I'd picked a bass to play for the monthly Blues Club jam but when I arrived there were no spots for basses left on the board. So be it. Bass is a common instrument in the Blues Society, but still I was disappointed. I caught the host band and a few jam bands and chatted to a few regulars but then left early. But it was a big day; the room was full. The host band was loud and alive with a great front line of mobile female singer and more mobile lead guitar, hopping on the drums riser and the like. It was good fun with committed blues rock and plenty up dancing. Nice to see a few Gibsons too, a Les Paul and the SG that someone told me is really a heavy instrument. I'd built my first bass and it was modelled on similar Gibson bass on display in Allans and was fretless given the difficulty of inserting frets. Then two capable and, to my ears, more down-South and earthy blues jam groups with the CBS seniors. All nice, but I missed my performance outing, entertaining as it is with the lit stage and PA line array and big bass amp on hand with no need to lug. Maybe next time...
The Wildfires hosted the Canberra Blues Society monthly Pro Jam a the Harmonie German Club. The Wildfires comprise Weasey Wade (vocals), CC Hall and Robert Campton (guitars), Niall Howe (keys), Craig Marshalsey (bass) and his son Finlay Marshalsey (drums).
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