Finally...At It Again!

Sailor Steve · 10-02-10, 11:49 PM

After nine months of struggling, losing our drummer to drugs and jail, finding a new drummer, writing a bunch of new songs, and some serious equipment changes, Monkey Rum has finally got out playing again, ironically enough at a place called Five Monkeys!

Our new drummer Ted is a marvel. not only is he great, he fits in with our style(s) perfectly and he sings as well!

I know it hasn't been that long since I showed off my new five-string bass in my 'My New Baby' thread, but I've traded it in already and upgraded to the six-string version of the same model (Ibanez SoundGear 506).

So we got invited by some friends to fill in one of their sets, did ten songs, did one more for an encore, and got a great reception. And the girlfriend of one of Charles's sons made a video with an iPhone, and I'm amazed at how well it came out.

Since we were sharing the stage we were a bit crowded, but we lived with it.

First up is our opening number, an instrumental called Torturra Amore.

And our regular closer, Speak No Evil, which is also on the videos of our show last year.

Things are starting to look up again, and hopefully this will lead to a real gig at Five Monkeys. And if not, we're scheduled to play at Liquid Joe's again in November, and we're talking to some different clubs about our country, blues and folk stuff.

August · 10-03-10, 12:00 AM

Congratulations and break a leg!

antikristuseke · 10-03-10, 12:01 AM

Or a bass string in this case

krashkart · 10-03-10, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

First up is our opening number, an instrumental called Torturra Amore.

That's a great jam-out number!

papa_smurf · 10-03-10, 05:54 AM

Glad to hear the bands back up, excellent track Torturra Amore.

mookiemookie · 10-03-10, 07:26 AM

SteamWake · 10-03-10, 08:16 AM

Good to hear. I wish you best of luck and above all have fun !

STEED · 10-03-10, 08:59 AM

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Finally...At It Again!

Sorry Steve...It's a British thing.

Back on topic...

So where's the Xmas No.1 in the UK?

Too early for release I hear you say.

May have a point there.

Never the less, please save us in the UK from the silly season.

Takeda Shingen · 10-03-10, 09:13 AM

Looks like you are all really enjoying yourselves up there. That's important; the enjoyable moments of life pass all too quickly. Keep it up!

Jimbuna · 10-03-10, 11:12 AM

Pleased for ya mate...and still awaiting that autograph

papa_smurf · 10-04-10, 04:49 AM

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Never the less, please save us in the UK from the silly season.

Totally agree with you there, it is getting rather close to that time of year

DarkFish · 10-04-10, 05:36 AM

Good to hear

Jimbuna · 10-04-10, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Totally agree with you there, it is getting rather close to that time of year

Herr-Berbunch · 10-04-10, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Pleased for ya mate...and still awaiting that autograph

Here it is...

Sorry it's a .png

Good luck Steve and the gang

AVGWarhawk · 10-04-10, 09:40 AM

You guys need some flame pots and other pyrotechnics.

Have fun Steve.

10-02-10, 11:49 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Finally...At It Again! After nine months of struggling, losing our drummer to drugs and jail, finding a new drummer, writing a bunch of new songs, and some serious equipment changes, Monkey Rum has finally got out playing again, ironically enough at a place called Five Monkeys! Our new drummer Ted is a marvel. not only is he great, he fits in with our style(s) perfectly and he sings as well! I know it hasn't been that long since I showed off my new five-string bass in my 'My New Baby' thread, but I've traded it in already and upgraded to the six-string version of the same model (Ibanez SoundGear 506). So we got invited by some friends to fill in one of their sets, did ten songs, did one more for an encore, and got a great reception. And the girlfriend of one of Charles's sons made a video with an iPhone, and I'm amazed at how well it came out. Since we were sharing the stage we were a bit crowded, but we lived with it. First up is our opening number, an instrumental called Torturra Amore. And our regular closer, Speak No Evil, which is also on the videos of our show last year. Things are starting to look up again, and hopefully this will lead to a real gig at Five Monkeys. And if not, we're scheduled to play at Liquid Joe's again in November, and we're talking to some different clubs about our country, blues and folk stuff. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,199 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congratulations and break a leg! __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Glad to hear the bands back up, excellent track Torturra Amore. __________________

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Good to hear. I wish you best of luck and above all have fun ! __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Or a bass string in this case

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Looks like you are all really enjoying yourselves up there. That's important; the enjoyable moments of life pass all too quickly. Keep it up!

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Pleased for ya mate...and still awaiting that autograph __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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DarkFish Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stinking drunk in Eindhoven, the Netherlands Posts: 1,844 Downloads: 28 Uploads: 0	Good to hear __________________

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AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You guys need some flame pots and other pyrotechnics. Have fun Steve. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road