The Old Farts Club Blues Jam

[Mr Smith]

To celebrate Farl's birthday and the upcoming birthday of Rick which is only hours away now we have the "Old Farts Club" Birthday Blues Jam..

If you can play a blues lick or 3 then this jam is for you.. good luck ladies/gents..

Please put your hand up to play in this jam we need 8 players!

I'll keep a list posted.

The Rules: yes there are some rules :poke:

1. Your recording is to be kept at a bitrate of 128
2. You have max 50 seconds to play unless its the end piece
3. Please name your upload starting with your position eg. 01_OldFartsClub_Zombo.mp3
4. Dont break rule 1,2 and 3! :wall:
5. Have fun :-)

also state your preferred position in the jam when you request a spot!

Pete :butt:

[bigdoug]

ok I think I qualify since I am an old fart and can only play a couple of blues licks. I will go first since no one else has seen it yet.

[stevedak]

first off, happy birthdays to Farl and Rick...you're not getting older, you're getting...umm...aw hell, let's face it, we're all getting older, let's jam!! I think 43 allows me admittance to the old fart's club, so count me in...any spot will do!

[Mr Smith]

Excellent guys, you can go first then Steve (that is your name eh bud!?) - sheesh 43 i had no idea :)
The BT is empty so if you want first spot just throw it on in there mate.

Doug do you mind going second or would you prefer a later spot matey?

I was hoping you two guys would jump in on this one.

1. stevedak
2. bigdoug
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Pete

[Highway Star]

Any slot for me thakyou "young man" LOL

[bigdoug]

flippin just made one on first..arrrgh, i'll post up bigdoug 01 if that mucks things up just scrub it.

[Rob]

I will take a slot because I obviously am an old fart!!

Anywhere in the jam will do.

[stevedak]

nice kickoff Doug, fantastic tone and great licks! feeling bummed that I have to wait all day now to get home and throw my track down, maybe that'll help me get into a "I got the blooz" vibe!

[bigdoug]

cheers steve hope you dont mind going second

[guitarzone]

I definitely qualify but too scared! ...................especially after hearing Big Doug! Good stuff BD!

One day...

[ZappaFan]

Hell, I guess I qualify too, so pop my name down too please Pete.

BTW I have an old fart spare if anyone wants it, it's one i did in the 70's and I have been keeping it in an old jam jar for an occasion such as this.

ZappaFan

[Rick]

not quite an old fart yet! but will be friday so i guess i had better as well!

[guitarzone]

After much deliberation and arm twisting by Rick - I will brave the jam... I am old and play like a fart...

Treat me gently you guys!

[zombo]

Hey am an old fart too ???-

[Highway Star]

Hey am an old fart too ???- Er... how can I put this.... YES 44 qualifies LOL

Farl

PS Pete, put my slot towards the back please, I'm away Friday am til Sunday evening so no time to do an early slot.

Cheers

Farl

[zombo]

Er... how can I put this.... YES 44 qualifies LOL

Farl

PS Pete, put my slot towards the back please, I'm away Friday am til Sunday evening so no time to do an early slot.

Cheers

Farl

Are you extracting the urine or what 44????

[Dude]

Hey Tomahawk Man!! Cool backing track man!! I'd love a go man! I've played the track and recorded it on my trusty philips compact cassette tape machine and strummed along with my customised acoustic peace axe but... how do I get record at the same time????? Wow this is heavy man!! Makes my head hurt man!! Help!! Then man, how do I post it?? do you mean post it to New Zealand man?? Will you send it back when you've finished with it man?? Hell this is complicated!! How much will it cost to post to New Zealand?? I may have to sell something to get it there! Let me know man!

Dude

[Dude]

Hell, I guess I qualify too, so pop my name down too please Pete.

BTW I have an old fart spare if anyone wants it, it's one i did in the 70's and I have been keeping it in an old jam jar for an occasion such as this.

ZappaFan

Hey Zappa man! Remember me Frank?? I also have a collection of those man!! Thought I was the only one man!! Hell, far out! How have you been man?? Wow, we have so much in common man! Can I visit?? Still in LA?? Wow!

Dude

[Highway Star]

Are you extracting the urine or what 44????

I also was amazed at your remarkable age but, check your profile mate, it says you were born in Sept 1961, age 44. LOL

Farl

[Stempy]

If there's room add me to the list please

[zombo]

I also was amazed at your remarkable age but, check your profile mate, it says you were born in Sept 1961, age 44. LOL

Farl

I checked yours too LOL !!!!

