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| As some of you here know, I am trying to plan a gathering the weekend of 10/23 and 10/24/10 in Woodstock NY.
I had thought that we could do some pickin' on 10/23/10 from 9:00 a.m. to about 3:30 or 4:00. We would then pack up and head on over to the Woodstock Invitational Guitar Show . The tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased that day.
What I want to know is: Is 9:00 a.m. too early to start a jam?I ask this because I know that a lot of you don't live in NYS and would have travel a bit to get to Woodstock.
I have a place for us to play (well, not in writing yet. I will need to give them a definite time in writing).
Also, I was thinking that for those who want to stay overnight, I can give them info on places to stay. Maybe the overnighters might want to go to
The Museum at Bethel Woods . Adult tickets are $13 We could probably bring our gits and play in the picnic area.
What kinds of music would you like to play at this event? The only thing I have to work from is a John Sebastian songbook and a John Denver songbook. I am willing to print out tabs for the songs suggested.
I also thought we could do an open mike type of thing (or something informal, such as people sharing what they are working on).
For those of you who have organized an OFC gathering, I would appreciate your input!
For those who have attended an OFC gathering, I would also appreciate your input! I've never done anything like this before in my life.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | from my experience at prior gatherings...
the best jams usually start around 8-9pm and go on until 3-4am followed by a trip to the Huddle House.
or sitting on a porch around 2-3pm with a cooler full of NASCAR beer, soda, hard liquor and a few good lead players to carry you from song to song until either the booze runs out or the wee hours of the night make you stumble off to bed...
but you might find a different way that works :rolleyes: |
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Location: SoCal | I've never been a fan of putting together music books for these things. Everybody knows tunes. Somebody starts playing something they know and everybody else who knows it joins in. Them's that don't know it can learn it.... |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Have agenda
Have an Event planned
Have lots of room for cases and parking
Don't get upset if nothing goes as planned... |
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| Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
I've never been a fan of putting together music books for these things. Everybody knows tunes. Somebody starts playing something they know and everybody else who knows it joins in. Them's that don't know it can learn it.... Well, at the OFC gathering I went to, they were doing "Rocky Top", and I had no clue about that one.
But no one knew "Darling be Home Soon" by The Lovin Spoonful, so it evened out. :) .
But there is always the old stand by, the 12 bar blues progression. ;)
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Location: Vernon CT | I've been to 2 Jam's. There were usually a few that brought homemade books filled with Stage sheets (Chords & lyrics) including myself. (My memory sucks!! I need the crutch) Yes, there are some that can just follow along but not everyone, so it may be better to have something for those that can't.
Woody's comment about "Not going as planned" is spot on. Just let it flow........ :) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I thought the songbooks were great ideas, mostly because I don't have many memorized and it takes me the whole song to figure out what chords someone is playing. (I know that if I'd learn some basic guitar theory this wouldn't be a problem.)
The jams without songbooks are fine, too. People group up to BS and check out all the guitars. As Mike implied, some people just don't follow plans well. These are supposed to be fun. It's really just a big party of guitar geeks.
Finally, keep your eye on the Patriot. |
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| Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Finally, keep your eye on the Patriot. :D And if someone shows up with a Storm series guitar, it might end up in my trunk! :D
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Finally, keep your eye on the Patriot. :D And if someone shows up with a Storm series guitar, it might end up in my trunk! :D
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| Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Finally, keep your eye on the Patriot. :D And if someone shows up with a Storm series guitar, it might end up in my trunk! :D
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | the best jams usually start around 8-9pm and go on until 3-4am followed by a trip to the Huddle House. Absolutely!!! |
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| Originally posted by stephent28:
from my experience at prior gatherings...
the best jams usually start around 8-9pm and go on until 3-4am followed by a trip to the Huddle House.
or sitting on a porch around 2-3pm with a cooler full of NASCAR beer, soda, hard liquor and a few good lead players to carry you from song to song until either the booze runs out or the wee hours of the night make you stumble off to bed...
but you might find a different way that works :rolleyes: Umm...no way I'm gonna be able to do that.
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| Umm...no way I'm gonna be able to do that.
Michelle [/QB] Forgot to add: it's because my days of going to Perkin's pancake house at 2:00 a.m are long over! ;)
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Location: Boise, Idaho | The second night in the Black Hills only lasted till midnight, but I think that was because the first night that I missed lasted much longer. |
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| Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
The second night in the Black Hills only lasted till midnight, but I think that was because the first night that I missed lasted much longer. Unfortunately, I still won't be able to do the nighttime stuff. I would probably only have the room during the daytime hours.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | ANYWAY....back to the original question Michelle.
Yes, I think 9am would be a tad too early to start jammin......think maybe 11 or noonish.
just my 2 cents |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | At the factory tour in May, back at the hotel around 10-ish Al, T28 and I just started playing. A couple others wandered over, including Mitchrx and his buddy and we just let it rip for around 3 hours. Seems like we never ran out of songs 'cuz everyone knew enough of a song to get us going and the others just followed along. I think Mitch had a song book but none of us could read it because some other guy we just met kept pouring shots. I do remember it was a very good night and everyone just sorta knew when to lay back or when to take control. Never could have planned it. |
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| Originally posted by stephent28:
ANYWAY....back to the original question Michelle.
