Friday, October 31, 2014

First Bass Gig and the New Caddy

Yesterday I played my first gig on the string bass. It was a fill-in for the regular bass player who couldn't be there. The band was the Ukulele Band that plays at local nursing homes and retirement centers.
It was really good to be back on the bass. The band did have some problems with rhythm - mostly singers coming in too soon. I'm not sure if they couldn't hear the bass or piano, or just ignored it.
The audience didn't seem to notice, or care.



I got a good test drive of the new bass caddy It feels too light but I have to remember that a full golf bag weighs more than my string bass. It doesn't steer too well since it was meant to be pulled rather than pushed, but until I really trust that the bass stays on, I'm pushing so I can keep an eye on it. And I love the fact that it still folds up.
Next time I have it loaded up, I'll take a picture with the bass strapped in.

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