Drummerworld social event?

[cwignall]

just had thoughts and the idea of a massive meet up!

as many members as possible under one roof with their kits set up!

i know a wild idea that would never happen - but the images of a drum conference for everyday drummer world members would be pretty awesome -

ooh and the possibility of all playing one peice of music - like all given the same music sheet! woah the sound of that!

anyway just a daydream i had during this last half hour at work!!!

[drummerchick435]

I've thought about that kind of thing too. That would be awesome but Bernhard has too much stuff on his plate just running the DW we have now so I just stick to daydreams.
Anyways If we do somehow have a DW social event I'll bring some "Southern style" cookies and brownies!

[Bernhard]

.... but Bernhard has too much stuff on his plate just running the DW we have now so I just stick to daydreams.
Anyways If we do somehow have a DW social event I'll bring some "Southern style" cookies and brownies!

No no - i have time enough. I think on a place in the Swiss Alps.

Brownies: yes....!!!!!

Bernhard

[georgeman]

That would be awsome...i would come...but i can only dream because even if there was i wouldn't be able go intill i am 18...darn...it would be cool...-george

[sloppyn9ne]

every one with there kits set up and alot of the active members attending to this...

i think people would hear us from miles away lol.

[remnantdrummer]

If this were to become a reality we would need to be the only people within a 10 mile radius...

[gmrakich]

The Matterhornblick in Zermatt has several large meeting rooms.

[rendezvous_drummer]

WHO WANTS TO COME OVER TO VANCOUVER!?

[Drummer Karl]

That would be incredible, would even come over to Vancouver if I had flight tickets and holiday...I think my father would come with me. Would be definitly great. Such a meeting, get to know many great members...woooow...

Karl

[rendezvous_drummer]

That would be incredible, would even come over to Vancouver if I had flight tickets and holiday...I think my father would come with me. Would be definitly great. Such a meeting, get to know many great members...woooow...

Karl

On second thought, I'd rather travel to a country in Europe. Germany would be pretty sweet or maybe even Ireland. Vancouver is cool, but why not go somewhere else. I'd go anywhere in the world.

[Drummer Karl]

On second thought, I'd rather travel to a country in Europe. Germany would be pretty sweet or maybe even Ireland. Vancouver is cool, but why not go somewhere else. I'd go anywhere in the world.

mhh =) Didn`t you say that you come to Germany this march...or so?

Karl

[rendezvous_drummer]

mhh =) Didn`t you say that you come to Germany this march...or so?

Karl

I might be coming out in May actually. Few friends of mine and myself are doin a little tour around Europe in May, so if we're down in Germany I'll let you know and we'll play some jazz haha.

[tamadrummer132]

chicago anyone?

i think this is an awesome idea, but the amount of drumsets in 1 building would be way too much. and out of country people would have to ship them.. lol

cool but a wee bit unrealistic

and yes, i agree with the no people in a 10 mile radius lol

[Drummer Karl]

I might be coming out in May actually. Few friends of mine and myself are doin a little tour around Europe in May, so if we're down in Germany I'll let you know and we'll play some jazz haha.

Yeah...lol
Just let me know and I`m sure it won`t be a problem!! man, ameeting with a forum member (you) would be a special thing in my life....you know, talking with you all but never seen in reality, so a meeting would be a pleasure!!

Karl

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Maybe Karl can hook us up with a few of those large tents they use for OktoberFest down by Muchen. Tents full of drums with Oktoberfest beer flowing. Oom pah, Baby.

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

cool idea. but we are a spread out bunch:
http://www.frappr.com/drummerworld

maybe a regional social event would be more realistic?

[fat in the middle]

to be fair for everyone, i think a central place like my backyard would be the best.
[careful what i wish for]

[DogBreath]

I ran a complicated series of mathematical formulae using the information provided by the Frappr map, and it turns out that the exact central locus for all DrummerWorld members is in Fat Elvis' garage. By an amazing coincidence he happens to live very close to me, so it will only take me a minute to get there but at the end of the day I can just drive home and not have to worry about cleaning up.

But seriously, as mentioned the things working against us are the international nature of this community (too far apart), and the age of so many of our members (too young [and broke] to travel easily). The closest that we got was last month in Anaheim when about a dozen of us gathered at NAMM, but most of our members cannot gain access to NAMM because they are not in the industry.

