Hey there, everyone.

The 3rd annual Talkbass NYC get-together will take place Sunday, September 24th at the usual location:

The Woodhaven Athletic Club
86-08 95th Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416

I can switch this date to Sunday, October 15th if a majority of you prefer, but I think 9/24 will be fine.

Details to follow.

If you're in the NYC area, and don't show up - I'm releasing the dogs! :eek: :p

The 2nd one was better than the first; let's be able to say the same about this one!

Could a mod sticky this, please?

Mike ;)

awww yea!

Sept 24th works alot better for me. Oct 15th is the w/e of my wife's B-Day.

i'll suscribe to the thread now

confirmaton from me to come

It will be great to see you all again :) .

Who's cookin', Mike? The food was AMAZING last year ....

The 24th is a great day for me. I'm there for sure, let's see if we can do a better job of getting the Jersey guys to show up this year ....... :cool:

I might have to make the drive up for this event.

Mike, you can hold a raffle for the TBer that gets to have me crash at their pad, eat all their food, drink all their booze, and scare off all the women.

Who's cookin', Mike? The food was AMAZING last year ....

The 24th is a great day for me. I'm there for sure, let's see if we can do a better job of getting the Jersey guys to show up this year ....... :cool:

Ed, I'm up for a road trip again if you are game! Let me know. :bassist:

I might have to make the drive up for this event.

Mike, you can hold a raffle for the TBer that gets to have me crash at their pad, eat all their food, drink all their booze, and scare off all the women.

:D

It'd be great if you could make it, Jive1.

Mike ;)

:D

It'd be great if you could make it, Jive1.

Mike ;)

OK, your name is now in the raffle.

Got anything good in the fridge?
I haven't wet the bed in long time.........

Who's cookin', Mike? The food was AMAZING last year ....

The 24th is a great day for me. I'm there for sure, let's see if we can do a better job of getting the Jersey guys to show up this year ....... :cool:

I'm glad you liked the food, Ed, but I must give credit where credit is due; aside from the Polish sausage & saurkraut, the food was compliments of John Filakovsky and his wife. :cool:

Yeah, and see if you can drag some more Jersey guys up with you. ;)

Mike

Maybe I'll go...

pencil me in (barring a test or a paper or something due that monday)... and i'll even cook.

...you guys are scary though... so I'm not sure.

...you guys are scary though... so I'm not sure.

You're in the raffle too.

You don't have a lock on your liquor cabinet do you?

You're in the raffle too.

You don't have a lock on your liquor cabinet do you?

Locked liquor cabinet?

PUH-LEEZE.

P.S. I prefer Bacardi Limon

I'd be happy to come as usual. I'd be driving in from PA, spending the weekend at my parents house in Jerz.

I'll bring my GK Neo's and plenty of new toys :)

I'm down!
I don't have a car, though. Any carpooling options? I've never had to get out to Ozone Park on the subway, let alone with any gear. I'm in Bushwick/Bed-Stuy so it's not too far away.

I'm going. Period. It's on my Google calander...there are no excuses now. ;)

Sorry about last year folks (and all the miniGTG's I've had to forefeit).... :bawl:

You're in the raffle too.

You don't have a lock on your liquor cabinet do you?


Jive if you're really hard up and don't mind a dorm room (it's nice, but probably gonna look like Lebanon) you're more than welcome at my place, though our liquor cabinet is probably the kitchen counter. help yourself. :bassist:

Crap it's on a Sunday >_>;;

Well... I have to drive from Binghamton and back.. so.. hrm...

...you guys are scary though... so I'm not sure.

Scary? :confused:

Marcus, you don't have anything to worry about as long as there's no full moon that night. :p

Mike :D

Jive if you're really hard up and don't mind a dorm room (it's nice, but probably gonna look like Lebanon) you're more than welcome at my place, though our liquor cabinet is probably the kitchen counter. help yourself. :bassist:

Well you're in the raffle too, then. :D

Dorm room.........That means you guys must have ramen noodles at least.

Just weighing my options. ;)

nah mostly persian food and pasta... a confluence of cultures lol.

and beer.

and whiskey.

Scary? :confused:

Marcus, you don't have anything to worry about as long as there's no full moon that night. :p

Mike :D

Heh, I'm not entirely certain I can make the trip yet. If it was on a Saturday, I would say absolutely, but I'm moving to Binghamton in August, which would require a trip and a half.

We shall see ^_^

Argh. I'm moving to Boston in September for school, and I'll be back the weekend of October 7th & 8th. :hmm:

I should be able to make it. I've got a Brooklyn gig the night before, so I may be tired and hungover . . .

If anybody else would like to be tired and hungover for the gtg, it's www.pimpedband.com at www.wickedmonk.com on 9/23. Come on out! :hyper:

I've got a Brooklyn gig the night before, so I may be tired and hungover . . . :

Surely not you good doctor ! :p

I'll probably come, unless something else ridiculously important comes up... I'll have not one, but two new basses to show off :)

I'll watch this thread and officially RSVP later on.

any special guests?

any special guests?

Gotta be some NYC hotshots we can kidnap for the day :D

Argh. I'm moving to Boston in September for school, and I'll be back the weekend of October 7th & 8th. :hmm:

If you don't have the determination to make a four-hour drive in an effort to win this year's best afro award of which you were unfairly snubbed of last year, then there's no way you'll make it through four years of college ;)

I'll try to get there again anyway I can (yet another year has gone by and they STILL don't allow legally blind people to drive ;)). I could probably give my dad a call, or maybe bribe WillPlay4Food to come and get me again if we can finagle our wives into watching our kids again :D

I can show off just how....little I've been practicing this year :hiding:

I hope to make it to this one.

I just don't know if I'll have my new amp rig by then. My birthday is in November and I am now a poor Highschool senior (with senior dues to come...).

If I can't bring my amp rig though, I'd feel bad with just my lil ol Ibanez and Franken P...

If I can't bring my amp rig though, I'd feel bad with just my lil ol Ibanez and Franken P...

You wouldn't have to feel bad about it. We just wouldn't let you in.

:p As I saw last year, not everyone needs to bring an amp as there's plenty there- if you think about it, the only reason there would be for everyone to have an amp would be if everyone needed to play at the same time. 20 bassist playing at the same time would be...bad. Me and Don't Fret found out last year just how hard it was to try to jam while just a few other amps were being used at the same time. This year, I'm bringing LONG extension cords so getting out back for a quiet jam is possible :D

A place to finally meet the faceless. Hmmm.

sweet, I'll be there.

any special guests?


