[Harp-L] SPAH Convention Fact Sheet

[Warren Bee <spahpublicity@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is the "fact sheet" so far. Not completed or finished but enough to
help make decisions. Remember (www.spah.org) is the place to get registered!

SPAH Convention 2010 Fact Sheet

When: Tuesday, August 17th thru Saturday, August  21st
Where: Bloomington, MN
Hosted By: Twin City Harmonica Society
Sponsored By: SPAH
Headquarters: The Ramada Inn / www.ramadamoa.com
Special Room Rate: $99.00 plus tax (up to 4 per room)
Website for Information & Registration: www.spah.org
Media Contact: Warren “Bee” Bachman spahpublicity@xxxxxxxxx

Convention Package Fees

Entire convention including Saturday night banquet: members $175 / non $220
/ youth $85
(the above is based upon registration submitted and paid for before July
31st)
After July 31st pay the following at the door:  members $190 / non $235 /
youth $95

Just Saturday including banquet:  members $70 / non $80 / youth $45
(the above is based upon registration submitted and paid for before July
31st)
After July 31st for Saturday including banquet at the door:  members $75 /
non $85 / youth $50

Convention Ticket Prices

Member        Non Member     18 or Under
Wed., Thurs., & Fri.
Day Ticket                                    $25                     $30
           $15
Show Ticket                                  $25                     $30
           $15
Day Ticket + Show                       $45                     $55
     $25

Saturday
Day Ticket                                    $25                     $30
           $15
Show Only                                    $35                     $35
           $20
Day + Show + Dinner                   $75                     $85
   $50

Age under 12   (free except for dinner $35)

Daily Schedule

Mornings & Afternoons: Workshops, Seminars, Special Performances & Informal
Jam Sessions
Evenings: Scheduled Headliner Performances on Main Stages, Organized &
Informal Jam Sessions
Saturday Night Grand Finale: Special Awards Banquet and Headliner Show



Special Vendor Mall Open Daily

Harmonica Manufacturers and “Boutique” Shops & The SPAH Store
                                                               Vendor Space
Rates:
•   10'x10' space with one table & two chairs, $225.00
•   10'x20' space with two tables & three chairs, $325.00
•   10'x30' space with three tables & four chairs, $425


Buzz Krantz Hosts Opening Night Harmonica Blow-Off

When: Tuesday Night, August 17th
Where: Dave’s Famous Barbeque
Host Band: Mike Fugazzi & Niterail
Special Guests: Rob Paparozzi, Steve Baker, Brendan Power, Joe Filisko &
Eric Noden, Chris Michalek, Jimi Lee, RJ Mischo

Convention Performer Line-Up (incomplete)

Steve Baker
Thiago Cerveira
Joe Filisko
Dick Gardner
Jay Gaunt
PT Gazell
Clint Hoover
Andy Just
Bart Leczycki
Howard Levy
RJ Misho
David Naiditich
Rob Papparozi
Brendan Power
Susan Sauter

Joe Filisko’s “Teach-In” Team of Instructors

Cara Cooke with Lonnie Joe Howell
Grant Dermody
Kirk "Jellyroll" Johnson
Dennis "Mr. Microphone" Oellig
PT Gazell
James Conway
Dennis Gruenling
Johnny "B" Bishop
Chris Michalek
David Barrett
Steve Baker
Michael Peloquin


-- 
Warren "Bee" Bachman
SPAH Publicity Director
631-521-0472
www.spah.org