So here's my suggestion, if anyone is interested. We make plans to meet outside of a scheduled event like NAMM. Ron Dunnett has a dinner for the members of his forum at a restaurant that's just a block from the convention center, so even people who can't get into the show or who have to work during the day can still meet up with their online friends. If we were to plan something similar to this, anyone who wanted to could come, but that doesn't eliminate the fact that most of us are too young and too far away. It's an idea but I think that the vast majority of us will remain "virtual" friends.

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.

[Fat Elvis]

I ran a complicated series of mathematical formulae using the information provided by the Frappr map, and it turns out that the exact central locus for all DrummerWorld members is in Fat Elvis' garage. By an amazing coincidence he happens to live very close to me, so it will only take me a minute to get there but at the end of the day I can just drive home and not have to worry about cleaning up.

(snip)

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.

so THATS why i had 19 drummers knocking on my door at 6 AM. Sweet. And i am in agreement with DB -- vegas is the meeting capital of the world... plenty of hotel rooms and plenty of distractions!

I am all about NAMM next year -- a friend of mind swears he can get me a ticket, so I am going for sure!

oh yeah, and dog.... im hungry ;) Should we meet at Morton's on Flamingo?

[Drummer Karl]

cool idea. but we are a spread out bunch:
http://www.frappr.com/drummerworld


hey, just joined the map...now you can see in which little town I live (middle of Germany)

cool, thanks mate!

Karl

[rendezvous_drummer]

NAMM would be the perfect place to meet up indeed. And whoever is in Vancouver, send me a PM alright!!

[Tama Player]

That would be awesome! But I dont have enough $$$ ...... yet! There would be alot of peole there, I could meet all of you in person. That would be pretty cool, I have always wanted to meet 3 people (from this forum). Finn, Stu and rendezvous. That would be so cool..

Peace
AGR

[Drummer Karl]

That would be pretty cool, I have always wanted to meet 3 people (from this forum). Finn, Stu and rendezvous. That would be so cool..


mhhh, good that you mention Stu...where is he? Slowly I begin to worry about him...

Karl

[Drums558]

Elvis,

Fire up the grill cause here I come!!!
I like Vegas, it's close to home. Plus it's such a small quiet place, maybe a bunch of drummers could liven the place up a bit.
I can make Easter weekend.

Mike

[TopCat]

I'd be up for it...even from all the way over in the UK.

[Tama Player]

mhhh, good that you mention Stu...where is he? Slowly I begin to worry about him...

Karl

I know, I haven't seen him posting. Maybe he is just sitting back relaxing and just watch the forum, Im not sure. But yes, me too.

Peace
AGR

[DogBreath]

oh yeah, and dog.... im hungry ;) Should we meet at Morton's on Flamingo?
Man, there are soooo many great places to eat in this town. It's foodie heaven.

[PsYcHoTiC.DrUmMeR]

Well i can see that it will be hard seeings as everyone lives so far apart..so to make it fair on everyone, we'll all meet at my house in AUSTRALIA..

[drozzy]

Ok, Psychotic, where do you live, i'll be there on sunday!

Haha!

[cwignall]

cool idea. but we are a spread out bunch:

maybe a regional social event would be more realistic?

OOH and we can all have a video link via webcam on HUGE Plasma TVs

well i thought this would get laughed at - seems to be a popular idea.

i think somat could be done along the lines of one meet in each country maybe?

[nhzoso]

If it's in Vegas count me in..me and the wife have been there 5 times in 7 years and we plan on going again very soon : )

[Mr. Pasquini]

Party at my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mapex589]

Count me in. We can have it at my house. Oh wait my wife would kill me, my neighbors would force me out and my basement is too small. Let me know when and where!!!! How much fun would this be?!

[Batera945]

hum how about boston! =) although i would drive anywhere in the us or canada i love Road trips! plannin to drive to cali this summer! and i woundt mind visitin germany either!

[Shinx]

I could definately make it to a Boston one :)

Not likely, but its still cool that we have a forum like this

[glynes]

My dilemma ... do I drive the car and bring along my new vintage Rogers Mist Blue Kit (and throw in the new Kenny Aronoff snare) ... or plan on borrowing a kit and come with the ol' man on our new motorcycle?
Now, if someone would offer to ship my drums for me, that could solve the problem!

8-)

[drummerchick435]

how's about Birmingham Alabama USA or Nashville Tennessee USA? I could do one of those cities.