I am working on a few.

I would like to go. I just hope I wont forget on that day. I need some kind of reminder service two days before. :P)

:p As I saw last year, not everyone needs to bring an amp as there's plenty there- if you think about it, the only reason there would be for everyone to have an amp would be if everyone needed to play at the same time. 20 bassist playing at the same time would be...bad.

Oh, you mean like last year's impromptu slap contest, which kept getting louder and louder, and almost blew out the windows? :D

Mike

I am working on a few.
http://www.davidmacd.com/images/europe/100_6512_pope_closup.jpg

sweet, I'll be there.

I'll be sure to not ask if you're Irish this year :scowl:

Oh, you mean like last year's impromtu slap contest, which kept getting louder and louder, and almost blew out the windows? :D

Mike

Still beats the non-stop superloud distortion someone wouldn't stop using at the first NE GTG I went to :)

http://www.davidmacd.com/images/europe/100_6512_pope_closup.jpg



I'll be sure to not ask if you're Irish this year :scowl:

:D He said he would only come if we were serving German Delicacies

awesome... :D

but honestly, it doesnt matter who's coming. as long as someone's buying. :p

Ed, I'm up for a road trip again if you are game! Let me know. :bassist:
Oh yeah, James, road trip for sure ..... :D

We'll stay in touch .... :cool:

I'm glad you liked the food, Ed, but I must give credit where credit is due; aside from the Polish sausage & saurkraut, the food was compliments of John Filakovsky and his wife. :cool:

Yeah, and see if you can drag some more Jersey guys up with you. ;)

Mike
Ya see, Mike, when you're my size the food is an issue ;)

Seriously, I'll say it again, there is no need for anyone to absorb a bunch of expense ..... just say the word and I'll help however I can .... :cool:

If you don't have the determination to make a four-hour drive in an effort to win this year's best afro award of which you were unfairly snubbed of last year, then there's no way you'll make it through four years of college ;)


I believe you've just thrown down the gauntlet. Consider me there. :cool:

Alright! :D

Cool, I hope to catch some more of your jam this year! Maybe you 2 could work out a little something to showcase for everyone? :bassist:

How about a medley of Jackson/McCartney tunes like "Ebony and Ivory" and "The Girl Is Mine"?

How about a medley of Jackson/McCartney tunes like "Ebony and Ivory" and "The Girl Is Mine"?

Now you're thinkin' :smug:

As much as I hate driving in NY, I still might make it down.

If you don't have the determination to make a four-hour drive in an effort to win this year's best afro award of which you were unfairly snubbed of last year
Speaking of which, I propose that this year the recipient of the best 'fro award actually has to have hair, unlike the 2005 "winner"

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a40/NYCGTG/NYC_GTG048.jpg

(that's me asking "Mr. 'Fro" what those two little dots on the neck are for ..... :hiding: ;) :cool: )

(that's me asking "Mr. 'Fro" what those two little dots on the neck are for ..... :hiding: ;) :cool: )

never mind the dots... I'd still like to know where the rest of the strings went :D

i'm down for a jersey road trip

never mind the dots... I'd still like to know where the rest of the strings went :D
:D

And now, my children...

THE DREADED MAP !!! :eek: :D

www.queenscouncilarts.org/map

1.) Locate Kennedy airport
2.) Locate Ozone Park, above and slightly to the left
3.) Click on Ozone Park; the hall is located within the triangle which is just to the left of the "O" of Ozone Park.

Mike

Also, click on Astoria (upper left of map) if you wish to see the area which was without power for over a week recently.

I don't know many of you really all that well, but id love to come out and just talk bass for a few hours.

Im gonna try my darnest to make this one.

Come on out .... :hyper:

You might not know anyone that well right now, but within 5 minutes at the GTG you'll be right at home ........ :cool:

Subscribing. Not sure about that day yet, but subscribing to keep in the game.

Still coming, bringing the Hamer 12 cause I know y'all wanna touch it ;)

just got back from the DC GTG, and holy crap, i'm sooo psyched for our own NYC GTG! :cool:

i'm down for a jersey road trip
Bob, stay in touch, maybe we can find a central place to meet for the ride. Are you able to get to the GSP rest area at X102? Or to the GSP rest area at X123 (by the Pike & I287)?

For that matter, if any Jersey guys are looking to car pool, maybe we can find a good general location for everyone to meet .... if that's the case, the GSP rest area at X123 is very close to the bridge over to NY ..... :cool:

Bob, stay in touch, maybe we can find a central place to meet for the ride. Are you able to get to the GSP rest area at X102? Or to the GSP rest area at X123 (by the Pike & I287)?

For that matter, if any Jersey guys are looking to car pool, maybe we can find a good general location for everyone to meet .... if that's the case, the GSP rest area at X123 is very close to the bridge over to NY ..... :cool:

honestly,

i'd rather have it in point pleasant... :hmm:

I have to go, wouldnt be a best fro contest without me. I';ll seeif whafrodamus wants to go with me again. It was quite a trip for him last time. I will try to go regardless, though. I'll be able to bring my sweet new amp setup and probably my hh sr5. The sterling can make it down too if I/we have room.

I should make it unless I have to play a gig. To Quote Murphy's Law "The Boro Of Queens Rules ! ! !".

honestly,

i'd rather have it in point pleasant... :hmm:

I'm all for that :bassist:

I'm completely dependent on mass transit for this, and typed the address of the place into hopstop (www.hopstop.com) but it just doesn't look right... little help?

here's the addy again so you don't have to go all the way to the begining:
The Woodhaven Athletic Club
86-08 95th Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416

Is there mta over there?


edit: that's a lie, I just compared the two maps, looks like i'll be on the A for an hour :rolleyes:

I'm completely dependent on mass transit for this, and typed the address of the place into hopstop (www.hopstop.com) but it just doesn't look right... little help?

here's the addy again so you don't have to go all the way to the begining:
The Woodhaven Athletic Club
86-08 95th Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11416

Is there mta over there?


edit: that's a lie, I just compared the two maps, looks like i'll be on the A for an hour :rolleyes:


you could always call car service and split it with a few dooders.