Date of Birth: March 28, 1958
Age:48

[Mr Smith]

No worries Doug, Steve can go 2nd..

Ok here's the line-up...

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak < Next to post
3. ZappaFan
4. Rick/Kaz
5. guitarzone
6. FlyingZombo
7. Dude (Do you need help with recording mate?)
8. Farley

Sorry Stempy yours was the last request so you'll have to wait and see if theres any time left at the end matey..

If theres enough interest from the under 40's I can start an under 40's Jam for the non-arthritic amoung us 8-)

PS If you need to pull out of the Jam just PM me and I'll see if Stempy wants your place.


Pete :butt:

[Stempy]

Nuts, the reason I missied this is 'cos I was out having a lesson. (43 BTW)

[Rick]

hey im sure dude wouldn't mind dropping out stempy!

[Rob]

No worries Doug, Steve can go 2nd..

Ok here's the line-up...

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak < Next to post
3. ZappaFan
4. Rick/Kaz
5. guitarzone
6. FlyingZombo
7. Dude (Do you need help with recording mate?)
8. Farley

Sorry Stempy yours was the last request so you'll have to wait and see if theres any time left at the end matey..

If theres enough interest from the under 40's I can start an under 40's Jam for the non-arthritic amoung us 8-)

PS If you need to pull out of the Jam just PM me and I'll see if Stempy wants your place.


Pete :butt:

Hi have you chose just to ignore mine? No problems if you have but mine was the third request.

[Rick]

drop me out rob! you take mine and i'll do something with guitarzone cos he's coming to my house to record his bit!

genuine mistake me thinks!!!!

[Rob]

drop me out rob! you take mine and i'll do something with guitarzone cos he's coming to my house to record his bit!

genuine mistake me thinks!!!!

No you have it mate Ive been in loads not a problem honestly plus considering your age its a nice slow one to ease you back into your new playing regime

[Rick]

I don't have an age till friday :-)

[Mr Smith]

Hi have you chose just to ignore mine? No problems if you have but mine was the third request.

Sheesh sorry rlee I didn't even see it matey :oops: I'm having a blonde day!

PS I would definately not ignore your post dude...


You know we can always have a second one going at the same time because theres probably plenty of candidates to fill it, shep, myself, stemp and whoever else wants in.

[ZappaFan]

Sheesh sorry rlee I didn't even see it matey :oops: I'm having a blonde day!

PS I would definately not ignore your post dude...


You know we can always have a second one going at the same time because theres probably plenty of candidates to fill it, shep, myself, stemp and whoever else wants in.

The old Farts Blues Axewar !!!! For Ricks Birthday !!! Top idea methinks !! Two teams ....... get a second one going and ........... bring it on !!!!!!! Maybe Joey Dahlia will join in ??? Come on Joey, come get some, ha ha ha ha !!

[Mr Smith]

The old Farts Blues Axewar !!!! For Ricks Birthday !!! Top idea methinks !! Two teams ....... get a second one going and ........... bring it on !!!!!!! Maybe Joey Dahlia will join in ??? Come on Joey, come get some, ha ha ha ha !!

Yea I'll start the Challengers thread but sadly I won't be accepting entries from anyone who's last name even rhymes with Dahlia..

[ZappaFan]

Yea I'll start the Challengers thread but sadly I won't be accepting entries from anyone who's last name even rhymes with Dahlia..

Nah not that Joey Dahlia, The "Real Joey Dahlia" , he comes on here too, and is just ace :lol: get him on your team and you're well on ya way. :thumb: I'll PM him and get him to come along.

[Mr Smith]

Nah not that Joey Dahlia, The "Real Joey Dahlia" , he comes on here too, and is just ace :lol: get him on your team and you're well on ya way. :thumb: I'll PM him and get him to come along.

Haha I don't know what you've been prescribed mate but please share some! :flame:

[stevedak]

Nah not that Joey Dahlia, The "Real Joey Dahlia" , he comes on here too, and is just ace :lol: get him on your team and you're well on ya way. :thumb: I'll PM him and get him to come along.

I think he's disguising himself now as a hotshot chick shredderette...goes by the name of Chloe Talia...:-)

[stevedak]

here's my bit...struggled at first, the damn strings felt like aircraft cable...loosened up after a Glenlivet or two!

