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Location: NJ | I got some information today so I thought I would share it with you.
Friday am
Factory tour
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singer songwriter workshop with Johnny
fingerstyle guitar with Paul Templeman
12 lunch
1 factory Q & A etc
5 Dinner followed by jam
Sat am
master class with Matt Smith
Beginner and fingerstyle guitar with Susan Mazer
Matt is courtesy of Kaman Corp
Susan is courtesy of Workshop Live.
If I were you I would check out the Workshop Live site, I will absolutely be a beginner that day. I need much help, if you know what I mean.
other details as they unfold |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Matt and Susan are great. |
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Location: SoCal | Is there going to be a class between Matt and Susan for those of us that know 3 chords and are looking for the 4th? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | I'll be teaching that one...
"The elusive Aminor" |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Oooo...will video equipment be allowed? |
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Location: closely held secret | "singer songwriter workshop with Johnny "
Johnny who? |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Wease,
You've come up for air...thought you were buried under year end tax forms.... |
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Location: south east Michigan | I like the idea of a Q&A session.
Suggestion for the saturaday a.m. classes....have some very strong coffee on hand and finger-pick veeerrrry softly. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Yeah...my time of the year...same thing every year...file the return, score the refund, change the name...file the return, score the refund, change the name...over and over again...
Signed,
Johnny Cash |
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| Johnny Cash is teaching the song-writing workshop?
Wow - I've heard about distance-learning, but like, WOW. |
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Location: Midland, MI | Originally posted by Jeff W.:
I'll be teaching that one...
"The elusive Aminor" Oooh, you don't want to get caugh with Am. |
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| I'd like to drive out for the hotel Jam myself then head Home. I've got that bottle from Sam have not opened it yet. Figured it is only right to bring it there.
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Location: closely held secret | Bump.
Originally posted by Waskel:
"singer songwriter workshop with Johnny "
Johnny who? Strummin12 Johnny? Johnny B. Goode? Johnny Cochran (no wait - he's dead)?
Johnny who? |
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Location: south east Michigan | I hope its that Johnny Come Latley guy. I like more modern stuff. |
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Location: closely held secret | I feel depression coming on. It might be Johnny Got His Gun... |
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Location: NJ | I believe he's referring to Strumming12 . . . |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Just a question from those of us that are to far away to attend...are there any plans to capture this year's events to a DVD release?
Signed,
Totally depressed,
half a globe away ;) |
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Location: closely held secret | That's what I was thinkin, but I wasn't sure. Thanks for confirming my assumptions, Cliff. |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by Aloha_Tim:
Just a question from those of us that are to far away to attend...are there any plans to capture this year's events to a DVD release?
Signed,
Totally depressed,
half a globe away ;) I think so, Tim, but I have mixed feelings about it. Last year I spent a whole lot of time behind a video camera and not enough behind a guitar. I'd like to spend more time playing and visiting this year.
Now, if everyone's ok with it, I have no problem doing the editing and authoring, I enjoy it. If several (or more) of us could bring video cams, or take part time duty for the ones that do, we could capture a lot more to work with and Phil and I could socialize more. For instance, I'd like to do a better job on the Tour. Maybe 2 cameras (more shot options) plugged into the wireless system (better audio). I'd love to have 2 or more cams to record the Jam stuff, as well as taking the audio straight off the board. It's a lot more fun to work with multiple shots on a sync'd audio track.
Anyway, that's my feelings on it. Opinions, anyone? |
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Location: NJ | Also remember that although many people wanted the video few actually came forward and purchased them from the OFC store |
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Location: closely held secret | We won't be going that route this year Al. I'll do it on a per order basis. When I get money, I'll burn and mail it. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I plan on bringing my video camera to help out. Waskel did a heck if a job last time. He can do much better with more to work with.
John and I talked about taking advance orders (and da cash) right at the tour. Gotta strike while the iron is hot (and....while their judgement might be a bit clouded by the demon rum.) |
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Location: Cicero, NY | It didn't sell well? I'm surprised to hear that becuase it was discussed extensively. I bought one and pop it in every once in a while to enjoy it. I thought it was a great idea but I also realize that what Al points out is definitely true - interest can only be truly counted after the checks come in. |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Show me the point man and I'll have a Twenty in the mail to you right now!
I not as interested in the tour side, but I really enjoyed watching the jam sessions on the patio and in the lobby. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Originally posted by Aloha_Tim:
Just a question from those of us that are to far away to attend...are there any plans to capture this year's events to a DVD release?
Signed,
Totally depressed,
half a globe away ;) Tim,
There will pwobably be another Spweilberg/Wucas production involved. It could be a cowwabewative
effort between Waskel and myself and anyone else who can contwibute. Hey Waskel, don't forget your battewies and adaptows. I have mine but still don't have a digital Camewa |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Tim, while they're hammering out this years plan you can pick up last years, if you're interested, from the OFC Store for only $8. Some fun footage there of both the jams and the Tour. |
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Location: closely held secret | I'll probably do a 2-disk set this time. With the option of buying Tour, Jam or both.