Is there mta over there?

edit: that's a lie, I just compared the two maps, looks like i'll be on the A for an hour :rolleyes:

The 88th Street station on the A train is about 10 blocks (10 minute walk) from the hall. (lower right hand side of map) www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/maps/submap.htm

If you are coming this way, I can give you accurate walking directions as the day gets closer.

Mike

Who's cookin', Mike? The food was AMAZING last year ....

The 24th is a great day for me. I'm there for sure, let's see if we can do a better job of getting the Jersey guys to show up this year ....... :cool:

same cook as last year, donations are appreciated as it cost me an arm and a leg.
maybe valenti basses could sponsor the food?:smug:

I might have to make the drive up for this event.

Mike, you can hold a raffle for the TBer that gets to have me crash at their pad, eat all their food, drink all their booze, and scare off all the women.
if you need a place to crash, all you do is must ask.

I'm glad you liked the food, Ed, but I must give credit where credit is due; aside from the Polish sausage & saurkraut, the food was compliments of John Filakovsky and his wife. :cool:


Mike

Thanks Mike.

same cook as last year, donations are appreciated as it cost me an arm and a leg.
maybe valenti basses could sponsor the food?:smug:

I would be happy to help you carry it in again John. :)

NYC GTG eh? Interesting, but Jersey guys don't go to Queens unless we're getting paid. :p

Manhattan would be a lot better. But I completely understand if space is an issue there. Have fun.

Bob, stay in touch, maybe we can find a central place to meet for the ride. Are you able to get to the GSP rest area at X102? Or to the GSP rest area at X123 (by the Pike & I287)?

For that matter, if any Jersey guys are looking to car pool, maybe we can find a good general location for everyone to meet .... if that's the case, the GSP rest area at X123 is very close to the bridge over to NY ..... :cool:I'm considering it but I have too much new gear that I'm sure people'd liek to check out.

I would be happy to help you carry it in again John. :)

um, ok, but we had 2x the food last year before you helped.:smug:

The food was great :)

The food was great :)Phenominal even!

More sausage and saurkraut! And I, like most others I'm sure, would be more than happy to $10 in a bucket to help pay for food, drinks, space, etc.

More sausage and saurkraut! And I, like most others I'm sure, would be more than happy to $10 in a bucket to help pay for food, drinks, space, etc.+1

I might have to make the drive up for this event.

Mike, you can hold a raffle for the TBer that gets to have me crash at their pad, eat all their food, drink all their booze, and scare off all the women.

i'd totally let you crash at our place, but w/ our current mouse problem, i doubt you'd want to. :eek:

More sausage and saurkraut! And I, like most others I'm sure, would be more than happy to $10 in a bucket to help pay for food, drinks, space, etc.
+1 to everything!

I can't see any reason why a door donation of $10 bucks or so would be a problem with anyone .... just let us know and I'm sure everyone will be responsive ..... :cool:

More sausage and saurkraut! And I, like most others I'm sure, would be more than happy to $10 in a bucket to help pay for food, drinks, space, etc.

Barbra, the girl who made this ^ will be pleased to read this. :)

John F., if you and the Mrs. will be making some food again, it'll be very much appreciated. ;)

We'll talk soon.

Mike

and maybe I should bring the Nordie equipped Lakie JO5 and if I have my stuff together - my soon to be built BF Omni12.

You the one thing I don't get about Ozone park.

The street names - Jeez

88th St.
88th Rd.
88th Ave.
88th Dr.

Good God I guess that how they keep wayward yuppies from infiltrating the neighborhoods -

Total Urban Confusion.

(...)

You the one thing I don't get about Ozone park.

The street names - Jeez

88th St.
88th Rd.
88th Ave.
88th Dr.
(...)

welcome to queens! :p

and maybe I should bring the Nordie equipped Lakie JO5 and if I have my stuff together - my soon to be built BF Omni12.

You the one thing I don't get about Ozone park.

The street names - Jeez

88th St.
88th Rd.
88th Ave.
88th Dr.

Good God I guess that how they keep wayward yuppies from infiltrating the neighborhoods -

Total Urban Confusion.

You forgot 88th Lane! :eek:

I designed most of Queens. :p

MU-HA-HA-HA-HA !!!

Mike :D

So far the "Win an Evening with Jive1" raffle consists of

JokerJkny - Can I deal with mice?
Filakovsky - mmmm...Polish Sausages......you do pierogis/perovshkys too? Zimne Pivo?
fenderx55@yahoo - Lebanese dorm room.....never did one of those before
Marcusalan - unlocked liquor cabinet, might have to take up drinking again
Michael Jewels - Is his Potato Salad that good?

Ok, I just got a PM to look over here. Can I make it? Maybe!. I have to look at my schedule. This is a Sunday? My Son is in College in Philly. I usually bring him home fri/sat and take him back on Sunday. I will have to look at this closely.

Also, what is the Venue.. Please.. Keep it simple.. I don't wanna read 5 more pages to get the clues..

Second, What's on the Menu..

Third, what is the Times of this?.. I missed it in the first post

Fourth, Oct is better for mr because in Sept. my son is still moving into the dorm lil by lil for the year.

FIFTH; why is there no mention of this on the DB side?

Don't you guys wanna mingle with some 'real' Bass players?:D

October is looking better for me too, but not much...:(

FIFTH; why is there no mention of this on the DB side?

Don't you guys wanna mingle with some 'real' Bass players?:D
It should be obvious, Ken, just another example of prejudicial exclusion :hiding: Besides, most slab guys are just afraid that the DBers will pull out a piece of sheet music and we'll all go into a blind panic :help: :D

BTW, anyone on the DB side that can give Fig, Don't Fret and Whafro a run for their "Best 'fro of the year Award" ??

i'd be in for jersey or philly car pool

Ok, I just got a PM to look over here. Can I make it? Maybe!. I have to look at my schedule. This is a Sunday? My Son is in College in Philly. I usually bring him home fri/sat and take him back on Sunday. I will have to look at this closely.

I would love a chance to meet you in person Ken. I hope you can make it.


Also, what is the Venue.. Please.. Keep it simple.. I don't wanna read 5 more pages to get the clues..

It's a typical meeting hall (Elks, Moose, etc). Old hardwood everywhere, iffy electricity, lots of folding chairs... nice little spot for a GTG.

I just kind of realised that none of my gear is that note-worthy. That's kinda sad. Oh well, I'll get to oogle.

