Songfight NYC

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:53 am

Oh yeah, I can pitch in for the practice time also. Especially since I am planning to use it

-bill

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 9:21 am

Okay with Minty Handy off for now, we'll have a ZipLee (variation Zipline) set in its place.

We are definitely going on for a live fight. We just need to see if we are on for attachment to the big fight.

Thanks to all who are willing to chip in for the rehearsal space. Talk amongst yourselves over who will pay how much time and for which days.

So the line-ups for the two nights looks like:

Saturday: Heuristics Inc., Niveous, ZipLee, Charcoal and Roymond
Sunday: Feldspar, Ben Kreiger, (???), Glennny, Jim Tyrrell

I still have no band for that missing slot. I'm going to inquire with a few more local bands like Lonbobby and Max the Cat but no promises. If not, then perhaps we can fill the time with some sort of supergroup.

Luke Henley may make an appearance mattering on his flight. And a few other songfighters have expressed coming down to see the show.

roymond · Post by **roymond** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:45 pm

I'd truly appreciate not being last. Well, my wife would, too. Hard to keep a grad student/mom/self employed designer up much past 11. I'm willing but if someone else is up for it . . .

Also, could you update the first post in this thread with all the specifics? Does everyone realize Sunday is a night gig? Or did I get that wrong?

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:13 pm

Both gigs are from 9 til 1. Or should I see if we can run from 8 til 12? (That may be better for some like me, who has to find a way to get back to NJ)

Does anyone feel like going last on Saturday?

The sound of ending with a jam on Sunday could be a good thing. Especially if we convince some of the non-participating SF'ers to come up. Did I mention that Max the Cat said he might come. So did Yook. So did Narbotic and Metalmags.

bz£ · Post by **bz£** » Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:56 pm

Niveous wrote:Does anyone feel like going last on Saturday?

I'll do, I don't care; plus that would let people go home early and not miss anything good.

boltoph · Post by **boltoph** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:40 am

There's a possibility that I'll be in NYC (specifically, Brooklyn) that weekend. If I am, I'll stop in - Saturday night. Johnsonic may join me as well. We'll just drop in and chill out for a few beers. Is it going to be open doors? Can we just stop in for a few beers and chill out?

roymond · Post by **roymond** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:49 am

boltoph wrote:There's a possibility that I'll be in NYC (specifically, Brooklyn) that weekend. If I am, I'll stop in - Saturday night. Johnsonic may join me as well. We'll just drop in and chill out for a few beers. Is it going to be open doors? Can we just stop in for a few beers and chill out?

Awesome! Also, remember brunch is at roymond's house on Sunday (in Brooklyn Heights).

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:35 am

boltoph wrote: Is it going to be open doors? Can we just stop in for a few beers and chill out?

Yes.
Yes.
Hope to see you there!

boltoph · Post by **boltoph** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:57 am

Sweet. I will post next week if it's a definite. Hope to be able to make it!

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:24 pm

Hey, I cooked up a flyer. Never made one of these before, so if there are any suggestions let me know. What do you think?

-bill

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 3:14 pm

Please note the change in time: 8 til midnight. (It's just more convenient, especially if we wanna record this SOB).

bz£ · Post by **bz£** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:50 pm

Wait, I'm on Sunday now?

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:49 pm

bz£ wrote:Wait, I'm on Sunday now?

Do you have a problem with that?

bz£ · Post by **bz£** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:51 pm

No, I'll just change my plans a little.

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:08 pm

Questions for the Niv pt. 3 or whatever:

1. what sort of setup is in the practice space upstairs? mixer, speakers, plugs for things?

2. what sort of setup is in the main place? how many instrument hookups? what kinds of plugs?

For the Niv and the Roy:

1. Can you guys meet us for a practice sometime in the afternoon on Sat.?

For everyone:

1. It appears that a cat lives in the place, so if you're allergic you might want to drug up.

2. There is a piano on the stage; it is usable.

-bill

roymond · Post by **roymond** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:32 pm

HeuristicsInc wrote:For the Niv and the Roy:

1. Can you guys meet us for a practice sometime in the afternoon on Sat.?

-bill

Yup. I have coverage for the weekend.

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:05 pm

HeuristicsInc wrote:Questions for the Niv pt. 3 or whatever:

1. what sort of setup is in the practice space upstairs? mixer, speakers, plugs for things?

2. what sort of setup is in the main place? how many instrument hookups? what kinds of plugs?

For the Niv and the Roy:

1. Can you guys meet us for a practice sometime in the afternoon on Sat.?

1. no idea. we can ask. we should also set up how much time we need/are going to buy. So that needs to be discussed ASAP.

2. no idea. you can always drop a letter to GBM at their myspace if you have any questions.

3. Yes.

jimtyrrell · Post by **jimtyrrell** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:19 am

I definitely cannot get out of my Saturday obligation, so I'll be arriving mid-day Sunday and leaving the following day. I'm making motel reservations and lining up a rental car today. I wish I could be there for the first night.

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:16 am

Niveous wrote: 2. no idea. you can always drop a letter to GBM at their myspace if you have any questions.

Ok, I asked them 1. and 2. but the stupid web-filter here at work blocks myspace. I can see that they replied, because I got an email, but I can't see what they said until tonight, unless somebody can suggest some sort of IP tunneling or whatever

-bill

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:25 am

Heh, I was actually able to access it via my phone. Ok:
the main room has XLR ins "and a few direct boxes".

Then: "practice room? this is a coffeehouse - you should see the place in person, it's a lot easier"

Does this person not know what they're talking about, or is it us?
-bill

Niveous · Post by **Niveous** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:47 am

Okay, the practice room is a space above GBM, not owned by GBM. You can give the guy a call, if you want. (six four six) three eight two zero eight four five

BenKrieger · Post by **BenKrieger** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:38 am

I just got back to the states last night and have a bit of rehearsing to do before Saturday, but yes I'll try and do as much of Cable Beach as I can pull off, some stuff from Gray Rainbow (which I never finished in time to submit), and other assorted ditties. I live a few minutes from the venue so I can bring as much of my one-man-band arsenal as possible.

Bee-K