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Sunday, October 17 a 2pm at the Grafton! We're on!
Folks, the Grafton has reserved the whole back room for us, with comfy couches and roaring fireplace and everything!
Sunday, October 17
2pm - ?
The Grafton Pub
4530 N. Lincoln Avenue, just south of the Old Town School (and often referred to as the OTS Annex)
http://www.thegrafton.com/
and a cool pub review:
http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Grafton/Grafton.htm
Contact me if you have any questions! Bring a couple instruments, some boxes to trade, a few tunes in your head and a friend!
Diane
Sunday, October 17
2pm - ?
The Grafton Pub
4530 N. Lincoln Avenue, just south of the Old Town School (and often referred to as the OTS Annex)
http://www.thegrafton.com/
and a cool pub review:
http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Grafton/Grafton.htm
Contact me if you have any questions! Bring a couple instruments, some boxes to trade, a few tunes in your head and a friend!
Diane
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Permalink Reply by petey twofinger on
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have fun , maybe i will see you guys next time . i would a brought my mini amps , and a four stringer , but .
i cant make the drive (back injury) .
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anyone traveling past westmont , or coming in from !-55 from the west willing to let me hitch a ride ? -
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Permalink Reply by Diane in Chicago on
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That was great! So glad to meet each of you in real life and to see and play your instruments.
So, shall we meet again in April or so?
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Permalink Reply by Tom Manno on
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Great time yesterday! Thank you Diane for organizing the event. Sounds good for another one in April - or sooner!
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Permalink Reply by ProfWaldo on
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I enjoyed myself yesterday too, well worth the drive. It was great to meet all you fine folks and see all of the creativity of those in attendance. I saw some real cool stuff you guys n' gals, nice work ! My only regret, it didn't last long enough. ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Paul H (PRH) on
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Great to see you all yesterday, big big thanks to Diane for doing the legwork.
(Again in April? Sounds good).
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Permalink Reply by Justice Crafted on
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Just got back home to Phoenix from my former stomping ground Chicago. I had a great time at the Chicago cbg group's first annual meet up. The Grafton is a cool pub, the weather was picture perfect and that part of the city has a very cool vibe. Here's a group shot of everyone
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Great photo Thirstn Howl ! I was wonderin' tho', could ya' airbrush my pupils back to the center of my eyes ? hahaha... Love your name n' it's clever spellin'by the way. Was a fun get together, thanks for postin' this. - Wally
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