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readyeddy
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Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 9:57 pm:   Edit Post

Ron or Mica,
Will you be at Anaheim for the NAMM 06 ???
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 2966
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post

We won't be at the winter NAMM show, but are considering going to Austin in the summer.
davehouck
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Post Number: 3005
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post

Hmmm ... my house to Austin is 1,150 miles. Estimated drive time one way is 18 hours and 15 minutes. Estimated fuel cost round trip is $288. Add wear and tear of 2,300 miles on vehicle. Two days drive time there and two days back. Hmmm ...
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 887
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post

When is the Austin NAMM? We'll be headed that way for the NORML/Willie Nelson benefit golf "tournament" next summer. (I'm coming more from the NORML side than the golf side - I stink). It would be great to check out NAMM while we're out there.

Bill, tgo
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 265
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post

Austin would be good..closer to home than the coasts... a little premature, but mini Alembic convention anyone?
davehouck
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Post Number: 3008
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:47 pm:   Edit Post

July 14-16.
davehouck
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Post Number: 3009
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post

Michael, I'm thinking the same thing.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 266
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 1:16 pm:   Edit Post

Austin's HOT in July, fortunately there are plenty of taverns and specialty beers to be found. We've family down that way, not inconceivable that a family vacation isn't in order.

Mike

(Message edited by groovelines on January 13, 2006)
alembic76407
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Username: alembic76407

Post Number: 426
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 1:38 pm:   Edit Post

do you have to have a pass to get in to the NAMM show, or is it open to the public,

count me in on a Alembic get togather, I'm just up the road in Oklahoma City!!!!!

David T
richbass939
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Username: richbass939

Post Number: 542
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:00 pm:   Edit Post

Arrggghh. I'll be in Austin the weekend before that and can't stick around that long. Rats, big time.
Rich
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 618
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:05 pm:   Edit Post

You'll need a pass to get in. Sweet talk your music store of choice, because I think they all get 10 or so for the same cost. One of my bandmates is driving down for it (owns a music store) and a brother of mine lives in Round Rock, but I don't think I will be able to cough up the vacation time from work... :-(

John
bigredbass
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 553
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 3:11 pm:   Edit Post

Not trying to tell anyone their business, but . . . GO to AUSTIN ! ! ! Tons of every kind of live music imagineable, great TexMex and BBQ, and you'll be deep in the heart of my home state, Texas. You can visit Guitar Resurrection, the ALEMBIC dealer in Austin. It REALLY is a 'whole 'nother country', to lift a line from the Tx. Department of Tourism commercials. And you get the NAMM show and all the side events to boot. THIS is a no-brainer. I can NOT believe Nashville let it get away, but Austin is the REAL Music City USA.

I'd fly in, though. Driving across West Texas . . well, it's like the dark side of the Moon with billboards! If you come from the East, just about the time you're sick of driving, THEN you get to Texas line and ya still got a ways to go. Bob Wills didn't record 'Miles and Miles of Texas' for nothing!

You can thank me later. Get some Asleep at the Wheel, some Lyle Lovett, and some George Strait, some Vaughn brothers and Joe Ely to study up for this.

Y'all come back now, ya hear?

J o e y

PS: For God's sake, DON"T wear Levi's to a REAL cowboy joint: Get some Wranglers (preferably ProRodeos, the 13WX's), and realize that your Metallica hand signal really means 'Hook 'Em 'Horns!" in this part of the world. If anybody needs a tour guide/outfitter, call me.
kenbass4
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Username: kenbass4

Post Number: 199
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 3:25 pm:   Edit Post

Joey,

We drove from the SF Bay Area to San Antonio in 2 days to see my son's Air Force Boot Camp graduation...you're not lying!!! Hwy 10 doesn't even have that many billboards through there...
811952
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Username: 811952

Post Number: 621
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post

And for Pete's sake eat the local food! West Texas has the best food on the face of the Earth, especially in the funkiest looking dives you can find. Really.

John (former Midland-Odessa TV weatherman)
bigredbass
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 554
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 6:26 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, but steer well clear of The Big Tex in Amarillo in North Texas, up in the Panhandle. THIS is the place (it truly exists) you've always heard about, where IF you can eat the SIX pound steak, it's free. If you MUST attempt this and you've checked YES on your organ donor card . . . well, let's just say they'll be able to use SOME part of you . .

J o e y
richbass939
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Username: richbass939

Post Number: 543
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 7:21 pm:   Edit Post

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

Post Number: 562
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 8:12 pm:   Edit Post

WHAT heart? It's just shrapnel afterwards!

Go here: www.traveltex.com

J o e y
bracheen
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Username: bracheen

Post Number: 960
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Saturday, January 14, 2006 - 3:27 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 563
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Saturday, January 14, 2006 - 9:39 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: ox_junior

Post Number: 320
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 3:12 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: worldfamousandy

Post Number: 39
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 8:28 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: richbass939

Post Number: 548
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 8:54 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: lidon2001

Post Number: 77
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post

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?

FransStrato
worldfamousandy
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Username: worldfamousandy

Post Number: 41
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, January 15, 2006 - 3:19 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: ox_junior

Post Number: 325
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 1:19 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 581
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 3:14 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: worldfamousandy

Post Number: 43
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 7:46 pm:   Edit Post

I agree. It's funny how things look more black and white as I age. Olympic vs Alembic.
alembic76407
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Username: alembic76407

Post Number: 432
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 2:32 pm:   Edit Post

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

David T
dean_m
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Username: dean_m

Post Number: 403
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 9:35 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Mike,

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

Post Number: 328
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 3:47 pm:   Edit Post

Deano -

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

Post Number: 404
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 8:21 pm:   Edit Post

Yeah I was stuck in the soundroom and when they did let me out, I would disappear so no one would find me for an hour or so.

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