A Humbling Experience coming up!!

Adrian R · 07-20-2012, 11:49 AM

Tomorrow night my band is playing a rather large venue. I just found out that we are following Brian TD Clark..a pro, international act who is a guitar virtuoso.... God will I be intimidated climbing the stage after this dude...

There is no way in HELL I can follow that act!

LesPaulopolis · 07-20-2012, 11:59 AM

Break a leg, dude! People are there to see a show. If you look like you're having a good time people will dig it! Bring the energy and things will be awesome.

Harlequin tusk · 07-20-2012, 12:05 PM

Yo Adrian R !

Brian TD Clark might be saying to himself, shit I gotta go on before Adrian and his band!

Adrian R · 07-20-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin tusk

Yo Adrian R !

Brian TD Clark might be saying to himself, shit I gotta go on before Adrian and his band!

Hey man..shit...thanks for the votes of confidence..but ah, I don;t think so..check this shit out...

TD Clark Opening Act Yngwie Malmsteem House of Blues Chicago IL 2011 - YouTube

twitchylizard · 07-20-2012, 12:40 PM

That kind of playing does nothing for me, the common person does not really wanna here the widdly diddly stuff all the time..if the whole place is full of shred geeks then youre ****ed

I wouldnt worry about anything just do your thing and theres a reason why hes opening for you

GIBSON67 · 07-20-2012, 01:32 PM

I agree, he's opening for you. Just do your thang!

bearfight912 · 07-20-2012, 01:33 PM

Treat it just like any other show- play your heart out and have a good time. This guy is a musician just like the rest of us. A few members of one of my favorite bands was at our CD release a few weeks ago, standing right by the stage the whole time. I was kinda intimidated at first, but then the dudes refused to take our CD for free- they insisted on paying for it and told us how much they enjoyed the show... a real musician will appreciate your talent for exactly what its worth.

Harlequin tusk · 07-20-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by twitchylizard

That kind of playing does nothing for me, the common person does not really wanna here the widdly diddly stuff all the time..if the whole place is full of shred geeks then youre ****ed

I wouldnt worry about anything just do your thing and theres a reason why hes opening for you

Yup, I like shred, and like Yngwie, BUT hearing a band that plays slower and lets the chords ring out is just as good! After Brain is done shredding for a whole set...the crowd might be bored with that and then you guys hit the stage and play a different style....

Good Luck and go get em!

Harlequin tusk · 07-20-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bearfight912

Treat it just like any other show- play your heart out and have a good time. This guy is a musician just like the rest of us. A few members of one of my favorite bands was at our CD release a few weeks ago, standing right by the stage the whole time. I was kinda intimidated at first, but then the dudes refused to take our CD for free- they insisted on paying for it and told us how much they enjoyed the show... a real musician will appreciate your talent for exactly what its worth.

Awesome BEARFIGHT, that musta felt pretty good.......

peterichardz · 07-21-2012, 09:00 AM

Adrian!

I'm just your average guitar player, but I'm not afraid to follow anyone! Just go out and do your show like your the headliner, and all will be great!

Sneaky Pete at Margaritaville rockin' Blue Suede Shoes - YouTube

Adrian R · 07-21-2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterichardz

Adrian!

I'm just your average guitar player, but I'm not afraid to follow anyone! Just go out and do your show like your the headliner, and all will be great!

Sneaky Pete at Margaritaville rockin' Blue Suede Shoes - YouTube

Hey Pete..

No much mediocrity I can see... Smooth and solid brotha!

Oh, and good tone to boot!

Wiseblood · 07-21-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrian R

Hey man..shit...thanks for the votes of confidence..but ah, I don;t think so..check this shit out...

TD Clark Opening Act Yngwie Malmsteem House of Blues Chicago IL 2011 - YouTube

Holy **** that's the most Marshall heads I've seen on a single stage at once!

Good luck Adrian, knock em dead!

Wiseblood · 07-21-2012, 09:51 AM

After hearing that guy shred for a full set people will be loving the fact that you guys are a straight up rock band, like mentioned above most people aren't into the million notes a minute thing and by the time you guys get on you could easily steel the show just playing simple shit, but shit the crowd can move to.

Not that what you guys play is simple, just in comparison to the million note per minute style of playing is all I'm saying, no disrespect here brother.

gdh1532 · 07-22-2012, 09:56 AM

Who's more popular Malmsteen or ACDC ? Great rock music has nothing to do with guitar prowess, but more to do with attitude, some confident rocked out ability with your music, and practice your "rock poses and facial expressions" as they are really important.

***Adwex*** · 07-22-2012, 10:59 AM

So Adrian, how'd the gig go?

RazorDave · 07-22-2012, 06:56 PM

Not trying to take away from TD Clark's skill, but I find it very odd that they would get a Yngwie type of guitarist, open for Yngwie himself. Thats like little god opening for god himself, but Im not saying Yngwie is god or anything, just using the analogy. And yes, I have to agree with GDH, the amount of notes doesnt have to justify the validity of a band! ACDC!!!!

Adrian R · 07-22-2012, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Adwex

So Adrian, how'd the gig go?

Hey, actually it went quite well. The TD Clark guy was awesome, and fun to watch play, but the overwhelming majority of the music was all instrumental, and only folks like myself thoroughly enjoyed it. The rest of the audience after several songs seemed to quickly become disinterested. When we finally got a chance to play, by the end of our set a mosh pit had formed in front of the stage and people were laughing, dancing and having a good time...of course the increase of intoxication undoubtedly did play a factor though..

In the end we had allot of fun but made ZERO dollars. The main act got all the coin...Glad I have a job to go to tomorrow!!!

