Author Topic: New England New York Gathering? (Read 2010 times)

kilowatt · « **Reply #30 on:** May 24, 2009, 11:12:17 AM »

Count me in. Should be a lot of fun.

Pete

bkbass · « **Reply #31 on:** June 02, 2009, 05:33:28 AM »

I offer for the group's consideration, Secaucus NJ. It is right outside the Lincoln Tunnel and has a convention center/hotel plenty of restaurants and ample parking. Another point for consideration is,once we decide on when and where we have to decide on who will go to that place and plunk down money for the facility/festivities. How do we reimburse the Lad/Lass and who's amp(s)are how many people going to be playing through them at any given time? Since Mica has made a commitment barring any unforeseen events. We should start firming up the aforementioned.Yes??

xray1960 · « **Reply #32 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:35:40 AM »

Hi everbody,

I have made inquiries into the Hyatt in Morristown, NJ. The rates are reasonable on a weekend ($400 for a smaller conference room for 10 to 20 people). They can also handle the catering. Lots of good restaurants nearby, in walking distance in a nice town. Ample parking under the hotel. Easy to get to from major interstates (287, 80, 78).

I will personally coordinate this affair if we select this fine location, and we get 10 people to help defray costs. You don't have to stay at the Hyatt, since there are other hotels nearby.

I was thinking of the second half of August, on a weekend.

Michael Kozaczek

hg30904 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:32:12 AM »

I am as excited as anyone, maybe more than a few. It seems like the Chicago gathering has raised interest and our get-together should be an exciting time.

We all want this to be as accomodating as possible, but I think that we should wait to see if Mica has any input on location. She has already said that early September is preferable for Alembic, so let's give her a couple of days to recover and see what she has to say about when/where?

lbpesq · « **Reply #34 on:** June 02, 2009, 12:06:09 PM »

I'd double check with the Hyatt people that it's o.k. to have a full blown LOUD jam going for several hours. I suspect a hotel would probably not be too appreciative of the volume. You might try looking into a music store, studio, or music equipment manufacturer (with a warehouse, like BagEnd) sponsoring the event. They get lots of players who have been known to spend big bucks, and you get a sympathetic host and a place to kick out the jams. Symbiotic. Likely for no charge.

Bill, tgo

jalevinemd · « **Reply #35 on:** June 02, 2009, 03:47:52 PM »

Bill's right. The rafters were shaking a bit at Bag End. Last thing you want during a jam is someone knocking at the door saying, would you mind toning it down just a smidge?

I possibly could do September.

jalevinemd · « **Reply #36 on:** June 02, 2009, 03:50:18 PM »

Anyone an alumnus of any local college that might have some sort of space we could use?

xray1960 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:10:25 PM »

I have checked with the Hyatt people. They have weddings, bar-mitzahs, and the like with lots of noise. These spaces are away from the guest areas, and are well insulated for sound. They seemed fine, and were more concerned that WE were not interrupted. There is also a Hilton nearby in Parsipanny, were rock bands play to past midnight at Horror and fantasy conventions. No complaints there either. No need to go cheap here. You get what you pay for as far as amenities.

Failing that I'll look into the local Guitar Center, and Sam Ash stores. What we need most of all is a commitment to a specific date. The sooner the better. Time is a luxury we do not really have. Let's have a show of hands, please. We need to agree on a date first and foremost. Labor Day weekend comes to mind.

mica · « **Reply #38 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:49:46 PM »

I'm still hoping to make it myself, perhaps a Sept 19 or 26 will work for me. I'm not 100% sure I can come yet, so don't hold up getting together on my account. Though major holidays are tempting, it's likely that most people have family or professional music plans then.

Also, if we go the dealer route, I think that an Alembic dealer would be better than a non-Alembic dealer like GC or SA.

Let me settle in a week or so and see what I can drum up for locations. I will report back here.

s_wood · « **Reply #39 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:40:37 AM »

I can scare up a couple of drummers who wouldn't embarrass me and can play pretty much anything that might get thrown at them musically.

xray1960 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 03, 2009, 06:06:56 PM »

Sam Ash in Springfield, NJ looks promising. The underboss there is positive to the idea. The boss will be in Friday. The local GC has a lot less space. The closest Alembic dealer is in CT (not a good location). We need parameters, such as the number of people and when to meet (to avoid scheduling conflicts). The rest will be fairly easy. Maybe we can get Sam Ash or GC to pick up the Alembic line, if we do this there.

A hotel means expense, but if split up among us, will be little out of pocket. Consider the convenience of having this in a walk to town.

Let's vote!

charles_holmes · « **Reply #41 on:** June 13, 2009, 10:45:41 PM »

Wow! Sounds good to me! I'm in on any date since I'm like 4 hrs away by vehicle.

keavin · « **Reply #42 on:** June 14, 2009, 05:40:10 AM »

keavin · « **Reply #43 on:** June 14, 2009, 05:43:58 AM »

do it!!!

keurosix · « **Reply #44 on:** June 14, 2009, 05:44:32 AM »

G-Guitars New Haven CT is the Alembic dealer. They may be receptable to this idea, and they have a few Alembic guitars in stock too. They have a big showroom floor and an amp room to rock out in, too. Maybe a drive for some, but I don't like the idea of renting a room in a Hotel. Maybe a van pool can be arranged? I could bring an amp if needed. (SWR head, SF2, El Whappo cab)
Kris