So far the "Win an Evening with Jive1" raffle consists of

Filakovsky - mmmm...Polish Sausages......you do pierogis/perovshkys too? Zimne Pivo?

actually, I wasn't the Kielbasa guy. it was someone's friend, I think of Jewels.
and of course zimne pivo. (actually, I don't know what zimne means, but I know pivo is beer):p

I just kind of realised that none of my gear is that note-worthy. That's kinda sad. Oh well, I'll get to oogle.Don't worry man, bring it anyway! Some people believe it or not checked out my Marcus Miller jazz last year :)

Don't worry man, bring it anyway! Some people believe it or not checked out my Marcus Miller jazz last year :)

I would have if I didn't miss it until the last minute. I didn't recognize it at first being white.

I would have if I didn't miss it until the last minute. I didn't recognize it at first being white.Don't worry, it's coming this year in the gig bag with the Hamer 12 ;)

Don't worry, it's coming this year in the gig bag with the Hamer 12 ;)

Cool. Somehow I missed that one last year. :hyper:

I believe you've just thrown down the gauntlet. Consider me there. :cool:


Hi Justin

Are you going to be able to make it now ?

Cool. Somehow I missed that one last year. :hyper:The Hamer or the Marcus Miller?

Hi Justin

Are you going to be able to make it now ?

Well I would sure like to, but we'll see what the workload at Berklee is like. The trip isn't a problem, I can take a train right in.

The Hamer or the Marcus Miller?

The Marcus Miller. Didn't you have it up for sale at one point?

Well I would sure like to, but we'll see what the workload at Berklee is like. The trip isn't a problem, I can take a train right in.

You're going into Berklee? Oooh, maybe you'd better not come....you were kicking my ass bad enough last year already :hiding: ;)

You're going into Berklee? Oooh, maybe you'd better not come....you were kicking my ass bad enough last year already :hiding: ;)

:p I thought it was more of a collaborative experience.

If I don't play I have more time for that great food.

You mean multiple people were kicking my ass? ;)

I'm going to try to bring a few homemade hummus' this year.

(...)

I'm going to try to bring a few homemade hummus' this year.

woah,

when this turn into a potluck?! hmm... roasted corn salsa anyone? :D

The Marcus Miller. Didn't you have it up for sale at one point?Yes I did. I'm not a huge fan of it with 10's, but I since switched to 12's and the bass is heavenly.

I'll bring it again this year, don't worry ;)

OK, your name is now in the raffle.

Got anything good in the fridge?
I haven't wet the bed in long time.........

Been at least a month*.


BTW thanks for the invite, MM. If I can get free I'm there.




*How do I know? I have C-CSPAN.

Our almost certain guest speaker has asked if there could have use of a TV and DVD player for a a few videos , can anyone help with this ?

Is the special guest Ron Jeremy? :eyebrow:

I can bring a DVD player if needed.

Is the special guest Ron Jeremy? :eyebrow:

I can bring a DVD player if needed.


No , Ron couldent make it this year but Dan lakin would like to join us though ! That would be a great help if you could bring the DVD player Bryan.

Not a problem. We have like five or six in my house for some reason.

This is a possibility for me. I was there last year with a Lakland Skyline JO and a Lakland Decade.

Is it Sept. 24?

Is it Sept. 24?

Yes.

Oh, and as we get closer to the event, I'll be glad to make an announcement on BIG BOTTOM, the only daily news website in the world dedicated to bass players.

Ahh... I wish I could come, but I'm too young to drive and I doubt my mom will drive me from Somers to NYC on a school night :(
Sounds like it's gonna be fun.

I may be able to make it but I won't know until a week or two before the 24th.

What do people do at these things? What do people bring? People are bringing their gear? I don't think I have anything special, I'm sure everyone has seen Edens, Warwicks, and Sterlings.

I'm really confused what people do at these things, never been. What time?

I would like to meet some of you guys though, especially the ones that have been around TB as long as I have (2001).

I'm most likely in! I'll see what my schedule is. I'll bring my Roscoe and Accugroove :-D.

What do people do at these things? What do people bring? People are bringing their gear? I don't think I have anything special, I'm sure everyone has seen Edens, Warwicks, and Sterlings.

I'm really confused what people do at these things, never been. What time?

I would like to meet some of you guys though, especially the ones that have been around TB as long as I have (2001).Mostly just hang out, BS, eat. Talk about bass, everything. People usually bring some gear to show off, check out other people's and frankly, it's a good chance to learn something from someone else about playing, gear, whatnot.

I'm most likely in! I'll see what my schedule is. I'll bring my Roscoe and Accugroove :-D.
Carpool?

Mostly just hang out, BS, eat. Talk about bass, everything. People usually bring some gear to show off, check out other people's and frankly, it's a good chance to learn something from someone else about playing, gear, whatnot.
That sounds about right

That sounds about right

Not to mention if you want to try out any effects pedal ever made, David will probably have it on his pedalboard.

Mostly just hang out, BS, eat. Talk about bass, everything. People usually bring some gear to show off, check out other people's and frankly, it's a good chance to learn something from someone else about playing, gear, whatnot.


Dont forget the Cigars this year ! ;)

Not to mention if you want to try out any effects pedal ever made, David will probably have it on his pedalboard.

You ain't kiddin'. :) If I was a kid again David Wilson's pedal board would be the main controls of my starship. :)

Dont forget the Cigars this year ! ;)Oh, I'll definately bring some goodies! :)

Oh, I'll definately bring some goodies! :)


Groovy ! :cool:

Not to mention if you want to try out any effects pedal ever made, David will probably have it on his pedalboard.

lol, no doubt...

btw, i'll be bringing some goodies to sell:

- acme b2 cab 4ohm
- warmoth / usa custom parts jazz bass
- some random pedals

breakout the cash!!! :p

If only this was not on a Sunday =(

I would have a monstrous trip back to Binghamton if I went...

what's the word on the jersey carpool?

what's the word on the jersey carpool?
Hey Bob,

We can probably put something together .... James and I will be riding together, but we're pretty close to each other. We should have room for another body or two, depending on how much gear is coming with us.

I'm only bringing a couple of basses, not too sure what James has in mind. If it's just basses we should be able to carry 4 guys total, or if enough NJ people are going we can get a couple of pools set up.

