I'd play 3 (short) fast songs in a row, no talking in between, no break longer than it takes to count to 4, and after the third take a break and greet the audience. I'd NEVER start with an instrumental. Did that and it didn't work. Unless you play in a Surf band, of course.
Songs? Maybe something like a Sonics medley. That should get everyone in the right mood.

Open with a short instrumental to get them in the room. It's kinda like flashing the lights at the opera.

I'm not that good of a songwriter and I don't take my band very seriously, so I doubt I could impress you. We do make money though so I guess I'm doing something right. Anyway, I just wanted a to put up a fun little post, I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel. Hideout Admin said:

Also, if you're in a band and you want to impress me with your live show, don't open your set with a cover. Knock me out with your originals and keep your covers few and far between. In fact, I wouldn't play more than a handful at the most. That's just my two cents.

Start with "Rumble" Link Wray, now that would be cool!

Also, if you're in a band and you want to impress me with your live show, don't open your set with a cover. Knock me out with your originals and keep your covers few and far between. In fact, I wouldn't play more than a handful at the most. That's just my two cents.

we used to be able to download the tracks off of each others players, it used to be great.

I get almost all my interesting music from this site so I'm going to keep following this thread. Cheers for the stuff so far.

Speaking of obscure downloads, I've spent some time trying to track down most most of the songs listed on the G45 rarest records list. I have about 300 I think. If you have any obscure ones that would be great.

Whats the inbuilt mic like?

I've been messing with this thing, plugging everything I can find into it, out of it, and around it and I've had some good results, especially with drums.  Anybody else use one out here?

The Golden Triangle

Personal and the Pizzas
the Dutchess and the Duke (not relly garage-punk,but totally addictive)

Prima Donna and Nick Curran and the Lowlifes. I also recently discovered some older bands, the Skirts and the Little Girls.

Haha,man,you made my day!

enzo carretto said:

If you can get your hands on one, go for it! Then, paint a pic of that guy on the body.

If you can get your hands on one, go for it! Then, paint a pic of that guy on the body.

"Rock and Roll" is a favorite of mine too:)

The Hydeouts said:

Garage Punk Albums to Find:
1) King Khan and BBQ Show -"What's for Dinner" (In the Red Records)
2) The Urges - "PsychWard" (Screaming Apple)
3)Tell Tale Hearts
4) Miracle Workers
5) Zombies- "The Singles LP"
6) The Sonics "Sonic Boom" or "any rereleased 7" on Norton"
7) The Cynics- "Rock N Roll"- (Get Hip)

Hope this helps u in your record quest. Search out the Bomp mailorder or check out their website.

Here are a few suggestions, garage wise...

"Living is the Best Revenge" by the Cynics.

"61/49" by the Romantics (Don't laugh if you only remember them from their 80s heyday. This album is a kick ass garage rocker).

"Psychedelic Sunrise" by the Chesterfield Kings.

"Monkey Time" by the Maggots.

"Strange Magic" by the Charms.

"Wide Awake in the Spirit World" by Outrageous Cherry.

"Fluff and Fold" by the Launderettes.

"Les Hell on Heels" self titled debut.

"7X4" by the Gore Gore Girls.

For something other than garage rock, here are some more suggestions...

"Running with the Wasters" by the Takeover UK (A great mix of garage, glam, brit and power pop).

"We are the Pipettes (Great retro girl group).

"After Hours" by Prima Donna (Glam rock revivalists).

"More Seduction" by Manda and the Marbles (Cool mix of power pop and new wave).

"Barbarella Girl God" by the Chevelles (Good, solid power pop band).

Those are my suggestions.

Some great garage LPs that ain't too hard to find are Seeds-Raw & Alive, The Ventures in Space, The Hombres-Let It All Hang Out, Count Five-Psychotic Reaction, the original Nuggets double-LP, Sonics-Full Force, Blues Magoos-Psychedelic Lollipop, Shadows of Knight-Gloria, The Kingsmen Play Louie Louie, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs-Wooly Bully, Love s-t, ? & the Mysterians-96 Tears, and the Music Machine-Talk Talk.

you can't go wrong with a Dano-I have 3 and I can't wait to find more. Hold off on the Jazzmaster-you really can't appreciate that line of Fenders unless you can get a good, 'merican one. I was lucky enuff to get a '62 Jaguar, and it ills everything, both in sound and playability. BUT, it can't dial in that Dano sound...

Probably helps that I've never seen them live then. Only heard a few songs off the new one but it's looking pretty good so far. Well, I'll soon find out, I guess.

Of course...BFTG is still top of the range, but try the Teenage Shutdowns...really profound Garage...but lookingt at G45s selection (http://www.finerecordingstudio.com/g45/) I still miss so many...

Gonzo said:

I'm diggin the back from the grave albums atm. Seem a bit more raunchy than the nuggets/pebbles counterpart.

I'm diggin the back from the grave albums atm. Seem a bit more raunchy than the nuggets/pebbles counterpart.

IMO Roky Erickson & Gerry Roslie

Much prefer the earlier stuff but overall it's got some decent tunes on it. Still one of the crazier live bands out there.

No but am quite interested in The Black Lips, I have a 7" Short Fuse which is a decent tune, I am keen to hear more!