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Boxstock 2011

Hi everybody..I've been keeping my head down for a while...busy with work, guitar shows etc...but I'm back in the saddle for the run-up to Boxstock.

As you may know, we are back at The Public in West Bromwich this year. I had a tech meet with them this week, and will be finalising the running order shortly. Basically, on Saturday we will be kicking off at 10.00am, and running the morning sessons until 1.00pm The break for lunch will include a couple of 'showcase performances' in the ground floor lobby/cafe area, se we'll be keeping activities rolling all thru' the day. The afternoon will run 2 -5.00 pm, concluding with our first HGMC annual General Meeting don't worry, we'll keep is short and to the point!

The evening gig is underway at 8.00pm. This year we are in the theatre rather than the "Pink Tank" space, so it's a more intimate space for the evening gig, and they have a great PA system too. The bar will be open until midnight, and the building itself closes at 1.00 am. We are aiming to leave ourselves with a bit of time after the main performances to chill-out and jam to wind the evening down.

If you haven't bought a ticket yet, it helps retain what's left of my sanity to know how many people are likely to be arriving on the day. I particular, because we are aiming to repeat some of the players workshops for smaller groups so that you don't need to make a choice of one activity or another, it will really help me programme this. Of course I don't want to get too formal about it, but I do need to do some planning to make sure these activities work as well as we can make them.

OK..bye for now..and hopefully I'll be seeing quite a few of you in a few weeks time.

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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 11, 2011 at 11:55am

For the Friday open mic, all you need to bring is your guitar (plus stompbox or whatever).

The PA, mics, backline amps and leads will be provided.

Permalink Reply by Chris Tinker on September 12, 2011 at 10:07pm

Is that the same for Saturday John?

Permalink Reply by D.C. Mansfield on September 14, 2011 at 3:12am

Gutted to be missing this... : (

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 17, 2011 at 3:24am

Hi good people...if you are thinking of coming along the the FRIDAY night open mic can you please let me know. This will help me get a feeling of how many people we might need to fit into the schedule. It's all pretty flexible and informal, but it will really help me to have advance warning, and also for the landlady in case they are going to be overwhelmed at the bar!

Permalink Reply by Revd Mississippi Mud on September 17, 2011 at 4:07am

Hello CJ,

Just to let you know that the Revd Mississippi Mud (Geoff) and his wife, will be traveling from Devon, to the fest on Sat, and looking forward to being there to share the wonderful event. We will be putting up for membership just as soon as I can retrieve some time to do so.

Thanks you for your efforts and consideration,

Revd Missisippi Mud

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on September 17, 2011 at 6:02am

Sign me up for the Friday night John - yes, my open mic debut!

Dont worry fellas - Iv chosen the 3 shortest songs I could find, with few lyrics :o)

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 17, 2011 at 6:28am

Hiya buddy..thanks for getting your tickets...I'm waiting for Ian to get back to me, I'm trying to strike a deal with him to get him there...so I'll keep you all posted as soon as I can. If you don't know about Kevin Brown, here he is on his Kindade oilcan guitar.....

http://youtu.be/TDWGJaixGFI

Permalink Reply by Alan Hodges on September 17, 2011 at 6:51am

Hi john, Sign me up for a couple of tunes on the friday night please!!

Alan.

Permalink Reply by Strolling Tone on September 17, 2011 at 7:15am

Hi John - I shall also be there on the Fri. night - up for a tune or two if there is time.

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 17, 2011 at 9:03am

This is already looking righteous for the Friday...I was at the Barge and Barrel earlier this week..there's quite a bit of interest, and I reckon a few locals may want to play, and although I want to be as inclusive as possible, it will be a case of priority to CBG / HGMC people...if they are toting a regular 6 string, well...too bad...I can listen to somebody wailing a Les Paul any night of the week....

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 17, 2011 at 9:31am

Oh...by the way good people....and this is particularly important down the pub...remember, this most definitely ISN'T Birmingham...it's the Black Country. I know that Brum is only a few miles away...but Black Country folk take their regional identity seriously and are very proud of their remarkable and distinctive accent. Here's a couple of links to help you with the local lingo and lifestyle.

http://youtu.be/bzviWAyO6Oc

http://youtu.be/AlGaepbQ8zo

By the way...to the best of my knowledge, Les will NOT be at the open mic...

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on September 17, 2011 at 10:08am

Ah, good - no one will notice when I fluff me lines then :o)