Where are you going to be coming from? Glassboro again? And who else from Jersey is coming?

not too sure what James has in mind.

just my Bee this year if space is tight.... I could be convinced (if they'll fit) to bring either of my Benavente and/or the El Whappo if anyone wants to check them out. I also have a USA Bassballs and Dunlap bass wah to bring that I might be selling cheap (if anyone is buying).

Anyone able to bring the TV for Dan Lakin's DVD ?

I'd like to ask anyone who plans on coming to please say so here, so I can get an idea of appoximately how many are coming.

Thanks.

Mike

I'd like to ask anyone who plans on coming to please say so here, so I can get an idea of appoximately how many are coming.

Thanks.

Mike


I plan to go Mike! Though I know I threatened that last year and got sick...and missed a few of the miniGTG's. This one's on my calendar though, so there's no backing out.

Major Metal will be in attendence of this social gathering of the above mentioned Talk Bass community . :)

I'm down if I'm not working. Also is there gunna be any trades going on or anything of that sort, for I bring some money, cuz I would like a bass, Amp/Cab, and a few other things.

I'm down if I'm not working. Also is there gunna be any trades going on or anything of that sort, for I bring some money, cuz I would like a bass, Amp/Cab, and a few other things.

This is always a possibility.

The main reason for the GTG is to see/check out each others gear and hangout/network with a bunch of people who have a common interest. :cool:

Most people bring gear just to show it off, while some bring stuff with the intention of selling. You'll never know unless you ask; the worst someone can say is no.

Mike ;)

crap.

i just got a gig booked for that day.

i won't be able to make it.

crap crap crap

I'd like to ask anyone who plans on coming to please say so here, so I can get an idea of appoximately how many are coming.

Thanks.

Mike
I'm saying so.
I'll bring food too. Lots of it. Just like last year.
Donations appreciated.:)

This is always a possibility.

The main reason for the GTG is to see/check out each others gear and hangout/network with a bunch of people who have a common interest. :cool:

Most people bring gear just to show it off, while some bring stuff with the intention of selling. You'll never know unless you ask; the worst someone can say is no.

Mike ;)
Ok, thanks, now I have to save up 'em paychecks.

o0o and by the way my mom is the master of potato salad!

I will be there.

I will be there for sure .... :cool:

I'm saying so.
I'll bring food too. Lots of it. Just like last year.
Donations appreciated.:)

Good man, John! :)

I'll PM you soon to discuss what/when/how.

Mike ;)

o0o and by the way my mom is the master of potato salad!

:eek:

:bawl:

Mike :D

I know.

I'm there!

Wish I could make it, but I will be gigging in San Francisco that day... I won't miss the next one!

-Marco

i can't make it, i have a huge exam the next day :bawl:

I'd like to ask anyone who plans on coming to please say so here, so I can get an idea of appoximately how many are coming.

Thanks.

Mike
I'll be there.

I'll be there.
probably trying to pawn off some of your creations, I imagine?:eyebrow: :p

probably trying to pawn off some of your creations, I imagine?:eyebrow: :p

maybe something he's made for me. ;)

i'm going to try and get off work and make the trek down to queen for this, i've never been to a GTG yet and what a better one to start with. If i do come, i'll bring my Orange AD200 and my Rick4003.

i'll let you guys know for sure if i'm coming soon. Is there anyone i need to like offically Pm or anything to let know i'm coming?

i'll let you guys know for sure if i'm coming soon. Is there anyone i need to like offically Pm or anything to let know i'm coming?

No, just try to let us know whether or not you're coming by Friday, September 22nd. ;)

Mike

well good news! (or bad news if you don't like me)

the show we booked for that day was canceled.

i'll be able to attend.

i don't even want to think about trying to master the subway system. is it possible for anyone coming from Manhattan to pick me up somewhere near Penn, or helping me out by riding the subway together?

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR ANY COLLEGE STUDENTS IN NJ!!!

NJ Transit if offering a special to college students of the week of 9/18-24. All you have to do if fill out a registration and print the coupon and present your school ID with the coupon and you get to ride for free.

That'll be saving me $20!

http://www.njtransit.com/nn_college.shtml

Hey Bob,

If you're taking the train or bus, does it get you into Metro Park in Edison? If so, we can pick you up there and you can drive into the city with us ...... :cool:

yeah that'd be great!

the NEC line stops in Metropark so that will be awesome. Thanks!

the only thing is i would have to be back in Metropark no later than 2:23AM to get the last train home... but i don't think that'll be a problem.

:)

2 weeks to go ! Glad to hear you will be able to make it Bob :)

yeah that'd be great!

the NEC line stops in Metropark so that will be awesome. Thanks!

the only thing is i would have to be back in Metropark no later than 2:23AM to get the last train home... but i don't think that'll be a problem.

:)
Consider it done, Bob .... :D And the 2:23 am thing won't be an issue, don't forget, I'm old :rolleyes:

Consider it done, Bob .... :D And the 2:23 am thing won't be an issue, don't forget, I'm old :rolleyes:
:D

yeah.. i'm not old... but i feel it.


what time does this whole thing begin at?

I'd like to ask anyone who plans on coming to please say so here, so I can get an idea of appoximately how many are coming.

Thanks.

Mike
me for sure, sorry for taking a while to check in but was away for a week.

:D
yeah.. i'm not old... but i feel it.


Do that too much, and you'll go blind!

food, food, food......can anyone donate some money towards food....please...my wife will cook, just like last year, but, the stuff cost money.:)

food, food, food......can anyone donate some money towards food....please...my wife will cook, just like last year, but, the stuff cost money.:)


Money at the door or in advance? I'm all for shooting y'all some Paypal on payday. Your wife (and yourself) make some great eats http://www.talkbass.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif

99% sure I'll be there.

Dan Lakin just sent word to me that Nick Epifani is going to bring a rig for the Lakland basses , anyone able to bring that TV for Dan's DVD ?

Dan Lakin just sent word to me that Nick Epifani is going to bring a rig for the Lakland basses , anyone able to bring that TV for Dan's DVD ?
kevin, you and I can. I have a 20" tv that we can bring and if it gets screwed up, so be it. what about a DVD player? I have a portable....
also, have I mentioned $ for food? I'm not trying to be petty but I spent almost $350 last year between food and supplies and while things are good this year (thanks be to God) it's still tight. $5 to $10 a person is totally appreciated and anyone who went last year knows that my wife puts out.
good food that is!!!!!!!!:) :smug: :p

food, food, food......can anyone donate some money towards food....please...my wife will cook, just like last year, but, the stuff cost money.:)
sure, no problem

sure, no problem
thank you.:) appreciated.

