| Author | Message | ||
| rustyg61
Advanced Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 365 Registered: 2-2011 |
Hey Lone Star 'Lembicans, I think it's time we introduced ourselves & our instruments! Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio...ANYWHERE!! It's time for a Texas sized gathering! Any takers? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5043 Registered: 7-2004 |
If Olie's lurking around, this might just flush him out. lol Bill, tgo | ||
| rustyg61
Advanced Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 367 Registered: 2-2011 |
That's what I was hoping! | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 703 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hey Rusty, might need better bait. I think everyone "up here" in Dallas has had their heads down for quite a while. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 411 Registered: 2-2011 |
I know there are several Alembic players here in Houston too, but I don't know if they read the forum. So what kind of bait have you used in the past to stir up interest? | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2153 Registered: 10-2003 |
Post a motorcycle picture. That should do it. ;) John | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 425 Registered: 2-2011 |
 This is an old picture, but I still have the bike, & the date on the picture is the same date I got my Alembic last year, February 24, 2011! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1028 Registered: 8-2005 |
Great bike Rust!!!!! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 441 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks George! John's suggestion didn't work though. I posted a motorcycle picture & still can't get any interest in a Texas Gathering! Do you have gatherings in Scotland? | ||
| speicky
Senior Member Username: speicky Post Number: 459 Registered: 3-2005 |
Rusty, the Scotland gatherings are sometimes as breathtaking as CSI allows... oddly enough, I have been to a Texas gathering in 2007, and attended the Chicago get together in 2009, but I never made it to Scotland so far  shame on me... The thread of my second link is one of my all-time-favourites  Christian | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 444 Registered: 2-2011 |
George & I have been in each other's homes via Skype, but I would love to go there in person! Scotland is a beautiful country! I loved the CSI thread! George is quite the wordsmith! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1032 Registered: 8-2005 |
Thanks Rusty! I'm even fatter now I think! Still---Spring is here in my area now, so time to get the bike out----and cycle to the Pub instead of just walking! Just my bit for my new fitness regime. Should be slim in about---------30 years. | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1033 Registered: 8-2005 |
Christian, You are welcome to visit anytime! Rusty knows that he and Lissa can stay as long as they like. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 448 Registered: 2-2011 |
It's hard to tote the Alembic on your bike! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1036 Registered: 8-2005 |
Just rest it on the belly!!!! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 449 Registered: 2-2011 |
Just make sure you're wearing your Nailers shirt! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1037 Registered: 8-2005 |
I'm wearing it as I type!!!!!!!!! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 450 Registered: 2-2011 |
You're my hero!!! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2717 Registered: 2-2006 |
Well it took 2 months but I am officially flushed out. An Alembic Gathering just might be exactly what I need. Any suggestions as to where. I'll volunteer my house. If we do it before it gets too hot we can set up by the pool or in the garage. OO | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2718 Registered: 2-2006 |
Oh and by the way, Nice Dyna Rusty! OO | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 454 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks Olie! I'm in wherever we want to meet! Alert the masses & lets make this happen! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5098 Registered: 7-2004 |
Olie, good to see you're still alive and kickin'! Bill, tgo | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1690 Registered: 7-2007 |
+ 1 on Bill's message! | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2181 Registered: 10-2003 |
See, Rusty, it worked! Glad to see you're still with us, Olie! John | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 455 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks for the suggestion John! Now if we can just flush out the rest of the Texas Alembicans maybe we can make this happen! | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 705 Registered: 4-2003 |
Olie, "Flushed out?" What gives? Or is it: What "gave"? | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2720 Registered: 2-2006 |
OK guys. lets kick start this thing. Start throwing out the suggestions: location, date.... I have a singer/guitar-player that I can probably get to come this time as well as a drummer to give Pete some rest (that's if we can convince Pete to come out again). Bill, when's the last time you've been to Texas?!;) Anyway, it's been too long, lete's do it. OO | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 692 Registered: 5-2002 |
the only weekend I'm booked is May 26 somebody call Dela we need to do it TEXAS size, BIGGER and LOUDER than everyone else Sir David T | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 493 Registered: 2-2011 |
I'm booked May 19, June 9-July 14, Nov. 3, & Dec. 22. Any other weekend is hit & miss on my work schedule, but I can take vacation to come to the gathering! Count me in! Rusty | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 707 Registered: 4-2003 |
