Hobie's Got a Gig.....

Hey Guys,

After about 17 years without music, I am happy to say that I've been picked up by a local Band called Full Tilt Boogie, (the Merkin Brothers) , who on top of their normal Blues based show are putting together a Joe Cocker Tribute Show, with a nice three piece Horn Section. Still looking for a suitable Keys Player so far, but rehearsals are underway regardless.

The Sound of the "Slightly Enhanced Pitbull JBB5" Suits music nicely and works really well in the mix with plenty of Punch and Clarity. It has drawn plenty of positive comments from the rest of the Band which has been working Hobart venues for more than 15 years.

Good for you! Hope it all goes well and you do more than simply get by with a little help from your friends.

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Originally Posted by Simon Barden

Good for you! Hope it all goes well and you do more than simply get by with a little help from your friends.

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..and that it doesn't go OUT the bathroom window.

cheers, Mark.

[kinda jealous] Sounds like fun. Enjoy [/kinda jealous]

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Congrats Hobs should be a hoot.

I've really enjoyed what I have been doing with Max & Bob over the last couple of years after not playing at all for over 30 years, don't know that we'll get to play live because Bob is not a well man and not too many 70 yr old trios send the women wild.

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not too many 70 yr old trios send the women wild.

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You need one more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BwV0HJ0chE

cheers, Mark.

Awesome stuff, Hobey! Keep us posted of any gigs in the future, as I'll be checking you out now I'm a Tassie resident!😀😀

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Well done mate

Got me Feelin' Alright, Ah Ha.....amazing what he did with just 2 chords in Am.

Keen to see some video footage Hobie.

Thanks guys, I just love the way we all encourage and support eachother.....
Will advise of Gigs Bass Guy, although there won't be a lot before the end of the year with a couple of the guys off to New Orleans on November and me in NSW in September. New Years Eve, however, is already locked in at the Bellerieve Yacht Club.
The band has a great rehearsal space and Recording facilities. So watch this space.....
Search 'the Merkin brothers' on spotify for the previous version.....

November 11 & 24 at CBar, on the Beautiful Bellerieve Waterfront.....

Better get someone to video please as unfortunately I cannot make it.

Cheers, waz

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Originally Posted by wazkelly

Better get someone to video please as unfortunately I cannot make it.

Cheers, waz

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I'll see what I can arrange Waz.... My number 1 Fan will be there with Phone and Camera in hand

Here's a shot she sneaked during a recent rehearsal.....
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At 1st glance I thought it was Peter Garrett playing a fiver!

Presume that is the PBG one?

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Originally Posted by Hobastard

November 11 & 24 at CBar, on the Beautiful Bellerieve Waterfront.....

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Awesome! I will try to get down to it!

11th didn't happen, but 24th is on like Donkey Kong.....
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Feelin' Alright.....

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Originally Posted by wazkelly

Presume that is the PBG one?

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Sure is.....

3 Days to go and..... Hands to Panic Stations..... the nut had a crack in it in the middle of the G String. It let go last night, and the bone replacement was too wide..... I spent most of last night and this morning knocking one up out of a piece of Brass..... Old nut had lots of glue and didn come out without a fight.
Cosmetic repairs to follow, but at least we are operational.....
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Nice save!
& have a damned good show :)

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Feelin' Alright.....

Gig went well to an appreciative, if maybe a little stacked audience..... Back there again in three weeks.....

https://www.facebook.com/Full-Tilt-B...3345721249874/

Please like follow and share.....

Sorry I haven't been around much lately, other than the odd lurk.
The band is going well although the Gigs are a bit slow coming, there's not many venues that can support a 9 piece band in Tassie.
Heading to the top end of the State later today when I knock off Night Shift for a Gig Tonight.
I know that there is a Forum member or two from up that way but please accept my apologies for not remembering who you are, but if you happened to be headed to Wilmot tonight, please come up and say Hi.....

Bought myself a PA and some lights to push things along...

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Originally Posted by wazkelly

Better get someone to video please as unfortunately I cannot make it.

Cheers, waz

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https://www.facebook.com/deb.cameron...?fref=mentions

https://www.facebook.com/deb.cameron...874777/?type=3

Unchain my heart is one of my favourite Joe Cocker songs.

Short clip but sounded good.

https://www.facebook.com/margaret.ha...3852983636242/

Here's a Phone Video from last Saturday's Gig...

Got the crowd dancing!

Had a bad connection on the DMX lcable feeding the left side Light Tree, lights schitzed out for a couple of songs then came good..... Still haven't found the fault.....