Sasquatch and on ... Huddersfield Jam #2

darthed1981

thomasross20 said:

What were the extra events?
Sorry, I'm just so busy these days I may have read and forgotten. That's a shame

I believe @ttony was going to try and get involved some industry names to do workshops and demos etc.

At the Northampton jam @ThorpyFX was kind enough to demo some of his new projects with @impmann providing guitar playing skills.  So I guess a chunk of that kind of thing.

After all, some of the regular posters here are leading lights of the UK guitar industry and some of the best dealers post here as well.

Correct me if I'm wrong @TTony ;

TTony

Spot on @darthed1981

If we'd got 50-odd people there, over the two days, then it starts to become interesting for some of the UK businesses - and not just the smaller ones who post here - particularly when you throw in all the post-event chatter here, the livestreaming, and the press coverage.  

It's not *just* about the opportunities to do deals-on-the-day with those attending, its also about the social media (into Google via the forum) noise thats generated.

With 20 attendees, its not so worthwhile.

Its also my credibility, and the credibility of the people helping me pull it together.  We were pushing it as a decent sized and popular event (UK's largest guitar forum, big weekend party, lots of real people doing real playing, separate "gig", etc).

But we were struggling to persuade 20 people to turn up.  Reduce that for the inevitable last minute cant-make-its and no-shows and its one of those empty room events!

Hence the extras are cancelled.

The Huddersfield meetup & jam/gig can still happen.  Legionr & bridgehouse are sorting that.

Modellista

fandango said:

Anyway, it's a great shame, especially for those who did commit.

Since I have no idea what the extra bits that have been cancelled would have been anyway, it makes no difference for me personally.  The social and playing aspects are unaffected.

One idea I had was to have a "show and tell", where we get a few tasty guitars together in one of the rooms at a set time on the Sunday and we go round the owners giving a little chat about the instrument and a play so we all get to hear how it sounds.  That sort of thing doesn't rely on external factors so can still go ahead.

darthed1981

modellista said:

One idea I had was to have a "show and tell", where we get a few tasty guitars together in one of the rooms at a set time on the Sunday and we go round the owners giving a little chat about the instrument and a play so we all get to hear how it sounds.  That sort of thing doesn't rely on external factors so can still go ahead.

I was thinking of having a "take a load of pills and lie down somewhere feeling a bit ill" on the Sunday, I might play lying down....

I can't take my drink anymore

pmbomb

Need small events/workshops? We can all do that eg teaching a favourite song or riff or lick.

Legionreturns

I know the guy that runs You Bring The Band and he's class! I bet he'd show up with some interesting stuff if there's free press in it

vasselmeyer

That's a good idea. if anyone has a Helix, I'd love to see how it does recreating my huge BOSS ES-8 pedalboard.

TheOtherDennis

Legionreturns said:

I know the guy that runs You Bring The Band and he's class! I bet he'd show up with some interesting stuff if there's free press in it

As a professional copywriter of more than 30 years standing, I'd be more than happy to write some PR to send to the music/guitar/local/regional press about it all, if that would help.

For free, obvs.

LuttiS

As a professional marketer with a piece of paper to say I are what I am I'd be happy to attend. 
I've paid obv

Also ready for the t-shirt design contest!

monofin

I may be being really really thick but I can't see what date this is planned for?

Legionreturns

monofin said:

I may be being really really thick but I can't see what date this is planned for?

4th and 5th August 

monofin

Legionreturns said:

monofin said:

I may be being really really thick but I can't see what date this is planned for?

4th and 5th August 

Thanks. I'll check Holiday plans etc.
dont know how but I missed all this until now

richardhomer

monofin said:

Legionreturns said:

4th and 5th August 

Thanks. I'll check Holiday plans etc.
dont know how but I missed all this until now

Hope you can make it - the more the merrier!

TADodger

Sorry, late to this, but keen for this to happen and I can be in for both days.

But.... is it possible that the format is the problem in attracting new people... would it be more attractive to offer some coaching for less experienced players so they feed in gently, and with support to the (later) set list songs (maybe in a less focussed arena than the setlist room) perhaps?

