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Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on February 17, 2016, 06:32:24 PM: Just putting this date out there, will firm it up shortly, but for now, pencil it in on your calendars for Canyon 2016 on April 19.
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: lbpesq on February 17, 2016, 11:53:05 PM: Double post gremlin strikes again!

Bill, tgo

(Message edited by Lbpesq on February 17, 2016)
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: lbpesq on February 17, 2016, 11:54:40 PM: April 19th is a Tuesday???!!!

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: kenbass4 on February 18, 2016, 09:30:05 AM: Yeah, Tuesday won't work for me either.
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: hieronymous on February 18, 2016, 10:17:48 AM: Mica told me April 16 (Saturday) - I think it's just a typo
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: lbpesq on February 18, 2016, 10:59:09 AM: Bummer - 4/16 won't work for me.

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: lbpesq on February 18, 2016, 11:04:35 AM: Dohhh! iPad + hotel room wifi = another double post. :-(

Bill, tgo

(Message edited by Lbpesq on February 18, 2016)
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Post by: StephenR on February 18, 2016, 11:13:25 AM: 4/16 definitely sounds more plausible. Sorry to hear you wouldn't be able to make it on that date Bill.
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on February 18, 2016, 12:23:11 PM: Yeah - typo there. Place isn't available on the 23 of April. What about a May date, Bill?
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Post by: hieronymous on February 18, 2016, 12:55:19 PM: May 7 & 14 work for me at this point
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: edwin on February 18, 2016, 04:11:28 PM: How about March 6th? At least I'll be there that weekend, so maybe a mini-gathering.
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: lbpesq on February 18, 2016, 04:13:46 PM: Any Saturday in May would be great.

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on February 22, 2016, 02:28:52 PM: Working on getting a May date firmed up.
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Post by: sonicus on February 22, 2016, 04:02:25 PM: Swell!
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: carsbybigd on February 22, 2016, 04:55:28 PM: Just let me know when.....I'll bring the Alembic Rig-O-Doom !
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on February 26, 2016, 05:37:36 PM: Narrowed down to either May 14 or May 21.
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on March 07, 2016, 11:55:33 AM: Confirming for May 21! Looking forward to another great gathering!
Title: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: edwin on March 08, 2016, 10:31:31 AM: I'm going to try to make this one. If I can find a ticket for under $200, I'm there!
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Post by: edwin on March 11, 2016, 08:13:55 PM: Ticket booked!
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Post by: rustyg61 on March 11, 2016, 11:58:01 PM: I was hoping to come out & bring my Blue Orca, but I have a gig May 20 & 21. Sigh....... :-(
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: edwin on May 12, 2016, 04:22:04 PM: Quote from: mica on March 07, 2016, 11:55:33 AM
Confirming for May 21! Looking forward to another great gathering!

What are the times and location for this?

Can't wait to come back to the Bay Area!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 12, 2016, 05:07:00 PM: I'll be sending out the notices in a day or two. Keep an eye out! Add your name to this thread or send me an email with "gathering" and I'll get you on the email list with directions and such. It's gonna be fun!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: oddmetersam on May 13, 2016, 12:25:01 AM: Hi, Mica!
I would like to attend too, please!
-Sam
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: StephenR on May 13, 2016, 09:32:54 AM: Hi Mica!

Please send info about the gathering. Can only stay a short time this year but plan to come. Looking forward to seeing everyone again and being surrounded by all that Alembic goodness!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: hieronymous on May 13, 2016, 11:10:22 AM: I am going to try and attend in the afternoon - unfortunately I am booked up from morning through 4 or 5 :(
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 13, 2016, 09:38:18 PM: Email was sent out tonight, so if you didn't get one, let me know!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: lbpesq on May 14, 2016, 09:18:04 AM: As Mica mentioned in the email, I can bring an extra amp or two for our out-of-town visitors, or anyone else who has transportation issues, as my home studio is only about 5 minutes from Will's place. Email me if you need anything.

Bill, tgo
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 20, 2016, 10:51:18 AM: Tomorrow, folks! Should be a blast.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: sonicus on May 21, 2016, 06:44:53 AM: Dear Friends, This week has and continues to present a multitude of overlapping scheduling conflicts. I have always considered this event to be of paramount importance however this time I am not sure if I can make it. I offer my apologies if I cannot . All week I have had multiple rehearsals and appointments and remodeling process conflicts continuing through Monday . To make it worse this also combined with hay fever and respiratory issues as well . I feel overwhelmed.
Wolf
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: growlypants on May 21, 2016, 12:15:30 PM: Hang in, Wolf. (And...What, no pics yet??!!)
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Post by: hieronymous on May 21, 2016, 11:25:46 PM: Yes - missed you Wolf! I got there around 5:30, thought I would catch the last half-hour or so - ended up hanging out until almost 9!

