

Sounds like a great night, Mondays always needed something!

# Posted by Total Biker FM - Radio station... - 18/05/2009, 10:49 (GMT)

Ive been sorting the equipment to be able to record the nights too. Been told I need a 4 track...?

# Posted by Andy Mack - 18/05/2009, 13:52 (GMT)

HA Foolish Pride.... will do if I get down not played a solo gig or anything for ages....been recording sessions and seeing how load I can get a Marshall in a semi detached without the police coming....

Might see you at the Pleasent Phuckers

# Posted by The Cake House - 29/06/2009, 14:36 (GMT)

The Cake House is part of Chorley Community Centre which has a large stage, inhouse PA, lighting, hall which holds 200. I'm happy for it to be used as a venue either mid week or on a Sunday afternoon. It has a decent pub next door and they'll do a BBQ if enough people turn up.
We're just off the M61 at junction 8, 10 mins from M65/M6 junction, 30 seconds walk from Chorley train and bus station. Free parking at side of building for cars and bikes!
Neil

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