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Well, I just came back from a 500 km drive (each way) to Gatineau Quebec to meet Don Prince. Let me say firstly, Don is a really great guy, he and his wife went out of their way to accomodate my wife and I, making sure we were taken care of and also making sure we felt very welcome in his home and social environment despite this being a very busy time in his life, Thanks so much Don. I had a feeling from my conversations with Don previously, that he would be an impressive player. But I had NO idea how impressive he actually is. From the moment his band started their first set, to the last note played, was nothing short of breathtaking!!! The only way I could describe his band ( Spyral Jones) is to imagine UZEB with some spice added, and then kick it up another notch. I can not emphasize enough, this band is deadly. It was like watching an action film the didn't stop until the final credits. There was not a single bar of music that gave me a chance to blink. Don is a f***ing weapon on bass, he has truly made that 6 string Status his bitch. Incorporating almost every style you could want to play, seemlessly and tastefully into his all original sets, the audience (surprisingly my wife included) were equally blown away. Without any doubt, this is the guy, and the band that you will have to own a CD of when available. After picking my jaw up from the floor, I was pleasantly surprised at the down to earth nature of every member in his band as well. Amazing multidimensional musicians, great personalities, and they compliment each others playing to a point that you feel like your watching a tennis match. Anyhow, I really was stunned, and that hasn't happened since I saw UZEB play Barrymores about 15 years ago. This morning I went to Dons for coffee, checked out some of his beautiful collection of basses, and brought my Retroglide for him to try. Here is the master taking his first crack at a Kingbass Here is the Mini Canadian Statii meeting Here I am trying so hard to pretend I can play Don's main axe, I am not worthy! As you can see, no shortage of basses, and an excess of strings!! Now this is even more rediculous for me, 7 strings!!! Ah....I dont think so, after seeing Don play, I feel embarassed to play a 4 stringer!! And finally, a band I have instantly become a huge fan of Spyral Jones Once again, thank you very much Don for everything, you incredibly humble man. Next stop, UK in 2 days!!!