The money-for-food issue should be a non-issue .....

However you want to handle it is fine, but may I suggest that we set a $10 a head cost for the food? Maybe some type of sign-in sheet at the door and a place to put the cash or someone to collect it? Will that work out okay for you?

:cool:

A Talk Bass oil for food program ? :hiding: :D

A Talk Bass oil for food program ? :hiding: :D

I'll accept sadowskys for food, yes I wll.

food, food, food......can anyone donate some money towards food....please...my wife will cook, just like last year, but, the stuff cost money.:)
No problem.

I would gladly pay money for that food again. You could even sell it in the for sale forum weekly. I'd buy it. :hyper:

Haven't heard back from my dad in a while- I'll try calling him again this week (prone to heavy-duty "oops I forgot-fullness") :hmm:

I would gladly pay money for that food again. You could even sell it in the for sale forum weekly. I'd buy it. :hyper:
kind words, thank you.:)

No problem.
you get a pass. i owe you more than you owe me, that's for sure.

Ok,
I just found this thread...

Count me in!

See signature below. If they don't sell until the 24th, they will be there (maybe with some other friends as well... :D)

...and anyone who went last year knows that my wife puts out.I see.

I see.

Maybe I should have spent less time jamming with Don't Fret :eyebrow:

;)

Maybe I should have spent less time jamming with Don't Fret :eyebrow:

;)Haha. I shoulda stopped drooling over David's pedalboard too.

Haha. I shoulda stopped drooling over David's pedalboard too.
I have a bib for you this year :D

Dan asked me to put the word out if someone with a 4 or 5 string 4-94/44-02 or a 5-95/55-02 with the Bartolini system could bring it to the GTG, the basses he is bringing all have the new Lakland set up.

Maybe I should have spent less time jamming with Don't Fret :eyebrow:

;)

Hey I resent...then again, no I really can't compete with that. :hmm::smug:

1 week to go ! :hyper: :bassist:

1 week to go ! :hyper: :bassist:
WOOHOO!

Just spoke with my dad- looks like he won't be able to get out, so it looks like I'm out :(

Well, it's official, I have the fretless Nordstrand. It will be there along with the fretted Benavente.

I may or may not be able to make it out. I've become really ill, either mono, tonsilitis, or something else that is killing me from the shoulders up. I'll let you know later. Best wishes if I can't make it.

feel better tim

If I'm back in the city by sunday afternoon I'll be there. I'm goin home for band practice since all the suny schools close up for the jewish holidays and my guitarist will be home.

Is there a maybe list?

when does this party start?

(...) mono, tonsilitis, or something else that is killing me from the shoulders up. (...)

woah,

maaaaaybe you should stay home for our... i mean... *your* sake... :smug:

but in all serious sincerity, get well!

I wanna go, it's my girlfriend's birthday though dangnabbit... !!!

I may be able to persaude her to stop by with me for a little while. A few important questions though...

I THINK it's sunday? Is it the 24th?

What time?

Is it at the place in the beginning of this thread?

Are you guys going to be smoking cigars, cuz in all seriousness - my girl is allergic and we'd be driving there for nuthin, cuz i'd have to leave. If you are that's totally cool cuz I may not be able to go anyhow - just would like to know beforehand.

Hope I can make it - would like to meet some of you and see the ones of you I already know again. :) If I don't I hope you's hava a blast!

I wanna go, it's my girlfriend's birthday though dangnabbit... !!!

I may be able to persaude her to stop by with me for a little while. A few important questions though...

I THINK it's sunday? Is it the 24th?

What time?

Is it at the place in the beginning of this thread?

Are you guys going to be smoking cigars, cuz in all seriousness - my girl is allergic and we'd be driving there for nuthin, cuz i'd have to leave. If you are that's totally cool cuz I may not be able to go anyhow - just would like to know beforehand.

Hope I can make it - would like to meet some of you and see the ones of you I already know again. :) If I don't I hope you's hava a blast!


Joe, try your best to make it; it would be cool to meet you. :)

Yes, the GTG is at the place listed in post#1. If you need directions (which I doubt) let me know and I'll PM you my cell#. The GTG is scheduled to begin at 1pm as it has the past two years. It ends by about 8 O'Clock or so.

There's been talk of cigar smoking, but I can't stand the smell of those things either, :spit: so I'd ask anyone who wishes to smoke one to please go out in the yard next to the hall, or out in front of the hall.

Hope to see you there, Joe. ;)

Mike

hey Mike,
how many do yu figure? i'm going food shopping on friday for the GTG.
i figure around 20 this year....sound about right?
john

hey Mike,
how many do yu figure? i'm going food shopping on friday for the GTG.
i figure around 20 this year....sound about right?
john

Yes, John, that's about the number I'd say is coming from the responses so far.

Mike

Just spoke with my dad- looks like he won't be able to get out, so it looks like I'm out :(

That is a drag!

You will be missed, Bryan.

No discussions about art. :(

Mike

You're tellin' me.

$10 and a double cheeseburger to anyone who wants to drive from Queens to southeast CT to pick me up ;)

You're tellin' me.

$10 and a double cheeseburger to anyone who wants to drive from Queens to southeast CT to pick me up ;)

where in CT bryan?

i don't know where the rsvp list is, but i'm in.

This is from Dan

I know I asked for the DVD, however I'm having second thoughts. All the stuff I'm going to show you will be on our web-site soon. If you don't want to waste time (and the effort to set-it-up)watching TV , we can just talk. I'm bringing the DVD , but I'll leave it up to you to decide if you guys want to see it.

I have a 4 minute artist video (clip from TV), and (2)5-minute news profiles of us, and a 20 minute misc program that has some interviews (Geezer Butler, Mike Tobias, Jason Scheff, Ben Kenney, Tobin Experance, etc.........

I'll leave it up to and your fellow organizers to decide about the DVD(it really doesn't matter to me either way)

BTW, did somebody say Nick Epifani would be going?

BTW, did somebody say Nick Epifani would be going?

I passed in front of his door today, could have knocked on the door and asked... :)

i don't know where the rsvp list is, but i'm in.

