Guitar forum gig, who would be interested?

Jayhell

It's Official our event is up and running!

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Heart of Music and Guitar Forum South Africa brings you a bouquet of acts to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon. From acoustic artist all the way to hard rock bands. Come have a beer and a pizza and listen to some great bands and artists at Rumours lounge. Invite your friends and family!
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Date: 14 September
Venue: Rumours Lounge - Bar - Restaurant
Address: Cornelius Street, Weltevreden Park, Gauteng 1709
Entrance Fee: R30.00
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14:00 - 14:30 - Squonk
14:40 - 15:10 - Brian G
15:20 - 15:50 - Pete Misselbrook
16:00 - 16:30 - Jazz on Blue
16:45 - 17:25 - Radio silence
17:40 - 18:20 - Shadow Knights
18:35 - 19:15 - Peavey Park
19:30 - 20:10 - Sun of the Gun
20:25 - 21:05 - Ragamuffin
21:20 - 22:00 - Revery
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Use this hash tag on Twitter and Facebook so we can track the movements: #fortheloveofguitar

All the bands' proceedings will go to the West Rand Association for Persons with disabilities.

PeteM

Good luck... I played at TJs last night and apart from X-rated Bob no-one from the form was there.

Jayhell

PeteM wrote: Good luck... I played at TJs last night and apart from X-rated Bob no-one from the form was there.

Oh boy! that's not a good start. Would you be interested in playing at this event, though?

Psean

I'm interested in playing.

NOt an organiser either, but don't mind helping out with arrangements in some way.

Definitely want to watch the other forum guys. Like you say, sometimes the only time you get to watch other band is when you gig with them.

BTW, this is another instance where a tagging feature like deefstes has mentioned will be useful.

Squonk

I would like to have a go. Although I don't play in a band.

Psean

Jayhell wrote:
PeteM wrote: Good luck... I played at TJs last night and apart from X-rated Bob no-one from the form was there.
Oh boy! that's not a good start. Would you be interested in playing at this event, though?

Good Question ?

Jayhell

If we can make it a whole day thing, we could have acoustic artist in the afternoon building up towards the heavier acts in the evening, depending on the amount of people who want to play we can adjust the set times. I would really like to make it a free for all regardless of style. I want this to be a fun thing we can do as a group.

Gearhead

The advantage of this setup over a gettogether would be that there's a fixed programme and people know when to play and when not to.

AlanRatcliffe

Put something proper together and we can see about making it an official GFSA event and promote it properly.

AlanRatcliffe

In fact I'm going to feature this in today's newsletter - let's see what the response is like. Jayhell, will you be the point man?

Jayhell

Yes, I'll be the man! I sent some mails out to a few venues to see what response I get. They could all just turn around and say no, but who knows.

Any idea who we can donate the proceedings to? Do we have any members that are in dire need of funds, medical bills or such (GAS is not a medical condition) Or do we need money for the forum? Should we try and get sponsors? who is in charge of the Facebook page and can I have admin rights when we actually have something going. I think more people check Facebook that the actual site, I don't know. Any input would be great.

PeteM

Psean wrote:
Jayhell wrote:
PeteM wrote: Good luck... I played at TJs last night and apart from X-rated Bob no-one from the form was there.
Oh boy! that's not a good start. Would you be interested in playing at this event, though?
Good Question ?

I would like to see how it goes first before making a commitment. I've been disappointed in responses from forum members regarding gigs here in Jozi and in Durban, so will wait and see what happens.

Jayhell

PeteM wrote:
Psean wrote:
Jayhell wrote:
PeteM wrote: Good luck... I played at TJs last night and apart from X-rated Bob no-one from the form was there.
Oh boy! that's not a good start. Would you be interested in playing at this event, though?
Good Question ?
I would like to see how it goes first before making a commitment. I've been disappointed in responses from forum members regarding gigs here in Jozi and in Durban, so will wait and see what happens.

No problem, we will see what happens ?

Keira-WitherKay

well i would be keen to perform ...and have organised many a gig so don't mind getting my hands dirty doing some organising or being on the organising team.....

it's all about networking and in the past we have had a few pretty successful GFSA get togethers and i know Bob organised one acoustic event and i did organise one for acoustic too and norio and i organised one in pta about a year or two back

so the problem is not organising the logistics like venue/date etc. ...it's having a core group of performers that need to be scheduled to perform in such a way that genres are taken into account...no good having a ripping band playing swedish death metal before a classical duo or solo folk artist .... BUT a mix of genres can be done easily enough it just needs to be planned to escalate through the event ....do this correctly and we can have jazz/classical/bluegrass/flamenco/grindcore/metal/classic rock all on the same bill ...

and maybe one of the music stores could get on board too ... but even not it's more than possible....if enough people wanna get involved to perform

Chabenda

Am I in Gauteng North or Mpumulanga North?? ?

Edit: There are so many of you guys up here it should be Meadowlands North! 8)

Psean

Joe Moore wrote:
Psean wrote:
Jayhell wrote:
PeteM wrote: Good luck... I played at TJs last night and apart from X-rated Bob no-one from the form was there.
Oh boy! that's not a good start. Would you be interested in playing at this event, though?
Good Question ?

? I see what you did there lol .... ?

Sadly , for a number of reasons Psean , Good Question is history ☹

Ah ☹ I had heard good things. Pity

This is a great idea and If needed , I'll provide our rather decent P A for the event , ... for free of course 8) ( no stage monitors or sound guy though )

:goodtimes:

Psean

Jayhell wrote: Yes, I'll be the man! I sent some mails out to a few venues to see what response I get. They could all just turn around and say no, but who knows.

Thanks :goodtimes:

Psean

Alan Ratcliffe wrote: In fact I'm going to feature this in today's newsletter

That will be great. Thanks ?

Rocker-Gramps

This seems a very good idea. I would love to meet my fellow GFSA members and of course, the music!!
I'm sure my team feels the same as I do! ?

Stoffeltoo

Rocker Gramps wrote: This seems a very good idea. I would love to meet my fellow GFSA members and of course, the music!!
I'm sure my team feels the same as I do! ?