East Anglia Bass Bash 2.0! New and Improved!

[charic]

Hi Jacqueslemac,

The organiser at the venue in mind has only just got back from holiday so I'm hoping to hear back soon

[charic]

I am seriously struggling to find a venue in a reasonable price bracket.

I have had an offer of a venue that is only really suitable for a bash but we could still put on bands to showcase to each other and get each others opinions perhaps? However it is [b][color=#ff0000]SIGNIFICANTLY [/color][/b]cheaper than the other options. I'll put this up as a poll and gather your opinions.

Rik

[Jacqueslemac]

For me the gig aspect is a "nice to have" rather than an essential element. I see a bass bash as an opportunity to mingle with likeminded people and try out a few basses I wouldn't otherwise see, as well as getting some honest opinions from the owners.

All with the absolute minimum of slapping (having seen the posts about the bass show)!

[lonestar]

I'd be up for this if the date works. Great fun last time Cheers for the PM Charic. I haven't voted as happy to go with the flow.
I'm not sure that my either of my bands (Covers/function yadda yadda yadda) would be up for it but happy to play with anyone who fancies getting a scratch band together, either on bass or g**tar at a push. Nothing very exciting to bring I'm afraid; same as last year:
US Jazz
US Peavey Tim Landers signature 5
SX Precision
Mark bass cmd210 combo

[Alex Spencer]

I'm in America! Shame, would have been nice to meet some of you a "Slap da bass!"

[TheRockinRoadie]

I know this sounds like a silly question, but what is a 'bass bash'? I missed it last year so I'm not up to speed. Is it a bit like a regional variation of last weeks bass show (minus the slap fest)?

Cheers,
Lorry

[charic]

Alex,

No bloody excuse mate. I expect you waiting for the doors to open

Trr: I didn't go to the London show but basic idea.
-you bring along your kit and so do others
-you try each others kit
-you experiment with different combinations
-sometimes there's a clinic of some sort (example I'm thinking of rh450 vs other rated amp, solid state vs tube pre vs all tube etc, blind tests obviously. Also considering a 'band with a suggestion box session')
-You have a great chat and put names to faces
-You leave with GAS

[TheRockinRoadie]

Haha sounds great!

What date are you thinking of at the moment? I'd love to go, but I run a recording/rehearsal space, and also do a live events management/sound engineering apprenticeship with a charity, so free evenings and weekends are tight!

Cheers,
L

[charic]

Will probably be a Saturday or Sunday during the day in June or July (need to check work project calendar update)

[moonbass]

Hi. I'm up for the bash again this year. Almost completely different gear from last year (embarrassingly!):

Stingray 5
Fender Precision 5
Genz Benz Streamliner 900
Vanderkley 112 EXTs

I think a simultaneous jam band is a great idea. I'm happy to bring guitar/PA gear if it will help. Sounds like an evening gig could be more stress/cost than it's worth; I'm sure we could do some collecting for charity during the afternoon.
Andy

[charic]

I need to finalize the deal but i don't expect pa will be an issue details soon hopefully!

[pete.young]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1331068041' post='1567246']
Will probably be a Saturday or Sunday during the day in June or July (need to check work project calendar update)
[/quote]

At this point - a week into March - you need to set a date before you can ask people for commitment. Those of us in gigging bands have diaries filling up for next June, never mind this one.

[charic]

[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1331072525' post='1567358']


At this point - a week into March - you need to set a date before you can ask people for commitment. Those of us in gigging bands have diaries filling up for next June, never mind this one.
[/quote]

Hi Pete,

A date should be confirmed shortly. There has been a series of delays due to an attempt to host a gig in parallel with the gig. The original idea of this was to have an 'all bc' gig. However due to extra costs it no longer seems like this will be able to happen this year.

I'm sorry if this means that the date I give is not far enough in advance. My messages out to everyone was more of a courtesy incase previously interested parties are not aware of the thread.

I hope to have a date confirmed by the end of the week and shall start planning a few extras for the bash shortly after.

Rik

[MuckedUpFunkies]

AWH! Seem's a bit too far for me! North Walsham is not the best place to get to places from! Shame sounds like a laugh have a good one guys

[charic]

[quote name='MuckedUpFunkies' timestamp='1331080171' post='1567491']
AWH! Seem's a bit too far for me! North Walsham is not the best place to get to places from! Shame sounds like a laugh have a good one guys
[/quote]

We had a couple of people from up your way last time perhaps you can carpool

[BassCat]

Hi mate, thanks for the PM!

I'm in, depending on the date. Sunday would be a better day as unlikely to be gigging.

I'll probably just bring the Fender Aerodyne, maybe the Gibson Les Paul (if I've bought it by then) given how much interest it got when Stag brought it last year!

MuckedUpFunkies - me & Stag will be going from Norwich, if you want a lift I'm sure we could sort something out.

[charic]

I'll give a certain BC'er a ring tonight after gym and hopefully be able to confirm a date

[MuckedUpFunkies]

[quote name='BassCat' timestamp='1331124597' post='1567993']

MuckedUpFunkies - me & Stag will be going from Norwich, if you want a lift I'm sure we could sort something out.
[/quote]

Thanks for the offer that's really nice of you when the date get's set I'll see if im gigging/working and let you know. Oh and if I do come I'll probably just have my Fender jazz and a Markbass F1

[Jacqueslemac]

I'll be heading there from Norwich too.

[northstreet]

Would like to get there if I can but does depend on date and location - gigs and holidays already booked around that time. My kit's not the most exciting - Geddy Lee Jazz, Hartke LH500 and modified Hartke VX115.

[charic]

Provisionally booked for 24th June at Sham Studios in Somersham. Owned by our very own Biggsy who should be along later with a raft of details for you all!

I've used these rooms in the past with my band and they should work great for what we need

[Jacqueslemac]

Why do I not get email notifications of posts in this thread I wonder?

Anyway, I'm free, so it's in my diary.

If anyone wants a lift from Norwich, get in touch. I've room for you as well as a pile of basses!

[Biggsy]

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1331218818' post='1569666']
Provisionally booked for 24th June at Sham Studios in Somersham. Owned by our very own Biggsy who should be along later with a raft of details for you all!

I've used these rooms in the past with my band and they should work great for what we need
[/quote]

Thanks Ric!

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The 'Bash will be held in two adjacent buildings, each 750 sq. ft. so plenty of room for lots of lovely gear

All together there's two large live rooms, two control rooms and a lounge area - as well as our reception room and a shop with a dazzling array of pot noodles. Parking is plentiful! Or website and Facebook pages are due an update next week, but for more details on the venue you can visit [url="http://www.shamstudios.co.uk"]www.shamstudios.co.uk[/url] and [url="http://www.facebook.com/shamstudios"]www.facebook.com/shamstudios[/url].

If anyone has any questions I can help with please don't hesitate to contact me; best to call on 07795 116666 or email [email protected]. I don't know much about the plans for the day until Charic and I get some time to go for a pint, but there's a while until the event and I'm sure the thread will be updated as plans come together

[charic]

Thanks Biggsy,

I just had a thought. Would anyone fancy doing a bbq to accompany the bash (obviously if its ok with you Biggsy)

[Biggsy]

No probs! There's a good hog-roast company locally too if you want me to get some details.