Ian Savage Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Having helped out with the Great British Guitar Show in Brum last year I've been drafted in this year to set up an after-show jamming / talking / drinking session for a select few (who I get to choose, lucky me! ) - it'll be on the Saturday night ([b]March 1st[/b]) in the upstairs bar of [b]Madhouse Rehearsals[/b] (near to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham, B19 3LS. Linkies: http://www.ukguitarshows.co.uk/ http://www.madhouserehearsals.net/ The show itself has pilfered Fender away from the London Bass Show this year, and has a whole bunch of other cool exhibitors too - if the London show's too much of a trek pop on in (I'll likely be hanging around the JHS stand)! There's plenty cheap accommodation nice and close to both venue and show (the Bloc hotel in the Jewellery Quarter is the epitome of cheap and basic, but it comes recommended!), all easily accessible by public transport too. The after-show's likely to be running pretty much as soon as the show finishes at 5:30, there'll be backline provided by Marshall/Eden/Natal on a decent-sized stage with a professional PA. Anything goes (within reason ) for live performances; I'll be lining some stuff up over the next couple of months for the exhibitors/artists from the show but there'll largely be carte blanche for jamming, (short) band performances and solo spots. It's somewhere between 'invite-only' and 'general admission' - we're not charging entry for the after-show and there'll be a secure room for stashing any gear you want to keep safe, but with with musicians' peace of mind at heart we're not publicising the fact that it's happening. Anyway, if you fancy coming give me a shout and I'll put you on the list - and if you've got a party piece you want booking onto the live stage let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 That sounds awesome, Ian! What a weekend for both parts of the country. Let's see if we manage to post and tweet while we're at the events, and then also blog about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Sounds good to me! I'm @iansavagemusic for that Twittering thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Basschat is now following you! Follow back and we'll keep in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Count me in. I'd be up for that. Sound's like a good plan to blow a Saturday night. Edited December 13, 2013 by tonyf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Sounds like a blast I would love to go but cant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I. Joe Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Sounds good! I'll be at the Guitar Show with The Bare Knuckle Blues Band, performing in the afternoon on both days, and probably milling around the Bare Knuckle Pickups stand too. It'd be good to get a chance to meet some fellow Basschatters at the show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) It's such a shame that this clashes with the London show, as I'd love to go to both...am I missing really fundamental as to why they're both the same weekend? Is it intentional? Edited December 15, 2013 by rushbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 I don't think it's intentional, simply that was the only date the venue had available for the Birmingham show! It's run by the guy who used to put on Music Live... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Would have loved to meet up again, but I can't go to this for the same reason as I'm missing the LBGS - holiday in Tenerife. It seems that all the best events of the year are on that weekend! I'm also missing a comedy in improv masterclass/workshop on the same day. :-0 This had better be a bloody good holiday to make up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I. Joe Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1387210654' post='2309406'] Would have loved to meet up again, but I can't go to this for the same reason as I'm missing the LBGS - holiday in Tenerife. It seems that all the best events of the year are on that weekend! I'm also missing a comedy in improv masterclass/workshop on the same day. :-0 This had better be a bloody good holiday to make up for it! [/quote] Boo! I hope it rains, that'll learn ye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.I. Joe Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 So... Anyone else going to this? It's only a couple of weeks away now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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