Hi Guys,
There's just no other to way to say it. The Rumble was a 'bust' as far as rumbling the island goes.
I was there at 1:00 off loading and setting up. A bit after 2:00 Brian (briant) shows up and within mere moments Bradley (byoung) comes in. They're off loading and setting up and soon thereafter comes Royce (pinbacking). Basses and bass gear all piled up, stage is full and the drummer hasn't even arrived. Sweet. We're off to a good start, all who said they'd be there are there, except the drummer who's running about an hour behind. Seems likely there's a good drummer joke somewhere here but it's all good, he showed.
Everything's good to this point in spite of the fact we have limited power. Oh, didn't I mention when I arrived half the building was down without power? Yeah, the storm from last night apparently took out some power lines according to my contact person when I called after trying to get the lights on and failed. It's still all good though as I've got power to the spots and washes for the stage and power for the gear. Who needs the kitchen and there's a flashlight to find your way to the restrooms. We can do this.
A lot of time getting to know each other and ooo's and ahhhh's checking out the five Alembics. Next time I'll polish mine up cause man there were some really pretty basses there. And yes, we've got pictures.
So we're yakking away and the guys are talking about different lams and woods, tonal characteristics, pros and cons, etc. It was really very cool to see such real enthusists with such real passion. Not to mention the knowledgebase amongst us all, of general gear experience and just 'stuff'. That was also very cool.
We start to make some music about 3:40, (those guys sure liked to talk
), and at about 3:45 the power goes out for the whole building and for as far as the eye can see. This is not good.
We talk, we wait, we talk, we wait. About an hour and a half goes by, it's getting dark, we start tearing down, while we've still a chance of seeing. Everyone's gone and I'm locking the door at about 6:00.
So, the Bainbridge Bass Rumble was cancelled due to power failure and will be rescheduled for sometime in the summer. All parties present expressed a good time and enthusiasm to get together again.
Details and pictures to follow in a soon to be created Alembic Club>> Showcase>> Alembic Gatherings>> Yet to be named thread.
Far as I'm concerned it was all a good thing. We made friends and enjoyed the 'bond' of the commonality of Alembic ownership and the camaraderie that comes for sharing the same interests with others. That this interest was Alembic basses was the beauty and the magic.
The Bainbridge Island *Summertime* Bass Rumble is a go.
Best Regards,
Kimberly
