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Holy smokes what a stellar lineup. I now have a new entry on my "totally got to make this happen or die trying!!!" list.

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I just booked a double bed room at Don's Turf Motel in Los Alamitos.

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Last edited: Apr 08, 2016 15:21:22

Noel you might want to check motels closer to Alpine Village. Don's was close to the old venue, The Starting Gate, but is not anywhere near Alpine Village. A Torrance location are what you want.

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Last edited: Apr 08, 2016 16:00:25

I haven't been to California since around 1999. I'm really looking forward to this, even if it's a short visit.

Sorry - got interrupted. I can't express how much I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.

This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

Last edited: Apr 08, 2016 19:16:32

For those coming from out of town...regarding where to stay, here a few local veteran thoughts:

All of the shows are quite spread out across the greater LA area, so it really doesn't matter where you stay. You're going to need a car to get around regardless. So, consider what's most important to you personally--staying by the ocean, being right near the convention location, being closer to the airport to make arrival and departure easier, etc. Also remember that the convention goes until midnight this year, so staying nearby is probably more of a consideration. If you look at the map, several of the main gigs are almost in a straight line: Purple Orchid--Alpine Village--HB Pier, with Long Beach resting somewhat in the middle.

I hate to say it, but Don's Turf Motel is actually totally off this path, out of the way. It's just not practical this time around. One of the most fun things to do during the weekend is to socialize after hours back at the hotel, as long as everyone's staying at the same place. I would recommend that everyone coming from out of town that want this experience and to get the most out of hanging with the SG101 family, all communicate and agree on one place.

Looking at places in close proximity to Alpine Village...
1. Cali-Inn, Carson: 1 Star, $94
2. Holiday Inn, Los Angeles Gateway: 3 Stars, $158
3. Redac Gateway Hotel, Torrance: 2 Stars, $150
4. Miyako Hybrid Hotel, Torrance: 3 Stars, $137
5. Motel 6, Carson: 2 Stars, $91
6. Double Tree Hilton, Carson: 3 Stars, $229
7. Extended Stay America, LA: 2 Stars, $108
8. Travelodge Inn And Suites, Gardena: 2 Stars, $85
9. Courtyard Marriot, LA: 3 Stars, $169
10. Super 8 Torrance, LA Airport Area: 2 Stars, $64
11. Travelodge Torrance, Redondo Beach: 2 Stars, $95
12. Courtyard Marriot LA: 3 Stars, $169

As you can see, there's a bit of everything, quality and price-wise. Keep in mind, the farthest of the above is still within a 10 min. car ride.

FWIW, if I had to decide, I would stay at the Super 8 Torrance LAX Airport Area on Sepulveda (2360 Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance 310-534-4900) because it's super cheap, simple, close by and actually offers quite a few amenities for the dough: breakfast, wi-fi, parking. Oh, and it's AAA rated, if that's important to you. It also looks like there are several places quite close to eat/drink: a Japanese Curry House, Starbucks, a bakery, a Korean BBQ, a Mexican joint, and even a 7-Eleven.

I've never stepped foot in this place, so don't hold it against me if it's a dump, but it sounds like a really good option.

9 mins to Alpine Village
20 mins to Purple Orchid
42 mins to Huntington Beach Pier
33 mins to Surf Dogs

Hope this helps a bit.

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Last edited: Apr 09, 2016 02:11:02

Stellar lineup Jeff! We are in for a treat, I've been lucky enough to see almost all these bands, except for the reunion bands, and so looking forward to seeing them again. Of course also excited to see the reunion bands since their CD's are among my favorites.

We're really excited to be among such incredible bands!

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We're really excited to be among such incredible bands!

I'm really excited that we get to hear you play again Ryan.

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The Super 8 looks nice for an inexpensive place.
Below link has photos and takes reservations.
Could be a plan if we are too drunk to drive home,
unless we like to drive drunk.

Super 8 Torrance

Last edited: Apr 11, 2016 11:49:06