The R.S.V.P. list is right here!

This is who I've counted from their posts as definitely coming:

(In alphabetical order, so as to show no favoritism :p )

Aram
Bob Clayton
Coelho
Dan Lakin
David Wilson
Don't Fret
Eli Maniscalco
Figjam
Filakovsky
James Hart
Jokerjkny
Major Metal
Nino Valenti
Pointbass
Whafrodamus
Yours Truly

And these members are on the maybe list:

Fenderx55@Yahoo
Joe Nerve
Pink Telephone
Thursday
TP Lyons

So as of right now, that's 16 definite, 5 maybe.

If I've made a mistake anywhere, please let me know.

Mike ;)

i don't know where the rsvp list is, but i'm in.
Bob - PM sent to you .....

Bob - PM sent to you .....
replied :)

also, we need to make sure someone brings a camera.

i'll bring mine... but i mean, someone needs to bring a good one.

I think it's pretty official at this time that I'm out. I'm only getting worse by the day. Have fun without me guys, same place in '07? :)

BTW, did somebody say Nick Epifani would be going?


Thats what I got from Dan Lakin.

Sorry guys, I can't make it. I have to go help my grandparents with clean the house and move stuff for them.

where in CT bryan?

The ass end :) I'm in the southeast right near the two casinos (Norwich).

The R.S.V.P. list is right here!

This is who I've counted from their posts as definitely coming:

(In alphabetical order, so as to show no favoritism :p )

Aram
Bob Clayton
Coelho
Dan Lakin
David Wilson
Don't Fret
Eli Maniscalco
Figjam
Filakovsky
James Hart
Jokerjkny
Major Metal
Nino Valenti
Pointbass
Whafrodamus
Yours Truly

And these members are on the maybe list:

Fenderx55@Yahoo
Joe Nerve
Pink Telephone
Thursday
TP Lyons

So as of right now, that's 16 definite, 5 maybe.

If I've made a mistake anywhere, please let me know.

Mike ;)

what about the dancing girls?:p

what about the dancing girls?:pYou're wife cooks AND dances?!?!?!??!?!?!!? AWESOME!!!!!





:hiding:

You're wife cooks AND dances?!?!?!??!?!?!!? AWESOME!!!!!
:hiding:

I'll tell her you said that. it'll be sauerkraut only for you! LOL :p
don't leave your car door open on Sunday....you might be missing a few things :eek:

oh wait, you have my walnut bass....I'm in no position to negotiate.:crying:

I'll tell her you said that. it'll be sauerkraut only for you! LOL :p
:


Thats punishment enough ! :D

Add me to the maybe list.

I'll be using public transportation (I live in queens so I'll only be able to bring my two basses and my Big muff if anyone wants to try it out. I've only got a head at the moment).

I'd really like to meet some of you guys, I hope to make it.

In compensation for not bringing an amp with me, I can probably bring some food. I can book, but my mom is a badass...:D

shame you can't make it, tim. you seem like a cool guy. i would have liked to meet you. (plus you're a fellow jersian!)

feel better though.

shame you can't make it, tim. you seem like a cool guy. i would have liked to meet you. (plus you're a fellow jersian!)

feel better though.


Go kidnap him Bob ! :D

damn, what happened to saterday? i hope i can make it sunday, i have class early the next morning. hmm what time is the gtg?

do i have to bring any thing? will anybody else bring anything?


edit:

even thoug my bass isnt anything special, ill bring it with me, and my pedal board. i might have like 2 pedals that some of you might want to play with. ill bring my 20 watt combo amp too.

but im still not too sure if i can make it, put me down for a maybe leaning towerds a yes.

again, what time is the gtg?
and is there an entry fee charge to the building?

oh, and ill ask my friend if i can barrow her camera, but shes kind of over protective of it so thats a maybe towerds a no :(

damn, what happened to saterday? i hope i can make it sunday, i have class early the next morning. hmm what time is the gtg?

do i have to bring any thing? will anybody else bring anything?
nah. none of us bring anything.:rolleyes:

The 4 Laklands came today.
I can't wait to put them up on ebay:smug: j/k of course.

nah. none of us bring anything.:rolleyes:


i dont like sarcasm lol

edit:

i edited my previous post :)

damn, what happened to saterday? i hope i can make it sunday, i have class early the next morning. hmm what time is the gtg?

do i have to bring any thing? will anybody else bring anything?


edit:

even thoug my bass isnt anything special, ill bring it with me, and my pedal board. i might have like 2 pedals that some of you might want to play with. ill bring my 20 watt combo amp too.

but im still not too sure if i can make it, put me down for a maybe leaning towerds a yes.

again, what time is the gtg?

oh, and ill ask my friend if i can barrow her camera, but shes kind of over protective of it so thats a maybe towerds a no :(


1 pm starting , dont worry it is not an all night event so you will be able to get plenty of sleep for your class monday. :)

The 4 Laklands came today.
I can't wait to put them up on ebay:smug: j/k of course.


I cant wait to check out that hollowbody ! :bassist:

This is from Dan

I know I asked for the DVD, however I'm having second thoughts. All the stuff I'm going to show you will be on our web-site soon. If you don't want to waste time (and the effort to set-it-up)watching TV , we can just talk. I'm bringing the DVD , but I'll leave it up to you to decide if you guys want to see it.

I have a 4 minute artist video (clip from TV), and (2)5-minute news profiles of us, and a 20 minute misc program that has some interviews (Geezer Butler, Mike Tobias, Jason Scheff, Ben Kenney, Tobin Experance, etc.........

I'll leave it up to and your fellow organizers to decide about the DVD(it really doesn't matter to me either way)


Anyone ?

1 pm starting , dont worry it is not an all night event so you will be able to get plenty of sleep for your class monday. :)


awesome, count me in for a defenite then :)

unless something comes up at the last minute :p

oh, what bus goes there?

and is there an entry fee charge to the building?


No.

Mike ;)

oh, what bus goes there?

Beyondhairy, you take the Q11 bus which begins near the Queens Mall.

Take it to Atlantic Avenue (about a 15 - 20 minute ride)
At Atlantic Avenue, take the Atlantic Avenue bus towards Brooklyn (I forgot the # at the moment) about 3 stops to 87th St. If you're not carrying too much gear you can walk it; it's only about a quarter mile.
At 87th St., cross Atlantic Avenue and go 1 block south to 95th Avenue, turn right and you will see a big red house in the middle of the block. The hall is right next to it.

