Hi,
If I've not already spoken to you then here's some formal confirmation of the details and location for Saturday.
Those that are local or who can gather early in Manchester for brunch
10am-noon, Venue will be the TriBeCa Bar in Sackville street. Historic venue for local guitar types. All day breakfast is a must!
http://www.tribeca-bar.co.uk/
12pm - 6pm Jam time. I shall post a url with some mp3s of a couple of backing tracks for playing along with... hone your tone! If you have suggestions post them here along with a URL for an MP3. I shall burn a CD full of these to play along with on the day.
6pm - 7:30pm a quick bite to eat somewhere. Our audio engineer for the day(Ian) works as the Station Engineer for Century 105 in Manchester. As the station is just a few minutes away from the gig (thankyou Ian, and Century) we have an offer to stash gear safely after the Jam.
7:30pm Doors at the Manchester Apollo for the Satriani gig. Yay!
Later :- Into the famous 'curry mile' in Rusholme and sample some of the best Indian food anywhere west of Delhi. Lime Pickle eating competition is
optional
Studio Details
Here's where it's at....
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T1B725541
'Bluefish Corporation'
Beehive Mills
Jersey Street
Manchester
M4 6JG
The
studio telephone number is
0161 228 0357. If you get there before me then ask for 'Doug' the showcase suite is booked in my name and will be available from 11am-6pm. We have at our disposal a 1K PA, 24 track desk and a few vocal mics. I shall provide a CD for backing and an audio engineer. I've arranged for the whole event to be recorded to DAT, I'll mix down a CD of highlights from the session for those that require it.
Now, this being Manchester and the former heartland of the industrial revolution the Studio is in a converted cotton mill. Carting a JCM800 head and a 1960 cab up four flights of stairs is good for the soul and will remind you of your proud industrial heritage. Or something. Anyhow, the suite is on the fifth floor so take a breath before you run up the stairs. There is ample secure car parking at the venue.
Jam Tunes
Here's the link to the files that should get the ball rolling :-
http://www.justjoanauctions.freeserve.co.uk/audio/
There's a couple of mp3s there, download and hone your tone! I've picked some very simple (slowish) rock thing sthat you should be happy playing a few licks over. Hone your tone jamsters!
This is
not an exclusive list! Indeed, if you have something that you'd like to play along with then pack it in your guitar case and bring it along! I've had a few mails already along the lines of "
I'm a bit concerned about making an ass out of myself" / "
I'm terrified about playing in public" / "
I'm scared!". This is
*NOT* a widdle competition, just half an excuse for some guys to get together and have a little fun. Please do come, I guarantee you'll enjoy it and will be delighted at the whole affair.
Other Stuff
Well, I can't think of any 'other stuff'. If you'd like to make a day of it then please let me know. My email address is
mail@adrianfoden.freeserve.co.uk
If you can't make the Brekkie / Jam / Curry then do make sure you catch up with me at the Apollo and say hello / buy me a beer!
