Michael Manring event

[Born 2B Mild]

Bass Gear is organising (along with Zon Guitars) an evening of sublime sonic bass beauty that will feature [url="http://michael-manring.com/"]Michael Manring[/url] and [url="http://www.myspace.com/alexanderbershadsky"]Alex Bershadsky[/url].

Details are being sorted, but it is most likely to be held in Harrogate on the evening of 19th October. I think there will be a nominal ticket price involved but we're trying to keep this genuinely low.

I was torn between waiting for more details to be known before posting this or just getting the date out quick, so interested folk can get it in their diaries. So, you can see which thought I went with!

Now, I've got an intimate venue in mind but it would be really good if you could do the poll thing so I can always change venues to suit numbers. It won't commit you.

NB: These things don't crop up too often, especially up north, so I hope we can have a good turn out as it could encourage more such events.

Thanks,

Phil

Edited October 23, 2010 by Born 2B Mild

[BottomEndian]

I think you already know (via Twitter) that I'm dead keen for this, but midweek might be a real bugger. Once details are finalised, I'll be able to say one way or the other.

[xgsjx]

Too far away for me to make, but would love to be there. Have it in Perth!

[funkypenguin]

I can easily get to harrogate from manchester so im definetely up for it!

[The Bass Doc]

If this does take place can you be sure to have a good tuner available for Mr. Manring - he seems to have difficulty in this aspect whilst performing.

[Adrenochrome]

Phil,
I've got a prior commitment on 19th October so can't attend. If my other thing gets cancelled then I'd like to attend.

[51m0n]

Too far for me I'm afraid

Is he playing any other dates in the UK though????

[BottomEndian]

[quote name='51m0n' post='959631' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:25 PM']Too far for me I'm afraid

Is he playing any other dates in the UK though????[/quote]
London, definitely (with Steve Lawson IIRC).

[51m0n]

Wow, back again, was fantastic last time!

[RhysP]

As a fanatical Zon user I would love to go to this but I don't think I'd get the time off work to enable me to go.

[molan]

Last time I saw Manring he was just phenomenal. To be honest I find a lot of his stuff difficult to listen to at home but he is an astonishing player to watch.

I just checked out Alex B as well - some pretty amazing stuff going on there as well. God knows what it might sound like to hear these two playing together!

[retroman]

Would love to come along to this if you've got space for 'lil 'ol me

[Born 2B Mild]

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='959613' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:17 PM']If this does take place can you be sure to have a good tuner available for Mr. Manring - he seems to have difficulty in this aspect whilst performing. [/quote]

[Rich]

Can you add a poll option of "oh god i would LOVE to see this... but it's the other end of the smegging country. Curse you, geography"..?

[daz]

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='959613' date='Sep 17 2010, 04:17 PM']If this does take place can you be sure to have a good tuner available for Mr. Manring - he seems to have difficulty in this aspect whilst performing. [/quote]

Lol! nice one. I did read a guy once berating Manring on a youtube coment about his "constant fiddling about" with the machine heads during songs

I will try my best and make it to the event. Will be bringing a bass playng pal with me. I will be going from the Chester area, so its maybe 80 or so miles. The trusty old Volvo should make it o'er the moor

Edited September 18, 2010 by daz

[Kirky]

Not my cup of tea at all, Phil, but I still hope to be there, work commitments allowing.

[david_l_perry]

Certainly up for this...an opportunity not to be missed !!

[KiOgon]

I started to watch the Alex Bershadsky solo video but I couldn't get it to run at the right speed

Not my cup of tea ta but have fun if you're going.

Edited September 19, 2010 by KiOgon

[BigRedX]

Why Harrogate?

[RhysP]

[quote name='BigRedX' post='961241' date='Sep 19 2010, 03:20 PM']Why Harrogate?[/quote]
Do you mean for the Michael Manring clinic specifically or just generally?

[yorks5stringer]

I'll come and bring a Tuner....

[Born 2B Mild]

[quote name='BigRedX' post='961241' date='Sep 19 2010, 03:20 PM']Why Harrogate?[/quote]
The guys are flying in to do the Manson's show, + something in London and our event only. Bass Gear are hosting the event as we are a Zon dealer and are based in Harrogate.

It could be anywhere in the north really but Harrogate is only 15 miles north of Leeds and is within about 90 minutes or so drive from the Manchester, Mersey, Sheffield and Tyne conurbations. Being on 'my patch' means I have a better acquaintance of local facilities, that's all.

Next time, we'll see about doing it in your back garden

[BigRedX]

[quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='962154' date='Sep 20 2010, 01:39 PM']The guys are flying in to do the Manson's show, + something in London and our event only...

...Next time, we'll see about doing it in your back garden [/quote]

I'm not bothered about it being local to me, just somewhere that's easy for me to get to and has other stuff that I can do before or after...

Therefore I'll look into going to the London event which for me is far easier to get to, and I can combine it with some shopping and if I have time an exhibition...

[51m0n]

[url="http://www.roundmidnightbar.com/michael-manring-steve-lawson/"]London Event at the 'Round Midnight Bar[/url]

Its over 18s only this time...

[BottomEndian]

Any further/definite details on this event yet? I'm well-keen, but I need to plan in advance cos I'll be driving down and back up on the night. :wacko: