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eddiekatcher
Somehow, when I saw this post originally, I envisioned a long weekend somewhere hanging out, jamming with new and old friends, some somewhat organized bands' performances, beer drinking......what have you. A far less formal affair. A great time for we.....who love this music, to build a stronger organization and network.........ed

I agree.

That's the way I thought an SG 101 Convention would be conducted. If I wanted to go see a show, I would go. Meeting, jamming, socializing, BS'ing, drinking, partying, sharing ideas, licks and equipment, and enhance the camaraderie of SG101 members was my idea of an SG101 Convention.

It doesn't have to be a big production with mega star bands. That is unless they want to 'donate' their time and energy. All proceeds garnered should go to paying expenses and anything left over would go to promoting the next SG101 Convention to make it even bigger and better.

If it's just going to be a get together to go see some bands play and pay a cover charge, hell, we can do that anytime.

Colorado sounds fine to me. I've been to conventions and seminars of various sorts all over the continental US and there are always exciting new places to go. For example the best "blues fest' I've attended was in Council Bluff Iowa. Went to one on Beale Street in Memphis (the home of the blues) and learned that we have better blues fest here in (country western capital of the west) Bakersfield California. I don't buy into all that 'stuff' about having to have a surf convention on the beach. It's where the interest is and where we can get the biggest turn out of SG101 members that matters.

Danny

OK, after all the smoke clears, when everyone gets a chance, RE-read these posts.....It makes a lot of sense.........seriously!
Well put Danny and Ed.

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Last edited: Jan 25, 2008 17:31:15

Look, the "convention" would be at Sams seafood, or somewhere else.
from 10 am to 6pm
1 day.
talk, mingle, legends questions, seminars, vendors, just in a cool place.
and there would be food and drinks, which some people said they would wanted anyways.

BUT.....
there would be a show on
Sat night and the Sun pier show too.

its simple
one day convention,
around the same time that shows are happening,
to intice peopel to come, stay for the weekend, and see bands they migt not be able to see.

capice?
Jeff(bigtikidude)

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Maui
1 2 & 3 August 2008 in Huntington Beach. The easy choice. The Huntington beach international surf museum will have the "Surfin' Sunday" on the beach with 6 great bands starting at 11:00AM until dark. That would leave Friday night for a show, Saturday for studio jams and workshops with the legends, Saturday night for another show and all day Sunday on the beach watching Surf Bands.
I have a tenitive line up for Sufin' Sunday but I'm not sure if it is confirmed yet. Some really good bands, I know that for sure and in the process you will be supporting the museum...................

Like I said way back on page 6..................Lets do it Jeff!
By the way , The Purple Orcid is one of the coolest bars I've ever been in.

bigtikidude
Look, the "convention" would be at Sams seafood, or somewhere else.
from 10 am to 6pm
1 day.
talk, mingle, legends questions, seminars, vendors, just in a cool place.
and there would be food and drinks, which some people said they would wanted anyways.

BUT.....
there would be a show on
Sat night and the Sun pier show too.

its simple
one day convention,
around the same time that shows are happening,
to intice peopel to come, stay for the weekend, and see bands they migt not be able to see.

capice?
Jeff(bigtikidude)

OK in the simple format you posted above I dig! what your wrote in a couple posts back was not sounding simple. sheesh... that was all I was tryin to say and get at so no bad blood homie.

-Kyle

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I'm pretty confident with this Idea,
so im Gonna bump it.
weather it happens this year or in 09.
Jeff(btd)

bigtikidude
OK idea here.
if its a convention, and not a big weekend show, like for LV Grind or etc.
I say we mix the convention with shows all ready happening.

there will be 3 big HB pier shows on Sundays this year.
schedule should be posted soon.

what if we do the Convention thing on a Sat. afternoon, the day before.
so.
a. Fri. people show up meet at a tiki bar( or any bar) and drink and talk, meet up.
b. Sat. Surf convention 10 am to 6 pm at a BigRestaurant in a banquet room., vendors welcome( Dario, Double Crown, etc...)
which entails eating drinking, meeting, a small stage for jams. seminars.
c. Sat. nite. go to a surf show of local surf bands.( they usually happen)
d. Sun. go to HB Pier surf show from 11 am to 5 pm. talking and such is allowed its outside so your not going to annoy anybody.
e. Sun. Evening hang out after either at the beach. or go to the restaurant from the day before.

• Sam's Seafood in Sunset Beach about 5 miles North of HB pier would be ideal. Good food, tiki drinks and beer, and great atmosphere, and
  back banquet room that holds about 200 and has stage for the jams.
  

whaddya think?
I think this may be it.
Jeff(bigtikidude)

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Kyle,
if we do it this year, we will plan it when you guys are in town.
Ok?

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Jeff(bigtikidude)

I like it Jeff!

Ryan
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I think Jeff has a great start. The logistical needs are met by someplace like Sam's. There's food, booze, atmosphere, space, parking, restrooms and nearby lodging that won't break the bank. I've been there at a Torquays concert and it was awesome. You drive down PCH ten minutes or so and you're at HB pier. Not bad.

I don't think anyone made a mention for this to be an "all-star" thing. It involves as many surf bands and folks that can show up. If successful can grow but you still need some organization because of the number of folks that will be there. Having a venue that can accomodate the numbers, is somewhat centrally located and close to the action (aka the Pier) is a wise move. Again, hail to Jeff.

I don't think it's out of the question to be looking at
twenty bands in two days. It can be done. Two ten hour days of playing. MySpace, OC and LA Weekly can be used to help advertise it and help pay for it all. It could be hewwwwge with the public turnout depending on how you promote it.

Figure 3-5 members per band and we're already at 60-100 people. Figure they all bring a friend, significant other/wife and you are looking 120-200 people. Invite the general public to it (~30-60 people-a super low turnout) and that's still ~300 people level chaos without organization.

This is nowhere needing/intending to be a big event but to try to bill various surf bands and not exclude anyone, when you put pen to paper and start adding things up it's going to need some wise planning, organization and leadership (aka promoter) for it not be a fiasco.

Maybe we could get the Ghastly Ones and Volcanics and a garage band to do a show on a Fri. or Sat. nite. to get the non Hawiian shirt fans here, and then a mix of others too do the other night.

the jamming, and seminars with Legends would be at the convention durring the day.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Hey BW Jeff,
they dont do the Polynesian review at Sam's anymore.
it closed and reopened all remodeled better food,
more mediteranian style in the main restaurant,
the bar is similar, and the back room is similar.

Jeff(bigtikidude)

Jeff(bigtikidude)