The 2010 UK MLP International Fete (Meet)

[Boleskinehouse]

I'm kidding. If you oldsters didn't mop the floor with me, something is very wrong.

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by nsureit

John & Phil:

I mentioned to the wifey that I was invited to play at the renowned "Bridport Music Festival". She expressed some enthusiasm about this adventure (though she did declare a bullshit alert - she's heard me play!). We were last in the UK in October 2008, so it's about time to return. It is always best if I can make arrangements around a business trip to Lloyd's, so I must get back with you. Don't count us out or in at this point, but we are anxious to give it a go. May is our preference, as well.

Back to you shortly.

Great if you can make it nsureit.. Love to meet you.
Yeah I played the Bridport music festival with Mutter Slatter a few years back.
Blimey..It's a small world eh?

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by Von Bek

This is a good date. And for the record, I still plan on attending, if that's alright. So no more fecking PMs asking if I plan on attending then, aye? Just kidding, gentleman. Anytime.

Have we got an idea of how many colonials are in fact returning to the motherland for this very special rendezvous? Not that it will have any impact on my attending, to be clear. Just curious is all.

Thanks for all the effort, Phil and John in putting this all together. This is indeed a big deal will no doubt be a great success.

So glad you can come Von Bek.. Look forward to it..

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by nsureit

You mean this place? I've driven there before from London. So, I could probably rent a car and motor to the Guitar Extravaganza.
(I was driver for this entire group of wimins for 10 days!)

Ah the old stones

All those women.. Blimey you're a brave man.

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

So you guys are gearing up to get schooled on guitar by a silly American?

You'd better hold on to your trousers Bole.

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by Cookie-boy

............and we'll get you and Vasco in the "Banjocaster" section of the jam!

Plinky plonky twang boing!

Yeah we must get in some Strat's and Tele's just to piss him off.

[nsureit]

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

Yeah we must get in some Strat's and Tele's just to piss him off.

I'm probably coming armed with my MIJ Telecaster, otherwise referred to as the "canoe paddle". It's smaller, lighter (and cheaper) than my LPs. Plus, somebody's got to "TWWWAAAANNNNGGGGGGG"!!!


Plus, I rigged mine up with EMG-T actives that were made for the Tele. The sound of this guitar is....uhhhh, errrrr.....unique.

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by Cookie-boy

............and we'll get you and Vasco in the "Banjocaster" section of the jam!

Plinky plonky twang boing!

No way!

I'll bring the Lester Polfus Custard, the Deluxe, the two Messy Budgies, and blow all those shitty Banjocasters away.

[John Vasco]

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

Yeah we must get in some Strat's and Tele's just to piss him off.

For you, Phil, I'll bring the '79 all-original Banjocaster for you to play. Honest!

[Phil47uk]

UPDATE

OK people, I have booked the venue for Friday the 21st of May 2010.

Now it's up to you guys to get it all together.
I have spoken to the owner and mentioned about food and he will lay on a buffet for however much we have to spend.

Now we need definite numbers..

[Stowburst]

Good work Phil.

I'm sure JV has a list on definite numbers.

[jimmyq]

Good work, Phil!

[davebag89]

Nicely done old chap

[paulygates]

Good work Phil and John. What a team!

What time does it all kick off?

Does it make sense to work out who is playing what songs beforehand?

[Phil47uk]

Thanks guys, but the credit is with you..Without you lot there wouldn't be any meet.

I reckon we could kick of the music about 8.30- 9pm and have something to eat first, thereby giving time for those who need an alcoholic beverage to get themselves mellowed out.

The next thing to dicuss are the sidemen, as I'll book them well in advance too.

Do you want just bass and drums, or do you want a keyboard player as well.

I'll pick a few guys that are just solid and dependable. No flash prima donnas needed on this one I feel.

[Boleskinehouse]

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

I'll pick a few guys that are just solid and dependable. No flash prima donnas needed on this one I feel.

You and Vasco have that covered.

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

You and Vasco have that covered.

..
Your humour is getting more British by the day Bole..

[Boleskinehouse]

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

..
Your humour is getting more British by the day Bole..

