2013: Another Bay Area (BARC)...Again, one of these days ?

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:16 pm

I'll surely be bringing my new old-timer along.

Well, the rooms are booked for the 18th, as is a PA and drum kit. Thomas is looking forward to seeing us again. Maybe we can conscript him to drum duties.

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:17 pm

Rich, do you have an updated list of attendees for us? You've been much more on top of things than I have this year. And for that I'm grateful. You're doing a great job.

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:13 am

We are still waiting for RSVPs from several Forum members who were contacted....

including several who attended the 2012 and 2010 BARC events ....

And we need to bribe/coerce/shanghai/etc. another

Drummer (or two) to sit-in for the early part of the afternoon jamming ....

RSVPs we've heard from

Johnnie Lefty4001
Kira
Gary F (Modrock)
Rich
Gareth
Doug
Steve F
Harry
Drummer conscripted by Harry
John A and maybe the rest of the Bobbleheads
Marty S

Possible Maybees

Garret L (from Corvalis, OR)
Kenny H
Woody (from Oregon)
Collin W
Paulie
George B & Paul W ..… potentially after their surf band gig in Pacifica

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Hoping to hear back from RonLovesRic12strings, Jessica (Freebyrd), Rick C (Vricky63), Bighouse, John H (up North) and a few other Southern Calif folks ..... in addition to those on the Maybees list

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Everybody remember to bring sufficient guitar and bass stands for all your instruments ! ! !

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:45 am

8mileshigher wrote:And we need to bribe/coerce/shanghai/etc. another Drummer (or two) to sit-in for the early part of the afternoon jamming ....

All of you have two arms/hands and legs/feet so any of you can play drums, really. So long as all (or most) of your appendages are working, they can even be all lefty or all righty it doesn't matter. This isn't a competition, you're there to have fun and all you need is a working, breathing MetroGnome®.

How hard is it to hold onto a couple of clubs sticks and go 1..2..1..2..1..2..1..2....

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:29 pm

Gary (Modrock) - Gareth - Doug

Has anyone had any luck, enlisting a drummer (or two), for sitting in the early afternoon at BARC ?

paologregorio · Post by **paologregorio** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:36 pm

I'll bet we can Google how to play drums. . . .

JakeK · Post by **JakeK** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:42 pm

YouTube

OR

Bongos!!!

jps · Post by **jps** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:31 pm

paologregorio wrote:I'll bet we can Google how to play drums. . . .

That's the spirit!

Lefty4001 · Post by **Lefty4001** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:09 am

jps wrote:
8mileshigher wrote:And we need to bribe/coerce/shanghai/etc. another Drummer (or two) to sit-in for the early part of the afternoon jamming ....
All of you have two arms/hands and legs/feet so any of you can play drums, really. So long as all (or most) of your appendages are working, they can even be all lefty or all righty it doesn't matter. This isn't a competition, you're there to have fun and all you need is a working, breathing MetroGnome®.

How hard is it to hold onto a couple of clubs sticks and go 1..2..1..2..1..2..1..2....

The sticks and 1,2 1,2 sounds fine. But then the feet get involved. And even if that doesn't fall apart, my brain will, at some point, realize "'hey, i'm drumming!" and that's that, Evel Knievel over the handle bars.... (funny thing is, I'm watching Mikkey Dee on my tv right now and if I could, brother, I would).

I have a RIC-less guitarist friend with a couple of drummers. He thought the confluence sounded interesting. He usually works Saturdays, but if he's open, maybe I can swing something. It's doubtful, but I'll call him this weekend.

Speaking of Motorhead, I hope I get to see and hear that local 4004LK when we meet up, Gareth.

In fact, I may contact you with a PM per Paul W's suggestion. I hope that won't be problem I have a 4003S that I'm bringing to the confluence, but I want to change the pickups/wiring to get closer to a certain tone. I'm also bringing a MG 4001 from '74 (wavy grovers, Red dots, old-style lefty headstock, beautiful neck). Paul just fixed my wiring and, a couple years back, refretted it. It sounds nasty, in a good way.

The amp I'm bringing is an SWR Baby Blue II combo. It's very clean and a great pre-amp, but I'm not sure if it will work in the space. I guess we'll see.

Earlier, I had asked in general, if there were any other left handers coming. Specifically, any left handed instruments strung lefty? Let me know.

Also, I'm not a musician. I learn songs/compositions to keep myself busy, but can't "jam something in E" If I know the parts, though, I'm alright. Anything I can work on beforehand? I don't play too many songs associated with RIC guitars or Paul McCartney (Come Together, Let Me Roll It), but I'm willing to learn. Of course, if Black Sabbath, Tool or Black Flag is all you play, too, cool.

So, Southpaws? Buehler? Buehler?

Lefty4001 · Post by **Lefty4001** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:27 am

I troll thru YouTube for my drummers at home. In fact, I play with the best and they never complain. It's not ideal, but maybe an if-all-else fails possibility.

Here's an example. There are alot of these isolated tracks, but it takes some searching.

cjj · Post by **cjj** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:59 am

Drummers? Isn't that what they make drum machines for?

modrock · Post by **modrock** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:00 am

I'll be bringing my 360/12v64 and my recent acquisition, the FireGlo 330, and my 35 watt Fender 63 RI Vibroverb amp. I have played drums back in the 70s when one of my band mates didn't show up, but it's a basic back beat, nothing fancy. I'll try if if I'm physically able.

Looking forward to seeing my Rickenbacker friends again !

Gary F. ( modrock )

Rich, could I try your 360/12 with Arnquist's modifications ?

modrock · Post by **modrock** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:04 am

I'll bet we can Google how to play drums. . . .

Yep, the litigator is at it again,

BuddyDog · Post by **BuddyDog** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:47 pm

Starting my checklist for loading...

360/6, check
360/12C63, check
AC30HW2X, check
Pedal board, check
Guitar stands, check
Jam book/ song books, check
15 music stands, check

If there is anyone who wants to bring some $$$, I will bring up my '75 4001, Whi/BT and will part for a fair offer.

8mileshigher · Post by **8mileshigher** » Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:47 pm

modrock wrote: Rich, could I try your 360/12 with Arnquist's modifications ?

Yes, I'll plan to bring it

Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum