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Post by junkman306 on Feb 10, 2009 11:03:12 GMT -6
I don't know that I'll play much, but more than likely use the time to learn and watch. If Ron comes, I may play a little, but I don't know. I'd say between all of us there ought to be enough equipment to get us by. lol. Rusty, we'll easily get the place paid for. If 20 of us show up, thats 3.75 per person. Maybe you and I can get together and try to come up with some fundraising ideas.
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Post by mapexrick on Feb 10, 2009 19:07:32 GMT -6
Rusty;
Maybe I mised something, but was a venue and times established? I would like to bring this up to my band this weekend at rehersal, but I'd like to share details. Being we would be traveling from Fayetteville, AR, understanding the details is important.
Sounds like fun.
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Post by junkman306 on Feb 10, 2009 19:32:05 GMT -6
Rusty; Maybe I mised something, but was a venue and times established? I would like to bring this up to my band this weekend at rehersal, but I'd like to share details. Being we would be traveling from Fayetteville, AR, understanding the details is important. Sounds like fun. I'm working on getting us the American legion hall in Monett. In the OMF events section there's a thread for picking times. Pick one and in a week or so we'll take the most popular one.
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Post by Rusty on Feb 10, 2009 19:59:12 GMT -6
Yeah we are in the working it out stages,but it will happen.I have a pavilion at the park approved should we decide to go that way.
We'd love to have your band rick,talk it over with the guys and we'll cement down the time and place for certain in a few days
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Post by vanman on Feb 11, 2009 1:44:11 GMT -6
As for drums, yeah, Robo and I chatted that out and probably whoever is gonna play needs to bring their own equipment (I don't mind if someone uses my kit but if something broke at the time another drummer was using it, irregardless of heavy hitting, etc. I'd hate for someone to feel bad...). Maybe we could all get by with a common sound system??? I'm not into that part of performance and maybe stuff can break there too??? A common sound system would save setup time more than moving drums around I think. Depending upon the number of acts (be they soloists or bands) one group could be getting their gear near the staging area while another group was performing. When done that group exits stage left and new group comes on stage right. This could cause a few interfering sound problems (the occasional scuffle of equipment as set down, maybe a stray cymbal on a stand hitting a pole with someone not paying attention, etc.) if we had so many acts that rolling groups through like that was necessary. If we were to rent the space for 6 hours lets say and had 3 acts, then get together, eat, up to 1 hour per act with plenty of time in between for no interference. If, however 12 groups were to perform in that time frame...well I'm set, I can set my plate of fried chicken on my floor tom and eat on the go (they don't call 'em drumsticks for nothin) . I think we can work all this out since we have plenty of time... if everyone who does participate realizes in advance that this is celebratory in nature and not competitive, then I'd imagine the occasional hassles can be tolerated pretty easily
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Post by Rusty on Feb 11, 2009 1:57:33 GMT -6
You said it,I hope everyone does remember this is a fun gathering,and leaves that ego behind. I'm still working on getting a group together,nothing like waiting till the last minute..lol.
I will bring my PA,since it's closest,and set it up,we;ll have plenty of everything except mics,but I think between all of us we can handle that.We'll iron it out in the next few days,and see who's on board in the following months.
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Post by robotiko180 on Feb 11, 2009 3:30:58 GMT -6
Ok...We have two sm57's we use for my set...I just don't have a complete set of mics for my drums. I do agree that it is all in fun...we are not looking to win a prize for being the best band or anything like that...I look forward to meeting you guy's and having a good time. Competition against anyone or their band never entered my mind. I'll be back tomorrow to let you guys know if we will do it or not! If they wont then I might come alone and bring my drums and do a solo or something....I don't know! Just have to see what tomorrow brings!
Where is it going to be at? My band asked me that and I didn't have an answer for them! Also, we would like a number for someone in charge of this in case we get lost or we need to cancel...etc...
Thanks,
Samuel
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Post by mapexrick on Feb 11, 2009 7:40:25 GMT -6
There have been some great ideas shared here. I think the playing part is the easy part. The challenge is the set up and band transition. I think if we all share "best practices" from our past multi band experiences, it can be a fun, relatively smooth event. We have played "Bikes Blues and BBQ" for a few years here in NW Arkansas. The entire four days is filled with bands playing 45 minute sets and transitioning from band to band. They use a sound company which of course, we do not have the funding to do. But one common PA system is key. As for drums, If the drummer is doing it correctly, he / she will have them set up off stage and when the previous band clears the stage, it is a simple task of carrying the drum up on stage and placing them. I have a six piece kit with six cymbal stands and I can be set up in 15 minutes. As for drum mics, all you need is a mic in the kick two overhead mics and maybe one on the snare. It is not the perfect mic set up for drums, but plenty good for a fun event such as this. The whole transition process can be completd in 20 minutes max. Set up band sets up from stage right, exiting band tears down stage left. The big key is the incoming band should be set up just off stage right and the exiting band immediatly carries all thier equipment off the left side of the stage, then once all thier equipment is carried off, then tear it town and pack it up. When exiting the stage, key focus is clearing the stage as quickly as possible.
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Post by snitz001 on Feb 11, 2009 8:14:24 GMT -6
I have not been checking in or a regualr basis. A couple of questions about the proposed Music Festival: (1) In what city is this going to take place? (2) What is the time frame? (3) Is it going to be advertised to the public? (4) How long will each band/individual be allowed on the program?
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Post by Rusty on Feb 11, 2009 8:25:31 GMT -6
The Festival will be in Monett,May 31st.exactly where I haven't nailed down yet,but I will get it ironed out in the coming days. This will happen,it's just barely past the talking about it stage,so give me a week or so to get the actual time and place established. I wanted to see how many were willing and wanted to perform. Good plan rick,I've seen that plan in action and it usually takes about 20 minutes to move bands around,but we aren't pros,we can play a cd til we're ready to go,no problems. There is another poll as to what time you want to get started in the events forum.Like I said in the next few days we'll have it all ironed out and I can tell you for sure where and when. Looking forward to meeting everyone,and come alone if you want,there will be enough people and gear we can just have a jam band,we don't have ot sound good to have fun.I can play bass too
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Post by Rusty on Feb 11, 2009 8:31:33 GMT -6
I have it advertised on CL,and I will post it on some other sites as well when we get closer to the date. you can call 417-489-1919 if you need to discuss something with me about this. I will add my number to the 1st page of this post as well so everyone can have it. If I don't answer leave a message I'll get back with you.
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Post by mapexrick on Feb 11, 2009 19:53:20 GMT -6
Not sure how long the event would last, guess it depends on what kind of turn out there is. One suggestion I would make (over time, I will have many) is if someone knows of a local non profit organization like boy or girl scout troop, or church organization that could set up a consession stand with drinks and food, it would be a way to have refreshments for the crowd (yes, there will be a crowd). It is shaping up to be a great event.
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Post by midnightwinestrat on Feb 11, 2009 20:19:42 GMT -6
Yeah we had talked about everyone just bringing a covered dish, and then everyone bringing their own drinks...not sure if that was still the plan, but I guess all the details will be worked out before the big day........ ;D
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Post by Rusty on Feb 12, 2009 0:16:35 GMT -6
the more suggestions the better. You know one thing I hadn't thought about is we're gonna need some staff to help with setup and teardown between bands. And we should have a registration so we'll know who is definitely playing.
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Post by robotiko180 on Feb 12, 2009 11:23:15 GMT -6
The guy's in our band don't want to do it, Monett is really far for us to play one set of music for free. They said it would be different if it was a benefit or something like that. I don't know if I myself can make it to Monett in my car either. So I guess I'm out!
Samuel
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