Hope to see you Sunday.

Mike

Sounds like a blast. 98% I'll be there...last weekend before a major release at work, so work may steal my Sunday, but not if I can help it.

I'll bring my morch (in my avatar) and i'll try to bring my pedal board (see my signature) - weather and laziness permitting.

If anyone coming from manhattan wants to meet up for the trek over there, I'm in for that (i'm coming from the UES, but can meet anywhere in the city). I rely on public transit as well. How long is the walk from the A train stop to the place?

Oh and I'll 100% have cash to donate (as should everyone who is attending) for food/expenses. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone.
~ evan

Beyondhairy, you take the Q11 bus which begins near the Queens Mall.

Take it to Atlantic Avenue (about a 15 - 20 minute ride)
At Atlantic Avenue, take the Atlantic Avenue bus towards Brooklyn (I forgot the # at the moment) about 3 stops to 87th St. If you're not carrying too much gear you can walk it; it's only about a quarter mile.
At 87th St., cross Atlantic Avenue and go 1 block south to 95th Avenue, turn right and you will see a big red house in the middle of the block. The hall is right next to it.

Hope to see you Sunday.

Mike

atlanta, is that before or after liberty?

ill probably walk that last quarter mile, quarter mile isnt that far, its just a once walk around my old junior high :p

Sorry, everyone, but it looks like you're going to have to take me off that RSVP list. There's simply no way I can make the trek to the city from Boston and back this weekend. See you all in '07. :hmm:

How long is the walk from the A train stop to the place?

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone.
~ evan

It's a 10 minute walk from the 88th Street station of the A train.
www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/maps/submap.htm

Let me know if you need more specific directions.

Looking forward to meeting you too. ;)

Mike

atlanta, is that before or after liberty?

ill probably walk that last quarter mile, quarter mile isnt that far, its just a once walk around my old junior high :p

Atlantic Avenue is 3 stops after Jamaica Avenue.

It's also about 8 blocks before Liberty Avenue.

Mike

Sorry, everyone, but it looks like you're going to have to take me off that RSVP list. There's simply no way I can make the trek to the city from Boston and back this weekend. See you all in '07. :hmm:

You will be missed, Justin. :(

Mike

Beyondhairy,

We could probably meet up and make the trek together since we are relatively close to eachother. Also going all the way to Queens Mall seems a bit out of the way. I'm sure there's way from Jamaica Center. I'll post it in a few.

sonofa!!

just got an email, and found out that one of my rehearsals has been pushed up to this weekend's sunday afternoon!!! :mad: :spit:

guess i'll have to wait til next year... :hmm:

Beyondhairy,

We could probably meet up and make the trek together since we are relatively close to eachother. Also going all the way to Queens Mall seems a bit out of the way. I'm sure there's way from Jamaica Center. I'll post it in a few.


im a 20 minute walk from teh queens center mall lol

but the q38 is right on my block, and i take that a couple stops to woodhaven. i think its on woodhaven. but yea lol i take the 38 and then transfer to the 11 :)

hmmm, but im totaly down to meeting up before hand :)


this is all IF i can go lol

its a jew day and my mom said in passing something about going to synagaoug, but im planning on brushing it off for TB lol.

im working out the final details. (its my dad's birthday that day), but Id love to come out and meet allof you. I really only lurk on the For Sale forums, cause I have major GAS. But it would be nice to put a face to a screen name.

Ill let you know definitely by friday morning.
I also have no problem giving some money for food (what was it, like 10 bucks?)

Ill probably bring my Rbass and Wal Pro 1. Maybe my Celinder P as well.

im working out the final details. (its my dad's birthday that day), but Id love to come out and meet allof you. I really only lurk on the For Sale forums, cause I have major GAS. But it would be nice to put a face to a screen name.

Ill let you know definitely by friday morning.
I also have no problem giving some money for food (what was it, like 10 bucks?)

Ill probably bring my Rbass and Wal Pro 1. Maybe my Celinder P as well.


you have a WAL!?!!

dude.. come or ill hunt u down lol i NEED to try a WAL so bad


here i am making threats and im not een sure i can go 100% :p
btw, your screen name DOES have a face lol

so how do these things usually go? do people come and go throughout the day or does everyone typically show up as close to 1pm as possible and then stay till the 8pm end time? is it just hanging out or are there activities/jams/etc planned for the day? i'm really looking forward to this...

hanging out in a big room with a bunch of bass nerds sounds like a great way to spend the day!!! :bassist:

so how do these things usually go? do people come and go throughout the day or does everyone typically show up as close to 1pm as possible and then stay till the 8pm end time? is it just hanging out or are there activities/jams/etc planned for the day? i'm really looking forward to this...

hanging out in a big room with a bunch of bass nerds sounds like a great way to spend the day!!! :bassist:


Indeed it is , from years past I think most come in around start time and when it comes to leaving it varies based on the commute they have to make.

Indeed it is , from years past I think most come in around start time and when it comes to leaving it varies based on the commute they have to make.


hey, gana bring your Sadowsky.? :)

He better... :D

hey, gana bring your Sadowsky.? :)


It's possible but I dont know if their will be any room in the car for it.

I'm almost positive that I'm coming.

As far as a TV/DVD player, I have a 17" laptop.
I've also got some cabling we can use to route audio to an amp if needed.
Would that suffice?
I could also bring a DSLR camera.

Do we have an idea yet of what basses will be there? I'm trying to figure out what to bring.

Right now I'm thinking of bringing:
Fodera Edward 6
Sadowsky 24-5 P/J
F Bass BNF5
'91 Smith BT6

I also have a Sadowsky NYC Modern 24-5, a Sad MV5 and a Surine fretless 6 (that's for sale).
If one of these looks more interesting to you than the fretless F Bass, I could bring one of those instead. I figured we'd have plenty of Sadowskys and Valentis but who knows! :D

Anyone ?
Kevin,
sorry for the late response, life has been running rings around me for the last few weeks.
What would you need? TV/DVD/both?

i may being just a regular old fender deluxe p

Kevin,
sorry for the late response, life has been running rings around me for the last few weeks.
What would you need? TV/DVD/both?


Both if thats if everyone would like to see Dan's DVD's.

i may being just a regular old fender deluxe p


Whats that :p