Tag: live

Double Wow!!!

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Found this on you tube. Heroes all givin' it socks in Japan on Steely Dan's "Bodhisattva". I had forgotten just how good John Entwhistle and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter are. As for Simon Phillips.... http://youtu.be/AAvYHXz7XsA

Phil Jones Bass amps

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I used this Phil Jones Bass Rig at the concert in Roscommon for the "Join our Boys" campaign. Don't know why nobody ever thought of having some speakers in a bass rig pointing straight up at the player, I can actually hear what I'm playing without having to turn up to ridiculous volume. It's the … Continue reading Phil Jones Bass amps →

Things you might see…when your eyes are open Pt. 4

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Gentlemen, bring forth thy four stringed upright machines and play!

Posted on by James Blennerhassett in Artist, Band, bass, Bass session, celtic, Composition, Digital Performer, double bass, Frances Black, happiness, Inspiration, Ireland, Irish, james blennerhassett, live concert, Live Gig, music, phil jones pure sound, photography, recording session, Rock and Roll, Sandberg bass, smiles, Story, Swing, Talent, Uncategorized

Bumped into "Smithy", who I haven't seen in ages, the other day. When I was starting out on Bass, Smithy was an inspiration to me. He was playing in band called "Spud" and I used to follow them around and watch and listen to him playing fantastic stuff on his red Fender P Bass. I'm … Continue reading Gentlemen, bring forth thy four stringed upright machines and play! →

Spex

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keep your eyes open and you won't miss anything!

A nice memory for a winter’s day :-)

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http://www.gilbertosullivan.net/in_concert/olympia_theatre_6.htm

This is what makes it all worthwhile

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There are musical moments like this that really do make you smile, cry, listen, laugh and just feel so good about life and thank whoever you believe made us for giving us ears. http://youtu.be/mjhkMfubxvQ

Concert for Crumlin children’s hospital

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