Camper Jam#17 2026 - (3th - 5th July 2026)

[FletchT6]

Bass is my main instrument (I've got about 20, including a 4003S and a 4001, but im a Fender man atmheart), and mandolin is a close second. I can also play double bass and EUB, mandola, octave mandolin, bouzouki, irish bouzouki, and balalaika. I dabble with guitar, but its not really my bag, and I can play violin, although I dont have one so dont get to practice.

Not in a band at the moment but pick up sporadic work depping. I did a few weeks depping with St Cecilia last year (their regular man walked on them) and a weekend depping War of the Worlds at the O2 in May this year (their regular clank plank man was getting married and the needed a multi instrumentalist and I got to camp in the van at the O2 car park) and session work, mainly for adverts.

Have had the honour of auditioning for Rick Wakeman about 20 years back, but my good friend Lee Pomeroy got that. Mrs Sasquatch has health issues that prevent me working full time any more so breaking into the top flight session scene and doing albums or tours with big names isnt going to happen now, but the upshot is that I pick up the smaller jobs the likes of Lee aren't interested in because he has a mortgage to pay and needs a regular income. The downside is these smaller jobs often require weeks of unpaid prep learning the music for just a few days actual paid work, but its all playing to me.

Geddy Lee is my God, but Chris Squire would be in my top 5 for sure.

Wow total respect. Seen Rush loads of times back in the day. Best three piece ever. Keep music live hence go to the festival lol. Hope to see you there.

 

[Skyliner33]

Wow total respect. Seen Rush loads of times back in the day. Best three piece ever. Keep music live hence go to the festival lol. Hope to see you there.

Rush were my favourite band growing up. However for some reason, I never got to see them despite seeing a lot of other bands.

 

[FletchT6]

Bass is my main instrument (I've got about 20, including a 4003S and a 4001, but im a Fender man atmheart), and mandolin is a close second. I can also play double bass and EUB, mandola, octave mandolin, bouzouki, irish bouzouki, and balalaika. I dabble with guitar, but its not really my bag, and I can play violin, although I dont have one so dont get to practice.

Not in a band at the moment but pick up sporadic work depping. I did a few weeks depping with St Cecilia last year (their regular man walked on them) and a weekend depping War of the Worlds at the O2 in May this year (their regular clank plank man was getting married and the needed a multi instrumentalist and I got to camp in the van at the O2 car park) and session work, mainly for adverts.

Have had the honour of auditioning for Rick Wakeman about 20 years back, but my good friend Lee Pomeroy got that. Mrs Sasquatch has health issues that prevent me working full time any more so breaking into the top flight session scene and doing albums or tours with big names isnt going to happen now, but the upshot is that I pick up the smaller jobs the likes of Lee aren't interested in because he has a mortgage to pay and needs a regular income. The downside is these smaller jobs often require weeks of unpaid prep learning the music for just a few days actual paid work, but its all playing to me.

Geddy Lee is my God, but Chris Squire would be in my top 5 for sure.

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I've got more instruments scattered about the house. Amps can cabs wrapped up in the garage, but where at all possible now I DI and use IEMs. It's easier on the back and the eardrums.

Is that a picture of Ian Anderson on the right. I saw JT at the Theakstons beer festival in Yorkshire way back. Gong was on and I think Marillion. Lots of beer was consumed Lots of nice kit there by the way

 

[FletchT6]

Rush were my favourite band growing up. However for some reason, I never got to see them despite seeing a lot of other bands.

Skyliner they are touring again in 2026 but so far only the USA and Canada with a German girl drummer who has some big shoes to fill. Hopefully they will tour Europe as well

 

[Sasquatch]

Rumours of European tour dates for 2027.

 

[Sasquatch]

Is that a picture of Ian Anderson on the right. I saw JT at the Theakstons beer festival in Yorkshire way back. Gong was on and I think Marillion. Lots of beer was consumed Lots of nice kit there by the way

Yes, thats Ian Anderson. I've seen JT about 30 times or so, met Anderson a couple of times.

