Feb 10th, 2004

Proposed Synthzone Arranger KB friends Get Together in: San Jose, CA

After discussing the idea with Scott Yee my friend and cross town neighbor, we've decided to present the idea of holding a SZ Arranger Keyboard member & friends get together in San Jose, California. Bebop lives in a mobile home community which includes a clubhouse available for holding special events. The only thing required of clubhouse management is that a cleaning deposit be made, and this expense be divided among the attendees (approx. $10 per person).

A two day event would be a terrific opportunity for Synthzone members arranger keyboard enthusiasts who live on the West Coast (and beyond) to meet, play music, and pick up arranger playing tips from one another. Scott who is a pro player, states that he might present a concert and possibly even host a keyboard workshop. Hopefully other pro players and/or dealers will participate and offer their expertise as well. Attendee keyboard jam sessions would be another highlight of the event, but the real draw of this get together is the opportunity to hang out with other arranger keyboard enthusiasts and furthering the friendships we've made with each other on the Synthzone forums (both the General Arranger and Technics keyboard forums). This get together is not arranger brand/model specific. All arranger keyboard enthusiasts are encouraged to attend.

We really would love to see this West Coast Synthzone Arranger Keyboard Event happen, but the only way it will is if there is enough real interest from people to actually attend. Scott & I have chosen two available weekend dates in 2004 that the clubhouse is currently available: The weekend of May 22nd & 23rd, and the weekend of September 11th & 12th. The reasoning for these date choices is because the first date is a week before Memorial Day, and the second falls the weekend following Labor Day, offering better travel convenience (air, car, train) and possibly lower lodging rates & increased availability. Our choice is May 22/23.

In addition to San Jose being centrally located, there are many wonderful tourist attractions within an easy drive: the beautiful Monterey Peninsula to the South, and San Francisco & the Wine Country to the North, and of course San Jose itself has many offerings as well.

I hope everyone here will seriously consider making a trip to Northern California for what promises to be a fun Arranger keyboard weekend for all, and the opportunity to enjoy the Bay Area as well.

If there is enough serious interest in attending (over 15 people) we'll take it to the 'next' level. Please let us know which of the above dates you would be able to attend.
We can accomodate up to 100 people in our clubhouse for a function.

Thanks,

BEBOP
SENIOR MEMBER SYNTHZONE FORUMS http://www.synthzone.com/cgi-bin/forumdisplay.cgi?action=topics&number=25
Bill Forrest in SAN JOSE, CALIF. USA
ICQ # 562519
Email: bforrest@ix.netcom.com WEBSITE: http://www.anycities.com/bebop/

HELLO??
Isn't anybody from the Techncis forum coming to our party??
We have 15 people including Nigel on the General Arranger Forum that have already committed to coming.
Come on Peeps, let's party. We will have a great time. Everyone is welcome. We have an international airport that all airlines fly into. We have a bay area of 9 counties with over 20 million people, 2 million in our county, 1 million in San Jose the third largest city in California. There are a million things to do here. We have great hotels, motels, RV parks, Campground, resturants. You name it we got it. The temps will be ideal in May. Come and meet the people you have been reading all this time. We will have a ball. Darn well guarantee it See ya here
We are waiting..................
Thanks
Bebop and Scott

I'm thinking pretty seriously about going If I can just stay out of the Poker Rooms. LOL

I couldn't contibute anything but a nutty sense of humor but I'm sure I could learn a lot and have some fun.

Has anyone thought of getting a hold of the Gem, Ketron, and Yamaha Reps and invite them. Would be great PR and exposure and they would have a good time as well.


Its too bad George Kaye is so far south I'm sure he would love to go and probably could be talked into bringing some new keyboards. Chances are he might even sell one or two.

Jerry

Matt Royer Music World, My Technics Dealer in Las Vegas advised me by email today that He will attend our SynthZone Jam if he doesn't have to work or has a big promotion going on.
Great Matt, it will be good to have you here.
Thanks for your E
Best to you in VEGAS
Bebop

I would like to attend, as long as I can pry myself away from the store that weekend. I'll have to check to see if we have any large sales promotions planned for that time.

Matt
Las Vegas

I just peeked into the same posting we have on the General Arranger Forum what a difference. There are over 60 posts there. There are 15 committed to coming and about 20 more possibles. I guess maybe we should change the name of this gathering to the General Arranger Forum Jam, as there does not appear to be any interest here
Here is the shortcut to the GA posts of 2 pages already in 2 days. http://www.synthzone.com/ubbs/Forum37/HTML/008391.html
Bebop

due to the lack of interest here I am only posting in this topic in the General Arranger Forum.
Go there and get my address so that you can mail your check to me for your reservation and time slot.
The format is outlined there.
Bebop

I have now received the first two $10.00 checks for the SynthZone Jam on May 22/23. So.......the first two time slots are now taken. See all the details in the General Arranger Forum if interested.
Best to all
Bebop

Hiya Bill
If I can get a decent priced flight ticket I'll be over - fabulous idea
Roger Mepstead from the U.K.

That will be super great Roger. We will really look forward to meeting and hearing you. I have two Keyboards if you don't want to bring yours on the plane. K7 and K6
Stay in touch
We also have Mike coming from Spain and Walt Roberts from New Mexico beside a lot of locals. It is going to be great.
I just received a reply and confirmation from DNA up the Road a tad in Fremont, CA, coming with his SO. Welcome to you all. I think we must be up to 25 by now. Good start. Room in my clubhouse for 75 more.
All Y'ALL Come, HEAR!!!
Best to you and yours
Bebop

[This message has been edited by BEBOP (edited 02-19-2004).]