May 19 is the only definite out for me as well, that's kinda soon anyway. Since Rusty has been pushing this more than anyone else, I think we should do what we can to make sure he can be there. As for myself, I'd like to wait until June 1 - school is out and volleyball season is over (I coach). I have something booked every first, second and third Saturday of each month, but can work around it if needed. Holidays are always chancy as we usually visit in-laws, but with advanced planning anything is possible. I'm sure Pete would be in as long as we have a date or two to give him. Haven't heard a reply from John regarding Wayne's suggestion of hosting again. Can always revisit The Jam Station again, but I'm tired of paying for space. Funny, yesterday afternoon I was trying to imagine how a conversation with Guitar Resurrection (Austin, TX) would go if the idea of hosting a gathering were presented to them. Small shop and they were amiable when I visited them a few years back while jonesing for their Brown Bass. Mike | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 495 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks Mike! I think having it at Guitar Resurrection is a great idea, & I'm sure they would be happy to host us! What better way to get a bunch of potential Alembic customers in the store than inviting a bunch of Alembic owners! | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 708 Registered: 4-2003 |
We're down that way at least once in the Summer visiting family in Round Rock, so it's an easy suggestion for me to entertain. On the other hand it's almost doubles the distance David needs to drive. And then there's the matter of getting the other guys motivated to drive on down. "Road Trip!' is probably a barely audible echo of days gone bye. There isn't much in the way of eats (or anything else) in the general area of GR. Seemingly, we have no reservations about making YOU drive up from Houston. ;) Wayne, John? Wherya'at? That's Texanese for "Whutchathinkin?" | ||
| eligilam
Advanced Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 364 Registered: 2-2006 |
Where's this GR place? I'm in Arkansas. I could do a Dallas gathering possibly, but Houston's probably out of my reasonable travelsphere... Hey Rusty if it works out, we'll have a collegiate cocobolo SCSD duel. | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 709 Registered: 4-2003 |
Guitar Resurrection is in North Austin. Since Larry Morgan Music Co closed, GR is the only official Alembic dealer that I know of in Texas. It's a small, out of the way boutique. A little more than 3 hours drive from Dallas. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 496 Registered: 2-2011 |
Hey, I drove a 16' U Haul from Pasadena, TX all the way to LA, then rented a car & drove to Santa Rosa to tour the Mothership (OK, so there was a little matter of moving my son to Hollywood along the way, but I digress!), so I can certainly drive to Dallas or Austin or wherever to bond with my Texas Alembic brothers & sisters! I don't mind a road trip & I'll try to recruit some Houston Alembicans to come with me! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 497 Registered: 2-2011 |
Will, I'm not sure if the cosmos can handle 2 of the most beautiful SCSD's ever created in the same room, but it's worth the risk! Austin is 813 miles from Hot Springs, & 193 miles from Dallas, so you are 8 hours from Austin & 4.5 hours from Dallas. | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 710 Registered: 4-2003 |
Two Stanley Shorties in one location is definitely worth the risk. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 500 Registered: 2-2011 |
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| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2852 Registered: 6-2002 |
What would be even more cool would be if Stanley Clarke or jimmy j just turned up at one of the gatherings. Jazzyvee | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 501 Registered: 2-2011 |
That WOULD be cool Jazzyvee! I would love to have a picture of them playing my bass! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2724 Registered: 2-2006 |
BUMP...ok guys lets start throwing out some idea's when, where, how long, (will Mica finally come to Texas, maybe Bill..., Christian I KNOW is missing the Lone Star State, John could "Judge" the most unique Alembic and Keavin's got kin folk down here...) But seriously let's get der ball rolling. I could use some spirit lifting and good friends and good times are just the ticket. OO OO | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 515 Registered: 2-2011 |
I like Mike's idea of having it at Guitar Resurrection in Austin, but I will go anywhere we decide to have it! | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 695 Registered: 5-2002 |
Dallas for me | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2725 Registered: 2-2006 |
Well we've got 1 vote for Austin 1 vote for Dallas. Dallas works best for me so I guess thats 2 vote for Dallas. Anybody else? OO | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2726 Registered: 2-2006 |
Well we've got 1 vote for Austin 1 vote for Dallas. Dallas works best for me so I guess thats 2 vote for Dallas. Anybody else? OO | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 712 Registered: 4-2003 |
GR would be fun, but I think the more likely location is going to be Dallas. My vote is Dallas. Why is Texas so dang big? Mike | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 696 Registered: 5-2002 |
Texas is so dang big because the Red River is to far north, Dallas should be in Okla. Sir Okie David T | ||
| eligilam
Advanced Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 369 Registered: 2-2006 |
Dallas. When? | ||
| smuprof
