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SurfGuitar101 Convention, Aug. 2008 (1st year)
Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 347 Sea Country, CA, USA 
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Posted on May 25 2008 01:28 PM
If we are indeed having the poster (t-shirts?) printed up, I would like to do a tad more work on it prior to printing. The idea I have is to incorporate some of the characters from SG101's membership. I would put their faces in the crowd at the bottom and instead of pointing guns at Gort, they would be aiming their guitars at him. Also, are there any more shows in So Cal that weekend that should be mentioned on it? —
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands 
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Posted on May 25 2008 04:37 PM
surfbeatnik, you could always upload the design to cafe press, like with the first sg101 t-shirt (the cover of the first comp). —Rules to live by #314: |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25658 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on May 26 2008 04:30 PM
Hey Duff, hint hint. Jeff(bigtikidude) |
Joined: Jan 01, 2008 Posts: 2107 Livorno 
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Posted on May 29 2008 09:14 PM
This is great guys, a great event! Good luck, you have done a superb job! Viva SG101 !!! Lorenzo —Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25658 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on May 29 2008 09:17 PM
Lorenzo, maybe next year. —Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Jan 01, 2008 Posts: 2107 Livorno
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Posted on May 29 2008 09:23 PM
Hey Jeff, I guarantee I will try to make it next year! As soon as I become millionaire I will come over there 5/6 times a year. I would never miss any fest like this. For the moment we are trying to do this Trashmen / Chantays / Wadadli Riders / Detonators show, but not much luck with the proposals. I will post something to get some suggestions. —Lorenzo "Surfer Joe" Valdambrini |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5317 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Jun 02 2008 08:27 PM
i reserved my rooms today. two nights at the quality in hermosa beach and two nights at the best western in huntington beach. looking very forward to this. — |
Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO
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Posted on Jun 02 2008 08:45 PM
Unfortunately, in their pictures they, like Gort, are generally looking down. I think you could very properly use BTD's icon. Maybe Brian's can be thoughtfully unplugging Gort's extension cord. I guess Tena would be aiming a camera. "Might as well go out shooting." |
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Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO
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Posted on Jun 02 2008 08:47 PM
Really? Darn. I thought it sounded good, too. |
Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle 
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Posted on Jun 02 2008 09:04 PM
I sooooo wish I could make this event. Dang! I am beside myself with disappointment. Well everyone, have fun if you are attending and break a leg if you are playing! — |
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 135 Alameda, CA/Las Vegas, NV |
Posted on Jun 03 2008 05:31 PM
Just got the ok from my new boss for some time off - I will be going this year! Not really from out of state, though. I split my time between Oakland, CA and Las Vegas, and will be driving down from the Bay Area with a friend. I had such a great time at the HB Pier gig last August, and this event is shaping up to be even better. I better work on my guitar chops, as the surf karaoke will provide a once in a lifetime chance for me to get up there with a real surf band! Thanks for all of the effort in organizing this, Jeff. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25658 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 04 2008 12:16 AM
cool dealeo Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 135 Alameda, CA/Las Vegas, NV |
Posted on Jun 04 2008 12:32 PM
I hope not, either. I have a small group of friends that still go see the Mermen now and then that I tried to convince to make the trip south, but no go. I have another buddy that I used to attend a lot of surf shows with in the mid-90s (ahh, San Francisco in the mid-90s - what a time!) that is still gung-ho for surf music, but the dude is now destitute, got foreclosed on and lost his house in Oakland, and now lives with his mother in Alameda. Unless I pay his way, and considering I'm not in a charitable mood after just going through an extended bout of unemployment myself, that is a no go either. So it will most likely be just me and my woman friend making the trip down. I'm planning on sleeping over in Ventura Friday night for the Eliminators show, and will attend the main event in Hermosa on Saturday and the HB pier show on Sunday. |
Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Jun 04 2008 12:46 PM
Now there is a guy with excellent taste in surf music. |
Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2687 Ventura, CA
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Posted on Jun 04 2008 12:52 PM
Anybody know what time the Eliminators go on in my town? |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 135 Alameda, CA/Las Vegas, NV |
Posted on Jun 13 2008 01:02 PM
It's gonna be a great three days of top-notch surf music. I haven't seen any definite info on the Eliminators show as of yet, but I'm ready to book a room for Ventura on Friday night. Any recommendations, Stormtiger? I stayed at the Pierpont Inn many many years ago, but they are booked solid that night. Looking for something not too far from the fairgrounds. |
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Joined: Dec 12, 2006 Posts: 2687 Ventura, CA
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Posted on Jun 13 2008 01:26 PM
Crown Plaza is right on the beach/bike path, Surfer's Point, and the Fairgrounds. Couldn't get any closer. There is also a Marriott about a half mile down the road. |
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Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 135 Alameda, CA/Las Vegas, NV |
Posted on Jun 13 2008 01:32 PM
Thanks Stormtiger - that sounds about perfect. I'll run these by my lady friend - she makes the final decision when it comes to lodging. I actually lived in Ventura for one year when I was about 10 years old - one of the best summers of my youth. It'll be nice to go back again, if only for a day. |
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Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Jun 13 2008 03:34 PM
The fair has not as yet given the band an exact performance time. Start time will most likely be around 8 to 9 PM. The exact time will be posted on the bands my space page when the fair decides on an exact time.
We checked out the Crown Plaza when the band played at the fair grounds last month. That would be my choice. |
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25658 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Jun 16 2008 09:58 PM
ok gang I posted the list of songs that Outterwave knows, and post which song you want to do, and what part, lead, rhythm, bass or drums. Thanks, Jeff(bigtikidude) |
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