The 2016 East Anglia Gassing Festy >> Aug 6th

octatonic · August 2016

Looking forward to it.

monquixote · August 2016

I'll be there until 6 30ish as I've got a gig.

bigjon · August 2016

Sorry I can't be there. @TTony I've just made my annual £20 "Friend of the Forum" contribution on PayPal. If forum finances are reasonably non-shaky, maybe this could contribute to everyone's enjoyment of tomorrow's event . . .

TTony · August 2016

Thanks @bigjon ;

@mike_l will plug in a dirt pedal in your honour ...

handsomerik · August 2016

Hi fella's

I'm the guy that's booked the hall for this event. Here's some info that may help prepare and plan for the day:

Here is the postcode for sat nav: IP6 9SZ

Here is a link with some pics of the hall and inside facilities (so you know what to look for from the road) : http://crowfield.onesuffolk.net/village-hall/

There's loads of easy parking available.

There is no bar and it's not licensed but we're fine to drink in there so I would suggest everyone bring whatever beer,cider, etc or whatever you would like to drink with you and maybe one or two extra for sharing. I will try to make sure there are tea and coffee making facilities there for everyone :-)

For food there is within a 2 village radius, Indian, Chinese, Fish and chips etc and the hall has tables and chairs already there so we can decide collectively/individually what we wish to do for food on the day.

The last East Anglian meet up event a few years back (in the Magpie pub) was very informal and organic and it worked well so i figure we'll stick to a similar format.

As for the music and gear stuff, as i understand, (from this thread) some people are able to provide drums and a pa etc which is great. The hall has a main stage which will be a great place to set up that stuff for playing music.

There's also plenty of room around the hall so I kind of envisaged that everyone could set up their own little rigs around the edges of the hall to show off and demo, and it will allow everyone the chance to chat and share how they use their set up etc. It'll also be a great chance to demo some gear that we perhaps haven't tried before as well as share hints and tips etc.

Please don't be shy or put off if you feel you're not a great player or are not used to playing in front of people. I am not a great player but I still love to chat and play guitars anyway. It's not about showing off, but about enjoying where we're all at together. I'm looking forward to learning from and quizzing some more advanced players :-)

Perhaps it'd be a good idea to list here things that you are keen to see demo'd so that those who are coming may be able to bring such items along if they own them.

I will be bringing My Laney VC15 amp, line 6 Helix and a couple of guitars. I'd love to see the Fractal FX8 and a Roland blues cube if anyone has either of those.

Actually I just love gear and I'm looking forward to see what everyone uses, however fancy or simple. The only rule is that Gear snobbery can be left at the front door! IMHO all gear is great fun, and generally usable whatever your budget.

The event starts at 4pm but the doors should be open from 3:30pm so come any time from then. No pressure to stay any length of time, just come along for as long as you want/can. (Must finished by 10pm though noise wise.)

It might be a good idea for those that have them to bring along some spare extension cables/4 way plugs.

Thanks fellas, see ya tomorrow,

Handsomerik (that's Rik by the way and not Erik!) ;-)

I'm hoping fretboard name badges will be provided as at the birmingham guitar show!

frictionfraction · August 2016

excellent see you there

octatonic · August 2016

@handsomerik ;do I need to bring a carpet to put the
I have one I can bring but if there is carpet there then no need.

handsomerik · August 2016

as far as i'm aware there is no carpet. At least there wasn't last time I was in the a few weeks back.

octatonic · August 2016

Ok, I'll bring one.
Cheers.

mike_l · August 2016

TTony said:

Thanks @bigjon ;;;

@mike_l will plug in a dirt pedal in your honour ...

Mike would, but he's got a fucked shoulder (torn tendon according to the doc) so can't be in attendance.

handsomerik · August 2016

Oh nooooooo. I was looking forward to seeing all your dirt pedals in a line. Get well soon.

TTony · August 2016

mike_l said:
Mike would, but he's got a fucked shoulder (torn tendon according to the doc)

Caused by lifting a large box of pedals???

mike_l · August 2016

TTony said:

mike_l said:
Mike would, but he's got a fucked shoulder (torn tendon according to the doc)

Caused by lifting a large box of pedals???

Caused by lifting drums off a Volvo coach..........

mike_l · August 2016

handsomerik said:

Oh nooooooo. I was looking forward to seeing all your dirt pedals in a line. Get well soon.

Cheers Rik.
Hopefully I'll get to the next meet.

Troy · August 2016

For all the ones going, have safe journeys and I'll see you there this afternoon.

octatonic · August 2016

Ok, I'm all packed up and heading off in a bit.

I don't have enough room for the FX8 or a guitar and have quite enough to carry.
It is going to be a hot one so definitely shorts weather I think.

Sorry to hear about your shoulder Mike.

mike_l · August 2016

@octatonic cheers, gutted about the meet up, was really looking forward to it.

Nitefly · August 2016

East Angular? That's abroad, innit??

Only joking - have a grand day, chaps, and say Hi to Phil for me please...

simonbeckwith · August 2016

Hope all goes well, fingers crossed i will be able to attend the next one

Corvus · August 2016

Missed it, kipping all day with migraine, hope yr all having a good session.

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