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William Clarke Band 1993 Byron Bay PT. 1 ,2 & 3
William Clarke Band 1993 Byron Bay PT. 1 ,2 & 3
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Frank
5185 posts
Aug 31, 2014
3:48 AM
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Kingley
3682 posts
Aug 31, 2014
3:54 AM
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And using an SM57 and sounding just like William Clarke. Once again proving the point that it's always the Indian and never the bow. A point which so many people still seem too not want to believe even when it's right in front of them.
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1847
2123 posts
Aug 31, 2014
10:39 AM
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I certainly do not disagree
He sounds just like William Clarke
I have heard bill play without a microphone, and I have to say….
He sounded,
” Just like, William Clarke”
I got see kim Wilson twice this year
The first time he was using some sort of shure mic. You would have to ask tmf714 he would know. Definitely
A crystal mic.
The next time I saw him a few weeks later, he set his gear on my table,
He looked distressed.
I asked if something was wrong?
He said he grabbed the wrong bag.
He opened it to show me,
It had the most oddball assortment of mics, nothing you would use on a gig.
I had just unloaded all my gear at home, and I was bummed, I missed a chance to save the day,
And hear one of my heroes play thru my mic.
So we need to asks ourselves
Why was bill using a 57?
Paul butterfield Norton buffalo Jason ricci And others use the same, or similar mic to great effect. If he can get his sound with a 57,
Why on earth would bill bother using a jt 30 at all? For that matter,
Why would Kim Wilson, rod piazza?
Lester butler, Rick Estrin, Mitch Kasmar
Paul delay,gary primach,dennis grueling, tom Richmond, jerry portnoy, rj mischo
George smith The list goes on and on, go to the trouble of jt 30?
Did he leave it on the kitchen table?
Was it left in the van, on a hot summer day, after he slept in?
I’d bet there is a story that goes with it. A 57 is virtually, indestructible, if
Anything were to happen to it, it can be easily replaced, perhaps 50 or 60 dollars, used. So why bother with anything else?
I have used a, 533 and a sm 57 this last month, and while it still sounds like me
I would not consider it my sound.
I know this, if the president of the United States, asks me to play on the White house lawn, I would be bringing my best mic…. A jt 30
That is on its last legs, but still sounds great, and, “my new, blows me away custom wood bullet”, with a crystal element. “Which I have not seen or heard yet” because it is too hot to ship
Without being destroyed. I would also bring a 57 for back up
Just in case. Be prepared,
Expect the worse, Hope for the best.
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Johnny Charles
53 posts
Aug 31, 2014
6:22 PM
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William rocked the Musicians Exchange in Ft. Lauderdale in 92'. Here he is with a bunch of local harp guys including John Harris ..Billy Burns.. Cadillac Chuck..an me on the left.... I wonder what logo Bill is covering up???
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Last Edited by Johnny Charles on Aug 31, 2014 6:25 PM
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1847
2124 posts
Aug 31, 2014
10:09 PM
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so who was the kid in the video?
bill, was a little hard on him and he totally kicked ass.
you could see bill was proud.
bill i just want to play my harmonica.
so where is he now 20 years later?
he did great, i would have been pissing my pants
and totally screwing up.
the kid did not flinch.
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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ridge
545 posts
Sep 01, 2014
9:36 AM
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The Youtube video lists the young player as Kenny Sutherland. Google gets you a bunch of results with some other videos.
This appears to be some of his recent (2010) work
The site will allow you to listen to 30 second clips of each song. Just ignore the rhapsody sign up pop ups.
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Ridge's YouTube
Last Edited by ridge on Sep 01, 2014 9:37 AM
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Frank
5197 posts
Sep 02, 2014
4:08 AM
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1847
2126 posts
Sep 02, 2014
9:26 AM
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so i am watching bill's performance,
when he lays down on the stage, i am not sure if
he is going to get back up.
look at the band members faces, they appear to
have genuine concern.
i get the distinct impression, bill wasn't all that sure himself.
he was playing like, if this is my last dying breath, then so be it.
i will go out, onstage blowing thru my marine band,
doing what i love, and give this audience something they will never forget.
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Frank
5209 posts
Sep 03, 2014
7:36 AM
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Could be away to take a little break?
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