skywalker Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Hi All As most of you know NAS has been kind enough to offer us the use of his house for a bash, and with time passing we are probably now looking at about mid June sometime. Those who have been before know how good this place is - so lets try to have a great bash and raise some money for Nick's chosen charities (the story of this is elsewhere on the forum - take a look if you haven't seen it). Nick has lots of amplification, including a 20 channel PA, and if I remember correctly there are 2 rooms available, so I guess one for display/trying out of basses, and I suppose if we have members who are also guitarists/drummers/keyboardists potentially a room where we can jam. (and if the weather is good we can spill into the 100's of acres outside). Can everbody interested let me know their favoured date, with the exception of Glasto weekend, when Nick will be there, along with many of us I guess. For those planning to travel a long distance there may be the possibility of guest rooms being available at Shakenhurst in return for a contribution towards laundry costs - more on this later when a date is confirmed. Let's know what everybody thinks, and as we can put some firm arrangements in place. Steve Edited June 7, 2009 by ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Sounds a great idea. I can bring a double bass and amp so anyone who wants a go can have one. Can do Sun 7, Sat/Sun 20/21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Hmmmm looks like I am playing every weekend in June, so can I get a pass for an early birthday bass bash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 The one last year was excellent and much appreciation to 'Nas' for putting it on. I would love to come along this time if it fits in with why weekends off. Nearer the end of June is better than nearer the start of June for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 It will be nice to see everyone again, I hope this will be bigger and better than last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I didn't realise Nas was a member of these forums. Will Kelis be there? I can't do 6-7 (my birthday weekend) or 13-14 (my friend/guitarist's birthday weekend). But as I'm not that important, feel free to pick the dates which are most convenient for the majority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Saturday 20th looks like a possible, I will confirm with Nick that he is okay with that. I personally don't know Kelis, but NAS has been here a long time, although not always regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Bump just in case anybody missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Can anybody interested let me know if they might be coming to this, and the dates they can make, 20th looks like it might work, but it would be nice to do whatever date suits most people. The more the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxblues Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Wow, a localish one! I will certainly try and come over if the date is OK, 20th looks good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Definitely up for that - As long as I'm not booked to play, I'd love to make a weekend of it & bring the fleet down with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 My gig's been cancelled so looks like I could get there this time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Only a couple of hours from me I think so i could probably get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted May 20, 2009 Author Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi All We have a date now of 20th June for this event, which so far as I can see will work for quite a few people so the more the merrier. Any offers of items for a raffle would be much appreciated, especially as the proceeds will be towards our host's chosen charities. Ped is on the case trying to get us some tee shirts, and if we are very lucky we might get BGM to cover the event in the mag - at least we will give it a try. I will now put my thinking cap on and see what might be required in terms of food and drink, and how I am going to organise it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 20th looks cool! would be nice to come to a big bass bash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 If anyone is going from South West London and has a spare seat let me know. I'll share petrol costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Yep, roll up folks, this promises to be a classy and memorable event! Well done Steve for sorting it! Hope to be able to meet lots of you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Ooooooh gig for that night just got un-confirmed ... It's a sign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 OOOOOeeerrr......just got another gig booked for that night...further south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Count me in.... I luuurve bass bashes Have only the stuff in my sig but everyones welcome to try it out... Could I take you up on the offer of a guest room to save a long drive back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I quite fancy this one as well, looks like it will be great. I'll do my best to be there and bring all the "toys" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Sorry Where exactly is it? Coudl you edit the top post with details? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywalker Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='493834' date='May 20 2009, 11:29 PM']Sorry Where exactly is it? Coudl you edit the top post with details? Ta[/quote] Shakenhurst Hall is close to Cleobury Mortimer, on the Shropshire / Worcestershire border, west of Kidderminster. If I remember correctly there is a set of directions that Nick put on the thread from last time we had a bash there, I will find it out and post it here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkypenguin Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 if anyone is going from t'north (i.e. yorkshire) and has a spare seat i would really appreciate a lift. will be happy to go halves on fuel costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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