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Hello Dalibor!
Yeah, it is not as common to rent a surf backline in the US like US
bands do when they go over there. You can use ours if you play
Portland-maybe I can get a club to fly me back for another show so we
can play together-we owe you one.
Ted Pilgrim-SP
--- In , "Jacob Dobner"
<jacobdobner@y...> wrote:
>
> I really don't know about renting gear in the US. I would think people
> would love to loan you some gear. If you come to Seattle you have a
> blackface Showman, BF Bandmaster, BF Tremolux, Hot Rod Deville(we use
> it for Bass), and a strat, two Jazzmaster, and 2 Jaguar's at your
> disposal. And a Fender Jazz Bass. And Reverb Units. I am speaking for
> our lead guitarist as well. I am sure he would consent. Big Bambi
> Molesters fan like myself. We watch the Backstage DVD all the time. Of
> course you have the Peter Buck connection up here in Seattle as well.
> I am sure he has some nice gear. Lada and Hrvoje came out to Seattle
> didn't they or did I make that up? It is a great town and I am sure
> Peter would have no problem getting you a gig.
>
> --- In , "bambimolesters" <dalipavi@g...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, it seems it is doable:) I wanted to go in US as a tourist
> > anyway and I'm sure that other band members would love to come also.
> > Of course if we do a non or low paid gigs we would appreciate bigger
> > crowd (more than 100 people) otherwise it doesn't make sense. So, as
> > I said, let's see. $400 a week for van doesn't sound bad. $45 for
> > room per night is also OK. What about renting the equipment? What is
> > the usual price?
> >
> > Dalibor
> >
> > --- In , Ferenc Dobronyi
> > <ferencnd@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Using Priceline.com I was able to get them some
> > > amazing deals on hotels, usually not more than $45 per
> > > room a night. They stayed at my house for a week for
> > > the Bay area shows. Couch suring gets old quick,
> > > especially when you get in late and have to leave
> > > early. As for a van, I think it was $400 a week. You
> > > have to rent a van, someone would have to be really
> > > gracious to let a band put 1000s of miles on their
> > > personal vehicle. Also, I imagine that the Bambi
> > > Molesters would want to do more than just the West
> > > Coast or East Coast, which means you'd have to figure
> > > out if you want to drive or fly. The Anacondas had a
> > > great low budget tour a few years ago, traveling
> > > around with Daikaiju. I guess it depends on how much
> > > adventure/vacation vs actual tour you want.
> > > fd
> > >
> > > --- Jacob Dobner <jacobdobner@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > > I have question. Did they stay in a hotel everynight
> > > > and rent a van?
> > > > If somebody would be so gracious to let the Bambi
> > > > Molesters borrow a
> > > > reliable van and people in various towns would let
> > > > them crash in their
> > > > houses then it could be much more economically
> > > > viable. The only
> > > > downside are those damn plane ticket prices.
> > > >
> > > > --- In , Ferenc
> > > > Dobronyi <ferencnd@y...>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > FWIW, the Surf coasters broke even, or cam e
> > > > close.
> > > > > The didn't get that much money from Square Enix,
> > > > > although every little bit helps. They did
> > > > fantastic
> > > > > with merch sales, which floated the tour.
> > > > > I would love to see the Bambi Molesters here. I
> > > > think
> > > > > its doable...
> > > > > fd
> > > > >
> > >
> >
>
