"I'm not really qualified to get involved here, I've used Rotosound Swings since 1982. I briefly used the Fender things that came on my Jap Mustang until I broke one, replaced them with a set from Strings Direct only to find they were too…"
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Matt Russell
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A covers band?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Russell Nov 5, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
The Peel Venue in Kingston, Pay2Play?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peel Feb 13, 2012. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Why Do Guitarists Always Think They Can Play Bass?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kirsty Pollock Nov 17, 2010. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion Share your memories of the NME, which is 60 years old today
"heh heh, is it that obvious?"
BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion Share your memories of the NME, which is 60 years old today
"Never liked it, always found it smug and elitist. My old flatmate (who is neither smug or elitist) used to work there so I should be grateful for some free tickets and stuff but I'm not
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VenuePeel replied to Matt Russell's discussion The Peel Venue in Kingston, Pay2Play?
"Hi Istvanski
Thanks for the feedback, please by all means drop me an email at info@peelmuzik.com and we can have a chat.
We do have a deal for promoters that might interest you.
Cheers
Lee"
GuitarIstvanski replied to Matt Russell's discussion The Peel Venue in Kingston, Pay2Play?
"Well I'm happy to hear that The Peel has changed their 'system'. One has to wonder whether a band would still be allowed to play on the night had they sold no tickets in advance.I recently saw a mate's gig at The Peel and the…"
VenuePeel replied to Matt Russell's discussion The Peel Venue in Kingston, Pay2Play?
"Hi Matt
well you'll be glad to know that this is no longer the case at The Peel. The venue has been making some huge changes over the last month or two in order to try and get things right.
We no longer run the old "sell tickets in…"
BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion Have you been in a band that has split up in dramatic fashion?
"Most bands I've been in have ended in apathy rather than anger but 2 spring to mind...
The first band I was in, around 1982, called The Inside Minds, was a garage band, we didn't realise it at the time but in hindsight? Yep we were, we…"
BassMatt Russell replied to 7786's discussion My Daily Punk in the group Old Punks
"I used to spend half of my waking hours in Small Wonder Records in Walthamstow when I were a lad so have very fond memories of Bel Lugosi's Dead.
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BassMatt Russell replied to 7786's discussion My Daily Punk in the group Old Punks
"I saw a band called Speedballs supporting AC/DC at the Rainbow ( I think) in '76 or early '77 not the same band?"
BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion Your Fantasy Covers Album
"We only played it once, at a wedding gig we did. The couple said they loved SLF so we learned it for the gig. We might bring it back one day, you never know ;o)
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BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion Your Fantasy Covers Album
"As The Outbursts have never been afraid of the odd cover so our covers album would probably be something like.......
1. Bangkok - Alex Chilton
2. CID - UK Subs
3. Kamikaze Pilot - The Hoodoo Gurus
4. 1970 - The Stooges
5. Wasted Life - Stiff Little…"
BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion The Grosvenor in the group Venues: London (Info/Feedback)
"Grimey, grubby, lived in, a bit more squatter than squatter chic, busy pub, nice sized back room with decent sized stage, PA, backline and lovely sound man all provided. Not easy to coax the crusties from the comfort of the front bar but the…"
BassMatt Russell replied to Toby Burton's discussion Nambucca, Archway in the group Venues: London (Info/Feedback)
"Nambucca is owned by a thoroughly nice bloke called Graham who also owns Rooz Rehearsal Studios in Old St , the pub is lively, the local area seems OK, it is a bit of a shlep to a tube station and the backstage area is very useful.
It…"
BassMatt Russell joined MUSIC NEWS's group
Venues: London (Info/Feedback)
This page is intended as an information and feedback resource to be used collaboratively by its members. Members are free to add venues, update details, and to comment on their experiences of those that are listed. It's what WE make it, so please share at least one venue and/or your experience of it.See More
BassMatt Russell commented on Toby Burton's group London Musicians & Bands
"We couldreally do with doing some new stuff so we'll check it out, cheers Tox, must do beer soon ;o)"
BassMatt Russell left a comment for Norman Leader
"Hiya Norman, welcome, what sort of band are you looking to join?"
Profile Information
- Town or City you live in
- Chingford
- County/State or Country
- London
- What instrument(s) do you play? (or if you are signing up as a band, what is its line-up?)
- bass
- Describe your status, and/or your band's:
- In a band, I'm in The Outbursts
- What style(s) of music do you play/like?
