For me personally I like to see:

1) The workshop stuff mentioned by Eric B is REAL GOOD stuff for me and probably many others. But some advanced players might think, hmmm I know that already. MAybe those guys can have a chat in the back -so some excellent munchies have got to be present.

2) 3 minutes solo arranger performance from each attendee would be nice. A referee must time the performance so that we can get through the people. For fun, we can have a prize for the performer that sounds the best. More munchies at the table while listening ...

3) Jam session 1 from the "featured" performers. Free Jam session 2 from everyone who can get their hands on an instrument-this might get chaotic, so if a referee thinks so, can be shortened. More munchies at the table...

4) Keyboard tryouts provided we can bring them: Tyros, KorgPA1x, Ketron, Roland, etc

5) For munchies: well, I think a potluck thing will be easiest. Voluntary thing.... if people do not bring food, well then we starve..... or get pizza or something.

I will post more as it comes to mind.

Mike,

Bebop's place is ez to get to from the San Jose International Airport (exit off the same freeway). There is also plentiful lodging (major hotels) & restaurants nearby.

Frequent (ten daily) flights to Las Vegas are available from San Jose, and serviced by SouthWest Airlines (my airline of choice). Flight time: approx 75 minutes. They frequently offer the cheapest fares: http://www.southwestair.com

Mike, it would be wonderful if you could make it all the way from Spain. - Scott

Lukitoh, I think we all definitely know what's foremost on 'your' mind.

Scott

Terry, sounds great! Can we schedule you in to present this workshop? - Scott

thanks scott for the info,my outlook express is frozen,otherwise i would have emailed you, my pc. was in repairshop ,i still have problems,mike

[This message has been edited by nardoni2002 (edited 02-11-2004).]

After only 24 hours from initiating this posting thread, here are the 'interest' results (so far) for a May 22 & 23rd weekend San Jose, CA Synthzone get together event:

'For Certain' Attendees (9 people):

- Bill Forest (Bebop)
- Scott Yee (Scottyee)
- Lukitoh
- DNA
- Frank Bez (Frank Bez)
- Boo Hargis (Brickboo)
- Nigel Spence (Nigel), Forum Administrator
- Claude (Wizboy)
- Eric Bott (Eric,B)

Strong Interest & Possible Attendees (4 people):

- Terry Telson (Trtjazz)
- Don Mason (DonM)
- Mike (Nardoni2002)
- Paul Curzan (SBPC)

We're quickly approaching the MAGIC number of 15 minimum attendees needed to make this SZ event happen. I'm really getting psyched. I hope other SZ members here will seriously consider making what could be your 'arranger keyboard experience of a lifetime' in Northen California - Scott

While I'm not yet a "for certain attendee" the thought crossed my mind that another aspect to this whole thing would be a chance to listen to a variety of sound systems being used with the arrangers, such as Scott's Motion Sound amp and others. Wouldn't it be nice if someone could make the Boze PAS system available during this weekend. Maybe a Guitar Center rep. could be persuaded to demo the system to the group.
Paul C.

Hmmm...count me in as a 10% possibility at this point. Thing is, I might need to go to SF area in early May for my friend's graduation, not sure if my schedule would permit going back there again in a couple weeks time, plus- I'm trying to apply to a different position in my company, if I got it, that would wipe out the 10% since I have to be in town around that time.

But wishful thinking....I hope I can make it too.

I won't bring any keyboards though...one broken KN6000 is enough for me

Terry I think having a Stick bass there would be great. It is always great to have a real bass player present. As I mentioned earlier in the thread I was thinking of just bringing a guitar as well because my main keyboard is a Motif 6 and not an arranger. Even though this is an arranger keyboard get together it is all about music so I figure any instruments will be appropriate for the occasion.

Hi Scott

The plans are shaping up nicely! You can put me down as a possible attendee. I won't know for sure until we get closer to May.

Tom G.