[intooder]

I think Chicago would be a good spot for the Midwest folks, at least. It's about a 4-hour drive for me, but I could do a weekend thing if we plan in in advance. Thoughts?

[maddrummr]

I love the idea for those who are able to attend (finacially & such). If my parents would let my fly alone and take care of myself, for a couple of days, I would so go to Vegas.
Chicago is a great choice speaking that I live 45 min away.

Though something like Florida during wintertime would be fun when its 30 degrees outside for some of us.

[timebandit]

I ran a complicated series of mathematical formulae using the information provided by the Frappr map, and it turns out that the exact central locus for all DrummerWorld members is in Fat Elvis' garage. By an amazing coincidence he happens to live very close to me, so it will only take me a minute to get there but at the end of the day I can just drive home and not have to worry about cleaning up.

But seriously, as mentioned the things working against us are the international nature of this community (too far apart), and the age of so many of our members (too young [and broke] to travel easily). The closest that we got was last month in Anaheim when about a dozen of us gathered at NAMM, but most of our members cannot gain access to NAMM because they are not in the industry.

So here's my suggestion, if anyone is interested. We make plans to meet outside of a scheduled event like NAMM. Ron Dunnett has a dinner for the members of his forum at a restaurant that's just a block from the convention center, so even people who can't get into the show or who have to work during the day can still meet up with their online friends. If we were to plan something similar to this, anyone who wanted to could come, but that doesn't eliminate the fact that most of us are too young and too far away. It's an idea but I think that the vast majority of us will remain "virtual" friends.

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.
Man DB, I was in LV mid january, If only I knew dinner was on you, I would of been there in a second! But for you man, and as lucky as i was this time around, it would of been on me..........at the best place on the strip! I come every january, next time, i'll let you know and will hook up for a drink and a good conversation.

[dailymast]

Well I live in north east Kansas and live one 7 acres so I can put up a few of you.....I think my basement would be a good place to jam but I think my neighbors might hear us tho!!!! Oh well. This could be alot of fun and a great way to learn tips!

[khanedeliac]

But... anyone who is ever in Las Vegas gets dinner on me. And you can bet that if I ever make it back over to Europe I'll be knocking on a few doors.

Even those of us you don't like? ;)

A regional or country-based rendezvous is much more feasible (that looks like I spelt it wrong...hmm)

An English meet-up shouldnt be too hard to arrange folks?

[TitanSound]

Nope....just make sure its in London :D

[remnantdrummer]

anyone else want to have it in the southeastern USA?

oh, I'd be up for a little more travel... but I'm a broke high school student

[matt986]

Here's an idea for new england / new york and jersey....How about a meeting in CT? It's halfway between Boston and New york, so it could serve as a good central localtion...And let's take it a step further...what if we made it a free local clinic for young apsiring drummers?

EDIT: if not free, than at least very cheap...we would have to make sure to cover the cost of the hall rental....Maybe we could even get a local GC to spnonsor it...

[drummerchick435]

anyone else want to have it in the southeastern USA?

oh, I'd be up for a little more travel... but I'm a broke high school student

I'm up for the southeast! I'm a broke high school student too. I can do Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, or Georgia.

[murphinelli]

Here's an idea for new england / new york and jersey....How about a meeting in CT? It's halfway between Boston and New york, so it could serve as a good central localtion...And let's take it a step further...what if we made it a free local clinic for young apsiring drummers?

EDIT: if not free, than at least very cheap...we would have to make sure to cover the cost of the hall rental....Maybe we could even get a local GC to spnonsor it...

I'm up for this idea. Know any good spots in CT?

[radiofriendlyunitshifter]

OOH and we can all have a video link via webcam on HUGE Plasma TVs

well i thought this would get laughed at - seems to be a popular idea.

i think somat could be done along the lines of one meet in each country maybe?

haha, whatever works.

[DogBreath]

Even those of us you don't like? ;)
What better way to win me over than to buy me drinks and dinner? And drinks?

[da cheese walks]

Nope....just make sure its in London :D

yeah id go to London......haha!

dunno about settin up all the kits....could get horrible!

[drummerchick435]

This sounded fun to me but I don't know about y'all but how about percussion games? For example Bernhard might play a groove then DogBreath might do some 'harmony' ,then DB will play a groove and Jason will do some 'harmony' and so on. But make sure (if you don't know what the skill level is of the person next to you) to keep it simple...no weird tempos. Anyways just a thought.

