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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 Chris Tinker on September 9, 2011 at 10:21pm

Excellent!

Permalink Reply by Little Soul Eric on September 9, 2011 at 11:04pm

oh i cant wait getting really giddy !!

Permalink Reply by Alan Hodges on September 10, 2011 at 12:49am

Sooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 10, 2011 at 4:15am

Blimey..you're giddy...? I'm going pure mental, so I am!!!

Permalink Reply by Mark on September 10, 2011 at 5:17am

Good to have you back around here John. Hope the guitar shows etc have been productive for you.
Anyway, I've just ordered my Boxstock ticket so that's another one to add to your numbers. Really looking forward to this. I was well impressed with the venue last year and it sounds like the set up will be even better this time around!

One passing thought: As well as having "open mike" sessions would it also be possible to have a sort of "show-and-tell" thing where people could get up and talk for a couple of minutes about instruments they've built? - I say this because I'm not a performer but I'd be fine talking about my guitars and what I've tried to achieve through their design. I'll even play a bit but I'm not sure about getting through an entire tune without making a cock-up.

Permalink Reply by Alan Hodges on September 10, 2011 at 8:06am

Hey Mark. we're ALL going to make cock ups! YOU ARE AMONGST FRIENDS! I am really hoping I can play a tune at the open mike session, but as I have never performed in public,(except you tube, which doesnt really count!) this is more than a little nerve racking, to say the least So you support me, I will support you! Its a deal!!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone, hearing great music and seeing great instruments. Cant wait!!! 20 days and counting, tick tock tick tock etc etc etc..........

Permalink Reply by Chris Tinker on September 10, 2011 at 9:53am

Alan, I'm sure you're right.... though having seen your video, I wouldn't be worrying too much if I were you.

Mark... just go for it... As far as I can work out there's an opportunity on Friday night too...

Permalink Reply by Hayden A Butler on September 10, 2011 at 10:24pm

Hi, John - my Dad and I are coming again this year, but we are waiting to hear from a friend of mine on whether (and possibly his Dad) is coming as well, so you have 2, 3, or 4 more tickets about to be bought in the next couple of days. Hope it all runs well again, should be a great day. :-)

Permalink Reply by ChickenboneJohn on September 10, 2011 at 10:32pm

Thanks for keeping us posted...it all helps preserve what's left of my sanity! Another busy day today for me..delivering BoxStock flyers the The Public's publicity stall at ArtFest..lunch with friends, busking at Arts Fest and another ArtsFest performance with my band in a nice city centre pub.

Permalink Reply by Slowpaw Steve T on September 11, 2011 at 12:17am

i'd love to participate in something like this too if possible, i could do something not too long with a song included ..? (-:

cheers Steve

Mark said:

One passing thought: As well as having "open mike" sessions would it also be possible to have a sort of "show-and-tell" thing where people could get up and talk for a couple of minutes about instruments they've built? - I say this because I'm not a performer but I'd be fine talking about my guitars and what I've tried to achieve through their design. I'll even play a bit but I'm not sure about getting through an entire tune without making a cock-up.

Permalink Reply by Alan Hodges on September 11, 2011 at 7:24am

Hi John. Being an open mic virgin, can you tell me how it works on the friday night. Do I bring my own amp(currently using micro cube) leads, stomp box etc. Obviously bringing my own cbg, but didnt know what else to bring. Excuse the ignorance, but never performed or even been to an open mic session before(sheltered upbringing!!)

Thanks,

Alan.

Permalink Reply by Chris Tinker on September 11, 2011 at 7:56am

Fair question Alan.....