Acoustic Get Together - thoughts / ideas

sev112

on the Water Rats thread I postulated about having an acoustic jam / meet / open mic type Saturday afternoon event, and got a few positive responses. So I’d like to try and get something arranged.

what other thoughts do people have ?  We could go back to Water Rats and have mics and guitars through the desks just as if electric.  Or we could hire rehearsal rooms without recording, or we could just get a bug hall and play and sing acoustically.  I quite like the idea of separate rooms so that people can try out each other’s guitars etc or show a few tricks etc.

so just seeking brainstorm ideas?  Anyone ever held and acoustic meet up ?

spark240

Always up for acoustic gig...nearer to Midlands is better for me.

munckee

I wouldn't be too bothered about the recording, its nice for a yearly event but other jams I've been to have been just as good without recording.

Shrews

I'd go, but I'm pretty piss poor at playing guitar (but love it anyway) so likely would feel completely out of my depth and embarrassed. Also, being a leftie trying other guitars wouldn't be in my favour.

I've got no problems singing or getting in front of others, although I've never done it before

The thing I would like more than anything would be to go along, play a few things and get a load of hints and tips to practice. It's still a relatively new world to me really.

Midlands,  but happy to travel 100 miles or so from Telford.

munckee

Shrews said:

I'd go, but I'm pretty piss poor at playing guitar (but love it anyway) so likely would feel completely out of my depth and embarrassed. Also, being a leftie trying other guitars wouldn't be in my favour.

I've got no problems singing or getting in front of others, although I've never done it before

The thing I would like more than anything would be to go along, play a few things and get a load of hints and tips to practice. It's still a relatively new world to me really.

Midlands,  but happy to travel 100 miles or so from Telford.

You absolutely would be fine.  Even if you can only play a few chords someone would duet with you.  These are incredibly friendly and supportive events.

munckee

sev112 said:

on the Water Rats thread I postulated about having an acoustic jam / meet / open mic type Saturday afternoon event, and got a few positive responses. So I’d like to try and get something arranged.

what other thoughts do people have ?  We could go back to Water Rats and have mics and guitars through the desks just as if electric.  Or we could hire rehearsal rooms without recording, or we could just get a bug hall and play and sing acoustically.  I quite like the idea of separate rooms so that people can try out each other’s guitars etc or show a few tricks etc.

so just seeking brainstorm ideas?  Anyone ever held and acoustic meet up ?

Another idea would be to play some acoustic bass with the guitar, although I don't own one!

Shrews

munckee said:

Shrews said:

I'd go, but I'm pretty piss poor at playing guitar (but love it anyway) so likely would feel completely out of my depth and embarrassed. Also, being a leftie trying other guitars wouldn't be in my favour.

I've got no problems singing or getting in front of others, although I've never done it before

The thing I would like more than anything would be to go along, play a few things and get a load of hints and tips to practice. It's still a relatively new world to me really.

Midlands,  but happy to travel 100 miles or so from Telford.

You absolutely would be fine.  Even if you can only play a few chords someone would duet with you.  These are incredibly friendly and supportive events.

Ok superb, then count me in. Just let me know when and where.

Tone71

I'll be up for that, count me in.

spark240

My current acoustic learnings are - 

Del Amitri - nothing ever happens
Neil young  - Harvest Moon
Foo fighters - My hero
Snow patrol - Empress
Brian Adams - run to you
Water boys - whole of the moon 
Radiohead - High & dry

Getting ready for a local open mic...
 

Fuengi

munckee said:

sev112 said:

on the Water Rats thread I postulated about having an acoustic jam / meet / open mic type Saturday afternoon event, and got a few positive responses. So I’d like to try and get something arranged.

what other thoughts do people have ?  We could go back to Water Rats and have mics and guitars through the desks just as if electric.  Or we could hire rehearsal rooms without recording, or we could just get a bug hall and play and sing acoustically.  I quite like the idea of separate rooms so that people can try out each other’s guitars etc or show a few tricks etc.

so just seeking brainstorm ideas?  Anyone ever held and acoustic meet up ?

Another idea would be to play some acoustic bass with the guitar, although I don't own one!

Acoustic bass, djemba drums, the odd ukulele and mandolin would be great? 

Jimbro66

Great idea. I’d be up for that. It would give me something to have to work towards because at present just about everything else in life seems to be taking precedence over guitar playing

sev112

I’m gonna see who else makes any suggestions , then at the weekend i’ll Start making s9me practical enquiries , thanks all. I’m sure I can get something together

TimmyO

I could be up for this 

spark240

Is this still on the cards?

Is a Midlands based acoustic Jam worth looking at? 

Snags

Depending on the when/where of it I'd potentially by up for a bit of ritual humiliation.

Winny_Pooh

If the venue is sorted I reckon the rest would take care of itself. Ideally a big living room IMO 

lovestrat74

Yep I'd like to come along. Only have an acoustic (not electro) but still interested. Listening to the radio yesterday and ooh la la by the face came on - would be a good one to do