| Author | Message | ||
| readyeddy
New Username: readyeddy Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2003 |
Ron or Mica, Will you be at Anaheim for the NAMM 06 ??? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2966 Registered: 6-2000 |
We won't be at the winter NAMM show, but are considering going to Austin in the summer. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3005 Registered: 5-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 887 Registered: 7-2004 |
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
Advanced Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 265 Registered: 4-2003 |
Austin would be good..closer to home than the coasts... a little premature, but mini Alembic convention anyone? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3008 Registered: 5-2002 |
July 14-16. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3009 Registered: 5-2002 |
Michael, I'm thinking the same thing. | ||
| groovelines
Advanced Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 266 Registered: 4-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 426 Registered: 5-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 542 Registered: 11-2004 |
Arrggghh. I'll be in Austin the weekend before that and can't stick around that long. Rats, big time. Rich | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 618 Registered: 10-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 553 Registered: 9-2002 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 199 Registered: 10-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 621 Registered: 10-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 554 Registered: 9-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 543 Registered: 11-2004 |
Joey, after the six-pounder, do they have to lipo-suck your heart before they drop it into a recipient? Rich | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 562 Registered: 9-2002 |
WHAT heart? It's just shrapnel afterwards! Go here: www.traveltex.com J o e y | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 960 Registered: 11-2003 |
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
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 563 Registered: 9-2002 |
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
Advanced Member Username: ox_junior Post Number: 320 Registered: 3-2004 |
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
Junior Username: worldfamousandy Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2004 |
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
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 548 Registered: 11-2004 |
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
Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 77 Registered: 4-2005 |
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
Junior Username: worldfamousandy Post Number: 41 Registered: 3-2004 |
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
Advanced Member Username: ox_junior Post Number: 325 Registered: 3-2004 |
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
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 581 Registered: 9-2002 |
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
Junior Username: worldfamousandy Post Number: 43 Registered: 3-2004 |
I agree. It's funny how things look more black and white as I age. Olympic vs Alembic. | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 432 Registered: 5-2002 |
Mica , please keep us posted on the Austin NAMM show. if Alembic is there I will be there too David T | ||
| dean_m
Senior Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 403 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Mike, I was looking for you man. I was stuck in the Ampeg soundroom for 4 days. | ||
| ox_junior
Advanced Member Username: ox_junior Post Number: 328 Registered: 3-2004 |
Deano - I went by there, didn't see you man. Sorry I missed you. | ||
| dean_m
Senior Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 404 Registered: 7-2002 |
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. |
