Author Topic: Are there any women in club? (Read 257 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** April 30, 2009, 09:48:00 AM »

I cannot recall ever seeing a woman play an Alembic

olieoliver · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:54:35 AM »

I bet Mica plays them ALL.

OO

57basstra · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:50:41 AM »

Kimberly -- an Alembic Club member --

olieoliver · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:14:26 PM »

Kimberly -- an Alembic Club member --...
.......and very accomplished bassist too.

OO

keith_h · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2009, 01:20:32 PM »

Midus Guerreiro (username midas) plays an Orion and use to show up around here on occasion.

Keith

paulman · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2009, 02:28:06 PM »

There's been a couple of FTC threads that appear to have women's names. Sandy's Little Darling and Cassie's Left Little Darling.

Could be a Pat situation I guess

Roger (TTK)

lbpesq · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2009, 03:13:50 PM »

Shouldn't we make the Whippet's Dinkel lady an honorary member?

Bill, tgo

57basstra · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2009, 03:18:20 PM »

Bill, if you have placed that in the form of a motion then I second the WD lady nomination.....

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2009, 04:36:00 PM »

Don't forget the Corriettes Music lady (sorry for the likely misspelling)

Mike

David Houck · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2009, 05:38:29 PM »

As indicated above, there are a number of women who are members here. And as far as seeing, Kimberly has quite a few videos up on youtube. She plays solo gigs on her five and six string Alembics. I love what she does; and she's been quite inspirational for me in trying to get my playing to where I can try to do something similar.

(Message edited by davehouck on April 30, 2009)

terryc · « **Reply #10 on:** May 01, 2009, 02:29:26 AM »

Kimberly..outstanding bass player and one helluva nice person, she has invited me to stay if I ever get over to the states for an Alembic gathering in Seattle.
Haven't heard from her on here for a while..hope she is fine and well

jalevinemd · « **Reply #11 on:** May 01, 2009, 08:32:58 AM »

Roger... I hope you're not implying that only women play Darlings (ha ha ha!)

I always wanted to get a bumper sticker that read 'It takes a real man to play a Little Darling.' But I thought people might get the wrong idea.

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2009, 12:29:30 PM »

So with the exception of Mica (who works for Alembic) there are not active forum members that are women.

kimberly · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2009, 05:13:17 PM »

Hi Guys,

Heard my name and thought I'd see what the haps were.

Well....let's see now. First things first.

David (57basstra) - Thanks for remembering me!

OO(Olieoliver)Olie - Why, thank you very much! Very nice compliment and very much appreciated. Puts a nice smile on the face.

David (davehouck) - Thank you very much too! I'm flattered you consider my 'schtick' and music inspirational. Awfully sweet compliment.

Terry (terryc) - Thank you very much also! As far as a place to stay, if and when you make it to the states, consider my offer an open one for anytime (Alembic gathering or not).

Lastly and certainly not least, the guy who started it all, Vann-Di Galloway (funkyjazzyjunky). Granted it's been awhile since I posted, but I'm here in spirit and read the posts somewhat regularly, so if one were to ask, I'd absolutely ID myself as an Alembic Club forum member at least in 'relatively' good standing.

The 'semi-short' of my 'hiatus' breaks down to,

1) Injury to my fretting hand thumb which has impacted my performance schedule and only accepting limited bookings (not to mention cancelling a whole bunch of gigs by roughly 60% compared to last year). So far this year I've only played about 20 and am still only accepting limited engagements. This really sucks but, the positive is I'm getting better and while I was initially concerned about having to have surgery, this no longer appears to be in the cards.

2) The emotional impact of not be able to play 'on demand' and concern about surgical 'intervention' has at times given me some serious bouts with depression.

3) Personal issues of a relationship nature of which I'll spare everyone the details.

4) Just kidding, no number four.

1-3 are plenty enough.

And therein lies the various roots of the matter.

Still here and semi-well, it's good to be back!

Best Regards,

Kimberly

bsee · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2009, 05:57:05 PM »

You were the first non-employee I thought of, Kimberly. Hope things straighten out for you with great rapidity and don't be a stranger.

I know I've seen posts on occasion from other female members, but they are definitely rare.

-bob