Houston Tx.bassists! Help plan a mini-GTG.UPDATE Dec.or Jan.?

5StringBlues · #1 08-08-2009, 12:02 AM

Edit: This has been put on hold for a later date. Please see post # 7

mjolnir · #2 08-08-2009, 12:11 AM

I definitely would love to see something like this come to fruition, it's a damn shame so many Houstonian bassists who are part of such a big community as Talkbass have never actually met each other.

And I imagine many, like me, wanted to go to the New York GTG but just couldn't find the time or the money to head out there.

Let's get this off the ground gentlemen, I'd love to meet all of ye.

McHaven · #3 08-08-2009, 10:15 AM

Well, I'd be in if it wasn't for the damn 21 thing. I'd bring plenty of effects for playing around with, and would love to do some blues too. However, sadly it seems I will not be able to make it, unless someone wants to pose as my guardian haha.

ThatGermanDude · #4 08-08-2009, 01:01 PM

I'll be back at college by then so I can't make it, besides the whole 21 thing...

5StringBlues · #5 08-08-2009, 02:21 PM

Seems like we have enough interest that the bar situation would be too small.Please see post #7 for more info.

wazzel · #6 08-08-2009, 06:29 PM

Depending on work and what not I would be interested.

5StringBlues · #7 08-08-2009, 09:59 PM

This has been put on hold.There has been alot of interest from our under 21 bretheren and the guys that can't make a Wednesday due to work. I am thinking we should try for a day over the Christmas/New Years holidays. I will be in touch with McHaven and the other college guys to try and figure out a good date.There is another bar over in the Heights that lets in all ages that I may be able to reserve a Saturday afternoon at.

Keep posting here with ideas or just to let us know would like to attend.Also feel free to PM me for info or ideas.

Thanks,
L

Tommygunn · #8 08-09-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 5StringBlues

This has been put on hold.There has been alot of interest from our under 21 bretheren and the guys that can't make a Wednesday due to work. I am thinking we should try for a day over the Christmas/New Years holidays. I will be in touch with McHaven and the other college guys to try and figure out a good date.There is another bar over in the Heights that lets in all ages that I may be able to reserve a Saturday afternoon at.

Keep posting here with ideas or just to let us know would like to attend.Also feel free to PM me for info or ideas.

Thanks,
L

Thats awesome I'd love to go! Sorry but I'm under 21 and I might be ruining all the fun. I'd love to do this.

5StringBlues · #9 08-09-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommygunn

Thats awesome I'd love to go! Sorry but I'm under 21 and I might be ruining all the fun. I'd love to do this.

Nah man,we're gonna make this an all ages thing for sure.I for one am looking forward to it.Should be a blast!

J. Crawford · #10 08-09-2009, 08:07 PM

Guys, how about a church? All ages, and if youre a member, they usually will give it to you for a day for free.

We did it in Columbus, and it was awesome. Just an idea.

RHFusillo · #11 08-10-2009, 10:30 AM

Larry, keep me posted and I'll be there if at all possible.

lennyonbass · #12 08-10-2009, 07:57 PM

hey this sounds like a grand idea!

Tommygunn · #13 09-06-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Crawford

Guys, how about a church? All ages, and if youre a member, they usually will give it to you for a day for free.

We did it in Columbus, and it was awesome. Just an idea.

We could use Joel's church!

Here I got this from another thread

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Originally Posted by Auzzie-Phoenix

Hmm... here's an idea. I know there are those out there trying to sell excess gear or looking to trade. Maybe we should start organizing local bass gear swap/sale meets in addition to gtg's?

At the gtg's people tend to be a bit busy trying out all the gear for fun and don't bring any money with them to buy things unless arranged in advance... but, if it's a swap/trade/buy deal, the bassists bring what they want to trade/sell, and bring cash in case they want to buy.

I know a few Ohio bassists that are looking to offload gear due to posts in the classifieds... I'm sure there are more. And what bassists amongst us aren't always on the lookout for new and interesting items?

Personally I know a few local guys that aren't on the forums that might be interested in attending something like this. What are your thoughts?

It's not a bad idea!

Tommygunn · #14 09-08-2009, 03:57 PM

Hey just an idea... We could see (if we just have a little number of people goimg) is see if we can a night free at the mucky duck. Just a thought

WorkinOnIt · #15 09-09-2009, 03:22 PM

I would be interested in going. I am way ignorant about these GTG things. What should I bring? Basses? Amp? My new effect? Just curious as I have never been to one of these before.

You mentioned it might be around Christmas/New Years. Every few years I head north to MI to visit in-laws during that time.

This might be one of those years, but not sure yet.

Hope I can make it whenever you schedule it.

5StringBlues · #16 09-09-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WorkinOnIt

I would be interested in going. I am way ignorant about these GTG things. What should I bring? Basses? Amp? My new effect? Just curious as I have never been to one of these before.

Don't feel alone,I'm new to this too.Just feeling my way around really.

I am going to try to have 5-8 amplifier stations there already so no need to bring an amp.Bring any basses for others to check out/play and any effects as well.

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You mentioned it might be around Christmas/New Years. Every few years I head north to MI to visit in-laws during that time.

This might be one of those years, but not sure yet.

Hope I can make it whenever you schedule it.

I have actually been thinking about the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas.I figured if we went too close to Christmas we would lose alot of people going out of town.

Anyone planning on coming,please post the best weekend for you between Thanksgiving and Christmas.I will look at which seems to be the best time and go from there.

Thanks,
L

WorkinOnIt · #17 09-09-2009, 04:47 PM

Sounds great! I should be in town during that time-frame.

McHaven · #18 09-09-2009, 07:51 PM

Any of those holidays, I'll be in Houston.

CardinalFan984 · #19 09-09-2009, 08:59 PM

Pretty much any weekend is good, and I'll definitely be there if I remember to check this thread around that time

Tommygunn · #20 09-11-2009, 01:59 PM

I'm thinkin that I should only bring the sterling. Dirnt's are common and everybody knows what QP's sound like. Just say if I should.