First Tour

phicks85 · 10-26-2011, 12:14 AM

Hey guys. I just got back from my first tour with a rock band. I was picked up by the band HighMay who needed a fill in bassist for an 8 day Southeast US tour. We played shows in Thomas, WV - Wilson, NC - Durhman, NC - Charlotte, NC - and Fredericksburg, VA.

It was a blast! New city every day, interesting venues, fun locals, and great music. I can see now why musicians tour all the time, it is a great way to see the country. (although I could go without having to sleep in a van ever again!)

Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure.

Custom built road case for my amp (thanks to slickster81 for helping to build it):

Home for the week:

The Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV:

Downtown Annapolis, MD:

Getting ready for our last show at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA:

Chainsaw13 · 10-26-2011, 05:14 AM

That's so cool. I bet it was a fun time. Any chance this will turn into a permanent gig?

phicks85 · 10-27-2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

That's so cool. I bet it was a fun time. Any chance this will turn into a permanent gig?

They have a bassist that they use for local shows but they always have to hire someone for the road. They all seemed to like me and my playing so I think that I just snagged a spot as their permanent tour bassist.

mosesbotbol · 10-26-2011, 05:40 AM

That must be fun as heck!

kelmac07 · 10-26-2011, 05:59 AM

Very cool (except for sleeping in a van). Thanks for sharing.

WittyUserName · 10-26-2011, 07:01 AM

That is great brother. Thank for the pictures.

irratebass · 10-26-2011, 08:00 AM

Very cool living my dream even if it was temporary.

iamsolitary · 10-26-2011, 09:58 AM

I am so jealous.

GTsetGO · 10-26-2011, 10:04 AM

i see a fiddle and an accoustic guitar.

what's the style of music? americana?

phicks85 · 10-27-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

i see a fiddle and an accoustic guitar.

what's the style of music? americana?

It is actually an alternative rock band. They have drums and bass. The singer plays acoustic/electric guitar and then there is another guy who plays keyboard, fiddle, or mandolin.

Here is a link to the music: http://www.reverbnation.com/highmay

GTsetGO · 10-27-2011, 06:53 PM

been listening to the songs on that site.

good stuff.

10-26-2011, 12:14 AM	#1
phicks85 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Paul Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 10 Trading: (0)	First Tour Hey guys. I just got back from my first tour with a rock band. I was picked up by the band HighMay who needed a fill in bassist for an 8 day Southeast US tour. We played shows in Thomas, WV - Wilson, NC - Durhman, NC - Charlotte, NC - and Fredericksburg, VA. It was a blast! New city every day, interesting venues, fun locals, and great music. I can see now why musicians tour all the time, it is a great way to see the country. (although I could go without having to sleep in a van ever again!) Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure. Custom built road case for my amp (thanks to slickster81 for helping to build it): Home for the week: The Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV: Downtown Annapolis, MD: Getting ready for our last show at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA: __________________ "Music is the only thing keeping the planet together." -- Jaco Pastorius

10-26-2011, 05:14 AM	#2
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: First Tour That's so cool. I bet it was a fun time. Any chance this will turn into a permanent gig? __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

10-26-2011, 05:40 AM	#4
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: First Tour That must be fun as heck! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

10-26-2011, 05:59 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: First Tour Very cool (except for sleeping in a van). Thanks for sharing. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

10-26-2011, 07:01 AM	#6
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: First Tour That is great brother. Thank for the pictures. __________________ Check out the TROOP support Forums It is THIS easy to Support the troops

10-26-2011, 08:00 AM	#7
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: First Tour Very cool living my dream even if it was temporary. __________________

10-26-2011, 09:58 AM	#8
iamsolitary Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: John Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 125 Trading: (1)	Re: First Tour I am so jealous.

10-26-2011, 10:04 AM	#9
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: First Tour i see a fiddle and an accoustic guitar. what's the style of music? americana? __________________ Modded Mustangs

10-27-2011, 06:53 PM	#11
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: First Tour been listening to the songs on that site. good stuff. __________________ Modded Mustangs