#1691550 - 07/26/06 09:55 AM
Info on BassPlayer Live 2006?
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Dave Sisk
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Hi comrades:
I'm seriously thinking about attending BassPlayer Live 2006. I see that hotel prices in Manhattan are fairly exorbitant. I've checked the "Registration Info" link on the BassPlayerLive.com site...nothing. Could you make some suggestions for hotels for the event? Will there be any special pricing deals for folks attending the conference? Also, when should we expect to see Registration Info and the Event Schedule available on the site?
Any help appreciated here!
Thanks a bunch,
Dave
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#1691551 - 08/30/06 05:29 PM
Re: Info on BassPlayer Live 2006?
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Laney
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Hey all:
First off, sorry for the lack in reply sooner!
You can find a lot of the information you are looking for on our website, http://www.bassplayerlive.com
The schedule is constantly being updated and modified, but it's up there, along with ticket buying options. If you buy tix for BPL, you are automatically signed up for a year subscription to BP, or your current sub is renewed!
Also, if you need a place to stay, the Millennium Broadway Hotel, where the event is being held, is offering a special deal to BPL attendees at $299, which I know isn't cheap. If you are looking for something more cost effective, just check out hotels.com or something like that and there are loads of alternatives right near by.
Any other questions? Let us know!
Thanks,
Laney Erokan
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#1691552 - 08/31/06 04:05 PM
Re: Info on BassPlayer Live 2006?
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wraub
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Laney, thanks for the info.
Some observations/questions:
A: I see no provisions to pre-buy food this year. Last year, the food tickets I bought at the time I bought my admission were like gold in the overpriced food hell that is midtown.
You guys (and the hotel) put on quite a spread, and I got to eat with forum peeps. Why not this year?
2: How does the "exhibits only" admission work?
You can walk around the hall, but not see clinics, workshops, demos, etc.?
C: Why must you schedule interesting things against each other? Wouldn't a third day, or another hour or two during each day, make it easier to see more, and maximize the value (and interest) in attending? It seems to short change both the attendees and the artists. Last year, I saw several clinicians talking to a room of 2 or 3 people while other rooms were SRO at the same time. Maybe you should just get fewer clinicians next time.
To wit:
"SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28th
11AM:
Room 1 - Bakithi Kumalo (African Bass)
Room 2 - Adam Nitti (Post-Fuze Postulations)
Room 3 - Billy Sheehan (Radical Rock)
Room 4 - TBA
2PM
Room 1 - Stanley Clarke (Interview w/C. Jisi)
Room 2 - Ruben Rodriguez (Latin Bass)
Room 3 - Steve Bailey (Fretless Bass)
Room 4 - TBA
4PM
Room 1 - Victor Wooten ("The Music Lesson")
Room 2 - Stu Hamm (Hamm-antics)
Room 3 - Gerald Veasley (TBD)
Room 4 - TBA
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29th
11:30AM
Morning session with Marcus Miller
1PM
Room 1 - Andrew Gouche (Gospel Bass)
Room 2 - John Miller (Broadway Bass)
Room 3 - Hugh McDonald (Interview w/a BP Editor)
Room 4 - Victor Bailey (Advanced Improv and 4-string Techniques)
3PM
Room 1 - Will Lee
Room 2 - Chris Minh Doky (Doubling)
Room 3 - Jeff Berlin (Debate with Steve Bailey)
Room 4 - Bryan Beller (TBD)"
And, of course, this is all while the exhibit booths and their guests are rolling.
At the very least, EVERY AND ALL clinics should be taped and presented on BP.tv.
Peace,
wraub
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#1691553 - 08/31/06 04:33 PM
Re: Info on BassPlayer Live 2006?
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Laney
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Hey Wraub,
Here's some answers to your ?s...
1) we're working with a different hotel this year, and didn't have all the same options as last year. I'll let you in on a little secret...the BEST bbq in NYC is across the street from the hotel, Virgil's. Go there. Dig In. It's delicious...
2)Exhibits only means just that. You can spend two whole days oogling over gear, meeting the makers, and trying out new things. It does not include admission into the clinics.
3)We know that there is a lot to see, and it's hard when there is so much good stuff, but it's just the way we have to do it. It would be more difficult, and way more expensive to schedule another day...for the attendees, the artists, and for us. And, if we had the show run longer, we wouldn't be able to delve into our concert..featuring Stanley Clarke, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller, and Bx3!
4) Not to worry, ALL of the clinics, performances, and interviews will be videotaped and put directly on BP TV.
Other questions? Shoot 'em my way.
Thanks for the feedback...
Laney
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#1691554 - 10/18/06 10:00 PM
Re: Info on BassPlayer Live 2006?
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_Sweet Willie_
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Looking forward to attending on Sunday. Hope to catch up with a few of the editors, if only to say "hi" to the fellahs I met when I was able to drop by the offices while on vacation in CA.
Sorry I'll be missing the concert on Saturday evening. Alas.
Good luck, y'all. I'm sure you're plenty busy right now w/ preparations.
Peace.
--SW
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#1691555 - 10/19/06 05:14 PM
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Greg Olwell
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See you soon, Dr. Sweet Willie!
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San Bruno, CA 94066
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