- punk
- Please tell us more about you, and/or your band/studio etc (including its name)
- I bought my first bass (a Kay Precision copy) for a fiver, it had 3 strings on it and it sounded awful!! My first band was called The Inside Minds (great name, crap band!) leaving them I played bass in a load of bands in the 80's ending up in a band called Sudden Afternoon who released an album, a couple of singles and did an Andy Kershaw session (damn, just missed the fabled Peel one !!) We split up for all the usual reasons. Engineered a couple of albums for other bands, met the wrong woman, gave up playing. Got thrown out by wrong woman, got into electronic noodling, released a couple of little cds, did a few gigs both onstage and twiddling at the back of the hall for others. My electro knob twiddling partner put together a scratch band behind Damo Suzuki (from Can) for a gig at The Spitz and needed a bass player so i was talked into getting the bugger out of the box for the first time in 15 years. Dave Vorhaus (White Noise, remember that really freaky-trippy album from 1969 with the lightning on the front cover?) was also in the band so I couldn't refuse. A week after the gig I got married (to the right woman) who told me I should keep playing and to form a band (you see, she really is the right woman!!) and I've been playing (fairly) happily ever since.......
THE END.......or is it?
- Your website/Facebook/Twitter/Linkedin/or other page; or your band's/studio's:
- http://www.theoutbursts.com
- What do you do for a living?
- Solicitors clerk so no conflict of interest with the band's 'social side' at all !!
- When you do finally 'drop', what song would you like played at your funeral?
- Sailing By by Ronald Binge
Matt Russell's Blog
Anybody fancy a jam?
Posted on August 6, 2010 at 13:53 1 Comment 0 Likes
My band are taking holidays and stuff, i find myself with some time on my hands and I admit I'm getting a bit bored, does anybody fancy getting together at a central london rehearsal studio for a jam? Late August?
Matt
07717 851515
Matt
07717 851515
2 RTYD Bands for the price of 1 !!!
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 8:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Roll up, roll up!!
The Stabilisers & The Outbursts are playing with The Lysergics and gloriously named Squirrel Skin Slippers this Thursday at Under Solo in Camden. It's a mere £5 to get in so why not start the weekend early?
M
The Stabilisers & The Outbursts are playing with The Lysergics and gloriously named Squirrel Skin Slippers this Thursday at Under Solo in Camden. It's a mere £5 to get in so why not start the weekend early?
M
You know you're a 'mature bass player' when....
Posted on May 26, 2010 at 12:14 2 Comments 0 Likes
... you sell your backline and go for the 'lightweight' option.
I'm selling my trusty 300w Trace Elliot 1x15 combo and upgrading to an Orange Terror Bass and a Barefaced Compact 15. 200 more watts and 15k lighter. bring it on!!!
I'm selling my trusty 300w Trace Elliot 1x15 combo and upgrading to an Orange Terror Bass and a Barefaced Compact 15. 200 more watts and 15k lighter. bring it on!!!
The Outbursts & Trad Arr. at Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club on Saturday
Posted on May 20, 2010 at 21:26 0 Comments 0 Likes
We're playing in Denmark Street on Saturday night at Peter Parker's Rock 'n' Roll Club and for all you old souls that need to be back home in time to relieve the babysitter (c'mon I've seen Rita Sue & Bob Too!!) here is the timetable:
Trad Arr on 8:00PM - 30 mins set
The Outbursts on at 8:45PM - 45 mins set
FINISH BY 9:45PM
Come on down, it'll be fun (and a bit sweaty)
Matt the Bass
The Outbursts
Trad Arr on 8:00PM - 30 mins set
The Outbursts on at 8:45PM - 45 mins set
FINISH BY 9:45PM
Come on down, it'll be fun (and a bit sweaty)
Matt the Bass
The Outbursts
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 21:22 on April 11, 2011, paul warwick said…
- hello Mattie poos, I trust your gig went well the other day, shame we couldn't be there.
- At 9:40 on January 21, 2011,
Jason West said… - Hi Matt, Thanks for the welcome. Lovin' the sound you lot make. I'll be working out how to do stuff on here just now, if not sooner... I may already have done... But then forgotten... ;-)
- At 15:49 on December 21, 2010,
Danny Hynes said… Hi Matt,
will keep you in mind for any supports slots at The Standard..
Cheers
Danny
- At 17:11 on November 2, 2010,
Luci said… - Hi Matt, Dunno if you got my message. I could be interested in working with you (and your drummer you mentioned) if you don't mind playing the songs I've learned (mostly girly pop stuff). Send me a message or we could chat at the Miller social. I note that you live quite nearby.
- At 16:37 on October 16, 2009,
VocalsOtto Phthrugg said… - yeah...can't remember...I think it was something terribly witty.....
- At 15:04 on October 16, 2009,
VocalsOtto Phthrugg said… - Art'nooon.
- At 20:01 on October 15, 2009,
BandThe Plastic Pals said… - Thanks!
Cool! Yeah. Stupidity are great pals of ours!
Would be ace if you could catch one of the gigs!
Best/Hawk
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