Intermediate Member Username: smuprof Post Number: 140 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hello all - I'm happy to volunteer my house and music room. Not overwhelming, but big enough for 10 - 12. Big drum kit, keyboard rig, small PA, couple of guitar amps, two bass rigs plus a combo. Seems like we have a consensus with the 4 Horsemen of the Dallas Apocalypse that Saturday June 9th works well. How's that fit with Houston, Austin and Oklahoma? If we get too many, we can rent a space. John | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 527 Registered: 2-2011 |
I have a gig in Galveston June 9. :-( | ||
| smuprof
Intermediate Member Username: smuprof Post Number: 142 Registered: 12-2003 |
Rusty - No worries, what Saturdays in June work for you? John | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 530 Registered: 2-2011 |
I'm working nights June 2, but it's my last night so I can take a vacation day if need be. I know Sundays are bad for most people, but I'm off June 3. My band plays June 9, & I will be on vacation the rest of the weekends in June, so June 2 is my only shot if we are doing it in June. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2727 Registered: 2-2006 |
June 2nd is the only weekend in June that I can not do but all the others are good so far. OO | ||
| wayne
Advanced Member Username: wayne Post Number: 203 Registered: 5-2002 |
I'm not available 06/02. Sorry. C-Ya............wayne | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 535 Registered: 2-2011 |
It seems that June is a bad month for many, so do we have to do it in June, or can we do it later? | ||
| smuprof
Intermediate Member Username: smuprof Post Number: 143 Registered: 12-2003 |
July 14 and July 21 also work for me. Would love to find a date when we can get the twin SCSDs in town. | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 716 Registered: 4-2003 |
According to one of Rusty's posts from April 19, he's available July 21. Without the benefit of the family Social Director's calendar, I think I am as well. Any takers? | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 536 Registered: 2-2011 |
I am available July 14 & 21 as well! It would be great to see the twins together! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2728 Registered: 2-2006 |
July is good for me, far enough ahead for us to see how many may come and if we need a bigger venue or not. OO | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 539 Registered: 2-2011 |
I'm starting to like the sound of this! | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 697 Registered: 5-2002 |
July 14 is good for me, I have to play the next friday , but I could make it on the 21 David T | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 544 Registered: 2-2011 |
I hate to make things more difficult, but I have to scratch July 14 from my available dates, my band has a gig now. | ||
| eligilam
Advanced Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 371 Registered: 2-2006 |
I have to work on July 14 weekend. July 21 is looking really good though. I'll go ahead and put the 21st down in "pencil" for now---but let me know if I need to change it to "ink." | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 545 Registered: 2-2011 |
Yes, yes, ink is good....bring on the ink!!! | ||
| eligilam
Advanced Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 376 Registered: 2-2006 |
So, has July 21 solidified as a Dallas Alembic gathering? If so, I should be able to make it. | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 726 Registered: 4-2003 |
The 21st is still a good date for me, too. Check your email. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 571 Registered: 2-2011 |
July 21 is good for me, & also July 14 has opened back up, our singer is having surgery so I had to cancel our gig. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 634 Registered: 2-2011 |
I'm rested up from my 20 day trip to Alaska....ready for a road trip to Dallas....any concrete dates yet??? | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 733 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hey Rusty, I've been wondering the same. Not a peep from anyone in a while. | ||
| hankster
Advanced Member Username: hankster Post Number: 284 Registered: 6-2004 |
I plan to fly down to Dallas in March of '13 for the texas steel guitar association convention - anybody likely to be around? R. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 635 Registered: 2-2011 |
I just emailed everyone, so maybe that will generate some interest! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 799 Registered: 2-2011 |
Well, no luck on Texas in '12, how is this year looking for a Texas gathering? | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 716 Registered: 5-2002 |
End of May through late June could work for me my band is off for 4 weeks Sir David T | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 801 Registered: 2-2011 |
I have June 8 open. | ||
| deepwood
Junior Username: deepwood Post Number: 16 Registered: 1-2011 |
Hey Y'all! I live down the road in beautiful Austin, Texas. I own two '96 Rogues, a 4 & 5 string. One day, I hope to work my way up to a Series instrument. It would be great to meet y'all. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 802 Registered: 2-2011 |
Tyler, I have yet to make it to a gathering either, hopefully we can make it happen this year! | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1563 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hey y'all! Did I miss this? I was in Austin in Oct. for the Bubble Puppy show at Threadgill's. Hopefully I'll be back there in 2013. Sam | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 806 Registered: 2-2011 |
No Sam, you haven't missed anything yet. It would seem my fellow Texans are too busy for a gathering right now. I'm still hoping to attend my first one soon! | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 717 Registered: 5-2002 |
I will start a new tread |
