Author Topic: NAMM 2006 (Read 382 times)

richbass939 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2006, 07:21:49 PM »

Joey, after the six-pounder, do they have to lipo-suck your heart before they drop it into a recipient?
Rich

bigredbass · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2006, 08:12:19 PM »

WHAT heart? It's just shrapnel afterwards!

Go here: www.traveltex.com

J o e y

bracheen · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2006, 03:27:13 AM »

Joey, you almost sound homesick, brother. Are you from the Austin area? My hometown is about 190 miles to the north, Ft. Worth. Sounds like a perfect vacation to me.

Sam

bigredbass · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2006, 09:39:20 AM »

Sam:

No, I'm actually from Beaumont on the Texas Gulf Coast (between Houston and the Louisiana line on I-10). Went home for Christmas, ate BBQ and TexMex and seafood, went to the Western Store (finally got some Lucchese's), and I do miss it. I love Tennessee, but it just ain't Texas. But then, what is? And for most of our friends here, Summer NAMM in Austin is a GREAT excuse to spend time in one of my favorite Texas places.

J o e y

ox_junior · « **Reply #19 on:** January 15, 2006, 03:12:59 AM »

Shoot. Looks like I'm going to the wrong NAMM show. I've experienced Austin and it is a LOT of fun, if you can take the cholesterol. But, since I have a NAMM in my backyard, I'm going to Anaheim.

Not nearly as much fun as Austin though.

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #20 on:** January 15, 2006, 08:28:36 AM »

I wish They wouldn't schedule both NAMM shows during times of the year when I will definitely have lots of gigs. April, May, or November would work better for me. Maybe someday I'll bite the bullet and skip a couple gigs for NAMM...

richbass939 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2006, 08:54:48 AM »

Andy, do you know or have you gigged with a Jackson Hole guy named Kip Attaway? Not the most politically correct guy in the world but is a good entertainer.
Rich

lidon2001 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2006, 10:28:23 AM »

When in Austin, don't forget to stop at Fran's where you get a Strat with your burger. Walking distance from Willie's Arlyn Studios. If the place is still there, they make a very nice milk shake. I think you have to call ahead for the Strat. Any chance of getting Alembics on the menu?

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2006, 03:19:59 PM »

Rich, I do know Kip. He has sat in with several groups I've played with, but I don't think I have ever played a whole gig with him. He is a tremendous entertainer, and that is largely due to his political incorrectness. He's also a great guy, all around, and he's done a lot of very cool things for our community. The first time I played with him, his eyes lit up when he saw my Alembic. I was quite surprised he knew what it was!

ox_junior · « **Reply #24 on:** January 23, 2006, 01:19:13 PM »

NAMM was cool. I met Leland Sklar!!

I also hung out with Jason and Kathy How from Rotosound!! They are the sweetest people you'll ever meet.

Lastly - for you Trace Elliot fans out there - they will finally have USA distribution possibly as early as February for their new line - built by the original owner of TE - Peavey is their distribution channel ONLY so there should be no concern about quality. I played through one of the new high-end rigs and it certainly rivals Ashdown or any other top-of-the-line gear out there.

I'm trying to upload some pics but it's not working. Will try again.

I had fun! Anyone else go?

Mike

bigredbass · « **Reply #25 on:** January 23, 2006, 03:14:01 PM »

Andy

I'm beginning to divide players into two groups:

Group A
.....olympic....?

Group B
OHMYGOSHI'VEALWAYSWANTEDTOSEEONEOFTHESEUPCLOSE!!!!!

Of course, Group B is the preferred bunch of people. As for Group A, well, there's always Guitar Center!

J o e y

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 23, 2006, 07:46:38 PM »

I agree. It's funny how things look more black and white as I age. Olympic vs Alembic.

alembic76407 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2006, 02:32:01 PM »

Mica , please keep us posted on the Austin NAMM show.
if Alembic is there I will be there too

David T

dean_m · « **Reply #28 on:** January 26, 2006, 09:35:40 PM »

Hey Mike,

I was looking for you man. I was stuck in the Ampeg soundroom for 4 days.

ox_junior · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:47:52 PM »

Deano -

I went by there, didn't see you man. Sorry I missed you.