Yes, I think 9am would be a tad too early to start jammin......think maybe 11 or noonish.
just my 2 cents Yea, I think that 9:00 a.m is to early, even for me! I'm thinking about 11:00 a.m. so we can have a few hours of jammin before the guitar show (which I heard was awesome last year).
I just remembered that an old hippie in Woodstock told me to "not come to Woodstock before 11:00 a.m. Nothing happens here before 11:00 because we're still sleeping it off from the night before!" :D
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| Here's another thought:
Jam from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00pm. I figured this because the guitar show ends at 6:00 p.m.
It only takes about 6 minutes to get to the Bearsville Theatre from where we will be playing.
For those staying overnight, the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods is about 1 hr and 40 minutes from Woodstock (well worth the trip if anyone is up for it).
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| Here's another thought:
Jam from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 or 5:00pm. I figured this because the guitar show ends at 6:00 p.m.
It only takes about 6 minutes to get to the Bearsville Theatre from where we will be playing.
For those staying overnight, the Woodstock Museum at Bethel Woods is about 1 hr and 40 minutes from Woodstock (well worth the trip if anyone is up for it).
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
At the factory tour in May, back at the hotel around 10-ish Al, T28 and I just started playing. A couple others wandered over, including Mitchrx and his buddy and we just let it rip for around 3 hours. Seems like we never ran out of songs 'cuz everyone knew enough of a song to get us going and the others just followed along. I think Mitch had a song book but none of us could read it because some other guy we just met kept pouring shots. I do remember it was a very good night and everyone just sorta knew when to lay back or when to take control. Never could have planned it. WOW WOW WOW
what a time and a great night!
It was so much fun. I was rather sad the Guild guys didn't really join us but we had a ton of fun playing songs and jamming along. Nothing planned nothing scheduled just all off the top of our heads.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I guess I didn't drink enough to play along with Al at the NW Gathering. He and Miles, and several others all joined in shredding those electrics. I had a good time watching and listening, though, and was only slightly hungover the next morning.
With Damon, the string lubricant of choice was Syrah. |
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| I just wanted to clear something up. The place I got for us to play in is in a church hall. I hope that doesn't freak anyone out. I really didn't have much choice as places to rent there can be really expensive.
Woodstock has quite a few bed and breakfasts: Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
There is also a HoJo and a Comfort Inn . The HoJos and Comfort Inn are about 8 mi. from the church.
This is all I can think of for now.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
I just wanted to clear something up. The place I got for us to play in is in a church hall. Then amend my original post to include red wine instead of soda! |
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| Originally posted by stephent28:
Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
I just wanted to clear something up. The place I got for us to play in is in a church hall. Then amend my original post to include red wine instead of soda!
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Originally posted by stephent28:
Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
I just wanted to clear something up. The place I got for us to play in is in a church hall. Then amend my original post to include red wine instead of soda!
Michelle
But, you may want to check something out with whichever church you are considering.
A few weeks ago we had our family reunion in SW Virginia and reserved the church hall where some of my siblings are parishioners. My family being what it is, beer was a necessity for the event. Luckily we found out in time that, as per a local ordinance, a permit was required to serve beer in a public space (such as a church hall). We got the permit without any trouble and the event went off with nary a hiccup. (So to speak. :cool: ) |
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| Originally posted by Patch:
Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Originally posted by stephent28:
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Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
I just wanted to clear something up. The place I got for us to play in is in a church hall.
Michelle
But, you may want to check something out with whichever church you are considering.
A few weeks ago we had our family reunion in SW Virginia and reserved the church hall where some of my siblings are parishioners. My family being what it is, beer was a necessity for the event. Luckily we found out in time that, as per a local ordinance, a permit was required to serve beer in a public space (such as a church hall). We got the permit without any trouble and the event went off with nary a hiccup. (So to speak. :cool: )
I'll have to check into it. But I have to admit that I really don't want to deal with people getting drunk. I don't mean to sound harsh, but that is the way I feel. I would feel very responsible for everything that happens,and would like to be able to come back to the church if everything works out alright.
I have no problem with alcohol (I've been known to have some sangria now and then), and if people want to go out after the guitar show for a drink, I don't have a problem with that.
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
Patch - are you going? It's right in your neck of the woods. Dunno if I can make it. That's why I stayed out of this thread for so long. There's a strong possibility I'll have to be in western NY that weekend |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
I really don't want to deal with people getting drunk Can't recall that ever happening at an OFC event (although an Aussie fellow came really close one year) |
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| B-b-b-but, S-s-s-s-tephen, you're f-f-f-f-forgetting... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I'm sure that Phil was perfectly sober when he walked through Miles' screen door. |
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| Aargh! I think I'm going to need a Woo Woo after dealing with you guys! ;)
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I'm sure that Phil was perfectly sober when he walked through Miles' screen door. Did we determine conclusively that the screen door was closed at the time? It kinda makes a lotta difference to the story... |
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Location: Newington, CT | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Aargh! I think I'm going to need a Woo Woo after dealing with you guys! ;)
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| Originally posted by AlanM:
Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Aargh! I think I'm going to need a Woo Woo after dealing with you guys! ;)
Michelle What's a "Woo Woo?"