At one point this happened:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7523/27068279982_cf8e6a6f0f_z.jpg)

Looking forward to more pics!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: rv_bass on May 22, 2016, 05:10:06 AM: Looks like you had a nice day... Good to see an Orion and Alembicized Starfire in the mix!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: sonicus on May 22, 2016, 05:44:36 AM: It is great to see all of those " Alembic Smiles ! "

Wolf
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Post by: growlypants on May 22, 2016, 07:02:24 AM: THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!! Looks like everybody had a great time. Can't wait to see more pics.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: David Houck on May 22, 2016, 07:58:34 AM: Nice lineup!
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Post by: hieronymous on May 22, 2016, 03:59:54 PM: Here's a few more:

Four Alembics from Alembic!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/26574442254_56f489744a_z.jpg)

Our gracious hosts, Will & Mica:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7751/27180262905_f677e5fe67_z.jpg)

Edwin and his awesome Starfire:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/27180264515_8841f36f24_z.jpg)

Me playing Nate's Series II strung with flats while the pit crew (Dave, Edwin & Nate) troubleshoots Dave's amp - Dave was gracious enough to bring his full rig, otherwise there might not have been bass amplification!
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/26574441084_759ed89247_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: StephenR on May 22, 2016, 04:40:01 PM: Had a nice time yesterday. Was good to see everyone again to celebrate all things Alembic and Mica's birthday, too. As always some very sweet instruments to check out. Wish I had had time to hang out longer and enjoy more of the festivities.

Thanks for posting the pics Harry!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: sonicus on May 22, 2016, 07:32:55 PM: Mica,
Happy Birthday ! I am sorry that I could not make it to the " Gathering " this year .

Wolf
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: oddmetersam on May 22, 2016, 10:32:56 PM: trying to post my pics but for some reason the preview shows nothing but text
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 22, 2016, 10:43:08 PM: Venerable Alembics No. 10 and No. 11, with gratitude to Bay & Bill.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 22, 2016, 10:52:00 PM: A wonderful time was had by all, and many were missed but with us in spirit.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 22, 2016, 11:50:09 PM: Will, our gracious host, drummer extraordinaire, FOH chief engineer and best roadie ever, shown here along with a few of his backup bass players... and oh yeah, a few of them six string guys too...
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: kenbass4 on May 23, 2016, 08:45:34 AM: I'm sorry that I missed this on Saturday. Looks like it was a blast for all that attended.
I can't help but think that that corner of the stage has some bad bass juju or something...that's where my rig was setup last time when it failed.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: elwoodblue on May 23, 2016, 09:18:06 AM: Those kindred pretzels are making me thirsty :P
Thanks for the pics!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 02:49:45 PM: Nate & Edwin get down to business, accompanied by Nate's awesome, fantastic sounding, thunderous and gorgeous basses...
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 23, 2016, 04:30:29 PM: Wow, that was fun! Of course We didn't get home until after 10:00pm and promptly collapsed (after unloading the car of course!). I'll start off with just a few photos in this post and then keep adding more shortly.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 04:36:17 PM: One more time... Alembics No. 10 & No.11 side by side... beautiful... (words nor photos do these magnificent instruments justice... and they sound as amazing as they look)...
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 04:52:09 PM: Brothers & Sisters Line Up for Family Reunion Portrait... :)
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 23, 2016, 04:56:46 PM: A few more...
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 23, 2016, 05:05:59 PM: And even a few more...

I've got a few on my cellphone that I'll work on next.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 05:10:22 PM: Robert (b), Harry (d), Bay (g), Bill tgo (g) kick out the jam...
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Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 05:23:53 PM: Bay & Bill tgo on the Front Line doing it Alembic Style... A Class Act...
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 23, 2016, 05:27:11 PM: I got a nice surprise from Bill Panzer
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Post by: mica on May 23, 2016, 05:28:36 PM: Woody waits, and our first ever fire at a Gathering (it was surprisingly chilly)
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 05:35:02 PM: Yes, Sir! 8)
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Post by: bobo on May 23, 2016, 05:39:23 PM: Sir Edwin & Magical Starfire... 8)
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: mica on May 23, 2016, 06:22:08 PM: Those group shots would not have happened without Sam's encouragement, by the way.
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Post by: David Houck on May 23, 2016, 07:51:06 PM: Thanks for all the pictures; they feel good. Lots of good energy, good people, and good musical vibrations. And thanks to all who were able to attend on behalf of the rest of us. Much appreciated!
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bigredbass on May 23, 2016, 11:24:08 PM: Looks like a good time was had by all, and Happy Birthday Mica ! :) ;) :D

OK, now what's the story on that Bird of Prey Signature? I REALLY like the c-t-c top and the black parts. Really like it !

Joey
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: bobo on May 24, 2016, 12:02:00 AM: Follow-up to Joey above...
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: sonicus on May 24, 2016, 12:24:31 AM: Yes ,_____. That bass really stands out to me ! _____ . Such a wonderful creature !
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: edwardofhuncote on May 24, 2016, 06:29:44 AM: Looks like a lotta' fun was had. :) Would love to arrange a similar gathering here someday.

I enjoy looking at all the pictures, but just noticed something I hadn't before... the body of #10 and #11, if you look at them just as an outline, you begin to see the small standard body pattern within. (I mean, duh... just never noticed before, but after all, I guess they were the next evolution between peanut guitars and the early small standard?)
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: growlypants on May 24, 2016, 06:48:37 AM: Wow - just "WOW!!" An absolutely amazing collection of exquisite instruments. Happy Birthday, Mica! Thanks so much for having these awesome get-togethers. Looks like everyone had a ton of fun.
Title: Re: Northern California IX [05-21-16]
Post by: paujones on October 03, 2016, 02:06:36 PM: Cant believe I missed this again!

Next time for sure!