Anonymous

Ok, I think we've really worked hard on solo playing. I mean it's obvious some of us have and I assume some of you are working and not posting. Who knows though if you don't post. But I think those of us active on the site have gotten a lot out of all.

So let's start the Chops Festival. Etudes, exercises and more. Things that will help us build our technique.

Vibe hang at Chris' tonight (not streaming).

7pm-10pm - Myself, Behn Gillece and Randy Sutin will be performing

10pm-2am - Jam session for all instruments.

Pretty good, huh?

I have an idea. how about an Etude/Technique/Gear Festival?

Let's work only on chops, and let's gather information on gear. Instruments etc.

Maybe some of you guys could do interviews of manufacturers (Drew??).

If there was an instrument maker near you, I could cover you expenses to get there. Take photos and interview people.

Off the top of my head is Balter and vanderplas of course. There's another instrument maker in U.S., begins with a D. Just a single guy I think.

Stick makers? Tuners. What's the guys name in Chicago, Gilberto!

Larry Mckenna - Sax
Tony Miceli - Vibes
Kevin MacConnell - Bass
Dan Monaghan - Drums

Any vibe players around Tuesday night August 14th? We're trying to start an all night vibe night at Chris' Jazz Cafe here in Philly. 7-10 will feature myself, Behn Gillece and Randy Sutin. 10-2 opens the Jam Session.

Hope some of you can come out!