I'd like to set up a Michigan GTG on the west side of the state. The only problem is that there are no all bass stores, or regular music stores around here that have squat above combo amps. So for a store to lend a spot is not going to happen.

Any ideas? Rent a place for the afternoon? (my house is too small for a GTG)

i would definately love to attend... but no ideas on where to have it... i do manage a music store, but our "cool bass gear" is a little lacking... and size wise it's pretty small (for a get together anyway) maybe a vfw of something like that would work?

i would definately love to attend... but no ideas on where to have it... i do manage a music store, but our "cool bass gear" is a little lacking... and size wise it's pretty small (for a get together anyway) maybe a vfw of something like that would work?


Hey there! I bought a VL210 off you quite a while ago.(don't know if you remember)

lol... cool how's it been treating ya? :D

small world eh?

I'm in G.R. Sounds like it might be fun, but I don't know of anyplace suitable either. If you get it figured out, let me know.

Would anyone be interested if they had to pitch in like $5-$10 for a space to rent?

that's cool with me... it'd just fun to hang with other "bass geeks" :p

Anyone else?

I'd consider making the drive from Detroit and meeting you guys if the timing worked out.

Ken

i'm from GR, but i live in royal oak now. i'd drive out to a get together. RIT isn't any good any more, or is it just too small? whatever, if the timing works, i'm in.

robb.

i'm from GR, but i live in royal oak now. i'd drive out to a get together. RIT isn't any good any more, or is it just too small? whatever, if the timing works, i'm in.

robb.

RIT grand rapids is fair, but still only stuff like fender/ampeg/ibanez. RIT Holland is sub-par to say the least.

I'm from GR so I'd be in. I love my teacher at RIT but it is a little lacking

it's a bummer that farrow's is the G&L and peavey dealer in the area. who is musicman in GR besides GC? when are we talking about putting this together?

robb.

when are we talking about putting this together?

robb.

No clue. I was making this post to see if there would be enough people to have a GTG in the area.

I'm in Jackson with little funds and time but I would really consider it. I'm subscribing to the post to keep an eye on it.

Hi guys I thought I'd put this here. I'm looking for a teacher in the NW Grand Rapids area. I have one already but he's not wililng to do every other week which is what I want. My influences are about 50% metal 50% hard rock. I want to know theory and we are studying modes right now. I"m primarily a finger player but want to play with a pick too. If anyone is interested please PM me. Thanks. Mike

I'd consider making the drive from Detroit and meeting you guys if the timing worked out.

Ken

Same here, as long as I didn't have to drive with Ken!:D

in

I'm in so long as I'm in town and the timing works.

i'm in westland... my cardboard box bass is now being sold in Elderly Music (lansing MI).. i wanna set up at a show, but dammit there's nothing in Michigan! Ohio has them, Indiana too. I'm looking into hosting one myself, but i have no idea what the hell i'm doing.

Hi guys!

I have not been as active with TB over the past year but I check back every so often... mostly to see if the Berg line driver has been released yet!

I live in Grand Rapids and if needed I will do what I can to help organize a West MI GTG. It looks like there are possibly 10+ interested so far- looking too big for me to host at my (small) house. Any progress with locating a space?

Pat

Hi guys!
Any progress with locating a space?

Pat

Still looking into it. I'm looking for cheap/free, but a "nice" place.

in holland or in grand rapids?

robb.

in holland or in grand rapids?

robb.

I personally have a better chance of finding a place in Holland, but I haven't ruled out GR.

this is totally unrelated to the west side of the state.

my band, the low hello (http://www.myspace.com/thelowhello), is playing at club bart tonight in fabulous ferndale. we're playing with oliver future (http://www.myspace.com/oliverfuture) from los angeles, california. the show starts around 10pm. we're opening.

if you're free, come check us out!

robb.

i'm almost tempted to have this at my house and throw all the furniture in the kitchen or something... but i think it's still too small...

but after watching the videos of the "Bowlus Borg" I am jonsing to do this.

do it! i've been to GTGs in very small places. if you have 1,000 square feet in your house, you can probably get about ten people for a GTG. it'll be tight, but workable. and we can expedition to RIT and GC. try to do it on a night when there's a good show at ten bells.

robb.

do it! i've been to GTGs in very small places. if you have 1,000 square feet in your house, you can probably get about ten people for a GTG. it'll be tight, but workable. and we can expedition to RIT and GC. try to do it on a night when there's a good show at ten bells.

robb.

