So Cal `09 Minicon Saturday Jan 24 Noon-6PM

[collin]

There were a few last minute cancellations due to work or other commitments, but there's always the next minicon. The more we do, the more fun they are!

Dang, that would be me! I got out of work at ten-to-six, so my day was kind of shot .

Sorry I missed it fellas, I will definitely make the next one, and bring a drummer!!

[s4001]

It was great to see everyone again. Thanks to Paul for putting it all together!

Dane's 8 string is always a joy to play.

[rickenbrother]

A few from last night:

[rickenbrother]

2nd set:

[rickenbrother]

3rd set:

I'll post more later.
I did the resizing of these pics using the Pix Resizer program which is simple and quick to use, but I don't like the way the pics look when it's done.

[aceonbass]

I'll post more later.
I did the resizing of these pics using the Pix Resizer program which is simple and quick to use, but I don't like the way the pics look when it's done.

They say the camera adds five pounds. How many cameras did you have on me anyway

[winston]

Cool pics guys. It looks like you you had a ton of fun. Hopefully I can get down to one these get togethers in the future and meet everyone.

[ozover50]

Looks like heaps of fun, guys!!

That 360F looks like it was just made for Kenny!!

[johnallg]

Looks like a really great time. Paul A - you look good in red!

Dane, looking over the pics of everyone, looks like the camera adds years too! We've all aged a bit since the 75th.

[8mileshigher]

A very big thumbs up to Paul for all his work in quarterbacking this great jam !!!!!

It was great to see everybody and I think a splendid time was had by all.

Graham -- have a safe trip home and we'll see you at the next event.

Regards Rich F.

[aceonbass]

Well, including NAMM last weekend, it was the highlight of the month for me. The time went way too fast and I think for future SoCalRICons, that this kind of event should become a fixture. Everyone got to play...there was no competition between any of us, and there was a plethora of RICs to play. I particularly liked Joey's 4003TQ. Besides it being one of my faveorite RIC finishes, it was set up perfectly. Combined with Joey's pedalboard, it sounded great, even through the Ampeg SVT350 non-tube amp we played through. The sound of THREE Ricky 12-strings playing at once was awesome. No matter what anyone wanted to play, everyone was open to at least trying it, including the second side of Abby Road...for about 16 bars....sorry Kenny! Thanks to everyone for putting up with my drumming. All my favorite drummers have been loud and it shows, although I did discover that if you turn the sticks around, it's a bit softer! I particularly liked playing "The Breakup Song" when Rich suggested and sang it. Paul A's revised 340 was really nice to see up close. Thanks to Deb for singing on the Pretenders songs. What a blast playing bass on Precious and Brass In Pocket while doing backups with Paul A. As we were playing I kept seeing people looking through the window checking us out. I figured we were either pretty good or just plain loud. Thanks also to Scott J's son(who's name escapes me for the moment) for running lights for us while we were playing for the first couple hours. After he left, it just wasn't the same. Ya, it was one of the better jam sessions I've ever attended. Thanks again Paul for putting this together.

[kennyhowes]

That 360F looks like it was just made for Kenny!!

I tried telling that to Graham over and over...

[8mileshigher]

....this kind of event should become a fixture.

Excellent suggestion .... have we another RRF visitor coming soon so we can plan a Mini-Con Jam around their arrival ?

.... The sound of THREE Ricky 12-strings playing at once was awesome.

Hey, I think I counted about five Ricky 12-strings doing that Intro chord to Hard Days Night. It was a jangle-holics dream.... there was Graham, Paul, Gary, Kenny and me

I particularly liked playing "The Breakup Song" when Rich suggested and sang it.

Dana, you did excellant kick-@$$ drumming on Break Up Song ... considering we never had tried that before at a confluence, you hit all those drums fills right on cue (They don't write 'em like that anymore) and your drumming really carried the song !! Thanks to Paul for helping carry those vocals....

Regards
Rich F.

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[rickenbrother]

The Turquey shoot.

[johnallg]

5 Turqs - that sets a record, doesn't it?? Well, American.... Canada has it's own record at Steve's house!