Re: Who's up for a So Cal Minicon Saturday, May 8th?

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:46 pm

paologregorio wrote:It's not enough just to practice the opening chord; everyone needs to practice the moptop shake and head bobbing to go along with the playing.

I'll practice the standing absolutely still with my head turned to face the drummer and the bass at a 45° angle.

Oh, wrong band....

paologregorio · Post by **paologregorio** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:40 am

s4001 wrote:
paologregorio wrote:It's not enough just to practice the opening chord; everyone needs to practice the moptop shake and head bobbing to go along with the playing.
I'll practice the standing absolutely still with my head turned to face the drummer and the bass at a 45° angle.

Oh, wrong band....

No problem; we can play some songs from those guys as well.

elreydlp · Post by **elreydlp** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:44 pm

I'd like to start a list of guys who want to play during the Surf set and their equipment. Please respond here or email me at:
[email protected].
Unfortunately, my only Ric (330/12) is not suitable for Surf. I would be happy to play a Ric 6-string if someone has one with a vibrato. Let me know what you have. I will bring one of my Surf axes just in case.

Do we have a drummer for the Surf set & is he comfortable with the tunes listed? 3-1/2 weeks and counting!
Skip

elreydlp · Post by **elreydlp** » Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:07 pm

Please add the great Duff Paulsen, Surf Drummer extraordinaire (Torquays, Goofyfoots) to the list of attendees. He has offered to anchor the drum chair for the Surf set on his vintage Ludwigs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzlpUFqqFFA

Here he is on guitar playing his original "Tide Pool Q"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQwW1ozL ... re=related

Geoff "Crybaby Montana" Glass will play bass if needed.

*Please respond if you want to play with your instrument and song you want to play*. I'd like to get the guys a set list so they can be sharp. I'll play rhythm if anyone wants me to, but after 10 years in a trio and duo, I'll need practice so please respond.

Also, if anyone is willing to "loan" us a Rick 6 with a vibrato and a Rick Bass, let me know.
Skip

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:51 pm

Joey usually has an arsenal of basses and I bring a couple, as well.

paologregorio · Post by **paologregorio** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:13 am

elreydlp wrote:Also, if anyone is willing to "loan" us a Rick 6 with a vibrato and a Rick Bass, let me know.
Skip

I can help you out with a vibrato-equipped Rick 6 string; every one of my Rick six strings has one.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 12:40 am

Wasn't there a bass in that picture...?

elreydlp · Post by **elreydlp** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 3:31 pm

Wow Paolo! That's a collection! I'd say the Turquoise has "Surf" written all over it! Thanks to you and S4001 for your kind offers. They are gratefully accepted. Hope you both plan to play on a few tunes. This is gonna be F-U-N!
I did 2 gigs yesterday; 2:30-5:30, then &:00-10:00. Gettin' in shape for the Mini-Con!

datru · Post by **datru** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:24 pm

Hello,

I'm new here and I'm thinking about attending. I'm not a great player, maybe not even a good player, as I've only been playing about 5 years. On top of it all, I'm no longer a teenager so I'm a slow learner.

What goes on at these events? Is it okay to just sit out and watch? Can I play along even if not that good? Can I bring a non-Rickenbacker guitar? (I promise to accept all verbal abuse about that last one.)

Thanks.

elreydlp · Post by **elreydlp** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 5:42 pm

Well, first we have the mentally and physically abusive initiation ceremony for you, then you pay your first years dues ($12,000 cash in advance) to me.

Just kidding, it's my first too. Don't sweat it. Just come on down and have FUN! This is a great, friendly group-go back and read some posts.

s4001 · Post by **s4001** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 8:37 pm

All's good. Play or no play. Lots of great instruments and it's a strict hands-on policy. No initiation, and the dues aren't quite that steep. Only $500 to each advanced member, $1,000 to the senior members.

Oh, and you carry the amps.

rickenbrother · Post by **rickenbrother** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:31 pm

datru wrote:Hello,

I'm new here and I'm thinking about attending. I'm not a great player, maybe not even a good player, as I've only been playing about 5 years. On top of it all, I'm no longer a teenager so I'm a slow learner.

What goes on at these events? Is it okay to just sit out and watch? Can I play along even if not that good? Can I bring a non-Rickenbacker guitar? (I promise to accept all verbal abuse about that last one.)

Thanks.

Hi David, good player or not, it's just a jam. Some of the songs get played very well, yet there are times when we find ourselves standing on the stage holding a guitar or bass just wishing we knew the song better or at least as good as someone else that's playing it and flub our way though. Usually the guitarists have a better advantage over the bassists as they can bring chord charts to help them through the songs. It's mostly about having a fun day with a very cool group of people. Please feel free to join us whether you want to play or just be a spectator.
What goes on? We play music, eat, talk, laugh and drool over each other's Ricks.
If you don't already own a Rick, you can expect to leave with a serious case of RAS (Rick Acquisition Syndrome). The again, even if you do own one, you'll want more!

collin · Post by **collin** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:03 pm

s4001 wrote:All's good. Play or no play. Lots of great instruments and it's a strict hands-on policy. No initiation, and the dues aren't quite that steep. Only $500 to each advanced member, $1,000 to the senior members.

Oh, and you carry the amps.

sssh, don't make it all roses and sunshine.....they do have to get jumped in.

+1 on what Joey said-----my favorite part is just messing around playing songs I don't know. It's just a jam, no pressure, no promises, no drama!

ps....it's a Rickenjam. Bring your Rickenbackers.

paologregorio · Post by **paologregorio** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 1:02 am

Just show up!

Play or no play, but even the best of us has played a demolished 9th or two at these things; it's all about fun.

BuddyDog · Post by **BuddyDog** » Wed Apr 21, 2010 6:56 pm

datru wrote:Hello,

I'm new here and I'm thinking about attending. I'm not a great player, maybe not even a good player, as I've only been playing about 5 years. On top of it all, I'm no longer a teenager so I'm a slow learner.

What goes on at these events? Is it okay to just sit out and watch? Can I play along even if not that good? Can I bring a non-Rickenbacker guitar? (I promise to accept all verbal abuse about that last one.)

Thanks.

Well, I'm a geezer and I've been to 2 of these jams. I am a terrible player and I bring a bunch of chord books to help me out.

Sometimes I don't know the song and sit out on those numbers, but if they play something I can only half-mangle, I try to hop in.

The stage is fairly large, but more than 7 musicians on stage kinda crowds it, with amps, pedal, music stands and such. Heck if Paulie left his pedal board home, we could probably fit 15 musicians up there

.

We split the cost of the room rental ($20 hr?)x number of players.

New guy buys the pizza!