+1 Also, even though I had a blast at Tom B's hang, it was a little overwhelming... almost too much stuff and too many people... hard to really get a feel for the sound of a lot of the stuff (don't get me wrong.... it was a blast!). It would be fun to get together and check out a more limited collection of popular gear (or at least gear that gets some buzz on TB) that TBers might be interested in hearing about.... maybe EpiUL cabs, a couple Bergs, Schroeders, Thunderfunks, Glocks, some Eden stuff, Accugroove, EA, Ampeg, etc.... similar to what a few of us did at Vic's house a while back.

Small and limited is not necessarily a bad thing! I'm in if the timing works... I'll supply an Epi410UL, and couple small Bergs, a Thunderfunk, Glock HR, Walter Woods and a couple of basses (maybe Sadowsky and Celinder) to get things started!

I'll keep my eye out on this thread in case something happens.

i can bring the peavey armada.

ok, it's a cirrus BXP unlike any other BXP and a classic 400. i also have a bergantino HT-112, and a warwick quadruplet with a crest pro 7200. i'm mostly there to meet people. if the other detroit guys with all the good gear show up, then we'll have something.

robb.

i can bring the peavey armada.

ok, it's a cirrus BXP unlike any other BXP and a classic 400. i also have a bergantino HT-112, and a warwick quadruplet with a crest pro 7200. i'm mostly there to meet people. if the other detroit guys with all the good gear show up, then we'll have something.

robb.

+1... from looking at the profiles of the posters on this thread, there would be lots of interesting stuff... tube amps, AI stuff, etc. And, I'm with you... it's all about the hang and meeting other bassists!

I hope this happens... being somewhat new to Michigan, I am not familiar with that side of the State!

I'm in! As long as work works out alright, I think this sounds like a lot of fun! (and if I'm invited:ninja: )

~K

I'm in! As long as work works out alright, I think this sounds like a lot of fun! (and if I'm invited:ninja: )

~K


Of course you're invited! wait a second.......yes you're invited!

I added a poll to this thread to get a general idea of what month to try to do this in. (not an exact date yet, just the month then we'll go from there)
This time of year gets kinda crazy busy for a lot of people, so I thought I'd see what everyone was thinking.

You can vote for more than one if one or more is okay for you.

I'm booked the rest of this month, and December isn't good because of band jobs and Christmas commitments. The 3rd weekend in Jan is the only one I have open then. Set it up, Hopefully it'll be an afternoon or something.

do it! i've been to GTGs in very small places. if you have 1,000 square feet in your house, you can probably get about ten people for a GTG. it'll be tight, but workable. and we can expedition to RIT and GC. try to do it on a night when there's a good show at ten bells.

robb.

well my house is very small (sub 1000 feet)... but i'm sure i could talk my wife into it :) also ten bells is going to be a problem... it seems that the former owners didnt like to pay taxes... so it's closed and the pa has been auctioned off :(

i understand you on space. i have a 900-something square foot house, and i wouldn't want more than ten coming over. it'd be too cramped.

bummer about ten bells. where do people go to see shows anymore?

seriously sweet looking gear profiles in this thread. the good news is that i won't have to bring my HT-112, since there probably will be one there already.

robb.

I'm in the process of finding out info on grabbing a big room at my church for the GTG. This is going to sound funny, but does anyone have a problem having a GTG at a church? (no boose/beers, general good behavior....)

no biggie to me on the booze and beer... i just hope i dont burst into flames as i walk in the door :P

rcz: I'm not sure anymore... ten bells and the radio were my favs and the radio burned down a couple of years ago... there's a new place called the rocker where most of my friends bands are playing, but i haven't checked it out yet...

also for those browsing profiles my rig will be changing drastically in the next 5 days :D

congratulations!

robb.

My son lives in GR. Let me know so I can have an excuse to visit my son also.

I'm in the process of finding out info on grabbing a big room at my church for the GTG. This is going to sound funny, but does anyone have a problem having a GTG at a church? (no boose/beers, general good behavior....)

Hey Hurl.. I think the church is a great idea! It really fits with the whole West Michigan vibe. The local gents around here will know what I'm talking about;)

If we cant bring in food or alcoholic beverages, we could think about having a gear session at the church and then meet at another location for socializing/food/drinks...etc if people want to.

