Metalattakk multi-quote madness mode engaged....
If only it were that easy. Playing with "bigger bands" doesn't earn you anything. Hard work and a lot of self promotion does. I don't think ATS quite fall into either column yet.
Regardless of tribute/cover status (and you're trying really hard to pick an orgument with Fingal by the looks of things) they don't play their own songs. At the end of the day, they make money by playing another bands material... much like a cover band.
Correct.
Everyone likes a good cover band, there's not many of them about mind you. However, if everyone took your stance, we'd never ever hear new bands. New talent needs to be heard, supported and nurtured. Small portions of Caithness really stick up for live bands... especially the ones writing their own material and trying hard, yet most of Caithness would say "Who? Oh that's just a racket" to any band who pour a lot of effort into what they do.
Sort of agree with your last part as well. Bands should sound good live and on record. Sadly, not many bands/artists (in the wider world) can.
If Fingal formed a band... I'd pay the £25 just to see that! haha
Battle Of The Bands eh? Now there's a great idea... NAT!
I thought my generation were bad for squabbling. I think you older chiels need to calm the beans a little bit!
i totally support up and coming bands,original or cover! if i go out and there is a good band playing then i will stay and listen all night instead of moving on to the next pub!! but i have to say i wouldnt sit there all night if they werent playing something i like,be that because of my taste,or because 3-4 hours listening to stuff iv never heard off just doesnt do it for me.
i listen to plenty of old and new music,im sure the music industry wont grind to a halt.besides,it seems like people still like a lot of the old stuff!
i am well aware that caithness has some VERY talented musicians,but there is loads of talented people from all over the world that dont make it.
Re-above quote from Jeid -think you have been a little unfair on the boys from ALWAYS THE SIXTH -They do work hard -they write and perform all their own stuff and when they have a gig or event coming up they most definitely do put the hours in. Anyone who listens to their music can tell they are a quality act -they need support and encouragement not negativity -that is counterproductive for all involved -including anyone who want s to support and nurture new talent.
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There a 3 slots up for grabs via the battle of the bands which will be held around June.
The idea of having the battle is that bands will give it their all and feel they have earned their place at the festival. Last year anyone who entered was given a slot - this year it is more about raising the overall standard of all bands who are playing. The best 3 bands in Caithness will be playing Bfest - thats all that matters isn't it?
As for cover bands - Jude have a huge following. The locals love them and I am happy to see them play again this year. We also have a 'tribute' band - Them Beatles - rated as the best Beatles tribute in the Uk.
Too many of you are caught up in believing every festival should stick to a certain blueprint. We are not T in the Park
Its all about providing a day of entertainment for all ages and all tastes. Without the likes of Jude and Them Beatles a lot of the younger & older people would be lost in all the unfamiliar music.
Everyone just needs to accept it for what it is and be happy we have a festival in Caithness.
Plus there are plans to have a fringe event on the Friday night with as many local bands as possible playing venues around Caithness.
If anybody is to have an opinion on a band, their producer is certainly the right person to listen too no? He is right in saying that supporting a bigger band in your home town doesn't exactly bring you much other than a smile to your face ( Believe me I've been there ), My band have supported a bunch of class acts in Thurso. That of which didn't exactly boost our awareness to more new faces because in Thurso it's the same crowd each time that go to these shows give or take a few here and there who don't like said band or do enjoy the main act. We did one major support in Inverness however which did boost our name around said city, and the next time we played there, it was a much better turnout to previous shows.
Always The Sixth have a lot to learn, Be it from how they present themselves or how they play. I'm not claiming to know it all, Heck I've been working on my band for the last three years, and only this past 6 months have we started to really make progress as a working unit. They are lucky enough to have had worked with a class working producer who has enhanced their music to a high quality level, and also obviously have a handy manager on their side, Which is a bonus for them indeed.
I am behind local music 100% but I will however share my opinion when I feel.... Keyboard hero? Call me what you want.
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But surely that's a parental opinion you're giving there?
You're saying "they write and perform their own stuff" like it's a totally new thing they're doing. I know they do that. But like I say, it entitles them to nothing, lots of bands are doing that. There was no negativity in my response to ATS, merely points I thought they could improve.
Hey, folks, what's the craic?
if something is good,even if its not to my taste,then i will say so. but sometimes its like flogging a dead horse! if people arent going and listening,buying cds or whatever,then maybe something needs to change.
i think the bfest line up sounds great,by the way! be interesting to see who gets in to play in the local slots.
Yep, its a long way to the top when you want to rock n roll....and AT6 are about to hitch down the Highway to Hell...( once we all find the crossroads that is lol lol ) Quite undeniably, as people will soon hear and see for themselves, the named and credited engineer / producer ( JCR ) has indeed done a great job, as for the "manager"..well I dunno lol lol
Metalattakk multi-quote madness mode engaged....absolute genius my man !!
I would agree with Jeid here I don't see him being negative towards Always the Sixth quite the opposite in fact he has been very supportive of them and has done great job in recording them which puts him in an ideal position to give constructive views on the band.
Zebedy is correct too the band have a lot to learn but they are young and are on the right road with a good man guiding them (not me I hasten to add) time will tell how they fare.
Last edited by rob murray; 23-Feb-11 at 18:38.
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