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Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO |
They are great! |
Joined: Dec 28, 2009 Posts: 88 Cincinnati, OH |
Here are the highlights from Sunday - photo blog I am uploading all the Sunday pics to Photobucket so I should have that link tomorrow. —Stacy |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. |
More stunning photographs! —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA |
There’s not really too much more to add considering everyone has given such great reviews and impressions of the weekend. It’s so great to see so many wonderful people again! Once again Crispy has outdone himself putting together one of THE events of the year! GREAT new venue!! It gets bigger and better every year! I’ll also chime in to mention that the true highlight of the weekend was The Penetrators tribute. So incredibly moving. I never met Rip, but I knew Spanky in his last couple of years, and from what I saw, these guys are worth all of the fuss that this tribute provides. I find it great to note not the feeling of loss, but the powerful sense of friendship that these guys clearly had. That tightness comes across not only in their music, but what it means to people. Once again makes me hate that I came to this scene later than others. What a history to be a part of, and right in my backyard! I’m really glad to know them now. It was so great to see these guys taking all of the great music in over the weekend. I really had a wonderful time hanging out with them (same with The Aqualads! Those dudes can go the DISTANCE!). Trace and Sticks truly are salt of the earth, and I’m proud to call them friends. Taking Friday off of work to travel and play means that Sunday, once again, had to be a travel home day, so I couldn’t catch the show that night. I didn’t see a stinker of any sort all weekend. Even Blood Red River, which really isn’t my thing so much, was raucous fun and really won me over. I love that they took their counter programming nature so seriously! Now, I’ve seen most of the bands before, and it was just more greatness from all, though WAY more new music! Particularly The Madeira and The Atomic Mosquitos… I’m really looking forward to a new release based on what I heard!! Of the bands I hadn’t seen before, The Diamondheads were really standouts to me. I was mesmerized the entire time I watched them! Great trad sound, with incredible musicianship! Also of note was Arrows Out. I didn’t know what to expect from them (wasn’t optimistic for some reason), but they were DREAMY good! It put me in a really great place, and started of the Saturday really well! I REALLY look forward to them getting some recording done! I’ll snatch it up in a heartbeat! I’ll also say that I’m SOOO glad that Beware The Dangers Of A Ghost Scorpion not only made it onto the lineup, but were SO well received. They’re worth it! Great band! On a personal note, I want to thank Eddie Katcher for including me in his Astronauts tribute. GREAT fun!! Can’t wait to do it again in California! Also wanted to send a big thanks out to Fady (OnslowBeach) and Mike (Morphball) for letting use their awesome Gomez amps and tanks! Talk about a pleasure to play through!! I will look forward to this event as long as it exists! The Mystery Men? had their most fun this year, and will continue to participate as long as we are welcome! I'm hoping to have pictures and videos up soon! MAJOR kudos, Crispy!! IvanP wrote:
Thank you so much, Ivan!! You don’t know what all of the praise from everyone means to us! We’re so excited that the response to the new lineup and material has been so overwhelmingly positive! Moon_Dawg wrote:
eddiekatcher wrote:
This is also worth noting. This was a really special small moment that I was very fortunate to be present for. The vibe in that room was magical! CrispyGoodness wrote:
This place is now legendary! Not only was it a GREAT breakfast, but the service staff was amazing! It was THEE greatest way to end the weekend! Tuck wrote:
That song is "Preparation: Space". Thanks so much for posting! Great to see you in attendance once again! rsfmotoman wrote:
Absolutely FANTASTIC photos once again from Renner Photography! I’m so glad you were there! —
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Joined: Dec 23, 2008 Posts: 3324 Pittsboro, NC |
Great photos, thanks so much for sharing! MadScientist wrote:
It was even more of a pleasure hearing you guys play through them... WOW. — |
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19190 Des Moines, Iowa, USA |
Thanks for the great photos Mr. Fenner, as always! Can we use some for photo of the day here? —Site dude - S3 Agent #202 "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea |
Joined: Dec 28, 2009 Posts: 88 Cincinnati, OH |
Sure can Brian, download any photo you want! Here are all of Sunday's images - Photobucket —Stacy Last edited: May 15, 2013 20:21:02 |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. |
Stacy, are there any pics from the Saturday Rumble Jam? Thanks! —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Dec 28, 2009 Posts: 88 Cincinnati, OH |
Let me look Noel! EDIT: Here it is Noel - Rumble Jam Pic Not a very good one...sorry. —Stacy Last edited: May 15, 2013 21:38:20 |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. |
rsfmotoman wrote:
It's great, Stacy. Thanks. Makes me look like I know what I'm doing up there. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Last edited: May 15, 2013 22:04:28 |
Joined: Apr 06, 2009 Posts: 565 North Cackalacky |
Finally finding the time to get all the Instro Summit DVD's, packages, and checks ready for mailing this afternoon. Also finally finding time to listen to the CD's I got from the same festival. Tedium is much easier when you have the Penetrators percolating in the background. --Crispy |
Joined: Apr 06, 2009 Posts: 565 North Cackalacky |
Everyones' DVD's and money are finally in the mail. That took WAY too long this year. Totally my fault, too: I had to move right after the Summit was finished, and never bothered to ask if the home I moved into was internet ready. (it wasn't. Even remotely.). Well, now that this booger is finally in the bag, I guess I have to start pondering what we'll do in 2014. Any thoughts on music, sponsors, and other ideas will be considered. I'm also considering getting someone else to help me with the day-to-day assembly of this festival; I'm old, tired and poor, and I'm starting to be really reminded of these things as of late... --Crispy |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA |
CrispyGoodness wrote:
No worries at all, Crispy! We know how much blood, sweat and tears you put into this, not to mention the challenges you had to deal with directly after. Consider all of this, I'm actually kind of awed that you got all of this handled this soon after. Kudos once again, sir! —
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Joined: Jul 18, 2013 Posts: 2 |
GrandFoobah wrote:
I saw El Cap open for Dick Dale at The Earl and I thought they were great. I'd like to buy one of their CDs, which I neglected to do at the gig, but I can't find any site for doing so. I don't live in ATL, but I could send a friend to a gig if I could find a schedule! |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA |
ptyrider wrote:
As far as I know, the next time they are playing is at Drive-Invasion on Labor Day weekend, though that lineup is still being worked out. Unfortunately, they play very sporadically, and there's no good place to go for info. :-/ —
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 7 Atlanta, GA |
That was a fun show. I actually switched to 3rd chair guitar for that one. |
Joined: Jul 18, 2013 Posts: 2 |
Tnx for your replies, MadScientist and GrandFoobah. I'm waiting for the lineup at Drive Invasion. Pls do ask James to bring some CDs. If either of these will work out, I'll get a friend to attend and buy the CD. I really liked the spaghetti western thing; there's a lot of surf music out there, but not much great surf-laced spaghetti westen mix such as El Cap created that night at The Earl. Last edited: Jul 25, 2013 23:34:56 |
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA |
FINALLY got around to getting pictures of the weekend up! Please to enjoy... —
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Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up. |
Lots of good pictures of a fun weekend. Thanks for sharing. —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
Joined: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 2813 Fredericksburg, Virginia |
When is the next one? —Matt "tha Kat" Lentz |