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Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on March 21, 2010 at 8:33pm

Hi....the date is definitely Saturday 16th October.

Permalink Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt on March 21, 2010 at 9:29pm

Hi,

now that the date has been confirmed, I have submitted my holiday request so that I can be there. If I can make it I will be willing to lend a hand on the day if you need it.

Permalink Reply by LeSaMilano on March 21, 2010 at 9:50pm

Hi Kevin,
I am the guilty party making the documentary :) The first one being produced is a short doc and I hope to be able to make a longer more in depth version down the road, which will include some of this year's festival. Fingers crossed on that one.
Lesley :)

Kevin Lawton said:

Please let us know the date as soon as, so I can start saving up ! Unless, by some miracle, the recession does actually end soon I'll probably be hitching a lift or whatever. Couldn't make it last year but am determined to this. What is all this that was being said about a documentary in February ? Sorry to re-visit ancient history but my internet connection was no good back then. Oct 18th is my thirtieth wedding anniversary, so I'd much rather be at a CBG event that weekend than with mean old grumpy-drawers. :-)

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on March 21, 2010 at 10:56pm

208 days until the fest!!!

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on March 21, 2010 at 11:00pm

Plenty of time for me to start worrying then!!

Roosterman said:

208 days until the fest!!!

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on March 21, 2010 at 11:11pm

You havnt started yet??? Oh dear.... ;o)

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on March 23, 2010 at 2:50am

Hi Guys 'n' gals....more news coming in about 3 weeks after I've met with the venue management, but I'm looking for people for the following tasks 'n' t'ings -

Host players workshops
Host building workshops (I already have one team leader, but will need a gopher/general factotum to do a bit of running and making sure people don't cut off their fingers etc.).
Leaders for afternoon open mic & jam sessions.
Event photographer
Driver to pick up Tinqui8 from Stanstead airport (flying in from France) and bring him to the venue (and ideally a return lift)..dates to be confirmed, but probably Friday collection at Stanstead and Sunday return trip.
Items for raffle prizes.
Cigar Box Guitars for a 2 week exhibition (starting a week in advance of the Festival)- this is not a donation, but for display..and you'll be able to put a price on them and sell them thru' the exhibition catalogue (well that's going to be my proposal to the venue management)!!
Volunteers for open mic performances..get your name down!!..I'm not sure what the demand will be, but I need to know in case I start needing extra space and another PA system..I've already got one space booked for the workshops, the theatre on hold for "other events" and the main ground floor "PinkTank" taken over for the evening gig.

We've done this once already with last year's event, but now I'm asking for the enthusiasm and support to become a bit more practical..I'll see if I can offer concessions prices or free tickets for people who take up these tasks, but until I have further meetings with the venue management I'm not sure how this is going to pan-out.

Regards

Mr Chickenbone

Permalink Reply by Roosterman on March 23, 2010 at 3:34am

It sounds great all ready!! :o)

The pre-show display sounds like an excellent way to build up an interest before the gig. I can certainly send down a few guitars and custom amps.

Il also volunteer to get stuck in with building workshops and can take charge of the raffle if you like? I can donate something again and maybe compile a donations list, sort tickets etc?

Im stoked that Tinqui8 is attending too - Im sure we all felt the same last year when his lift failed to show.

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on March 23, 2010 at 3:51am

Thanks Ben..I'm sure it will all fall into place. The difference this year is that I'm dealing with a large arts centre rather than a local privately run bar, so I've got to try and punch above my weight in terms of what I'm asking for from the venue. If I can provide the organisational drive and back it up with a decent bit of volunteer manpower I reckon I can get what I want from them.

I reckon we are ALL going to have another great weekend, for the audience, players, builders and newcomers to the whole scene.

Permalink Reply by mark wright aka lefty on March 23, 2010 at 11:24am

sounds good guys im pritty local to brum so any help you need... i'll do my bit to help out!

Permalink Reply by Yellowbelly Flatt on March 23, 2010 at 11:29am

Hi there,

I've submitted forms for time off for the festival. I will offer whatever help I can - if needed - and would really like to play at the open mic session as long as I can get the time off.

Permalink Reply by smojo on March 23, 2010 at 10:21pm

Sounds fantastic John. Looking at the list I can't see much that I could volunteer for at the moment but I'll find something for the raffle though and if I can pluck up courage, I might have a crack at the open mic session.

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