Marshallmaniac · 07-25-2012, 09:39 PM

Ha, that guy is a bit laughable when you're expecting greatness, bum noes all over the show and no real technique. I didn't hear a nice, controlled vibrato or bend anywhere, just a guy picking notes in a scale and hoping for the best except his fingers werent working fast enough to hit the note at the right time. It sounds like a high school practice room to me. I'm sure Yngwie was laughing backstage

But good for him, he's playing what he enjoys and more power to him. Obviously doing something right to be playing out in the first place
I don't like to pick on anyone no matter how bad I think they are, music is an art and as with all art. Some people think things suck, others are awestruck. There is no real right or wrong but technique is another thing all together,

JAC · 07-25-2012, 09:45 PM

From the title of the post, I thought someone was getting a colonoscopy.

LPMarshall hack · 07-25-2012, 10:24 PM

Adrian, what was your set list?

tubes · 07-29-2012, 01:34 PM

Good for you Adrian.
Sounds like your band was the one that people wanted listen to, dance to, enjoy.

GuitarBuilder · 07-29-2012, 01:38 PM

But the audience will remember your band! That was probably a good investment.

07-20-2012, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Adrian R Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Far North Chicago Burbs' Posts: 3,050	A Humbling Experience coming up!! Tomorrow night my band is playing a rather large venue. I just found out that we are following Brian TD Clark..a pro, international act who is a guitar virtuoso.... God will I be intimidated climbing the stage after this dude... There is no way in HELL I can follow that act! __________________ 99' Marshall JCM 2000 Dual Super Lead 100 00' Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100/ Lydian OT 05' Marshall 1960 4x12 V30s/75s 85' Marshall 1960 4x12 V30s/75s 06' Marshall MG-15 Micro Stack (Eminence Legends) 95' Gibson LP Standard 00' Gibson Flying V98 06' Gibson 67'RI Flying V 00' Guild DV-6 Some hearing loss?

07-20-2012, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
LesPaulopolis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,903	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! Break a leg, dude! People are there to see a show. If you look like you're having a good time people will dig it! Bring the energy and things will be awesome. __________________ '68 RI LP Custom '93 Anniversary 6100 (6L6s) '90 JCM900 4100 (EL-34s) Epi. Valve Jr. head (Gain & Bright mod) In Front: MXR Custom Modified OD > Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive In Parallel Loop: TU-2 > Flashback Delay > MXR Carbon Copy

07-20-2012, 12:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Harlequin tusk Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,219	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! Yo Adrian R ! Brian TD Clark might be saying to himself, shit I gotta go on before Adrian and his band! Roadburn and Far Rider like this.

07-20-2012, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
twitchylizard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 466	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! That kind of playing does nothing for me, the common person does not really wanna here the widdly diddly stuff all the time..if the whole place is full of shred geeks then youre ****ed I wouldnt worry about anything just do your thing and theres a reason why hes opening for you GIBSON67, Hollowbody, Harlequin tusk and 3 others like this.

07-20-2012, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
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07-20-2012, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
bearfight912 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 85	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! Treat it just like any other show- play your heart out and have a good time. This guy is a musician just like the rest of us. A few members of one of my favorite bands was at our CD release a few weeks ago, standing right by the stage the whole time. I was kinda intimidated at first, but then the dudes refused to take our CD for free- they insisted on paying for it and told us how much they enjoyed the show... a real musician will appreciate your talent for exactly what its worth. Harlequin tusk and GuitarBuilder like this.

07-21-2012, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wiseblood Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Pit Posts: 1,386	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! After hearing that guy shred for a full set people will be loving the fact that you guys are a straight up rock band, like mentioned above most people aren't into the million notes a minute thing and by the time you guys get on you could easily steel the show just playing simple shit, but shit the crowd can move to. Not that what you guys play is simple, just in comparison to the million note per minute style of playing is all I'm saying, no disrespect here brother. __________________ Wiseblood Jackson King V (EMG 81/85) > Randall RG100ES > Marshall 1960BV

07-22-2012, 09:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
gdh1532 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 2,502	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! Who's more popular Malmsteen or ACDC ? Great rock music has nothing to do with guitar prowess, but more to do with attitude, some confident rocked out ability with your music, and practice your "rock poses and facial expressions" as they are really important. Wiseblood likes this.

07-22-2012, 10:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
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RazorDave Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,011	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! Not trying to take away from TD Clark's skill, but I find it very odd that they would get a Yngwie type of guitarist, open for Yngwie himself. Thats like little god opening for god himself, but Im not saying Yngwie is god or anything, just using the analogy. And yes, I have to agree with GDH, the amount of notes doesnt have to justify the validity of a band! ACDC!!!! diesect20022000 likes this.

07-25-2012, 09:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Marshallmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 1,152	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! Ha, that guy is a bit laughable when you're expecting greatness, bum noes all over the show and no real technique. I didn't hear a nice, controlled vibrato or bend anywhere, just a guy picking notes in a scale and hoping for the best except his fingers werent working fast enough to hit the note at the right time. It sounds like a high school practice room to me. I'm sure Yngwie was laughing backstage But good for him, he's playing what he enjoys and more power to him. Obviously doing something right to be playing out in the first place I don't like to pick on anyone no matter how bad I think they are, music is an art and as with all art. Some people think things suck, others are awestruck. There is no real right or wrong but technique is another thing all together,

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JAC Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 405	Re: A Humbling Experience coming up!! From the title of the post, I thought someone was getting a colonoscopy. Marshallmaniac likes this.

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07-29-2012, 01:34 PM	#21 (permalink)
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