[maddrummr]

This sounded fun to me but I don't know about y'all but how about percussion games? For example Bernhard might play a groove then DogBreath might do some 'harmony' ,then DB will play a groove and Jason will do some 'harmony' and so on. But make sure (if you don't know what the skill level is of the person next to you) to keep it simple...no weird tempos. Anyways just a thought.

I think DrummerKarl tried that in the big drummerworld solo thread

[Paradiddle my snizzle]

Come to Denmark - It's a tiny country so we cant help not to bump into eachother if you decide to visit;)

[drummerchick435]

I think DrummerKarl tried that in the big drummerworld solo thread

Oh...yeah! I remember that. how did it go?

[DreamTheater4life]

I say NY because according to the map, i am the ONLY member from NY so yea idk what that has to do with anything haha.

[Tama Player]

Lets have it in NC baby! Haha, I wish!

Peace
AGR

[khanedeliac]

What better way to win me over than to buy me drinks and dinner? And drinks?

Touche' ! and maybe more drinks?
But what if I was in Vegas...I would get dinner and drinks...me, the playful thorn?
I am curious to what it would be like if we met in person....


Paradiddle, I will come to Denmark...I love Copenhagen, the people, the jazz festival, the women on bicycles!
We could have the drum jam at a tent in Roskilde!!

[matt986]

I'm up for this idea. Know any good spots in CT?


Yeah there are a few good spots, there's a KoC in Cromwell, one in wallingford, and a few more scattared around that I know about...

[rendezvous_drummer]

We should do it in Dublin and go to all the pubs. Alright, everyone meet up May 25th, Temple Bar at 6 PM.

[Paradiddle my snizzle]

Paradiddle, I will come to Denmark...I love Copenhagen, the people, the jazz festival, the women on bicycles!
We could have the drum jam at a tent in Roskilde!!

You will be welcome!! You must contact me if you plan on going to Denmark!!

[hawk9290]

Anywhere in the US or Canada works for me (some much more readily than others, and of course its schedule dependent, but during the summer its nice and open). I think this would be a great idea, but of course, money and transportation will always be issues. It would need a lot of advanced planning- but if it happened it would be awesome- go for the world record of largest drum circle!

My plan- everyone become great friends with whoever at your local NAMM drum shop is who has access to the badges, then get one from them, and we all meet up at NAMM (thats not a scam at all, right...???)

[maddrummr]

Anywhere in the US or Canada works for me (some much more readily than others, and of course its schedule dependent, but during the summer its nice and open). I think this would be a great idea, but of course, money and transportation will always be issues. It would need a lot of advanced planning- but if it happened it would be awesome- go for the world record of largest drum circle!

My plan- everyone become great friends with whoever at your local NAMM drum shop is who has access to the badges, then get one from them, and we all meet up at NAMM (thats not a scam at all, right...???)


Worlds largest drum circle huh?
that would be amazing

drummerworld in the guinness book of world records!!!

[drummerchick435]

I want to do this sooooo badly so I'm bumping this thread. Maybe if we get enough attention we'll get one started!

Official Petition started:
1. drummerchick435

[hawk9290]

PASIC this year anyone??? very convenient for me, its about 3 minutes from my school this year ;)

[That Guy]

I don't care where it is as long as Bernhard pays for the trip.. lol.

[Mr. Pasquini]

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tenesee, Something along those lines might fit quite a few of us very well.

[drummerchick435]

North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tenesee, Something along those lines might fit quite a few of us very well.

I second that statement. Alabama, Tennessee, or Georgia are the best states for me but I think I could swing one of the Carolinas by my parents.

[Velimor]

It's settled then. We meet in California in a week!

[Bernhard]

Meeting Place:

Drummer Live, London: Hotel Bar Crowne Plaza, Docklands: Friday: October 19, 22:00

Pasic, Ohio, Columbus: Hotel Bar Hyatt, October 30 - November 3 or ask at Reception for me...

Meinl Drumfestival Gutenstetten: September 8 - i will be there...

Bernhard

[Tutin]

Meeting Place:

Drummer Live, London: Hotel Bar Crowne Plaza, Docklands: Friday: October 19, 22:00

I'll be there! What about the Scottish Drum day (http://www.scottishdrumday.co.uk/) in September? I'll be competing at that! Woo! heheh.