Also, would it be worth saying that people don't have to 'perform' and could just come to 'twiddle' and meet people? 

sticker

I’m happy to play rhythm guitar,bass, backing vox or less ’rocky’ lead vox , shake a tambourine , whatever’s required  for anyone that needs it . 

LuttiS

TADodger said:

Sorry, late to this, but keen for this to happen and I can be in for both days.

But.... is it possible that the format is the problem in attracting new people... would it be more attractive to offer some coaching for less experienced players so they feed in gently, and with support to the (later) set list songs (maybe in a less focussed arena than the setlist room) perhaps?

Also, would it be worth saying that people don't have to 'perform' and could just come to 'twiddle' and meet people? 

I seem to remember during the long discussion during the set up of the first quad jam there was talk of all sorts of demonstrations, guitar set ups, and other stuff like that? 

During last Huddersfield session custom pedalboards bought some goodies which was cool, but that was about it. 
So yeah... More stuff!

darthed1981

TADodger said:

Sorry, late to this, but keen for this to happen and I can be in for both days.

But.... is it possible that the format is the problem in attracting new people... would it be more attractive to offer some coaching for less experienced players so they feed in gently, and with support to the (later) set list songs (maybe in a less focussed arena than the setlist room) perhaps?

Also, would it be worth saying that people don't have to 'perform' and could just come to 'twiddle' and meet people? 

@TADodger I think there will be other rooms available, so if a few of the jammers can organise we could always do a couple of songs in another room without the pressure of being recorded.  Just need a drummer and bassist to volunteer, though even I could possibly play some roots on a borrowed bass, maybe...

The atmosphere at these days remains a group of musicians meeting as friends and supporting each other, that has been my experience at the three days I've been to, and if there is anything I can do to help anyone I'll always try

Good that you are coming

darthed1981

LuttiS said:

TADodger said:

Sorry, late to this, but keen for this to happen and I can be in for both days.

But.... is it possible that the format is the problem in attracting new people... would it be more attractive to offer some coaching for less experienced players so they feed in gently, and with support to the (later) set list songs (maybe in a less focussed arena than the setlist room) perhaps?

Also, would it be worth saying that people don't have to 'perform' and could just come to 'twiddle' and meet people? 

I seem to remember during the long discussion during the set up of the first quad jam there was talk of all sorts of demonstrations, guitar set ups, and other stuff like that? 

During last Huddersfield session custom pedalboards bought some goodies which was cool, but that was about it. 
So yeah... More stuff!

I believe the intention for this party was planning on doing a LOT of that kind of thing and just didn't get enough signees, even from the original list of "interested parties".  See posts up-thread from @TTony

That said the gig that @Legionreturns has organised this time is a new and exciting idea I'm quite stoked about.  It's like the jams but with an audience, some beer and a barbecue!

I know some attendees have some lovely gear they are bringing, I remember a lovely set of vintage guitars bought to Woking.  I've never met a guitarist yet who doesn't like explaining all their gear!

Also there is a lot of pleasure for me in just being able to go into a room with a marshall and a 4x12 and get some serious volume going.

Modellista

TADodger said:

Sorry, late to this, but keen for this to happen and I can be in for both days.

But.... is it possible that the format is the problem in attracting new people... would it be more attractive to offer some coaching for less experienced players so they feed in gently, and with support to the (later) set list songs (maybe in a less focussed arena than the setlist room) perhaps?

Also, would it be worth saying that people don't have to 'perform' and could just come to 'twiddle' and meet people? 

I'm a guitar tutor and would be happy to coach anyone who wants it - perhaps they have a song they want to play but want some help in learning it.  Would be lovely to help bring them to a standard where they can record it in the live room or play it on stage at the gig.

I could also offer one or two pre-planned communal lessons/lectures in jazzing up chords and improvising over changes if that sort of thing is of interest.  That sort of thing might add a lot of value and could mean the weekend is less intimidating to beginners or those looking to improve.

TADodger

i just wondered if the whole signing up to a song list and having to 'practice' puts a few people off is all........