Double Bass ISB Convention 2019

[DukeCC]

The ISB Convention 2019 being a local event for me this year, I volunteered to work the event and was accepted. Free time to attend some events is the benefit of volunteering, but being fairly new to DB any discussion/advice on can't-miss events would be appreciated.

Link to the schedule is below.

International Society of Bassists - ISB 2019 Convention Presenter - ISB Presents

 

[KJPbop]

I would recommend attending any of the headliner concerts in the evenings of the event. These shows are usually the heavy hitters of our industry in the classical and jazz idioms, and very inspiring!! Have a great time, and soak up all you can. Regards, KJPbop (aka Kevin Piekarski)

 

[Jeremy Darrow]

It looks like I'll be able to make it for a day or two this year! Who else is going?

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

I'll be there all week, and will be doing a presentation on Friday morning.

I see that @Adam Booker is presenting on Thursday, so will be sure to catch that and say hi. Also, @LynnSeaton will be giving a recital on Tuesday night. Looking forward to the whole thing and having my mind blown just like last time.

 

[Michael Drost]

I'll be there with two of my sons. We have the app, and have marked the Bachrilege lecture down.

Safe travels to all,

Mike

 

[Adam Booker]

Throw a rock on Thursday and you can’t miss me. Simón Garcia’s “Soundworld” at 2, my workshop “Slap That Bass!” At 3, and filling in for a bass ensemble from Mexico at 4.

Man. I’m playing an awful lot of classical music for a jazzer...

 

[Joshua]

"Bachrilege"? Love it!

 

[Jeremy Darrow]

Anyone have advice on the cheapest nearby hotel?

 

[Phil Rowan]

Gah! I so wish I could make it (I have auditions next week here at the school where I direct two string orchestras). Martin Penning was hoping I could make it so I could enter the bass he made me into one of the competitions (tone, or craftsmanship, or some such).. obviously that's not the only reason I'd wanna go (I've never been to an ISB convention). Anyway, I'll have to enjoy the videos from it once they show up on the ISB site, and hopefully I can make it 2 years from now.

 

[Lee Moses]

. . . loosely entertaining the possibility of going for a day . . .

 

[oldNewbie]

What you'll find interesting depends on you, but as a volunteer, you'll have a LOT of people to talk to. I predict your plate will be full, quickly. Just ask.
Going Thurs - Sat. myself Hoping for NBD !
Thanks for volunteering, me too. They need the help, so anyone else going, please consider it. I believe volunteers are run short supply, for example in herding the large groups of kids.

 

[the_Ryan]

I’m gonna be there all week, getting in tomorrow.

 

[Michael Drost]

I'll be there all week, and will be doing a presentation on Friday morning. View attachment 3429672

I see that @Adam Booker is presenting on Thursday, so will be sure to catch that and say hi. Also, @LynnSeaton will be giving a recital on Tuesday night. Looking forward to the whole thing and having my mind blown just like last time.

@Chris Fitzgerald

Nice work at ISB. You’re presentation was fantastic and offered a lot of thought provoking material.

I really appreciated the connection you drew between “Careless Whispers” and “Ornithology”. Haha. Just playin’

All kidding aside, it was a great presentation and I look forward to digging in to the material you passed out today.

It was nice to put a name to a face as well.

Safe travels home.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

@Michael Drost Thanks for attending, and nice to meet you and your boys. It's been an incredible week. The concert tonight....holy question marks, batman! A word of advice for anyone reading: look up Lorraine Campet. That was some of the most gorgeous playing I've ever heard. Wow.

 

[Chris Fitzgerald]

Only one more evening of concerts to go. It has been an amazing week full of incredible performances and presentations. I am continually astounded at how friendly and open minded the international community of bass players is. I have encountered basically zero vibiness or attitude all week. Bass players are the best!

 

[John Chambliss]

Have enjoyed all of the "live" presentations. Great to be able to watch and listen remotely.

 

[BobKay]

What about the awards for luthiers, etc? Checked the ISB site and can't find who was awarded what, or when.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

A bunch of folks on Facebook have posted them, I'll try to drag it over...

 

[BobKay]

Thanks. I'm not a Facebook user. Maybe my wife can help me.

 

[Ed Fuqua]

Here you go, performance and maker's...