Toronto/GTA GTG anyone?

Jeff Moote · #1 09-10-2006, 08:47 PM

Over in OT there was a thread about some bass players starting at Humber this fall, and out of that thread was born the idea of a Toronto GTG.

For the folks in school, probably a little bit later in the fall is better, after they've settled in, but I think that planning should probably begin asap. My suggestion is for sometime in late October or early November.

I wouldn't be able to hold it at my place, since I am renting and don't have a lot of space. Ideas for a location are probably a top priority at this point.

Also, if you think you'd be interested, please drop in the thread so we know who is around.

Cheers,
-Jeff

**Mark Wilson** · #2 09-19-2006, 10:41 PM

I've already talked to you on MSN, so you know i'm interested!

I'm pretty sure Aaron Saunders would be up for it too!

-Mark

Jeff Moote · #3 10-04-2006, 08:51 PM

I think there is a problem with this new forum not getting a lot of traffic. That, in combination with the fact that there is no history of Toronto GTGs means that many TB'ers from TO (and I know there are lots) are not seeing this.

bassguitar · #4 10-05-2006, 08:49 AM

I just saw this and would probably be interested. Can't host it or anything like that though.

thrash_jazz · #5 10-06-2006, 09:07 PM

I might be able to make it out if there was enough advance warning

Aaron Saunders · #6 10-06-2006, 09:34 PM

Mark, yo' damn right I'd be up for it!

We couldn't really host it at Humber (and we're a bit of a transit hop for most people, being in Etobicoke) but I'd definitely go for it.

BassGod · #7 10-08-2006, 08:20 AM

I'd go.

Graeme

Jeff Moote · #8 10-08-2006, 10:38 AM

That's better.. we've got some interest. Now how about a location?

BassGod · #9 10-08-2006, 10:43 AM

Well... there is the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Probably be a little costly.

I've never been to one of the GTGs. Are they usually just held at someone's house?

Graeme

Jiggybass · #10 10-09-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BassGod

Well... there is the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Probably be a little costly.

I've never been to one of the GTGs. Are they usually just held at someone's house?

Graeme

Same here, I have never met anyone on Talkbass in real life, which is too bad, the people on these boards are great!

I'm interested! but can't host, small little townhouse, and elderly neighboors wouldn't appreciate it, lol.

**Mark Wilson** · #11 10-09-2006, 08:44 PM

Aaron,

Do you think there's a place here that could hold it? The Gym or something? Maybe even a room?

Not sure, maybe McClennan, or Downes know a place?

-Mark

DanGouge · #12 10-11-2006, 05:21 PM

What about hosting it at a local restaurant or bar for starters. I don't know of any spaces that work otherwise.

Has there ever been a Toronto gtg anyway? I know the idea has come and gone through the ages, but I don't know of one actually happening... Come on Toronto!

Unknowndude · #13 10-11-2006, 06:03 PM

I'd be up for it, it would be nice to see some fancy or expensive basses that put my MIM to shame.

I know of a place that could host a small event like this but it's a good hour north of Toronto, probably way too far.

Jeff Moote · #14 10-11-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Unknowndude

I'd be up for it, it would be nice to see some fancy or expensive basses that put my MIM to shame.

I know of a place that could host a small event like this but it's a good hour north of Toronto, probably way too far.

An hour north of Downtown, or an hour north of city limits? Big difference there...

A restaurant/bar is fine, but that's only good for a social event. If we want to check out basses and rigs we need a hall or a big room in somebody's home.

Mark, you might be on to something - look into spaces at Humber.

BassGod · #15 10-11-2006, 08:33 PM

Well, we could go to a restaurant like Dan suggested, hang out, etc.

Then hold the actual bass show off/jam thing at any one of these places:
http://localsearch.toronto.com/sp?ke...planner&aff=-1

Graeme

Steve Clark · #16 10-12-2006, 01:17 PM

Hi all, I would come to a Toronto GTG and bring a pile of EA stuff to check out. Its too bad London is a bit of a hike because Im sure I could arrange access to the London Music Club in London on a Sunday afternoon. www.londonmusicclub.com

d8g3jdh · #17 10-12-2006, 04:45 PM

Of course, wait until I move 1000 miles away before holding the sucker. Thanks.

If you can wait until the christmas break i could probably go.

Jeff Moote · #18 10-12-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Zoltok

Of course, wait until I move 1000 miles away before holding the sucker. Thanks.

If you can wait until the christmas break i could probably go.

Hah, sorry about that Scott.

Personally, I'd like to see this happen before the middle of december since I'm going home for Christmas then moving back to school.

I do like the idea of renting a hall or something, and I think if everyone split the cost it would be rather small.

**Mark Wilson** · #19 10-12-2006, 09:55 PM

I'm very strapped for cash. I have college, and no job, and presents to buy for Christmas. I owe my family 3 years of presents.

I'll see what I can do though

-Mark

Jeff Moote · #20 10-12-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

I'm very strapped for cash. I have college, and no job, and presents to buy for Christmas. I owe my family 3 years of presents.

I'll see what I can do though

-Mark

Don't worry about it Mark. I don't think it's a big deal if not everyone can contribute (those of us working Full time likely have more than enough to cover this sort of thing).