If all else fails, I'll be happy to open my house up. I also have a sub 1000sqft home and based on the interest level so far it would be a tight squeeze. It could work though. It would be difficult to get everyone in the same room at the same time (splitting between main level space and basement).

there was a harmony central GTG in columbus, OH that basically needed two rooms to work. it is doable, but you have to want it.

robb.

I'd consider making the drive from Detroit and meeting you guys if the timing worked out.



Same here, as long as I didn't have to drive with Ken!:D


Same here as long as I don't have to Drive with Steve (again!)

oh, for the love of pete! i'll drive all y'all over there.

robb.

so how big were the rooms? I have 2 rooms one is 11x13 and one is 18x13 i could probably empty most of the furniture out of... we'd have to do it during the day though (so my neighbors dont complain)

those rooms would be plenty. maybe leave some chairs or something for people to sit (i can bring folding chairs if needed). realistically, you can fit a lot of amps and basses in that kind of space with no furniture. and if you don't have a lot of trinkets and stuff taking up space, you probably wouldn't have to move too much.

robb.

I can bring a AccuGroove Tri112 and/or a Tri115.
Groove Shoppe GS5 and a ThunderFunk 550B
Maybe a R Bass singlecut fretless 5- maybe because it's in limbo at the moment (may need to go for taxes next year)
And another maybe- the MikeBass Valenti 5 if it's done (do a search on me if you don't already know).

This could be fun!! (as long as I don't have to drive with Steve!)

I can bring a AccuGroove Tri112 and/or a Tri115.
Groove Shoppe GS5 and a ThunderFunk 550B
Maybe a R Bass singlecut fretless 5- maybe because it's in limbo at the moment (may need to go for taxes next year)
And another maybe- the MikeBass Valenti 5 if it's done (do a search on me if you don't already know).

This could be fun!! (as long as I don't have to drive with Steve!)


YOU MUST BRING THE ACCUGROOVE STUFF!!

I've been looking into getting a tri112, but have no where close to try one out.

RE: the church building

If no one has a problem, I'm still looking into it.
The room would be like 1000 or so sqft. so space wouldn't be an issue.
We can have food and beverages there, just no beers and the likes.

that would be fine for me.

robb.

fine by me... less house cleaning then :P

RE: the church building

If no one has a problem, I'm still looking into it.
The room would be like 1000 or so sqft. so space wouldn't be an issue.
We can have food and beverages there, just no beers and the likes.

Do you think we will have spl issues with the chuch?

I can bring a AccuGroove Tri112 and/or a Tri115.
Groove Shoppe GS5 and a ThunderFunk 550B
Maybe a R Bass singlecut fretless 5- maybe because it's in limbo at the moment (may need to go for taxes next year)
And another maybe- the MikeBass Valenti 5 if it's done (do a search on me if you don't already know).

Ok then... lets get the gear list going!

I can bring any or all of:

WWU
TFB550A
Clarus
IP112
HT112 (x2)
410UL
Acme B1 (x2)
Sadowsky Metro RV5

Do you think we will have spl issues with the chuch?

No problems. We'd most likely be the only ones in the building and it's in the middle of nowhere. On a typical Sunday we peak at about 102dB

Ok then... lets get the gear list going!

I can bring any or all of:

WWU
TFB550A
Clarus
IP112
HT112 (x2)
410UL
Acme B1 (x2)
Sadowsky Metro RV5

We have quite a bit of overlap! Cool... we can divide it up...

Overlap: WWU, 410UL, TF550 (I have a 'b' now, but they are almost identical), Sadowsky(NYC... but same darn thing for all practicle purposes).

Cool, if this works out, I'll bring the Rob Allen MB5, the Celinder, the Glockenklang HeartRock, and the BergHT210s/HT122s, if that's good with you.

We can figure it out as it gets closer.

Hope this works out... would enjoy meeting you after all the threads we've co-inhabited over the last year or so:)

Ken

Edit: I'll have my Sadowsky NYC Modern by then also!

I'll bring my Rumzini Signature Lakland.

We have quite a bit of overlap! Cool... we can divide it up...

Overlap: WWU, 410UL, TF550 (I have a 'b' now, but they are almost identical), Sadowsky(NYC... but same darn thing for all practicle purposes).