[Rob]

Great start big Bigdoug no stopping you now, by the way you can get effects plugins for audacity free (stuff you can apply after you have recorded the track, like delays and eq's) they are called VST's have a look on the net for them.

Stevedak that was great blues playing your licks are spot on and fitted in perfectly.

[Dude]

Hey Tommo man! Count me out, Ive just broken another string and the Axe needs re-grouting!! Bummer man but it'll save the postage costs man!

Dude

[Mr Smith]

Hey Tommo man! Count me out, Ive just broken another string and the Axe needs re-grouting!! Bummer man but it'll save the postage costs man!

Dude

Yes and you have saved us much pain and suffering too I suspect, you humane individual you... Peace out bro!! toof toof tooooff knknnknknkkk!! Laterz!

[Mr Smith]

The line up...

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan < Next to post
4. Rick/Kaz
5. guitarzone
6. FlyingZombo
7. Farley
8.

Ok we have a new slot if anyone wants to fill it (dosn't that sound pleasant!?)

Zap your turn old man.. I mean sir..

Pete :butt:

[Rick]

pete move me down a bit with guitarzone cos chris is coming here to record, but it'll be after the weekend.

[Rick]

awesome stuff to stevedak and big doug we are gonna nail the young upstarts!!!!

[bigdoug]

I think he's disguising himself now as a hotshot chick shredderette...goes by the name of Chloe Talia...:-)
I know her cousin, chloe midia

[bigdoug]

Great start big Bigdoug no stopping you now, by the way you can get effects plugins for audacity free (stuff you can apply after you have recorded the track, like delays and eq's) they are called VST's have a look on the net for them.

Stevedak that was great blues playing your licks are spot on and fitted in perfectly.
thanks rob will seek them out.
steve that was great welldone

[Highway Star]

Yea I'll start the Challengers thread but sadly I won't be accepting entries from anyone who's last name even rhymes with Dahlia..

The only thing that comes to mind that rhymes with Dahlia is "Failure!" LOL

Farl

[Mr Smith]

Ok Rick moved matey...

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan < Next to post
4. FlyingZombo
5. guitarzone
6. Rick/Kaz
7. Farley
8. Probably be lucky to fit 7 me thinks

[Mr Smith]

Excellent work you guys this is sounding great :butt:

[ZappaFan]

Well here we go guys, some tough stuff to follow there Doug and Steve :thumb: , hope this helps us thrash those young kids on the challenge.

[Rob]

Sounding good guys, nice work Zap that was a hard piece to follow and you slotted in nicely. Some great blues tones and licks there.

[stevedak]

nicely done Zap, great tone and feeling...those young pups aren't gonna know what hit em.

[Rob]

hey im not a young pup ive started the challenge to lets get it on
old farts

[bigdoug]

welldone zap..there doomed

[Highway Star]

Smelling Great so far guys, nice tonal differences and style!! from you three. The standard is set!!

Farl

[guitarzone]

oh Bugger!

[ZappaFan]

oh Bugger!

Eh ?? You getting worried Chris ? DONT !!! It's just a bit of fun :lol:

[guitarzone]

just a cunning plan to lower peoples expectations as far as possible..... :)

Just off to change me nappy....

[Stempy]

I feel sabotage might be an option, I'm off to www.joeydahlia.com...........

[Mr Smith]

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan
4. FlyingZombo < Next to post
5. guitarzone
6. Rick/Kaz
7. Farley

There might be a delay with John, havn't heard from him yet.. yoohoo John! (The oldest fart in Germany I'm willing to wager)

[zombo]

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan
4. FlyingZombo < Next to post
5. guitarzone
6. Rick/Kaz
7. Farley

There might be a delay with John, havn't heard from him yet.. yoohoo John! (The oldest fart in Germany I'm willing to wager)

I am here will just do it and post be back

[zombo]

Here you go watch out you young whiper snappers or I'll hit yeh with my walking stick!!!

By the way I have just heard this for the first time so I would like to make the following comments!!

Big Doug was real dream old fart recording nice one mate you went for that clean sound and gave it 100% excellent my friend!

Steve I don't think you ever play bad do you! I loved those three string clusters that you played superb as always!

Zap well what can you say I hate going after you but you left it easy to follow thanks bud killer playing again!

[Rob]

Hey matey not bad going for a very old fart. Bet you wish you where a young old fart like me tho.

