Update Feb 2, 2018
Planning for 2018 Spring GTG is on now!
Go here and join the conversation:
US: Midwest - Planning for 2018 Chicago Spring GTG!
List of RSVPs and what folks have volunteered for. (Bringing/Helping/Rides/Non-bass gear):
-Eilif: Setup/Cleanup and organizing
-LEURW + Guest: Bringing Pop
-Greg C: Pop and cleanup
-Nigel D: Pop
-FunkSheep08: Snax
-Fred 312b. Setup and Teardown.
-Basspraiser
-Tslicebass
-JeffsGotMilk
-VegasGutPlucker
-GKbass13
Maybes
-johnp352 and guests...
-Jamarvic
-DaveC
-Rikster
Hey Folks,
I've been thinking that we should have a Chicago GTG! I've greatly enjoyed the various GTG's I've attended as it's great fun to hang and shoot the breeze with other area bassists and play each other's instruments. However, it's been years since I've been to one and a while since there was one in Chicago so the time is here!
Date. Sunday April 30th.
Time. Start at 1:30 PM, Begin wrapping up around 6 PM or so.
Activities: Hanging out, Playing each other's gear, Jamming, etc..
Location.
Perkins Center
Lawndale Christian Community Church
3839 W. Ogden
Chicago, IL 60623
Though taking place on church property, this is not a religious event. The GTG is open folks of any faith or no faith. All are welcome!
Food: Dinner around 5 to be ordered from Lou Malnati's which is just down the block.
Cost:
-$10 chip-in if you want dinner. Pizza and Salad.
-There will be the option of putting a couple bucks in a jar to thank the church for the space.
Attendees: Any Talkbass Member or friends of TB members would be welcome. If you have a non-bassist musician friend who is interested, bring them along. I'm considering opening it up to other bass communities if we have capacity, but I'm not sure about that yet. I'd be interested to hear other folks feelings, knowledge or expereince with other Chicago bass groups.
Parking: There are a couple small lots and ALOT of street parking that is generally wide open after 1:00 on Sunday as the Church and it's related ministries take up most of the block on both sides of the street.
Now I'm looking to hear from you all regarding:
-Please RSVP to this thread and PM me with the names of yourself and guests so we will know approximately who and how many to expect. Also note if you're available to bring pop, snacks, gear, and/or help setup/teardown.
-Activity suggestions?
-Special Guests. If you know of a Company Representative who would like to be present to offer a clinic or somesuch, let me know.
-Special gear. We will have access to an additional smaller room or two for jamming. It might be cool to have a drum kit and small PA there. Maybe someone can bring a guitarrist/Drummer, etc?
-Any other suggestions for making a great GTG I'd love to hear them!
Some other information:
-Being that it's on Church property, Alcohol isn't allowed.
-This is not commercial event, but if you've got gear you're looking to unload feel free to make an exchange at the GTG.
Not everyone checks the GTG sub-forum so please spread the word around to any you think might be interested.
Planning for 2018 Spring GTG is on now!
Go here and join the conversation:
US: Midwest - Planning for 2018 Chicago Spring GTG!
List of RSVPs and what folks have volunteered for. (Bringing/Helping/Rides/Non-bass gear):
-Eilif: Setup/Cleanup and organizing
-LEURW + Guest: Bringing Pop
-Greg C: Pop and cleanup
-Nigel D: Pop
-FunkSheep08: Snax
-Fred 312b. Setup and Teardown.
-Basspraiser
-Tslicebass
-JeffsGotMilk
-VegasGutPlucker
-GKbass13
Maybes
-johnp352 and guests...
-Jamarvic
-DaveC
-Rikster
Hey Folks,
I've been thinking that we should have a Chicago GTG! I've greatly enjoyed the various GTG's I've attended as it's great fun to hang and shoot the breeze with other area bassists and play each other's instruments. However, it's been years since I've been to one and a while since there was one in Chicago so the time is here!
Date. Sunday April 30th.
Time. Start at 1:30 PM, Begin wrapping up around 6 PM or so.
Activities: Hanging out, Playing each other's gear, Jamming, etc..
Location.
Perkins Center
Lawndale Christian Community Church
3839 W. Ogden
Chicago, IL 60623
Though taking place on church property, this is not a religious event. The GTG is open folks of any faith or no faith. All are welcome!
Food: Dinner around 5 to be ordered from Lou Malnati's which is just down the block.
Cost:
-$10 chip-in if you want dinner. Pizza and Salad.
-There will be the option of putting a couple bucks in a jar to thank the church for the space.
Attendees: Any Talkbass Member or friends of TB members would be welcome. If you have a non-bassist musician friend who is interested, bring them along. I'm considering opening it up to other bass communities if we have capacity, but I'm not sure about that yet. I'd be interested to hear other folks feelings, knowledge or expereince with other Chicago bass groups.
Parking: There are a couple small lots and ALOT of street parking that is generally wide open after 1:00 on Sunday as the Church and it's related ministries take up most of the block on both sides of the street.
Now I'm looking to hear from you all regarding:
-Please RSVP to this thread and PM me with the names of yourself and guests so we will know approximately who and how many to expect. Also note if you're available to bring pop, snacks, gear, and/or help setup/teardown.
-Activity suggestions?
-Special Guests. If you know of a Company Representative who would like to be present to offer a clinic or somesuch, let me know.
-Special gear. We will have access to an additional smaller room or two for jamming. It might be cool to have a drum kit and small PA there. Maybe someone can bring a guitarrist/Drummer, etc?
-Any other suggestions for making a great GTG I'd love to hear them!
Some other information:
-Being that it's on Church property, Alcohol isn't allowed.
-This is not commercial event, but if you've got gear you're looking to unload feel free to make an exchange at the GTG.
Not everyone checks the GTG sub-forum so please spread the word around to any you think might be interested.
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), and can help with teardown. I'll also notify some locals.