Cool, if this works out, I'll bring the Rob Allen MB5, the Celinder, the Glockenklang HeartRock, and the BergHT210s/HT122s, if that's good with you.

We can figure it out as it gets closer.

Hope this works out... would enjoy meeting you after all the threads we've co-inhabited over the last year or so:)

Ken

Edit: I'll have my Sadowsky NYC Modern by then also!

Car pool Ken??
As long as we don't have to bring Steve along with us though!!

I'll bring my piccolo and my wacked out pedals and my mini rig... the amp arrived today and i'm picking up the speakers on sunday.

by the way i voted for January for the date... we might want to stay away from the weekend of the 18th though... (NAMM) and with any luck i'll be there this year

Car pool Ken??
As long as we don't have to bring Steve along with us though!!

:D

I'm off of work for the second and third week of January. I may be going out of thown with the wife though in that middle weekend.

Im there with bells on. Bringing, all my gear.


(no booze.. oh well.)

No problems. We'd most likely be the only ones in the building and it's in the middle of nowhere. On a typical Sunday we peak at about 102dB


My epifani peaked out at my church around 122 db. :ninja:

I'm off of work for the second and third week of January. I may be going out of thown with the wife though in that middle weekend.

i'm having people from out of town for the NAIAS in january, which opens on january 13 and closes on january 21. they'll be in for one of the weekends, but we haven't reached a consensus.

the reality is that grand rapids is easy enough for me that, barring a gig like i have on the 27th of january in ypsilanti, i am pretty down for any time.

robb.

My epifani peaked out at my church around 122 db. :ninja:


well i threw a trident.... :ninja:

Depending on when it is I might be able to make it as well. I'd be another coming from Motown.

I have no problems being-have in a house of the Lord for a while but I would also be open to going out after for dinner/drinks and what-not as well.

I have no problems being-have in a house of the Lord for a while but I would also be open to going out after for dinner/drinks and what-not as well.


No problems there. We have a couple of local brew pubs here that are pretty cool.

Not going to Namm this year....may bring a few of my basses up. January sounds cool.

Dang Holland is a long drive. Oddly enough i've played at a bar there in town.. Parrot's i think it was called. My Drummer used to teach drums in town, Mitch Hull. Cool place.

Any ideas on the narrowed down date for this shindig yet?

I'm in Kalamazoo and I may be able to get us an auditorium space that has some nice room in it for hanging out.

Let me know if you guys are interested in:
A/ Meeting in Kalamazoo. As far as I can tell, it'd be a good location considering people are coming from Detroit, Grand Rapids, etc.

B/ Meeting in an auditorium setting. There is a lot of room in there and I've done GTGs like this before in there (we have LAN parties there a lot), so I think it would work nicely. We don't have any all-bass stores, however we do have several stores, one of which is a few blocks from the auditorium.

Let me know what you guys think, and if you like the idea, I'll see if I can get my old boss to let us use the space.

Dang Holland is a long drive. Oddly enough i've played at a bar there in town.. Parrot's i think it was called. My Drummer used to teach drums in town, Mitch Hull. Cool place.

Any ideas on the narrowed down date for this shindig yet?


Holland is only like a 1.5 hr drive from Lansing. It's not too bad.

Ah yes.....the dirty bird "parrots" I've played there more times than I'd ever want to. What a tiny stage eh?

I'm in Kalamazoo and I may be able to get us an auditorium space that has some nice room in it for hanging out.

Let me know if you guys are interested in:
A/ Meeting in Kalamazoo. As far as I can tell, it'd be a good location considering people are coming from Detroit, Grand Rapids, etc.

B/ Meeting in an auditorium setting. There is a lot of room in there and I've done GTGs like this before in there (we have LAN parties there a lot), so I think it would work nicely. We don't have any all-bass stores, however we do have several stores, one of which is a few blocks from the auditorium.

Let me know what you guys think, and if you like the idea, I'll see if I can get my old boss to let us use the space.

That sounds like a cool alternative. I would be in, assuming I'm not on the road that weekend.

You know, we Detroit guys always post about hangs at LDS. That works out great since 1) the Low Down Sound guys are about the nicest in the business and 2) we all spend quite a bit of money there.