[wahwah]

If ya have a spare spot left gimme a shout. Ain't heard the backer but I like me blues at my age (43)

[ZappaFan]

Hey Zombo killer blues mate :thumb: Great feeling in all of these so far, Top banana boys. :thumb: :thumb:

[Mr Smith]

If ya have a spare spot left gimme a shout. Ain't heard the backer but I like me blues at my age (43)

Ok WhaWha, you have two choices m8..

1. Join the Challengers team for which there are 3 slots left (Same BT)
2. Wait and see if theres room at the end of this one (I doubt it tho)

You would be an excellent addition Chris

PS I've added you to the Challengers list..

[stevedak]

Well done John, awesome licks and tons of attitude...can't wait to hear this one all the way through, should be a ripper!

[Mr Smith]

Oh no we'll have to get our collective kaka together cause this ones rolling at sonic speed..!!

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan
4. FlyingZombo
5. guitarzone < Next to post
6. Rick/Kaz
7. Farley

Nice one ye aulde stinker (how the hell are ya by the way John me old sun flower?)

[bigdoug]

well done zombo they are up against it now

[zeusse]

Well my goodness you boys are playing some mighty soulfull licks very impressive by everyone so far...Geez Zombo that Digitech is sounding better and better me thinks me want one now..Shwiiiiiinnng!!! :thumb:

[Mr Smith]

I am confident that our youthfull exuberance will overcome your stinky old flatulence :butt:

[ZappaFan]

I am confident that our youthfull exuberance will overcome your stinky old flatulence :butt:

Flatulence !!

I fart in your general direction sir !!! (said in a John Cleese french accent kinda way)

BTW whats happening with this seems to have come to a stand still.

Guitarzone !! In or out Chris ? Grab a Tokai (Love Rock) and plays some blues dude. :thumb:

[Rick]

chris is coming to mine tonight!

so it'll be up later on!!!
he has all the tackle in the world, but im not sure if he can record!

[ZappaFan]

chris is coming to mine tonight!

so it'll be up later on!!!
he has all the tackle in the world, but im not sure if he can record!

Thanks for the update Rick ... :thumb:

[guitarzone]

Ok guys! With the help of Mr Rick and Adobe recordig thgingy - a bit of rough ar*e blues from the hands of a bumbling idiot! Go easy..... :mrgreen:

[Rob]

Ok guys! With the help of Mr Rick and Adobe recordig thgingy - a bit of rough ar*e blues from the hands of a bumbling idiot! Go easy..... :mrgreen:

That certainly was the blues and very authentic too, what guitar did you use one from the shop or one of ricks. Here is a rep point nice going.

[guitarzone]

You are too kind!
Used a Maverick G1 (new les paul-ish) through Rick's POD XT live. (Nuno Bettencourt Extreme patch! plus added reverb!)

[Rick]

i thought it was mighty fine to.
we've had a laugh tonight recording this Chris promised he will be on more jams now!


sounding great up to press, now its my turn to wreck it!!!!

[ZappaFan]

Chris promised he will be on more jams now!

Thats great news !!! :thumb:

[Mr Smith]

Well this appears to be moving along rather rappidly :thumb:

By the way theres some great sounding blues on here! Nice to hear you play guitarzone and beutiful tone too mate.

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan
4. FlyingZombo
5. guitarzone
6. Rick/Kaz < Next to post
7. Farley

Ok Kaz your up next doll 8-)

[kaz]

OK no probs

[bigdoug]

from one jam virgin to another welldone chris, now that is the blues :thumb:

[ZappaFan]

I nearly forgot chris, what the hell am i like eh ? That was ace stuff Chris how come you have been hiding away those talents from us all eh ? Well done mate ........... another big Rep point from me is on it's way for that Chris. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

[mmitch_19]

Sounding great guys!

[guitarzone]

Am bumble fingered fool - but thanks for the nice comments! Enjoyed doing it, i think!! (Once record button was turned off - fleet fingered maniac lol)

[Highway Star]

Hey just heard this!! it sounds GREAT!!Brilliant debut Chris, there'll be no stoping you now!! Have a rep point from me as well!!

Farl

[zeusse]

Well done Chris surprised you haven't got in on the other jams....I'm gonna remember Rick said you promised

[Highway Star]

Damn!! "to celebrate Farl's birthday" now I'm getting nervous!! The last bit.... The defining moment of a jam! I'm all nervous again! Brilliant so far, let's have your bit Rick and I'll have a 48 year old bash at ending it!

Nice to chat with you Chris BTW!

Farl

[Mr Smith]

Not to panic anyone but there may not be much time left at the end of this jam!!! :nervous:

[Rick]

there isn't i'll have to play it out!

