| Author | Message | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 651 Registered: 7-2003 |
Well Guys, after having brainstormed a bit with Speicky at the Frankfurt Music Fair I think we should think about a european Alembic meeting. Just an idea for the moment but as the american gatherings are really great I think we should do some equal here in Europe. I am thinking of doing a meeting maybe in Germany so that all the other surrounded countries like the Netherlands and Belgium and so on could easily join. What do you think? Every input is welcome. It is just an idea but it would be great to have as many european Alembicians together at a meeting with numerous Alembic basses and guitars beeing around. What do you think? Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| mint_bass
Advanced Member Username: mint_bass Post Number: 285 Registered: 1-2004 |
sounds cool i would relly like to give this a go. traveling in europe is cheapish and people from the uk could come. andrew | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 595 Registered: 12-2004 |
Please include me in any correspondence. I'd be interested. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1131 Registered: 10-2002 |
Sounds like a good idea Oliver, Keep me posted. Graeme | ||
| 2400wattman
Advanced Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 322 Registered: 11-2005 |
Hey, anyway I could get one of you guys in Germany to send me some Parkbrau Bier(of course I would be more than happy to pay for it)? I stayed with some family in Pirmasens and that's where I tried that wonderful brew(particularly the weizen). My family no longer lives there(back in the states) otherwise I would ask them. Thanks. P.S. I would love to join you guys for this one as I loved the countryside and the people there. I never enjoyed myself better. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 464 Registered: 5-2006 |
I'll try to be there, keep us posted :-) | ||
| dubalbal
Advanced Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 217 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Oliver , I'm in !!! Great idea !!! Please send me informations as soon as you have some...of course !!! Alain - Belgium | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2523 Registered: 9-2002 |
An one EUlembic player ovehee! Keep me posted! Paul TBO | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1401 Registered: 6-2002 |
Would love to join - let's discuss locations and dates. | ||
| reinier
Junior Username: reinier Post Number: 35 Registered: 1-2003 |
Eine sehr gute Idee! What date did you have in mind? | ||
| palmann
Member Username: palmann Post Number: 59 Registered: 6-2005 |
I'd also be interested. Gruesse, Pablo | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 653 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, I donīt have any specific date in mind yet. I was just checking how your interest is. I am thinking maybe in approaching also one or two Alembic dealers.... Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| grateful
Intermediate Member Username: grateful Post Number: 192 Registered: 12-2004 |
I too would be interested, though I'd vote for having it in the Netherlands as it's closer to the UK. Mark | ||
| thebass
Advanced Member Username: thebass Post Number: 218 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hi Oliver, since I am not here every day I just saw this. Cool idea ! | ||
| speicky
Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 196 Registered: 3-2005 |
I already checked a few locations here in the Rhein-Main-area of Germany, but I do not have a clue where to meet yet. Please, folks, chime in and help making it happen, wherever, whenever, I'll try to be there ! Christian | ||
| thebass
Advanced Member Username: thebass Post Number: 219 Registered: 3-2003 |
<double post> (Message edited by TheBass on April 24, 2007) | ||
| thebass
Advanced Member Username: thebass Post Number: 220 Registered: 3-2003 |
May be there's a possibility to meet in the Netherlands or in Belgium ? This would be more convenient for the british club members. If my memory serves me correctly Edwin's shop is in Hilversum. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1138 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey Werner. Veering wildly off topic, my hometown - Blyth, Northumberland in England is twinned with yours and I've swum against your compatriots in the dim distant past. back on topic, Amsterdam would be a good venue - handy for Edwin's and more importantly, Mrs j wants to visit ;-) Graeme | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 654 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, many thanks for this great response. I was just checking for interest and it seems that you all are really intersted.... Let me think further on this. I would like to plan something spectacular, not just a sit together. I was also thinking already in doing it maybe in the Netherlands as it could be a good location for all (sorry Speicky...) I will talk to Edwin soon about this to ask him for support. Maybe we can get also support from Susan and Mica...... (I had organised two watch collectors meetings some years ago here in Germany and they have been really spectacular). Let me think. Any suggestions are welcome. I donīt want to do a quick non-planned meeting but a great event.... Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| speicky
Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 197 Registered: 3-2005 |
Hah, no need to feel sorry, Oliver... I only thought of Rhein-Main, because it is easier for our Swiss and Italian members to go here. I have nothing against travelling myself, you should know ;-) Netherlands is absolutely fine. If you need any support or suggestions, please let me know. I am really looking forward to see this gathering progressing ! ...and I think, Peggy, Bridget and Minnie are getting somewhat excited, too... Christian | ||
| crazykiwi
Member Username: crazykiwi Post Number: 52 Registered: 10-2005 |
if the location can be near an airport that gets cheap flights in, I'll be happy to show up with the Series 1 graphite. | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 613 Registered: 1-2004 |
Providing it's somewhere in The Netherlands, I'm certainly interested! Wilfred | ||
| palmann
Member Username: palmann Post Number: 60 Registered: 6-2005 |
If I can go there with someone near my place, I'd still be interested. *hint* *hint*  BTW, I just realized in the studio today that I will never sell my Essence, ever. I still use my Fenders in live situations and I do have a nice Rickenbacker 4000, which perfectly fits in a Folkrock style band, I joined last year, but this Alembic is definitly the best bass I ever played. So, I'm looking forward to get to know your perfect sounding (and looking) basses. Gruesse, Pablo | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1211 Registered: 11-2003 |
How about Western Ireland July 22 - July 27? Sam | ||
| tinus
New Username: tinus Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey Oliver, Why not combine an event like this with the European Bass day? I think it really is our sacred responsability to safe all those suffering bass players who haven't been alembicalized jet ;-). Whenever you plan it, if I can make it I will be there! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 583 Registered: 5-2006 |
Any updates? | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 671 Registered: 7-2003 |
Guys, no updates. We have to start again from scratch. Very busy in my job and much trouble with our band finding a new guitarplayer. Again, any suggestions? Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| haddimudd
Advanced Member Username: haddimudd Post Number: 211 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey Oliver and Everybody, Appologies for not chiming in earlier, life can become extremely serious at times, which was the case for me during the last very months. With things calming down now and having a new job, I can see light at the horizon again and of course I would try to be with you whenever you meet. However, time and costs would still be an issue for me at the moment, therefore closer to Munich (or Southern Germany in general) would definitely make things easier for me. Maybe in a few months it won't be such an issue anymore, hopefully. In any case: Keep it up! Hartmut | ||
| tinus
New Username: tinus Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2006 |
The European bassday is due to take place December 9th. Location: Festhalle, Viersen, Germany. Wouldn't it be great to have an Alembic gathering over there? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 608 Registered: 5-2006 |
If the people @ Alembic get a stand over there, we can bring the basses/guitars  | ||
| tinus
New Username: tinus Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2006 |
Yes, I already asked them that same question by e-mail a few days ago. That would be GREAT!! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1504 Registered: 2-2006 |
If they need somebody to man the booth, I'll volunteer. Of course I'll need to catch a ride with somebody. | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 436 Registered: 11-2005 |
No Hogs on this trip man....bummer |