I pretty much don't drink anymore because of the tough drinking and driving laws in NYS. Plus I have fun without alcohol anyways.
For everyone's information, there is nothing within walking distance (hotels, etc.) from the church.
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by G8r:
B-b-b-but, S-s-s-s-tephen, you're f-f-f-f-forgetting... Was Stephen there the year of the trebuchet? |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
I'm sure that Phil was perfectly sober when he walked through Miles' screen door. More than just my credibility was strained.
(yes, the door WAS 'closed.' According to the homeowner it actually improved the working of the door. I have that skill, when falling in doodoo, to come out smelling rather pleasant....something to do with an uncomfortable array of horseshoes.) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Waskel:
Originally posted by G8r:
B-b-b-but, S-s-s-s-tephen, you're f-f-f-f-forgetting... Was Stephen there the year of the trebuchet?
That was the bummer year I had to bail out at the last minute (I believe it is now referred to as pulling a weaser). Would've been my first trip to the factory (which I have since made up via the Guild tour).
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Location: Boise, Idaho | When I'm in British Columbia next week, I'll be sure to check out whether the natives open the screen doors before they walk through them.
Didn't any of us do anything goofy at the Black Hills jam that was worthy of adding to the OFC lore? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
Didn't any of us do anything goofy at the Black Hills jam that was worthy of adding to the OFC lore? Ummm, ya can't walk through a locked car door, with the keys inside... :rolleyes: |
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| Ummm, ya can't walk through a locked car door, with the keys inside... :rolleyes: Did you leave the car running when you locked the door with the keys inside? I did that once!
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| I guess I just gotta expect the worst, huh? Some of these things mentioned sound like an episode of "The Red Green Show" :eek: :D :)
Nothing like this stuff happened at the Ladies Gathering.
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Location: Vernon CT | Who's bringing the Shine for the Snipe hunt after the Guitar show? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
I did that once! Story has it that it was your convertible with the top down... 
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| Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
[qb] I did that once! Story has it that it was your convertible with the top down...
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Location: Vernon CT | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Bob,
Up yonder, isn't it cider for the Bigfoot hunt? [/QB]
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| Originally posted by BT717:
Who's bringing the Shine for the Snipe hunt after the Guitar show? Snipe hunt? I thought some would want to have a bon fire where we would use Taylors as kindling wood! :D
Reminds me of a little poem I wrote for someone on another guitar forum. The guy hated Takamines, but I'll substitute the word Taylor:
As he threw his Taylor into the fire
and shouted "Burn, baby burn",
He received some Applause
and a standing Ovation in return!
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Originally posted by stephent28:
Originally posted by Waskel:
Originally posted by G8r:
B-b-b-but, S-s-s-s-tephen, you're f-f-f-f-forgetting... Was Stephen there the year of the trebuchet?
That was the bummer year I had to bail out at the last minute (I believe it is now referred to as pulling a weaser). Would've been my first trip to the factory (which I have since made up via the Guild tour). |
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Location: Utah | Originally posted by Guitarzannie:
Ummm, ya can't walk through a locked car door, with the keys inside... :rolleyes: Did you leave the car running when you locked the door with the keys inside? I did that once!
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Well, there was that little incident with the keys locked inside the trunk. Silly me. Things always get worse when you're in a hurry. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Never ever been locked out of my car.
.....used the granite window key twice....
Learned how to 'pop' the ratchets on the side window once from a shoemaker.
But I've been a fond supporter of the people at
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I locked myself out of a rental car in a rainstorm once and many times out of my own cars in the old days. I became quite expert at breaking in. With all the warnings and electronics, it's tougher to lock your keys in, but it's also tougher to break in. If Brad would have brought his motorcycle, he could have avoided that problem. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Thanks to Alison, Bubba showed up with his expert break-in tools . . . a block wedge resembling a large door stop, a hammer, and a long metal wire about three times thicker than a coathanger. He stuck the wedge in the driver side door post at the top of the window frame surround where it meets the B pillar, gave it two whacks with the hammer (the top of the door now sprung about a half inch beyond the roof), then he slipped the wire down in and unlatched the lock. It took all of about 10 seconds. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Well, there was that little incident with the keys locked inside the trunk. Silly me. No good deed goes unpunished...
What Brad failed to mention was that he was in a rush to set up the PA for the Craig Carothers' concert at the Black Hills Jam. |
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| Originally posted by fillhixx:
But I've been a fond supporter of the people at
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Plans are coming along nicely so far for the gathering -- will post more as soon as I get working on it again.
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