Hopefully Kim will order warmer, drier weather this year, so the Jam doesn't get cut short. Are we having it at the same place this year, Al? If you don't know yet, it's cool, please don't hit me again... |
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Location: NJ | waskel
I have no clue |
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Location: closely held secret | Ok, thanks. No matter if it's inside, if it's outside we'll just hope for nice weather. |
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Location: N.J. | Al,
Is there aything planned for Sat. afternoon or is it just the workshop live from the a.m.? Just trying tp figure out what time to plan to boogie on Sat. or stay for a tentative jam and split on Sun. Thanks. |
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Location: NJ | so far that is what I have.
when I get more info I will let you know |
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Location: nyc area | Sat AM classes will be 10-12, that ok with everyone? |
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Location: closely held secret | Sounds good, Matt! Thanks for contributing your time and talents! |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Matt,
Not good if Waskel can make it... |
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Location: closely held secret | I didn't say I was.... hey! I know what you mean by that!!! |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Where will everyone meet on Friday morning for the Ovation Factory tour?
I am "safely" assuming that not all folks will be spending Thursday night at the hotel, and will hit the road from his/her respective homes (or wherever) early Friday morning. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Miss the Thursday Lobby Jam and you miss about 33-1/3% of the tour experience.
There were quite a few "drive-ups" gathered in the factory parking lot when the hotel crowd showed up. |
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Location: Chicago | Well I'm coming along to join the party for my FIRST OFC Factory Tour: can't wait to meet everyone and see the Mothership!!! I hope to persuade Jeff Burns to come along too. As of today (said Ronnie at the Windsor Locks/Hartford Hilton) there were 14 booked there: "Can't wait to hear all them geetars, like last year!" |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Originally posted by Slipkid:
Miss the Thursday Lobby Jam and you miss about 33-1/3% of the tour experience.
I will definitely be there for my first OFC tour. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to make it Thursday night for I won't be done with work until 8:00 p.m. By the time I arrive home, I'm usually tired, considering that I start my day as early as 6 a.m. Hence, I have decided to take the 2 1/2 hour road trip to CT on Friday morning ... hopefully, I'll make it to the tour on time. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Cool....66-2/3% of the tour is better than nothing. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Hey everyone, I will get the "signup" sheet for the tour active as soon as possible. As some may know, I'm in the middle of a move (no not movement... just move) and that has been my focus with at least the 1st 63' rig showing up tomorrow. Anyway, I will in my spare time get the signup ready so be watching for it in the next week or so. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Gil,
I did the same thing last year. I left home at 5 am and arrived at the factory around 7 am. I was starting to feel tired in the afternoon but kept busy with shooting photos and video. |
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Location: closely held secret | Phil? Remind us again why you left at 5 instead of 3... :rolleyes: |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Miles,
If you need someone on the Left Upper Corner to watch your Ovations I'm there for you!
Will restring for a small fee as well! :rolleyes: |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Waskel,
First,I went to bed late that night. Second, CWK2
posted a real men don't make rest stops comment. |
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Location: Vermont USA | Phil posted CWK2
posted a real men don't make rest stops comment. I dont know about that, I find it hard to pee out the window while driving. :cool:
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Location: Orange County, California | I dont know about that, I find it hard to pee out the window while driving. :cool:
Pauly You do huh? Is that because you need to keep both hands on the wheel or some other problem? :p :D :p |
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Location: Vermont USA | The only positive thing I can say about this is it keeps people from passing you.
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Location: closely held secret | I dunno, Phil... I seem to remember it had something to do with your wife not letting you leave so early... something like that... :rolleyes: |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Phil,
In light of your experience from last year, what time would you suggest that I leave on Friday morning?
Al,
With the singer/songwriter and fingerpickin' workshops going on from 9-10 a.m., and 10-11 a.m. respectively, what time is the factory tour going to take place? |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Oh, yeah,now I remember. You are right Waskel. I thought that elephants were the only one's that don't forget. I guess it must be the carrots. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Gil,
The workshops are going to take place in the hotel, not in the factory. I did the factory tour two times and so I am looking forward to the workshops. I left about 5 am and arrived about 7 am. People will not start arriving at the factory until about 8:00-8:30. I don't mind arriving early. My work day starts at 8:00AM and I usually arrive in the parkin lot at 7:15. This gives me time to have my coffee and breakfast at a relaxed pace. |
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Location: Hicksville, NY | Thanks Phil,
Since this is my first, I'll most likely take the factory tour. If the tour ends early, I just might even make it to Paul's workshop. By then, I could prolly grab a bite for lunch and perhaps, be allowed to check-in the hotel after ... well hopefully. |
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Location: south east Michigan | Yeah..ya gots to go through the factory for sure. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by Paulcc1:
posted a real men don't make rest stops comment..... I dont know about that, I find it hard to pee out the window while driving. Much easier to just shift your left foot over and aim for that hole in the floorboard....
.....If you don't have one, it's time to make one! |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Weather in New Hartford for May 19th.
Partly cloudy, 66 degrees, 10% chance of rain.
:cool: :) :D :p ;) |
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