[drummerchick435]

You know...if we have it here (in Birmingham ,AL) I could house one or two of y'all up for cheap (no more than $25 a night). Of course Bernhard, Thom, and J have first priority. The only rules in my house are you must be approved by my parents (if I am under 20) and be squeaky clean (no drugs, smoking, alcohol, profanity, or any other of that naughty stuff). :D

[Tutin]

You know...if we have it here (in Birmingham ,AL) I could house one or two of y'all up for cheap (no more than $25 a night). Of course Bernhard, Thom, and J have first priority. The only rules in my house are you must be approved by my parents (if I am under 20) and be squeaky clean (no drugs, smoking, alcohol, profanity, or any other of that naughty stuff). :D

Why can't I have priority?

[drummerchick435]

Why can't I have priority?

I didn't mean to be rude but I just wanted to give the Mods priority because they work really hard here and its least I could do to pay them back.

[Tutin]

I didn't mean to be rude but I just wanted to give the Mods priority because they work really hard here and its least I could do to pay them back.

Hah, I was just kidding, no worries.

You coming to Drummerlive anyway?

[drummerchick435]

Hah, I was just kidding, no worries.

You coming to Drummerlive anyway?

Oh..that's a relief. :)

Nah. I can't come to Drummerlive but I wish I could go so bad. I've never been to any sort of musical convention, my parents think they're a waste of time. "Forget about this traveling stuff. Just take lessons, honey."

[hateplow]

International Drum Expo, Manchester NH October!
Steve Smith, Josh Freese
I'll be there...

[fijjibo]

Well, since Jason gigs a lot in sort of london - maybe all us Englishers can find out where one of his gigs are and storm the place....

And buy a few drinks.....

lol

[00Schneider]

Meinl Drumfestival Gutenstetten: September 8 - i will be there...
Guess who else... :-)

[hawk9290]

Meeting Place:

Drummer Live, London: Hotel Bar Crowne Plaza, Docklands: Friday: October 19, 22:00

Pasic, Ohio, Columbus: Hotel Bar Hyatt, October 30 - November 3 or ask at Reception for me...

Meinl Drumfestival Gutenstetten: September 8 - i will be there...

Bernhard

Which Hyatt is that? We've got Hyatt Regency (the tall oddly shaped black building) or the Hyatt on Capitol Square (the more normal building).

[Bernhard]

Which Hyatt is that? We've got Hyatt Regency (the tall oddly shaped black building) or the Hyatt on Capitol Square (the more normal building).

It's the one with the Convention Center where Pasic and the action is - so it is the Regency. I was there two years ago and was happy with everything...but Swiss people are easygoing...coming from the Alps...

Bernhard

[Michael G]

How about we all meet at the Pennsylvania Vintage Drum Show at the Peppermint Lounge in Sunbury, PA. Not because I live a block away or anything, just a suggestion....

[rockinrider]

How about we all meet at the Pennsylvania Vintage Drum Show at the Peppermint Lounge in Sunbury, PA. ....

Hey SmoothJazz!

There's a Vintage Drum Show in Sunbury?...When is it? I live less than 2 hours from there and I'd love to see the show.

Of course, all from Drummerworld could meet us there also!

[Tutin]

Oh..that's a relief. :)

Nah. I can't come to Drummerlive but I wish I could go so bad. I've never been to any sort of musical convention, my parents think they're a waste of time. "Forget about this traveling stuff. Just take lessons, honey."

Ha, sorry. I guess it can be hard to get humour through text sometimes.

Shame that. Maybe all us UK drummers can pretend to kidnap you for a day and take you, heheh.

[Michael G]

Hey SmoothJazz!

There's a Vintage Drum Show in Sunbury?...When is it? I live less than 2 hours from there and I'd love to see the show.

Of course, all from Drummerworld could meet us there also!

It is the second oldest and largest drum show in America (next to Chicago). It is hosted by Jack Lawton, Ludwig Guru and runs the Lawton drum company (refinishing, custom drums, etc.). There are two nights.

The first night is a Friday Night Drum Jam. Anyone can come in and play! Drum sets are provided. That is 8pm to 10pm. The next day is the vintage drum show, over 30 vintage drum dealers! Admission is $5, free parking. Under 12 and spouses are free though.

Hope to see anyone that will be going, especially the drum jam. I couldn't think of a better place to meet then a drum jam eh. Date is October 26 and 27th. Location:

Peppermint Lounge
700 Market Street, Sunbury, PA

Additional information call (570)988-0655

http://www.lawtondrum.com/

I live on the same street a block away. Lucky me eh.