Matt22
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Feb 06 2014 10:49 PM
I'm actually looking into flying out for this!
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 07 2014 07:17 AM
Matt22 wrote:
I'm actually looking into flying out for this!
PLEASE do!
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 08 2014 02:57 PM
Most of you will recognize my daughter, Corradina. She's as enthusiastic a music fan as anyone I know. She's very proud of this T-shirt. I'm very proud of her. She's wanted to meet all of you for a long time. I can't bring her this time, but I'll try to bring her next year.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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wfoguy
Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2118
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Posted on Feb 08 2014 03:33 PM
Is that hotel within walking distance of the show?
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CrispyGoodness
Joined: Apr 06, 2009
Posts: 565
North Cackalacky
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Posted on Feb 09 2014 12:55 PM
Is that hotel within walking distance of the show?
Yep, it is; it was close to the Casbah, but it's even closer to the Motorco.
I will hopefully have the link for tickets ready by Tuesday, if not sooner. Still working on a deal with the Duke Tower People (they're a bit tricky to work with, as they don't check their emails, and prefer you meet them in person rather than just blab with them on the phone).
--Crispy
PS--there is likely also going to be a slight lineup adjustment in the near future, as it was recently brought to my attention that we're missing a band that agreed to participate. This is totally my fault, and I'm trying to rectify the matter.
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CrispyGoodness
Joined: Apr 06, 2009
Posts: 565
North Cackalacky
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Posted on Feb 10 2014 08:51 PM
Update: The ticket link is now on the first post of this thread. Git 'em!
Also, due to that previously mentioned goof on my part, we've added one more band, which brings the 2014 total to Twenty-Eight bands in one weekend--a new Instro Summit Record.
--Crispy
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 10 2014 08:57 PM
CrispyGoodness wrote:
Update: The ticket link is now on the first post of this thread. Git 'em!
Also, due to that previously mentioned goof on my part, we've added one more band, which brings the 2014 total to Twenty-Eight bands in one weekend--a new Instro Summit Record.
--Crispy
I have to wait until Saturday to order my ticket. 28 bands!
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Feb 10 2014 10:54 PM
"Twenty-Eight bands in one weekend--a new Instro Summit Record."
My wife was a tour manager/production assistant for years and I've seen what she's gone through to set-up festivals, advancing and such and all I can say to Crispy is you have my utmost Respect!
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2773
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 11 2014 08:14 AM
Crisp is just plain............DA MAN.
ed
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 15 2014 12:14 PM
For those who do plan to stay at the Duke Tower Condominium Hotel, it's really a good idea to call them (1-866-385-3869) to make your reservations. Their online reservation system seems quaintly disconnected from their front desk.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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CrispyGoodness
Joined: Apr 06, 2009
Posts: 565
North Cackalacky
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Posted on Feb 23 2014 12:10 PM
Okay, the Rooms at the Duke Tower Hotel are now under the Instro Summit banner. Call either the number Noel mentioned (866)-381-3869 or (919)-687-4444. They take AAA and AARP discounts, and any room reserved before March 1st gets another five bucks off the nightly rate.
Most importantly, let them know you're with the Instro Summit. For every 12 rooms the Summit reserves, we get another 5 five bucks off the room rate for everybody. If everyone had followed this procedure last year, all the rooms would have been 15 bucks less, so be sure to drop our name!
I'm also putting this info on the first page, in case you want to deal with this later. I currently have 10 rooms held under the Instro Summit name through April 10th (and yes, they'll give us more if we need 'em).
I'm having issues with the computer today, but I'm hoping I'll have the Instro Summit Raffle pages set up and ready to go before the day is up. I'll post here when things are in order.
--Crispy
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CrispyGoodness
Joined: Apr 06, 2009
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North Cackalacky
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Posted on Mar 05 2014 11:45 AM
Knee-deep in promo stuff right now; courting a few late-arriving sponsors, getting our posters and other promotional goods in order. You know--the boring stuff.
One thing I haven't mentioned here is our annual raffle. This year we're giving away one of them Eastwood California Rebel guitars (it's pretty cool, and really really light!) A VHT Melo-Verb pedal (spring reverb and tremolo in one box--a pocket Rick Miller!), and of course, a year's supply of Utz potato chips (or pretzels, if you're so inclined). More prizes to be added soon, I hope.
Tickets are five bucks each, or six for twenty. For those who want to enter but aren't going to be there, no worries; we'll ship prizes anywhere in the US (Out of the Country folks will have to pay for shipping). Simply contact me at instrosummit@gmail.com, and I can have you pay for your tickets via Pay Pal.
--Crispy
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TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 471
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Mar 06 2014 08:46 PM
Well, I am going to be attending this event. I plan on seeing all 28 bands and entering the Link Wray solo contest and the Rumble play-along too.
A few questions...are there going to be plenty of seats at this venue? What's max capacity?
During the Rumble play-along, does every guitar player get their own amp to play through or how exactly does that work?
Are there going to be any pre-parties or late-night after-parties/jam sessions with some of the bands?
Lastly...are there going to be any guitar vendors at this show and if yes, which one(s)?
Thanks!
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Mar 07 2014 06:24 AM
sax, i can answer two of your questions. everyone doubles up on available amps for the rumble play a long. bring a small practice amp if you want.
this goes late into the night or early morning so i can't imagine a late night after party, but then, i'm old.
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killbabykill34
Joined: Apr 03, 2010
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Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Mar 07 2014 08:12 AM
SaxOnTheBeach wrote:
Well, I am going to be attending this event. I plan on seeing all 28 bands and entering the Link Wray solo contest and the Rumble play-along too.
A few questions...are there going to be plenty of seats at this venue? What's max capacity?
During the Rumble play-along, does every guitar player get their own amp to play through or how exactly does that work?
Are there going to be any pre-parties or late-night after-parties/jam sessions with some of the bands?
Lastly...are there going to be any guitar vendors at this show and if yes, which one(s)?
Thanks!
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Mom answered very well on the Rumble Jam.
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Honestly, as nice as pre or after parties sound, this thing is so jam packed that there really isn't time. As it stands, it can be difficult to even keep everyone in there for the final band each night, as there are usually 6+ hours of surf bands leading up to that.
3.Depinto Guitars has been there the last few years.
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
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Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Mar 07 2014 09:03 AM
FWIW, I build guitars for a living and will have a few at the Summit that anyone is welcome to try out, play in the set etc.
We will probably have a bass as well.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Mar 07 2014 09:13 AM
And I bring a demo Quilter Aviator Ultralight Eight and MicroPro-200 8" for anyone to play.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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morphball
Joined: Dec 23, 2008
Posts: 3324
Pittsboro, NC
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Posted on Mar 07 2014 02:44 PM
SaxOnTheBeach wrote:
A few questions...are there going to be plenty of seats at this venue? What's max capacity?
Last time I was at Motorco, they had some tables, the bar and these bleacher things off to the side, but it's pretty much a standing room like most joints. Capacity should be more than enough, considering the other two places this has been held (speaking completely unofficially, though).
— Mike
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TheFintastics
Joined: Jul 28, 2008
Posts: 471
Wichita Falls, Texas
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Posted on Mar 07 2014 04:09 PM
Thank you for the answers! I am really looking forward to this, although I hope there is plenty of seating because the thought of standing for 6+ hours (12+ on that Saturday) isn't very appealing.
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dirkkahuna
Joined: Dec 21, 2012
Posts: 77
Willow Street, PA
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 08:14 AM
F.Y.I. I just made my Duke Tower reservation and was told there are only 3 more rooms left ??
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