How can I help it hanging out with you old, crabby bastids?

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

How can I help it hanging out with you old, crabby bastids?

You keep on like that and you'll find yourself getting strange looks from your fellow countrymen..

[nsureit]

Originally Posted by Phil47uk

I reckon we could kick of the music about 8.30- 9pm and have something to eat first, thereby giving time for those who need an alcoholic beverage to get themselves mellowed out.

Shit, I don't drink and that's close to my bedtime!


ACCOMMODATIONS: Phil, could you give me contact information for local lodging in Bridport (or surrounding area) for that night. We will be staying in a flat in South Kensington while in London.

[X–Ray]

sounds fun to me...

it being in bridport, will i have to bring a specific accent and/or sense of humour to blend in?

regarding a keyboard player; if you remember the scene from, "the good, the bad and the ugly" – this captures my opinion; "keyboard player, we don't need no stinking keyboard player..." my preference = merely strings and drums. "but i wont make a fuss."

coming from the colonies, i will be bringing only a guitar sans amp.

is there a local music store where i can rent one?

will i meet the beatles?

or at minimum, will i shake the hand of someone who has met one of the fabs?

will drudeboy speak to me?

well, i have gone over my words used limit and fighting the impulse to start italicising... i do not want john v. to revoke my landing permit.

going to start brushing-up on tuning.

hi ho silver lining,

ray

[Stowburst]

Originally Posted by paulygates

Does it make sense to work out who is playing what songs beforehand?

I'm sure Phil's sidemen can play just about every song ever written We just got to work out what WE want to play with them..

Phil, What songs will the locals want to hear? I assume that Lauren will be vocals for some songs?

[paulygates]

I bags Sunshine Of Your Love. I can never get enough of that song.

[TurboSi]

Originally Posted by paulygates

I bags Sunshine Of Your Love. I can never get enough of that song.

Dam, being a beginner I was hoping to blag that song lol, Ah well I'll go with Back in Black....

Si

[paulygates]

Maybe I'll let you play rhythm guitar.

[Phil47uk]

Perhaps it may be a good idea for everyone to put down what they would like to play..Key etc.
Obviously let's keep it simple people. We can't expect side men to set aside a day of their time learning an arrangement of Bohemnian Rhapsody for one person.
If it's any more than a 12 bar etc, perhaps a simple chord chart might be handy.
I'll have to have keys and some information on chords ie..Goes to Cmaj 7th at the bridge or whatever.
If we are to keep things running smoothly we can't have the Vascos of the forum saying.."Well it sort of goes like this. Lardy dardy dardy dum dee dum, with a funny chord in the middle somewhere".

Talking of Vasco..has anyone seen the old bugger of late? He PM's me telling me to go ahead with the booking and then dissapears.

Silly old sod..

[John Vasco]

I was posting a lot this afternoon, when you were swanning around a posh school pretending to teach guitar.

Your next task is to find out what accommodation is available in your area, and at what price.

You've got to do feckin' something, as you're the only one not doing any travelling. So, arse in gear again, oh crotchety one, and keep the momentum going.

[John Vasco]

X-Ray,

Backline amps will be provided;
No Beatles will be there;
Yes you can shake the hand of someone who has met one of the Beatles;
Will YOU want to speak to Drudeboy...?
No over-italicising will be allowed. I will fly over the Bridport area in my Messerschmitt 110 as people arrive, and any miscreants who over-use such things will have 'ze bomben dropped on zer heads!'

Does that answer your questions, old bean?

[Phil47uk]

Originally Posted by John Vasco

I was posting a lot this afternoon, when you were swanning around a posh school pretending to teach guitar.

Your next task is to find out what accommodation is available in your area, and at what price.

You've got to do feckin' something, as you're the only one not doing any travelling. So, arse in gear again, oh crotchety one, and keep the momentum going.

Numbers numb nuts...

I need some numbers, as the more we get, the beter the deal we'll get.

[nsureit]

The wifey and I are definitely in. However, John, please do not refer to me as a "colonial"...I am a TEXAN !


I shall be twanging some 12-bar on my Telecaster.