Re: [Harp-L] Re: New Era of SPAH conventions

["Splash" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>]

You forgot "Nawlins"
And they can use all the help they can get bringing the music back to Big
Easy.  Cher.

PEACE
Splash
P.S. And I could see the gang from Fla being able to make that road trip.
=8^D

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Easton" <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Harpl list" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 3:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: New Era of SPAH conventions


> I saw a couple replies so I'll start from here.
>
> I understand the metro NYC/NJ area would be expensive like Elizabeth
> mentioned. It would also be a traffic nightmare for some.
>
>   It would probably take an extended family of volunteers outside  the
> main harp clubs  to host such an event so every one could have some
> down time to mingle and jam.  Events go quick when you have to work
> them and over before you can enjoy the festivities.
>
> I was involved with our local jazz festival for about 15 years and
> understand all the planning that goes into hosting a major event that
> brings in fans and musicians from all over.  It takes at least 1 to
> 1-1/2 years  to plan it out and make sure the Hotel you pick is
> affordable and easy to get to from major roads and airports. Get
> freebee or discount rooms for the musicians.  Organize flight plan for
> musicians and shuttle service. Talk to bars in close proximity about
> hosting special musical entertainment for a night or two.  Make sure
> everyone is treated royally and so on.
>
> Still there are hordes of players and Pros on the East Coast that
> could pull it off if some harmonica org. would stick their neck out
> and get some serious commitments from us if needed even if we aren't
> club members.  Maybe time to join.
>
> I like the Minn. area. I was out there for the Summit in 1999. I
> borrowed money for the trip.  I would love to see my buddy Dick
> Gardner again as well as my customers.
> Times are different now.  Bigger mortgage, less take home pay, company
> controlled vacations.   Reduced the cable service in Jan. to basic
> cable. (can't p.o. the mrs. completely).
>
> Every region of the US has something to offer with it's rich musical
> heritage.  CA. has cool jazz and West Coast Swing, St. Louis,  Detroit
> and Memphis with their
> take on jazz, blues and R&B. Texas with its trademark sound.   The Mid-
> Atlantic region has it's sound too.  Too bad we aren't throwing a
> party to celebrate.<sigh>
>
> mike
>
>
> On Jul 24, 2009, at 1:53 PM, Suave Blues Man wrote:
>
> > Brothers & Sisters of Harmonica, Mike Easton and all East Coast
> > Harmonica members, players, SPAH et alia,
> >
> >    A centrally located point easy enough to reach with air carrier
> > service and close enough for several major cities' attendees would
> > seem to be -
> >
> > http://www.allentownpa.gov/Visitors/tabid/70/Default.aspx
> >
> >    Good size, good facilities and location, location,location.
> >
> >    Another location could be Richmond...A visit to Hohner might be
> > nice!
> >
> > Be Blues...And Jazz,
> >
> > Suave Blues Man
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Easton"
<diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 8:53 AM
> > Subject: [Harp-L] Re: New Era of SPAH conventions
> >
> >
> >> This isn't directed at SPAH or any one person. Just an emotional
> >> question.
> >>
> >> Why the hell can't we get a SPAH convention on the East Coast??
> >> Don't the East Coast clubs want to host it?
> >> Columbus was the closest we came a few years ago.  I was able to
> >> attend it because
> >> I did the 9 hour drive from my house.
> >>
> >> I've been a SPAH member for around 11 years. The location
> >> logistics  make it difficult
> >> to cough up a plane ticket and other travel expenses for 4 days in
> >> the midwest or west coast. I don't know how some of you
> >> are able to afford to attend these every year.  Frequent flyer
> >> miles? Gov't bailout money?
> >>
> >> I know this came up in the past and a lot of us were glad to see
> >> SPAH  in Columbus.
> >> A few of us local players  talked about going to the NJ convention
> >> now since Buckeye is no longer an option and
> >> SPAH has mostly been out of our reach.
> >>
> >> I would like to see the NJ or VA clubs host it sometime.   Maybe
> >> even  the new Md. club at some point.
> >> Is it a volunteer issue with these club?
> >>
> >>
> >> MIke
> >>
> >>
> >> On Jul 23, 2009, at 8:40 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >>
> >>> Message: 7
> >>> Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:41:18 -0400
> >>> From: Warren Bee <spahpublicity@xxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Subject: [Harp-L] The New Era of SPAH Conventions...
> >>> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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> >>>
> >>> I use the expression "New Era of SPAH Conventions" because this
> >>> year some
> >>> new things are in place that have not been in the past....
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> Michael Easton
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