Off Topic gopel gig

[DTG]

Hi Guys

I got asked to do a gig for a gospel choir,about 45 singers,bass, drums, keys and guitar.its to about 4,000 people at an festival event next weekend.Ihave never played in a gospel band so i am busy with you tube trying to get a feel for it.if you have any hints please give me a shout.

funny i really like my bongo for this gig but think i will need the low b so will prob use my sr5....first time i have wanted a bongo 5 !!

i have one rehearsal next week,then gig on saturday, so any help from you gospel players would be great

the set list is


1. happy Day

2. Down to the River to Pray

3. Amazing Grace

4. Let it be

5. Halleluia

6. Lean on me

7. Higher and higher

8. I wanna know what love is

9. I am still standing

10. Season of love (rent)

11. Something inside so strong

12. Still havn’t found what I am looking for


cheers Dave

 

[snowbum]

Most advise I have to give is put your "walking fingers" on

Most of the "traditional" Gospel Hymn stuff I have played is lots of walking bass lines, fun for sure (just not my normal thing), and its fun to dial in a nice warm smooth sound... I will admit last gospel gig I did I was walking on an american 75 j@zz... wish I would have had my sterling for it to be honest

Good luck... that looks like a fun set list... I have run through some of those tunes myself... And I love they are throwing in a U2 tune as well

Have fun!!

 

[7broccos]

DTG, there are alot of great video's on youtube.Michael w. Smith ,Hillsong ,Lincoln Brewster all use big choirs on some of there live video's. Im gigging all the time playing a lot of good stuff, but playing Gospel or praise and worship is by far my favorite. Tasty,inspiring music with high quality players at really nice sound levels. PA systems and tech people are usually very good, plus helping 4,000 people worhip the Lord,it doesn't get any better than that!

 

[DTG]

thanks Mike and Scott,for the links and tips !!

I will let you know how i get on,and i will try to get a few pics too