Pasadena Bass Day 2008 & San Diego Bass Alliance

[MisterV619]

The links and info to the event are listed below. Interested to see Doug Johns perform live. If Freekbass is the heir to Bootsy's throne, Doug Johns sounds like the next in line to Francis Rocco Prestia.

Got two questions.

Having never attended one of these events before, what kind of experience/playing level should a person be at for the clinics to be beneficial? I've only been playing for a few months, so I know the fretboard and can sight read, but at a slower beginners pace.

I live in LA but am originally from San Diego. Does this San Diego Bass Alliance sponsor any functions/gtg's in San Diego? Last SD area event listed on their website is 2005.


http://www.pasadenabassday.com/

http://www.bassquake.org/

http://www.sdbassalliance.org/


Here's a cut and paste from their website:

Pre-Clinic Bass Jam
Friday July 18th 2008
at the World Famous Baked Potato
3787 Cahuenga Blvd West
Studio City, CA 91604

We are excited to have as
our guest clinicians:

Bill “The Budda” Dickens
The Legendary Chuck Rainey
Jonathon Herrera Senior Editor of
Bass Player Magazine
Doug Johns
Oscar Cartaya
Terrance Palmer
The Legendary Abe Laboriel


Other guest clinicians will also be appearing
and numerous manufactures will be on site demoing their latest gear.
Please check back often for updates.






THE BASSQUAKE ORGANIZATION AND
LOS ANGELES MUSIC ACADEMY PRESENTS
PASADENA BASS DAY 2008
and Pre-Clinic Bass Jam
Theme: Legends of Bass and the Future of Bass


Pre-Clinic Bass Jam: July 18th 2008 8:00pm to 12:00am
Pasadena Bass Day Clinic: July 19th 2008 8:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Los Angeles Music Academy • 310 South Fair Oaks Ave •
Pasadena, CA 91105 • (626) 568-8850

Much planning and preparation has gone into the development of this event and we are convinced that it will be of great substance to your craft and music endeavors. Every detail has been reviewed to make this a profitable experience. Once again we reached for the star and we are proud to announce our first ever Pre-Clinic Bass Bash Live at the World Famous Baked Potato.
The Bass Bash will Feature:
Chicago’s own Bill The Budda Dickens, Cleveland’s Doug Johns, Los Angeles own Oscar Cartaya and EnClave, and our own Mr. Jerry Watts Jr. and friends. You do not want to miss this exciting night of music. We will be recording the Bass Bash in High Definition and it will be aired at a later date.
Here’s you chance to learn from a few of the World’s greatest musicians. A wide range of topics will be covered. The clinicians are ready to get up front and personal, so be prepared to be challenged. For those of you who are interested in one-on-one bass lesson’s with one of our guest clinicians, please call Pete De Cuir @ 760-212-7472.

[drnknmstr]

I think it's great for people at all levels. In fact, there are so many experienced people who never learned certain things they should have as beginners and so really it's beneficial for everyone somehow.

Some things may be too advanced, but I doubt it'll be beyond the average player, even beginners. At the very least you'll be inspired!

[YCBass]

Wow, thanks for the info! I hate to say this but I didn't even know these events existed... I am definitely not missing this.

As the dates come closer I would love to exchange numbers with my fellow TB'ers to make sure I meet at least some if not all of y'all.

[DocBop]

I went last year and had a great time. Lots of great music and bass talk.

[XavidmanX]

I was just about to post a thread on Pasadena Bass Day when I saw your thread. Last time I had an absolute blast meeting fellow TB'ers and watching some incredible playing. I will post some pics when I can find them.

I got to "hang" with Norm Stockton, Oscar Cartaya (sp?), Trip Wamsley (double sp??)...it was an incredible day. With this year's lineup I told my wife to clear the schedule and clear some cash out of the ckg. account for this trip!! Definitely worth it.

All levels of player should feel comfortable going. If you don't bring your bass, no big deal. You don't have to go up in front of everyone if you don't want to. Totally laid back.

[Bassquake]

Just added to Pasadena Bass Day 08

Alex Al and Brian Bromberg!

please goto www.pasadenabassday.com for more details.

[Bassquake]

San Diego Bass Alliance is apart of the BassQuake Org.

[XavidmanX]

Originally Posted by Bassquake

Just added to Pasadena Bass Day 08

Alex Al and Brian Bromberg!

please goto www.pasadenabassday.com for more details.

AWESOME!! My payment went in a few days ago. For those of you who haven't seen or heard Alex Al, he's the real deal. You guys need to go!!

[MisterV619]

Originally Posted by Bassquake

San Diego Bass Alliance is apart of the BassQuake Org.

Just spoke to Peter at Bass Quake today and made arrangements to attend. This will be my first clinic ever, so I'm pretty excited about it.

[Bassquake]

Fellow Bassist:

There is still time to register.
Here's is you chance to learn from some of the best in the business.

Breakout sessions hands on with: Chuck Rainey, Alex Al, Brian Bromberg, Bill Dickens, Doug Johns, Terrance Palmer, John Herrera and Oscar Cartaya. Plus a 6000 square foot show room full of gears. Give-a-ways by X2 wireless, Peterson tuners, Morley Pedals, Thunderfunk Amps, La Bella Strings, Carvin and Lunch.

All for $85.00 are you kidding me!

www.pasadenabassday.com to register

[BassXgirl]

I'm really looking forward to this If anybody's interested in meeting up at the Baked Potato Friday or at the clinics Sat. Send me a message. I'd love to meet some fellow TB'ers

[MisterV619]

Does anyone know if the vendors at the event are there for strictly demos or if there are any day of event sales on site? I'd definitely like to do an a/b comparison of the Audere and Aguilar onboard preamps and hopefully pick one up at a discount.

Update: Got an email back from the guys at Aguilar that it is strictly demo at these type of events, so I ended up calling Brian at Best Bass Gear to order the preamp. For all the talk Bass users with You Tube videos of your gear online, thanks for listing makes and models. Really helped me make my decision. I know I'll have another case of g.a.s. this weekend looking at all the gear.

[MisterV619]

Originally Posted by drnknmstr

I think it's great for people at all levels. In fact, there are so many experienced people who never learned certain things they should have as beginners and so really it's beneficial for everyone somehow.

Some things may be too advanced, but I doubt it'll be beyond the average player, even beginners. At the very least you'll be inspired!

I went to the pre-clinic bash at the Baked Potato last night. You were right, definitely inspiring. I have a much deeper respect and appreciation for these guys having seen them live for the first time. Youtube definitely doesn't give the full effect and I was blown away with what I saw last night. Tired as hell since I stayed till the last song. On my way to Pasadena now and hope to meet fellow TB members there as well. I was the Asian guy in the 2nd row. Man those potatos were pretty good last night too.