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Yesssss ... im in

How about hells bells

Or shook me all night long?

Also throwing eyes of the panther out there.. woohoo... looking forward to a lekker rock out. Thisast tune is by steel panther by the way.

Other good tunes.. tush or just got paid by zz top.

Edit.. primary is rhythm guitar. For these acdc toons im happy to do the lead if necessary.

I can also piddle on the bass if need be

    Well I can do Bass and maybe Vox, depending on what key the songs are in. Will research this afternoon.

      @NorioDS If this is OK and the venue/date are confirmed, I can create the Meetup event and we can start inviting people.

      Revised notice (links and formatting are not filled in yet)

      Guitar Talk is putting together a 3 hour garage play together session on 28 July in Silverton.

      How it works is: everyone practices the songs listed and then we get together and practise and play them. We will also try a few others on the fly, so to speak.

      The songs to practice are (2 easy-ish songs)
      What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes
      Down on the Corner - Creedence Clearwater Revival

      More challenging song
      TNT - AC/DC

      NOTE: We'd love to see some non-guitar instruments, especially bass or drums. But almost anything could contribute - perhaps not bagpipes, though. :-)

      We will provide lyrics sheets and chords as well as the address details when you RSVP. We are asking for R20 donation per person to go towards the cost of the venue.

      NOTE: At the venue there is
      2x10 bass amp
      2 4x12 guitar cabs
      PA system with 2 mics
      Drumkit (bring own cymbals)
      Stands
      Beginners and vocalists VERY, VERY welcome.

      RSVP with Adrian (slowpoet) on adrianvan@mac.com or on the Meetup group here: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

      slowpoet This looks REALLY good, thanks for pulling it all together for us!

      I have one concern and that's capacity. Let me chat to Greg and see how many guitarists we can reasonably accommodate in the space.

      @Hasie and @guidothepimmp it sounded like you've both seen the space? Any input would be appreciated.

        Agreed about capacity, it's always a sticking point. And it's worse if you turn people away and then someone who has RSVP'd doesn't pitch.

          Hasie Please not that day. I would love to attend, but it's my dad's 60th birthday that day.

          Seeing as this was started specifically as a response to your thread, I'd hate for you to miss out. Let's make a plan ?

          Reply here with some more suitable Saturdays (but please provide 3-4 weeks of practise time between the announcement and the day) and we'll change it to one of those.

          @slowpoet I don't know those songs very well (I've never learned to play them, I mean) so what do you reckon? 2 weeks? 4 weeks? Given everyone's other responsibilities in life?

          Thanks folks! This is gonna be fun!

              I think 3-4 weeks is best. The first 2 songs I put are easy to learn, but as you say, people have other commitments.

                Yeh ive been there. Its basically a single garage storage locker. I guess 3 by 4 or 5m. Greg obviously made arrangements with the place because he built an elevated area toward the back which is where the drums are. When i say elevated.. i mean higjer than 1m. Maybe even 1.5m.

                It would be a tight squeeze for more than 5 people i would say. No where really to sit.. so i suggest taking camping chairs and things.

                We need a final decision on date (28 July or 4 August) and is the venue confirmed? Thanks.

                I should be able to finish lyrics/chords tonight.

                  I can't make 4 August (and I'll be the one opening and closing methinks). So I'm gonna say 11 August.

                  I'm securing the venue now with Greg.

                  Thanks for whipping me into gear @slowpoet! ?

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                  guidothepimmp Greg also recommended the fold-up chairs. @slowpoet could we add that to the event notices?

                  The venue is pretty much confirmed. I just need to organise picking up keys, etc. I'm also checking with Greg about the times we're allowed to be there. Any recommendations there @slowpoet? We have the place for 3 hours. So we could do from 9am till 12pm (and then folks go for lunch) or after lunch. Maybe 1pm till 4pm? Or is evening better? I have no experience with planning these things ?

                      Afternoon is definitely the best for most people. I will update the notice with the chairs and I also want to change one song and add one more.

                      slowpoet Thanks!

                      Ok so: 12pm till 3pm, or 3pm till 6pm. Probably the former as the latter means getting home a tad late maybe.

                      Looks like this is taking shape. HUGE thanks to you @slowpoet! (You might get 100 more "thank yous" from me before this is done. I'm really awful at organising events and appreciate all the work you're putting into this ?)