 

[Skyliner33]

Yes, thats Ian Anderson. I've seen JT about 30 times or so, met Anderson a couple of times.

I’ve seen Tull a few times. One time with a friend who grew up near Martin Barre. We went to the after gig party.

 

[Clubdecker]

Booked for the weekend in HIWYPI. Never been before so looking forward to it
Planning on staying down south as going to Knebworth the following weekend to see Iron Maiden

 

[garyp1969]

What sort of music gets played?

All different types, most of it badly.

Edit - but it's T6 Forum meet so always a good time!

 

[Shaun Witts]

Is that a picture of Ian Anderson on the right. I saw JT at the Theakstons beer festival in Yorkshire way back. Gong was on and I think Marillion. Lots of beer was consumed Lots of nice kit there by the way

I remember going to a Theakstons sponsored folk festival with JT headlining. Lindisfarne were also playing, but I don’t remember any other bands. I do remember the huge tanker full of beer and the multiple pipes feeding all the taps on the “bar” (trestle tables) to serve Old Peculiar! Surprised I remember anything actually…

 

[Bav]

Bass is my main instrument (I've got about 20, including a 4003S and a 4001, but im a Fender man atmheart), and mandolin is a close second. I can also play double bass and EUB, mandola, octave mandolin, bouzouki, irish bouzouki, and balalaika. I dabble with guitar, but its not really my bag, and I can play violin, although I dont have one so dont get to practice.

Not in a band at the moment but pick up sporadic work depping. I did a few weeks depping with St Cecilia last year (their regular man walked on them) and a weekend depping War of the Worlds at the O2 in May this year (their regular clank plank man was getting married and the needed a multi instrumentalist and I got to camp in the van at the O2 car park) and session work, mainly for adverts.

Have had the honour of auditioning for Rick Wakeman about 20 years back, but my good friend Lee Pomeroy got that. Mrs Sasquatch has health issues that prevent me working full time any more so breaking into the top flight session scene and doing albums or tours with big names isnt going to happen now, but the upshot is that I pick up the smaller jobs the likes of Lee aren't interested in because he has a mortgage to pay and needs a regular income. The downside is these smaller jobs often require weeks of unpaid prep learning the music for just a few days actual paid work, but its all playing to me.

Geddy Lee is my God, but Chris Squire would be in my top 5 for sure.

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I've got more instruments scattered about the house. Amps can cabs wrapped up in the garage, but where at all possible now I DI and use IEMs. It's easier on the back and the eardrums.

I saw this and thought of you...

 

[FletchT6]

I remember going to a Theakstons sponsored folk festival with JT headlining. Lindisfarne were also playing, but I don’t remember any other bands. I do remember the huge tanker full of beer and the multiple pipes feeding all the taps on the “bar” (trestle tables) to serve Old Peculiar! Surprised I remember anything actually…

Shaun
I was surprised I remembered anything as well tbh. I think it was one of Marillions first gigs with fish on vocals. They got a mixed reception as like me a lot thought they were trying to be Genesis of old with Peter Gabriel. JT as always were brilliant and yes now you mention it Lindisfarne were on but its all a blur

 

[SussexT6]

Booked this one today

 

[Dellmassive]

Only 76 days till go.... !!!!!!

 

[Skyliner33]

Only 76 days till go.... !!!!!!

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lol a bit optimistic. It’s nearly 6 months off. 176 days.

 

[FletchT6]

lol a bit optimistic. It’s nearly 6 months off. 176 days.

Glad you highlighted that Skyliner 33 as I thought i had slept for a 100 days

 

[Dellmassive]

Themes announced ...

 

[Sjbso2000]

Jenson and I are going. T6F Club Camping

 

[Dellmassive]

were booked - thurs-sunday - club

 

[RickyG]

Im in, on the T6 Forum club site.