Before you fill in the fields below, you might like to read The Palers' Band page and find out all the songs (scroll down) we've done on the previous six occasions we've got together.

Please answer all these questions with careful thought. The information will allow us to plan a good time for everyone, so that everyone enjoys the event to the maximum.

Your name (of course all this contact information is kept private by 'Beyond the Pale')

Your e-mail address

Your cell-phone number

Your Skype address / screen-name (free voice-to-voice communication will be very useful in the lead-up to rehearsal: get Skype here (it's free!))

Your town / city / county / state / country, and landline 'phone number

Use the scrolling windows below to tell us what instruments you play, or don't play, and about your singing. Please answer for ALL instruments, even if the answer is 'I don't play this'.

Don't 'big up' – or play down – your skills. You will be welcome whatever your standard, of course; but we need your self-estimate, so as to schedule who will play what songs with whom.

Piano (Kurzweil provided)
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement I do not play the piano I can play well enough on my own but have not played in bands for years, if at all I can manage, on the piano, in a band setting I am a pretty capable amateur ensemble player on the piano I play the piano as my paying job

Hammond organ (rehearse on a 'clonewheel'; perform on a Hammond, all being well)
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement I do not play Hammond I can play well enough on my own but have not played Hammond in bands for years, if at all I can get by on Hammond in a band setting I am a pretty capable amateur ensemble player on Hammond organ I play the Hammond as my paying job

Guitar (bring your own guitar: backline gear provided)
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement I do not play the guitar I can play guitar well enough on my own but have not played in bands for years, if at all I can cope OK on lead guitar in a band setting I can cope OK on rhythm guitar in a band setting I am a pretty capable amateur ensemble player on the guitar I play the guitar as my paying job

Bass guitar (backline gear provided, bring your own bass)
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement I do not play the bass guitar I can play the bass guitar well enough on my own but have not played in bands for years, if at all I can manage OK on the bass guitar in a band setting I am a pretty capable amateur ensemble player on the bass guitar I play the bass guitar as my paying job

Drums (a suitable kit provided)
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement I do not play the drums I can play the drums well enough on my own but have not played in bands for years, if at all I can get by on the drums in a band setting I'm happy to play some hand-percussion if required I am a pretty capable amateur ensemble player on the drums I play the drums as my paying job

Singing (you're welcome to bring your preferred mic, but it's not necessary)
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement I do not sing lead I can sing well enough on my own but have not sung in bands for years, if at all I can cope OK, singing in a band setting I can sing harmonies but I don't sing lead I don't mind singing in a crowd but I don't sing alone! I am a pretty capable amateur singer in bands I sing in bands as my paying job

In this space, mention other instruments you can bring (reeds, brass, banjo, harmonica, accordion, percussion, etc) and
how well you play them; it's fun to make much use of extra musical colouration.

What is your favourite Procol Harum album?
Procol Harum ('The Black Album') Shine on Brightly A Salty Dog Home Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement Broken Barricades Live / Edmonton Grand Hotel Exotic Birds and Fruit Procol's Ninth Something Magic The Prodigal Stranger The Long Goodbye The Well's on Fire

Suggest a couple of songs that you would like the Palers' Band to consider playing (Procol tracks [inc. rarities] or Brooker solo pieces)

Mention previous Palers' Band gigs you have played (cut'n'paste from: Guildford 2000 / Kristiansand 2001 / Manchester 2001 / Los Angeles 2003 / Lejre 2006 / London 2007)

To what extent do you want to be involved in these sessions?
Use the arrow, right, to scroll to a suitable statement Lightly involved ... happy to play just one or two songs Happy to fit in with other people's wishes Keen to be heavily involved, and willing to rehearse intensively

Which days (cut'n'paste from: Monday 1 April / Tuesday 2 April / Wednesday 3 April / Thursday 4 April) will you be available ?
Friday 5 April (get-in day) is not negotiable, for obvious reasons
Please treat your response here as a commitment, to assist our planning.

How often do you visit 'Beyond the Pale'?
Scroll, with the arrow Every week, to catch up About once a month In irregular binges Very seldom

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