Clint Beachwood will be doing another Surf Guitar 101 convention promo show today on his program, 4-5 pm pacific time, please tune in here:
http://kcr.sdsu.edu/about/listen-live/

Jeff(bigtikidude)

JONPAUL wrote:

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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thanks jonpaul. i was considering the super 8.

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DJ Cousin Mary Said:

On the air tomorrow night Saturday August 6. Instrumental surf during the Reverb Hour from 8-9pm. Special Reverb Hour guest Big Tiki Dude will stop by to talk about Sunday's co-present at the Ritz and next weekend's SG101 Convention. Tune in 89.7FM or click on Listen Online at www.kfjc.org

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Hey folks, you don't want to miss Messer Chups!

I guess I work better under pressure. I just booked my trip. As of yesterday, I was convinced I wasn't going. But today I decided I need to do it. I'm planning on the Purple Orchid Show on Friday. I'm staying in Torrance, near the SG101 Alpine Village venue. I'll have a car, if anyone needs a ride.

"You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been"

Reminder, as I'm starting to get a lot of people asking me,

Line up times for Surf Guitar 101 convention. 8-13-16
Doors at 11am
Noon, Hot Rod Trio
12:30 Original Surfaris Tribute
1pm Crazy Aces
2pm Kelp
3pm Tikiyaki 5-0
4pm Secret Samurai
5pm Legends of Surf Jam
6pm George Tomsco of Fireballs
7pm Mach IV
8pm Bradipos IV
9pm Messer Chups
10 pm The Space Cossacks
11pm The Phantom Four feat: John Blair

Jeff(bigtikidude)

I didn't see anything on tickets. If I show up about 5pm am I going to be able to get tickets? How much are they?

spskins wrote:

I just sent some Satan's Pilgrims Frankenstomp cds to Art, who will have them at the MuSick table in the vending area.
Have fun everyone!

Ooh, I'm grabbing a copy of that!
and a copy of, and a copy of....
Hello ATM!

Cheers,
Jeff

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Is there going to be any live feed during the day?