Videos of my first "real" gig!

[waylay00]

My dad's fraternity friend, Bill Oliver (who was also Shawn Lane's best friend, he's the guy on the right in the videos), was playing at a local bar, so we thought we'd drop by and see them play. Well, I happened to have my guitar in my dad's car, so they asked if I wanted to sit in. I was a little hesitant (I've really only played in front of my friends at school), but I accepted anyways.

I used my cheap blue Kramer through Bill's rig (Mesa Roadster and some pedals (I only used the BB Preamp)). I didn't have time to tweak any, so sorry for the bad tone, http://www.jemsite.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif

We first played ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man" (my solos are around :30 and another one around 2:00 http://www.jemsite.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72uSqJ6ixTI&feature=related

Then we jammed on SRV's "The Sky is Crying"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju1yys9J2Zs&feature=user

Just thought I'd share!

Wade

[ScottB]

Nice job, Wade.

I wish I could do that when I was your age!

[karmadave]

Nice playing. Still amazes me how many people think "The Sky is Crying" was written by SRV. The song was originally written by Elmore James. It was also covered by Albert King who was a HUGE influence on SRV...

-KD

[zygleth]

I'm waaaay older than you and I can't touch that (even tho I've only been playing about 3 years). Good job Wade

[shywilly]

Keep playin'

[moo cow]

enjoy the ability bro! have fun with it.

[waylay00]

Thanks for the comments guys. I appreciate them.

[VH5150]

:dude great playing Wade

[Adwex]

Great job for a first gig. Tone was pretty good too.:AOK

[Guitar Slinger6]

Wade you have got a lot to be proud of, great job!

[neastguy]

great playing, I've probably been playing twice and long as you... and your already twice as good as me.... dont stop!!!!

[stephax]

You remind me Marty in Back to the Future !

[bluesmain]

You rocked lil bro!

[steve_chiro]

Great job man. Wish I could have played like that when I was your age. Or now!

[frettlessmind]

That was awesome Wade! Man, You got some serious chops!:dude


Rock on bro,
Max.

[Jason Carter]

During your SDM solo That lick at :56 was great :dude!

[Rusty G.]

Very nice! Great playing and phrasing. A real treat to see someone so young who's so good! :RoCkIn

Rock on Wade!

[Scott Auld]

I used to have one of those Kramer aluminum neck basses.

I do miss it.

[oldschoolguy]

Enjoyable sounds all around. That was your first time in front of that kind of audience? Excellent. You "play well with others" which can be just as important as good chops (which you have in spades). Stay out of trouble, you know, and you'll always be glad you started young. You're good now, you know that, but you'll get better and will likely surpass most of us in technical abilities.
As it is, you are better than most who play in that sort of venue. You will be able to make money playing guitar if you choose (but it's a great way just to express yourself and be creative). If you can get people to get up and dance, you'll always be in demand for those gigs and larger (and that can be a fun way to make some extra cash).

[Tone Disciple]

Sounded great Wade. Thanks for sharing.

[waylay00]

Wow, thanks a lot everyone!!!

[cheesey]

thats awesome , you play like a young warren demartini, huge chops and great phrasing.

[jtroska]

Damn... That was depressing because I'm 36 and not that good. :puh
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