Graemestock 3

FenderBender · 2009-11-11T10:27:45+00:00

Ok the festive season is almost upon us judging by the cheesy music in malls and the ubiquitous little christmas hats hanging on everything including online shop logos! Since a lot of you will be away, I propose our next shindig around the end of January. What think you?

Riaan-Combrink

Having missed both Graemestocks I and II, I'm itching to be there on 6 March.

Have pencilled it into the diary and will try to book gigs around it as far as possible. I love the workshop proposals - sounds cool. 8)

Manfred-Klose

It's a bit far in the future for me to say for sure I'll be there tho' I would love to, is this only for guitars or can I bring my bass instead ?

yes you can bring along anything you have.
We had a bass guitar there last time and even marimbas.

inflames

AG F >☹k, my wife just reminded me we are going away for a wedding that weekend!!!!!
☹ :'( ☹ :'( ☹ :'(

kayDUB

I'm keen and a setup workshop sounds awesome!

I think Rene should teach some blues tho... ?

ezietsman

I also think that deciding on a number of songs is a very good idea, for those of us suffering from fragmentitis. Maybe people should recommend a song they know (an easy song) so that way most people will know at least one song. My recommendation is thus "Tush - ZZ Top" nice 12 bar boogie in G, everyone can have a go at "gooi-ing mielies" aka a solo ?

+1 Rene teaching some blues

Riaan

I think Rene should teach some blues tho...

I agree, but I honestly think that those of us that are interested should club together and pay him for a lesson or two. Seriously. He is a pro guitar teacher, after all.

"Tush - ZZ Top"

Yes that's a good one!

kayDUB

Riaan wrote
I think Rene should teach some blues tho...
I agree, but I honestly think that those of us that are interested should club together and pay him for a lesson or two. Seriously. He is a pro guitar teacher, after all.

Yes! I agree.

G

Hi all

what is Graemestock? is it just everyone getting together and jamming?

Jack-Flash-Jr

Aaaargh... wedding at 17h00... what time are you going to kick off??

inflames

what is Graemestock? is it just everyone getting together and jamming?

Yea, we all get together at Graeme's house and jam. Will post a map again before the event.

Renesongs

It would be my privileged to show you guys what I've learned about blues over the years. I'd need 45min to an hour and we would need to do it when those interested still have there wits about them i.e. before we all get to vrot.

[deleted]

That's very kind of you Rene, I'll be there!

nick

Renesongs wrote It would be my privileged to show you guys what I've learned about blues over the years. I'd need 45min to an hour and we would need to do it when those interested still have there wits about them i.e. before we all get to vrot.

I'll be there! 8)

FenderBender

Cool Rene!

I think it's time we set up time slots for the day. We need a slot for Alan's workshop, Rene's blues lesson, the jam session, the drinking session and the eating session ?
So we either kick off with the lesson or the workshop...
Alan, Rene...what say you?

peters

Good ideas !!! I will be there

3ight8all

I'm keen too... ?

AlanRatcliffe

Graeme Parfett wrote Alan, Rene...what say you?

Mid afternoon or later is safest with me I think. I think the setup workshop will be ideal - It can be fairly informal and even away from the jamming area, letting the two things happen at once. I'll just need a table with room around it for people to cluster. We'll have to make sure there are a couple of guitars that need a setup too. ?

nick

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
Graeme Parfett wrote Alan, Rene...what say you?
Mid afternoon or later is safest with me I think. I think the setup workshop will be ideal - It can be fairly informal and even away from the jamming area, letting the two things happen at once. I'll just need a table with room around it for people to cluster. We'll have to make sure there are a couple of guitars that need a setup too. ?

I know of a black strat thats quite keen on that ?

Riaan

we would need to do it when those interested still have there wits about them i.e. before we all get to vrot.

...looks like the Saturday part of my congress is getting shorter and shorter... ?

arjunmenon

Alan Ratcliffe wrote
Arjun Menon wrote Alan, if you guys plan on doing what you suggested (which is an excellent suggestion), could someone please setup a podcast sorta thing so that i can still watch whilst sitting in Dakar. Thanks.
I'm talking about the official "Graemestock" in March, so you have no excuse. ?

BTW - I propose that we try and set up things so that Graeme and Ursh can be compensated for their time, trouble and the outlay they put into these things. What about a paid bar and/or hot dogs for sale or something similar? Ideas?

Sorry, i was suffering from blondeheaditis there for a moment.
Will be there for sure.
+1 with compensating Ursh & Graeme for their time, place and efforts.

As of now, i see the following suggestions for a more organized event:

Probably start with the gear/setup workshops, followed by Rene's "original louisiana mojo" (sorry i had to drop that in there after i heard it in the movie Crossroads - The Ralph Macchio,Steve Vai flick) blues workshop, meet & greet...
Followed by the various members playing anywhere between 15 - 20 songs and finish off with dop'n'chop.

Appreciate if someone could add a list of the songs.

I'd like to (attempt to) play Beck's "Led Boots" ?
And i'd really like to trade licks with Manny, Guy & Rene (hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink) ?

Speakin of which, Rene, do you want to do that Coryell/McLaughlin tune? Just please don't smoke me off the stage with your awesomeness :goodtimes:

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