However, usually a GTG in a music store (bass only or not) is not necessarily a good idea. Most stores are not that thrilled about a bunch of guys bringing in high end gear that the store doesn't carry.

That was a long winded way of saying that a non-music store location would be a positive IMO. We Detroiters are just very luck to have such a great store with a great owner/manager and staff that puts up with us descending on them every quarter or so.:D

FYI: Bill Clements (the infamous one-armed bass player) lives here in Kalamazoo. I bet we could get him involved.

FYI: Bill Clements (the infamous one-armed bass player) lives here in Kalamazoo. I bet we could get him involved.


I'm gonna see/hang with Bill on Wed. (he's at LDS doing a clinic) and I'll bring it up.

I'm in if I can swing the date. and I'll drive with Steve!

I'm in if I can swing the date. and I'll drive with Steve!


OK man, you said it!!

Oddly enough i've played at a bar there in town.. Parrot's i think it was called.

ick. i've played parrot's before. that gig probably stands out over all the other gigs i played with my old band from kalamazoo.

speaking of kalamazoo, i've been dying for an excuse to go back. i'd definitely be down with meeting there. GR is still my first choice, but whoever emerges with a credible plan among GR, holland, and kalamazoo is fine with me.

robb.

Okay. Here's the deal. I can get a big room in my church for $30. I'll cover that if others volunteer for water/pop and snacks/food.

Now to the date. The majority seem to want to do Jan. SO.....

What date in Jan works for people?
6th
13th
20th
27th

The sooner we can narrow down a date, the sooner I can book the room.

At this point in time, the 20th would work best for me.

At this point in time, the 20th would work best for me.

20th is good for me also.... I believe that is my only weekend off from gigging in January.

20th is good for me, too. it is on my calendar.

robb.

The 6th I'm at the Raddison, the 13th is River City Saloon, the 20th is free, and the 27th I'm at a place called BFE's in Allendale (I think it really is in BFE!)

The 20th is the best of the lot. Kzoo is a bit of a drive, but if my wife will let me out of the house........


I'll bring my Ric, my 5 string Carvin fretless, and an amp. Maybe I'll bring my nephew along for the ride too.

If anyone is around for the gigs, stop on in, I'll let you borrow my band for a while!!

but if my wife will let me out of the house........

That's my story as well. :rolleyes:

i'm planning on bring the wife with... after making her listen to hours and hours of micheal manring she digs bass stuff :D

My wife does not have that level of appreciation. At least not yet, I bought her a bass not too long ago.

i tried buying a bass for my wife because she wanted to learn how to play. she didn't devote the time to it. but after having her join a band i was in as the singer, she uttered magical words: "i finally get it. i think you should get the bass and amp you want to play out with."

robb.

My wife is not into wanting to know about my basses/amps. But she totally suports me, and just shakes her head when I want to spend money on more bass stuff.

i tried buying a bass for my wife because she wanted to learn how to play. she didn't devote the time to it. but after having her join a band i was in as the singer, she uttered magical words: "i finally get it. i think you should get the bass and amp you want to play out with."

robb.

Magical words indeed!!

My wife hasn't devoted time to it yet, but we have made a date to get on it after the first of the year(too many holidays/birthdays between now and then). I'm going to teach her some simple songs she likes, we'll see from there.

20th.
On the calander.
Matt, since you wanted to drive with Steve, let him know!
(or maybe not, and he'll miss it..........)

20th works for me.. im pretty much an out of work bass player ATM, but that might change soon.

I have just booked the room for Jan. 20 2007. Here's a link to a new poll/post in this section asking for pretty rock solid confirmations for this date, and to post gear you will bring, and beverages/food/snacks.

I know it's a little ways away, but I'm putting up the cash for the room, and I'd hate to loose it. (my $$ that is)

Also included is the address for the church that the GTG will be at for anyone to mapquest it or whatnot.

Is there anyone interested in doing a clinic or anything like that? I'm personally not good enough to show anyone anything.;)

LINK TO NEW THREAD/POLL (http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288340)

cough cough where's the link cough cough

EDIT: found it :P

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288340

cough cough where's the link cough cough


Sorry, I posted before the new one was done. You have permission to beat me with a wet noodle at the GTG.:eek:

Sorry, I posted before the new one was done. You have permission to beat me with a wet noodle at the GTG.:eek:


i'will add one to my gear list :D