Off Topic Big Al gigspam - NYC Marathon this Sunday

[adouglas]

It's that time of year again…. we've got the great pleasure of playing at the NY Marathon.

We're at 6th ave. and Central Park South, about a half-mile from the finish line. We start at 11:30 and finish up at 2:15.

If you're in town, drop by and say hello!

Mr. Large Albert will be on display.

 

[drTStingray]

Great gig AD - will you be anywhere near television coverage?

 

[adouglas]

Highly unlikely.

In 2009 we were at Columbus Circle - the final turn - right next to a jumbotron and a camera. They never turned the camera towards us.

That's as it should be, really... it's about the runners.

This year we're a half mile away, and about 100 feet from the course itself. It'll be packed with people cheering... but they'll be facing away from us for the most part.

Doesn't matter. We still get to play for thousands.

 

[Holdsg]

rock da joint, AD

 

[MadMatt]

Good luck and have fun!

In my Band we say any gig where we don't have to play behind chicken wire is a good gig

 

[adouglas]

In my Band we say any gig where we don't have to play behind chicken wire is a good gig

Our philosophy is that as long as people are dancing, we're successful.

Of course, that means that one lone drunk guy lurching around the room and bumping into things means it's a successful gig…..

Hey, when you set the bar low, you win a lot.

 

[Lynottfan]

AD you know that is truth, I had back to back gigs of a stadium to a pub, roadies, rider, "hospitality" to "you can change in the toilets lads!" gig is a gig brother, more power to ya!

 

[adouglas]

Roadies? You've had roadies?

Wow. Jealous.

 

[MadMatt]

Hey, when you set the bar low, you win a lot.

Jup, when it comes to hobbies, doing this keeps it fun

 

[tunaman4u2]

Doesn't matter. We still get to play for thousands.

I usually play for beer... look at you go!

 

[adouglas]

I usually play for beer... look at you go!

Y'know, if everyone in the crowd who likes us were to give us a penny, I'd have… um…

Hey, anyone got a Metrocard with a balance on it?

 

[T-bone]

Hey Ad,

Shoot some video will ya. We want to see you rockin those cool shoes.

tbone

 

[J Romano]

Sounds great, have a blast and don't forget pics and a report!!!

 

[T-bone]

So? And??

 

[adouglas]

So? And??

Went great… had some runners stopping and dancing, which is pretty impressive since they'd just finished over 25.5 miles. Many compliments.

Not sure if any photos turned out. We were in shade and strongly backlit by sun on the trees in the park.

 

[MadMatt]

had some runners stopping and dancing, which is pretty impressive since they'd just finished over 25.5 miles.

WOW! Thats Bongo power for ya!!!!

 

[adouglas]

WOW! Thats Bongo power for ya!!!!

Indeed, considering the Bongos were all home in their cases.

But then, they are powerful enough to affect events 100 miles away even when not plugged in.

 

[cellkirk74]

If there are pics, show them. Always nice to see Big Al in action.

 

[rizzo9247]

Ah, I misses this thread. I had a few friends run this year, I would have stopped by!

 

[adouglas]

Pics are in the Official Gig Pics thread.

Clicketh here….

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/38136-official-gig-pics-thread.html