[bloodandtears]

Hey chris.... i thought bb king had entered the building....

[bloodandtears]

lazy, sleazy... and great... this makes a nice change that the usual shred thats attempted in these jams..

[Highway Star]

:-( Oh well, maybe next time........

[guitarzone]

Damn!! "to celebrate Farl's birthday" now I'm getting nervous!! The last bit.... The defining moment of a jam! I'm all nervous again! Brilliant so far, let's have your bit Rick and I'll have a 48 year old bash at ending it!

Nice to chat with you Chris BTW!

Farl

Cheers for the call Farl - you're a real gent! Good to speak to you too. Worked out how to do rep points - so one to you for being a top man! :)

[guitarzone]

Hey chris.... i thought bb king had entered the building....

Must go on a diet! lol

Thanks for the comments James! A bit rough - but I guess that's were I am in my guitar career! :)

Looking forward to Rick & Farl completing a winning composition!

[Mr Smith]

:-( Oh well, maybe next time........

Not to worry Farl you can go first on the next one I setup which might be tonight when I get home and find a backing track. I had a feeling there may not be enough room on it. Probably going to have the same issue on the Challenger's Jam.

Pete :wink:

[Mr Smith]

Ok Kaz/Rick we're waiting for the finale..

1. bigdoug
2. stevedak
3. ZappaFan
4. FlyingZombo
5. guitarzone
6. Rick/Kaz < Next to post

:butt:

[Rick]

ok, good news is i finally found the driver cd for my soundcard!!!!
bad news is ,,, nah there isn't any

i'll do it tomorrow night :-)

[Rick]

i so need to learn how to play slow again!!!

i was thinking whale music....

[ZappaFan]

Sweet stuff from Rick, da man!! I dont think you need to learn to play slow again at all that was very nice mate. Laid back, chilled out and very very blue indeed.

Nice one. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

ZappaFan

[Rob]

Nice finish rick. So who won then whos the judge or judges? Pretty clear cut victory for the young ^^ guys obviously, good effort tho for your combined ages of 190

[Viscolex]

its a decent jam lads, but i seriously think Youngsters did better, btw, notice that Old farts have way more experience and some youngerts ( like me )played guitar for only a year or two :P so a clear advantage there , but i think we fought hard and good and made a nice jam :)))

[ZappaFan]

I think they both turned out really well. I have to say that the highlight for me was seeing our in-house axe dealer, guitarzone, getting involved in his first jam. He did a mighty fine job. How cool it is to see and hear Rick with a guitar in his mitts again too. Great stuff from everyone though. Methinks you all deserve a biig round of applause for some great blues licks, some gnarly pinch harmonics and some great tones to boot.

Woohoo to everyone :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Not forgetting Tomahawk for getting this all posted up in the first place. Well done mate

[mmitch_19]

You know I've been listening to both jams all the way through, as you were making them, and then listened to the final ones several times. They are both excellent! Very, very good shit guys!

[bigdoug]

As a virgin jammer I have to say cheers for that I really enjoyed listening to all the posts both tracks are great :smile:

[Mr Smith]

I think they both turned out really well. I have to say that the highlight for me was seeing our in-house axe dealer, guitarzone, getting involved in his first jam. He did a mighty fine job. How cool it is to see and hear Rick with a guitar in his mitts again too. Great stuff from everyone though. Methinks you all deserve a biig round of applause for some great blues licks, some gnarly pinch harmonics and some great tones to boot.

Woohoo to everyone :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Not forgetting Tomahawk for getting this all posted up in the first place. Well done mate

Yeah Zapp it was good to see guitarzone give it a go and I for one hope to hear more, and that includes you too Rick!
Wow I'm suprised they're both finished and sounding bloody great too.
Nice tone there Rick, very calming snd tastefull.. what was the name of the chord you played right at the end mate :-)

Hmm what next, I'll see what I can aquire.. Oh and don't forget to vote!

[zeusse]

i so need to learn how to play slow again!!!

i was thinking whale music....
Was wonderful Rick your just being picky:eh:

[guitarzone]

Great stuff! I think us old guys Rock - big style! It's experience of life that counts with Blues, so us old codgers will always have the advantage! You young 'uns just gotta live some more!

(My wife, bless her, has a CD of whale music, which hopefully inspired Rick to the grand finale! Actually, that wasn't a cool thing to admit... where's that delete key.....)