February 2004

XTREME GIG:

The Bassman returned to the stage in Oz with the progressive rock outfit, XTREME MEASURES.
The Central Club in Richmond played host to the event as the band took to the stage with the original line-up.
Here is the set list from the gig, Wed, Dec 17th, 2003.

SET 1:

"Native Metal" : OTV
"Yyz" : RUSH
"Turbulence" : XTREME MEASURES
"Atlantis" : PLANET X
Part I ~ Apocalypse 1470BC
Part III ~ Lost Island
"Dog Boots" : PLANET X
"Mata Hari" : DEREK SHERINIAN
"Elevens" : XTREME MEASURES
Drum Solo : Daniel Luttick

SET 2:

"Clonus" : PLANET X
"Loud Jazz" : JOHN SCOFIELD
"Fragile Debris" : XTREME MEASURES
"Erotomania" : DREAM THEATER
Including excerpt from, "Enter Sandman" : METALLICA
Bass Solo : Dean Gaudoin ~ "Losing:My Way"
"Invasion of the Ants" : OTV
"War Zone" : XTREME MEASURES
"Party in Simon's Pants" : LOS LOBOTOMYS


A big thank you to John Castle, Peter and Gary from 3PBS FM, and all who attended the event.
Thanks (as always) to Dan, Nick and the G-Man. "Hail and Kill".
Stay tuned for further gig and recording details.

TITANIUM Vs XISTANCE:

The epic masterpiece "Eyes in Darkness", from TITANIUM has been re-worked, rejuvenated and reincarnated.
This twelve minute metal-fest from The Bassman has been mastered by WaDE and now features the vocal talent of Chris*tine from XISTANCE.
It reached #25 overall and an incredible #3 in the Rock and Rock/Pop MP3 charts!
Thanks to everyone who listened to and downloaded this monster. Extra special thanks to WaDE, Chris and Dave for bringing "...Darkness" to the "Eyes..." of the world.

BASSMAN GOES FRETLESS:

Dean is now the proud owner and player of a stunning fretless Epiphone bass. The expert and trusted hands of James Cargill transformed this bass into a sonic and visual work of art. The Bassman has been playing this baby relentlessly and it will appear on recordings in the very near future.

Supreme thanks to James for his knowledge and incredible expertise.

LOST ISLAND:

The highlight of 2003 was undoubtedly the 250+ gigs performed on the island of Bahrain. The Bassman had an incredible year playing with SuperkatZ and Psyko X.
Thanks to Joel from Collective Soul for coming down to the gigs and to Simon from Craig David and Jamiroquai for getting up and jammimg with us. Check these guys out, they ROCK!

Special thanks to Arnold and the crew of the USS MEMPHIS for making it to the gigs. Your support will always be remembered. May you ever prowl the sea! Stay safe and we hope to see you again.

("okay - this won't take long!")

And a special 'NO THANKS' to those few people who tried to hold the Bassman back and, even, bring him down. You know who you are. In the words of Reverend Maynard:
"I don't want to be hostile. I don't want to be dismal. But I don't want to rot in an apathetic existance either. See I want to believe you, and I want to trust and I want to have faith to put away the dagger. But you lie, cheat, and steal."
~ Intolerance : Tool

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