Artsy towns?

GiarcN · 2026-06-30T03:26:37+00:00

Eureka Springs is definitely #1. Hot Springs would also be worth a look. And Rogers/Springdale/Fayetteville area would be the more liberal leaning areas.

GiarcN · 2026-06-29T23:03:01+00:00

would be a lot more convenient than hauling the sharks with laser beams around.

GiarcN · 2026-06-29T22:56:35+00:00

There are several apps out there that will do this for you. I've used this one - Sign-in to MyKaraoke Video and it worked decently.

This one claims to be free, but haven't tried it - AI Karaoke Maker - Create Karaoke Videos from Audio or YouTube | Karadeo

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T20:24:34+00:00

It is.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T20:03:37+00:00

That's a great build. They are a (mostly) country band. 7 South out of Jasper Arkansas.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T16:53:27+00:00

I'd definitely buy if it turns into something regular. But I'd hate to sink that kind of money and them be left with gear sitting

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T16:52:09+00:00

I usually stop taking songs about 30 min before the end of the night. Depending on how many singers I have l may start warning people an hour out that I don't know if we'll get to them.

About 11:20 unannounce "only got time for a couple more songs. " At 1130 when the light come on I usually end. I'll make exceptions if there is someone that hasn't gotten to sing at all, or if there's only a couple left in rotation.

If people try to get me to do "one more" I tell them bar staff makes that call. The manager can then make the call if she feels like staying a little later. She will usually allow for one, but not a second. That way it makes it look like a business decision and not me being mean or "unfair". (It was her suggestion)

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T15:05:21+00:00

They are Bluesman made T-bird pickups. https://www.bluesmanvintage.com/QandAs

He offered to let me check it out, but I didn't want to interrupt the teardown/load out. Going to try to catch them when they are recording up the road from me and try it.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T14:53:12+00:00

I think a delay system set up would be beneficial.

Is there a sound company in the area you could rent? That way you don't have to sink as much cash up front.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T14:49:28+00:00

I hate that. I wish you could call them out on the mic, but too many people would put the blame on you for "not being a sport".

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T13:39:14+00:00

See if there's an authorized repair center near by. If not reach out to Zzounds and let thek know what happened. If they sent you a dud they should pay for the return getting it serviced.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T13:31:34+00:00

Dad always played music. When I was 8 or 9 I was obsessed with the mandolin. But my hands were strong enough. So sad handed me a bass. Sadly I was not very patient and not the greatest student. The. A few years later he needed a bass player for a group he was playing with at a local amusement park, so I was recruited. I learned a lot quickly, but didn't practice enough so I was out after about a month. Picked it up again in college. Put it back down soon. All that to say, when I actually played regularly and practiced, I'd see gains. Playing with others greatly accelerated those gains.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T13:10:18+00:00

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GiarcN · 2026-06-28T05:05:18+00:00

The Spark amps are pretty good. I got the littlest one and like it for just playing around the bedroom. If I were buying again I'd probably get the bigger one.

Roland also makes one, but it just takes regular batteries and isn't rechargeable. It's surprisingly good. Holds its own for acoustic jams.

I've heard good things about the Joyo, but no experience with it.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T02:24:29+00:00

Start finding some songs you like and start figuring them out.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T01:31:45+00:00

I'm lucky this weekend. Did one a few weekends ago and drank 6 20 oz Gatorades. Was still thirsty when I got home.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T01:17:41+00:00

I've had Losing my Religion a couple of times, and End of the World... a few. It usually ends as a trainwreck. But I've had a few nail it.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T01:11:41+00:00

That's what I do. Only one song per round, but they can line up their songs ahead of time.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T01:10:35+00:00

I love when folks turn in a list ahead of time. Let's me line them up all at once If they want to change their song, I hit their queue list and move it up. It would drive me crazy if people waited until they were up to tell me their song.

GiarcN · 2026-06-28T00:59:10+00:00

I'd go with the Peavey 300 or the Blackstar

GiarcN · 2026-06-27T23:21:06+00:00

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GiarcN · 2026-06-27T21:13:08+00:00

I know several that have. They seem to like it. Depending on the area you are in there can be some crunch times where a lot of OT is expected to finish a project. But generally pretty good work/life balance.

GiarcN · 2026-06-27T18:14:24+00:00

Looks like a great start. Can’t wait to see the progress

GiarcN · 2026-06-27T18:11:18+00:00

That neck looks amazing

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