Hampton Roads megaGTG - March 5th, 2011

[ThePez]

I'm going to do my best to attend. and bring some bass playing friends. I still have the bass you gave away at the last GTG and am loving it still. I put some SD QP pickups in it, and just put some Roto flats on it yesterday... getting it ready for a new project i'm playing with. the NeuroTim will be my main bass for this gig.

do we need to buy tix for the GTG in advance?

 

[neurotictim]

It'll be good to catch up with a lot of you guys - good to hear you're still rockin' the raffle bass. If I had room, I would probably build another for this GTG, but maybe that's for next time.

Yes, tickets are on sale now, and you should buy them early - there will be an early bird prize for those who buy their tix before Feb 5th.

 

[neurotictim]

Okay, so I'm seriously contemplating cancelling this GTG. Very little interest, it seems, for all the work I've put in so far.

Disappointing.

 

[DWBass]

Okay, so I'm seriously contemplating cancelling this GTG. Very little interest, it seems, for all the work I've put in so far.

Disappointing.

How many folks have shown interest? If it wasn't for an already booked gig, I would most certainly be there. Was planning to show my face anyway. I know a few bass cats I can direct your way. Dan Quackenbush (plays for Forte Jazz Band) is one who showed up to the last one. Chris Kohlman (plays for Octane 80) is another. I know a few others. I'll shoot them links.

 

[LowAndFunky]

I'd love to attend this, but I've got a gig in Petersburg that night. If something changes with that, I'll be there! Thumpity Thump Thump Thump!!! Because Saturday is usually a good money night, maybe a Sunday afternoon next time? Just sayin

 

[Zooberwerx]

Delinquent, but I'm in. May have to buy a second ticket if the wife decides to come along.

Meeting Mrs. Zooberwerx is worth the admission price alone!

Riis

 

[G.Bisson]

Subscribed.
Good excuse to make another visit to the beach. Will be checking my schedule as this event comes nearer.

 

[neurotictim]

Dave - only a handful of people. The usual suspects - Riis, John, Dave H., and a few others. So maybe ten.

I'm wondering if the reason for this is the price of admission. Perhaps a fool and his money are soon parted, but with the prizes and stuff that I've been lining up, I was hoping for a more positive response.

 

[neurotictim]

Facebook Event Page has been created, even if you're not planning on going, go ahead and visit the page and invite your bass-playing friends.

If you plan on going, remember that RSVPing through Facebook will not buy you a ticket - you still must go to the website and go through the ticket purchase process.

 

[LowAndFunky]

We started a Richmond Bass Collective FB page, so I'll post the GTG there.

 

[neurotictim]

Cool, thanks!

 

[Zooberwerx]

Dave - only a handful of people. The usual suspects - Riis, John, Dave H., and a few others. So maybe ten.

I'm wondering if the reason for this is the price of admission. Perhaps a fool and his money are soon parted, but with the prizes and stuff that I've been lining up, I was hoping for a more positive response.

A fool and his money were lucky to get together in the first place. Given the scope of the GTG, I feel $25 is more than fair. Look at it this way: admission is the equivalent of 5 McDonald's Happy Meals....and those toys / prizes suck.

If TBer's attend and choose to bring their SO's, we can choreograph some side trips to shopping, restaurants, attractions, etc.

Riis

 

[DWBass]

Definitely NOT a money thing for me and I'm broke! Just wish I didn't have a gig that day! I'm still bummed about it. 10 is definitely a low number and maybe it is because of the admission fee. Could also be Saturdays are usually gig nights for most working bass players. I did send out a mass e-mail to all my local bass playing friends and asked them to spread the word. I sent them the link to the website as well. I'm trying hard to make this successful for you. Crossing my fingers!

 

[neurotictim]

Well, the event's been posted on Facebook (see above) and now on the local Craigslist.

Thanks for sending the invites along, guys, hopefully we'll drum up some more interest in the next week or two.

I talked at length with Jauqo III-X on the phone about a month ago about sponsors/prizes and whatnot, and I'm hoping to get moving on a lot of his advice next week.

 

[Cirk]

I'll be there. Saw the ad on craigslist. Might drag along a few more with me.

 

[neurotictim]

Well, I've been really sick since Sunday or so, just woke up and felt like I'd been hit by a school bus. I've spent the last 2+ days on the couch, trying to recover, first day back to work (and I have a feeling it's going to be a short day, even if I have to take personal time). I'll get back on the wagon for the GTG next week, hoping that I'm back to 100% by then.

 

[Kwesi]

Shoot... this thing may just be worth the 4 hour drive. Anyone going down from Bowie, MD wanna carpool ?

 

[DWBass]

Shoot... this thing may just be worth the 4 hour drive. Anyone going down from Bowie, MD wanna carpool ?

It's worth it. The last one was nice! Very cool bunch of guys. I'm hoping the word spreads and more folks plan to attend.

 

[Kwesi]

As far getting the word out maybe you could talk to John Turner about letting you do a mass PM to DC, Maryland, Virginia and West VA Bassists? The GTG forum is definitely one of the least travelled usually because people only look when they're expecting something (the regulars and so on) so it's kind of hard to get the word out here alone.

 

[neurotictim]

I may do a mass PM myself - Just to the members of the VA Bassists club. Lemme check the rulebook on that one before I get myself in trouble, but that's a great idea, Kwesi, thanks.