2007 Fall Rocky Mountain Conference: Difference between revisions
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September 30, 2007 - October 1, 2007 | September 30, 2007 - October 1, 2007 | ||
You should plan to be in Cuchara | You should plan to be in Cuchara no later than Sunday afternoon. Some of you may want to take advantage of the trip to spend extra days. We'll have music on Sunday evening. Then, we'll conference on Monday day and evening (more music) and we're out on Tuesday. Loved ones are welcome to join us. | ||
== Conference Venue == | |||
[[Image:Timbers.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
The Timbers at The Cuchara Inn. A bar from days gone by where legendary Texas singer-songwriters like Jerry Jeff Walker & Michael Murphey used to play. | |||
== Lodging == | == Lodging == | ||
For accommodations, there are rooms at the Cuchara Inn (where we'll hold the conference) and the Yellow Pine Ranch just up the road that are available to us at a fair price. Rooms at the Inn are standard hotel rooms. Cabins and a few houses are available for families and groups at the Yellow Pine (more details to follow). | |||
Reservations: | Reservations: | ||
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[[Image:CucharaInnBackView.jpg|thumb|right|The back view of Timbers & the Cuchara Inn from the Yellow Pine Guest Ranch across the field. ]] | |||
== Getting to Cuchara == | |||
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=== Google Maps and Directions from Nearby Airports === | === Google Maps and Directions from Nearby Airports === | ||
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== Things to Do in the Area == | |||
There are lots of things for you & your family to do in the area. Check out these websites for information. We may be able to get some special group rates on train rides on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. The area is beautiful in a different way than most expect for Colorado. | |||
[http://www.sangres.com/places/huerfano/cuchara.htm Sangres.com] Loads of information about the area. | |||
[http://www.southerncoloradohomes.com/HTML_Documents/area.htm Southern Colorado Homes] Lots more information -- art galleries, hiking, horseback riding and more. | |||
[http://www.alamosatrain.com/ Rio Grande Scenic Railroad] Historic train from La Veta to Alamosa. | |||
[http://celticmusicfest.com/ Celtic Music Festival] A well known Celtic music festival starts the Thursday before our conference that some folks may want to attend. Some of these musicians will probably join us on Monday. Their last event is Sunday night - a big Celtic jam that goes late into the night. | |||
[[Image:DevilsStairsteps.jpg|thumb|right|A local landmark...The Devil's Stairsteps.]] | |||
== Attendees to Date == | |||
Bose message board name in parentheses. | |||
=== Folks Travelling Long Distance to Cuchara === | |||
* | * Dennis Higgins (dhcrow) | ||
* Garry Hennan (Bose Guy In Calgary): Assisted Direct Sales Rep | * Garry Hennan (Bose Guy In Calgary): Assisted Direct Sales Rep | ||
* Gittar-Jonz: Message Board Pioneer, Guitar, Vocals | * Gittar-Jonz: Message Board Pioneer, Guitar, Vocals | ||
* John Sweet: Assisted Direct Rep, Guitar, Vocals, Drums ( | * John Sweet (John S): Assisted Direct Rep, Guitar, Vocals, Drums | ||
* Mr. Sweet (Johns' Dad) | |||
* Rick Jordan (rwj): Guitar, Vocals | |||
* Jeff Holliwil (holliwil) | |||
* Ms. Holliwil (Jeff's daughter) | |||
=== Folks from the Region === | |||
* Tom Munch (Tom Munch): Professional Singer/Songwriter, Assisted Direct Rep, Conference Organizer | |||
* David Enke (David Enke): Proprietor of Pickup-the-World pickups | |||
* Johnny Watson: Local singer & duo partner of Tom Munch | * Johnny Watson: Local singer & duo partner of Tom Munch | ||
* Lee | * Lee Lechner | ||
* | * Nancy Lechner | ||
* | * Lechner Trio 1 of 3 | ||
* Lechner Trio 2 of 3 | |||
* Lechner Trio 3 of 3 | |||
=== Bose Folks === | |||
* Akira Mochimaru: General Manager, Professional Systems Division | |||
* Bill Becker (Bill-at-Bose): Electrical Engineer, Trumpet | |||
* Craig Jackson (Craig-at-Bose): Senior Product Manager, Guitar | |||
* Chris Ickler (Chris-at-Bose): Senior Research Engineer | |||
* Chuck Nemitz (Chuck-at-Bose): Northeast Sales, Guitar | |||
* Cliff Henricksen (Cliff-a-Bose): Senior Engineer, Keyboards, Vocals | |||
* Ken Jacob (Ken-at-Bose): Director of Advanced Development | |||
* Mike Zartarian (MikeZ-at-Bose): Electrical Engineer, Bass | |||
* Steve Skillings (Steve-at-Bose): NA Sales, Guitar, Vocals | |||
* David Steele: Training Manager, Guitar, Vocals | |||
* Kyle Harris (BigKyle-at-Bose): NA Sales, Guitar, Vocals | |||
== Equipment on site == | == Equipment on site == | ||
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* Musician-honed specifications for helping others evaluate the L1 system (Chris, MikeZ, others) | * Musician-honed specifications for helping others evaluate the L1 system (Chris, MikeZ, others) | ||
* Dinner/rest | * Dinner/rest | ||
* Music (some predetermined songs, rhythm section as anchor, featured artists) | * Music (some predetermined songs, rhythm section as anchor, featured artists: see below) | ||
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== Detailed Descriptions of Some Agenda Items == | |||
Tone Freaks: Let's | |||
=== Custom ToneMatch™ Presets: Cliff Henricksen === | |||
Tone Freaks: Let's TWEAK! | |||
One of my activities at this conference will be making custom ToneMatch(TM) filters for individual artists. Bring your instrument(s) and we'll get the tone you want, I guarantee it (ever see "Mens' Warehouse" commercials on TV?). The exact manifestation of this is unknown at present but the path to the answer is in motion. At worse, we'll get the tone and it will be posted in a few weeks after the conference for download to the T1. At best, it will show up on your own T1. I'll have 3 or 4 of the EQ's I've done all the TM stuff with, so we can a/b/c. | One of my activities at this conference will be making custom ToneMatch(TM) filters for individual artists. Bring your instrument(s) and we'll get the tone you want, I guarantee it (ever see "Mens' Warehouse" commercials on TV?). The exact manifestation of this is unknown at present but the path to the answer is in motion. At worse, we'll get the tone and it will be posted in a few weeks after the conference for download to the T1. At best, it will show up on your own T1. I'll have 3 or 4 of the EQ's I've done all the TM stuff with, so we can a/b/c. | ||
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=== Sign up area for | == Music == | ||
=== Sunday Night === | |||
Sign up area for short concert performances by established solo or small ensemble acts. | |||
Please add your name to the list if you would like to play. | Please add your name to the list if you would like to play. | ||
Tom Munch | * Tom Munch | ||
=== Monday Night === | |||
''' rhythm section ''' | |||
Please add your name to the list if you would like to be a part of the rhythm section. | Please add your name to the list if you would like to be a part of the rhythm section. | ||
John Sweet: Guitar or drums | * John Sweet: Guitar or drums | ||
''' song list ''' | |||
Please add a song. Be sure to post a chart that includes chords, melody and lyrics. | Please add a song. Be sure to post a chart that includes chords, melody and lyrics. | ||
''' featured artist ''' | |||
Please add your name, instrument (including voice) and song you want to play/sing on. | Please add your name, instrument (including voice) and song you want to play/sing on. | ||
=== | == And More === | ||
=== Door prizes [tbd] === | |||
== Make this wiki article your message board signature == | == Make this wiki article your message board signature == | ||