https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:32:28 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-339106 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:00:02 +0000 News Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-339106 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-339048 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:54:17 +0000 News rparker https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-339048 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338993 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:44:53 +0000
I wish I would have known about this sort of thing when I used to travel to "the lakehead" for work.
Over about 5 years, I spent about 6 weeks a year out there. Once in a rare while there was a rock band at a bar on Arthur St, but most of the evenings I didn't find any live entertainment, and just hung out at the Valhalla.

Unfortunately, I don't get out there any more. I think the last time I was there they were planning toe grand opening of the casino. And thanks again, to both new posts above.

Yes, while you were at the Valhalla beside the Airport, the band playing further down the road was the Sensational Hot Rods, my friends, and favorite local band. Each Wednesday at Scuttlebutt's. I bought my used Ibanez from their lead guitarist, and have known former sax player Tommy Horricks (of the Bonnevilles, later Jarvis St. Revue) forever, just after he was playing with Neil Young, who hung out and sort of stayed at his house before leaving for the US. That was 2 blocks from here, my current residence, in that basement. The song Helpless is based on this place.

Regarding that Casino, yep it got built, I don't go inside, but attend the Hot Rod's (same band again!!!!) frequently in the parking lot to rock the joint, while there are fabulous classic & muscle car shows outside.
:D]]> News Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338993 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338991 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:27:10 +0000
I wish I would have known about this sort of thing when I used to travel to "the lakehead" for work.
Over about 5 years, I spent about 6 weeks a year out there. Once in a rare while there was a rock band at a bar on Arthur St, but most of the evenings I didn't find any live entertainment, and just hung out at the Valhalla.

Unfortunately, I don't get out there any more. I think the last time I was there they were planning toe grand opening of the casino.]]> News kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338991 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338989 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:47:12 +0000
Really excellent story, glad you had a good time, and actually played rather than sitting in the crowd all night!

Keep it up

:note1:]]> News Maelendiir https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338989 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338979 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:04:09 +0000
My fingers are very sore today, just the skin, nothing else, and I'm still doing all the dishes and pots and pans the old way, with scouring pads. Ouch. :roll:

Next time I'll be practiced, and will have my own guitar, but will need some of that memory back, and yes I do need glasses in order to read now. :wink:

And BTW, I found a little website on the event, just a humble hall and an effort to keep support going for swimming and recreation, gym and fitness for all ages, at the "Volunteer Pool".

http://www.musicplace.ca/country-jam.html]]> News Blue Jay https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338979 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338974 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:43:07 +0000
Nothing like a good bit of music to put a smile on your face. Sounds like a great way to get settled in after moving.
Oh well, it was good. I'll have to practice, but I've never owned a single music stand in my life, and have no guitar stand here, yet. I also need to get some of my lyrics memory back, then "I'll be back!" Ummm, they gave me 1 week? :wink: :D Music stands are a great investment. Definitely easier than trying to get your lyric memory back..... :wink: Of course it depends on which has drifted furthest - the eyesight or the memory, but a good strong pair of glasses and a sheaf of cheats sheets goes a long way these days . Chords, lyrics, melodies, notes about where the car is parked, reminders about own address, name and phone number, etc... all useful to have in front of you...

When things get a little blurry a good sized music stand can also provide reasonable cover from the audience while you just pluck a few root notes and try and recall what song you're playing too... Plus the obvious advantages for fending off the odd stray hurled beer can.... Essential kit really.
The best jam sessions aren't about how good you are, but about how much fun you have. Sounds like you found a great one! +1

Fun is the main goal. You don't want the bar set too high by having some super brilliant show off hogging the spotlight and making everybody else feel uptight about their own playing. I seem to have a knack of relaxing all the others by allowing them to think "well, I'm better than HIM, so how hard can this be...." :)

Enjoy the next one. :note1: :note2:

Cheers,

Chris]]> News Chris C https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338974 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338942 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:18:49 +0000
The best jam sessions aren't about how good you are, but about how much fun you have. Sounds like you found a great one!]]> News Moonrider https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338942 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338935 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:42:18 +0000 News Scrybe https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338935 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338917 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:17:27 +0000 when the adrenalin lowered did you notice your fly was open? I hate it when that happens]]> News KR2 https://guitarnoise.forum/news/oh-noooooo-i-just-gigged-accidentally/#post-338917