WinslowYerxa
356 posts
Jun 27, 2013
9:53 AM
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If you're coming to the SPAH convention and need to make your hotel reservation, please use the online reservation page:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlsa-renaissance-st-louis-airport-hotel/?toDate=8/18/13&groupCode=socsoca&stop_mobi=yes&fromDate=8/11/13&app=resvlink
If you cal the hotel on the telephone, you're likely to be told that they have no SPAH rooms left, which is not accurate. Why this is happening we don't know, but so far the link above works.
Also, if you're interesting in sharing rooms or rides, check out this board:
http://boards.spah.org
(You could also make share inquiries here and on other harmonica discussion lists.)
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Winslow
Last Edited by WinslowYerxa on Jun 27, 2013 9:53 AM
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Reed Triller
76 posts
Jun 27, 2013
1:09 PM
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I so hope it comes back to Northern California again!
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WinslowYerxa
359 posts
Jun 27, 2013
5:47 PM
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Hey, I'm a west coaster as well. I'm not saying it'll never happen. We have one or two leads in progress for a future year and that includes at least one in the west. Won't be 2014; that's in St. Louis. But beyond that, who knows?
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Winslow
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robbert
209 posts
Jun 27, 2013
8:16 PM
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My understanding is the Sacramento SPAH in 2009 had a very high attendance in relation to previous SPAHs. True?
I attended part time in 2009. Next time, I will try to make it full time. So worth it.
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WinslowYerxa
360 posts
Jun 27, 2013
8:33 PM
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SPAH 2009 was very well attended, and while a lot of the east coast and midwest folks didn't make it, we got a lot of west coast attendance - it was north-south instead of east-west.
You guys don't have to talk me into it. It's just a question of balance among regions and when to do it (and the right resources and venue, etc.).
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Winslow
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Reed Triller
77 posts
Jun 27, 2013
10:41 PM
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I was able to attend the last day in 2009 since I lived just 15 minutes away. Had dinner at the table right next to Jasons!
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Reed Triller
79 posts
Jun 27, 2013
11:34 PM
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2 Queens? One for your gear? :)
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WinslowYerxa
361 posts
Jun 28, 2013
8:50 AM
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Yup. One bed to sleep in, the other as a working surface for al the stuff you dump out of your gear bag, acquire walking around, etc.
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Winslow
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Todd Parrott
1129 posts
Jun 28, 2013
5:36 PM
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Or in my case, TJ Klay. Hopefully we won't have to share a bed. lol
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RyanMortos
1460 posts
Jun 28, 2013
8:07 PM
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I was trying to get 2 queen beds as well to split a room. Who wouldn't want to save some cash for SPAH shops impulse buying, lol? But I was pretty much told first come first served status on those rooms. 1st year out of 4 I couldn't do this.
I think the last 5 SPAHs have all been in fair places. If you go way west we'll want way east again :) .
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Gnarly
625 posts
Jun 28, 2013
11:56 PM
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I think I get my own room this time--
I shared a room last time with Grant Osborne, a really good North Carolina based pianist who plays diminished chromatic harmonica very well too--I hope to see him in St. Louis.
This year promises to be a big party.
See you there--I am working the Suzuki booth.
Last Edited by Gnarly on Jun 29, 2013 12:00 AM
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messy ventura
76 posts
Jun 29, 2013
8:48 AM
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I think a good compromise location for future SPAH convention moving west would be VEGAS BABY ! Whadda ya think ?
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groyster1
2285 posts
Jun 29, 2013
10:09 AM
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I made a reservation at the renaissance awhile back for Friday and Saturday night....don't know if I am getting 2 queens or 1 king....maybe could do a swap if someones sharing a room...
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Todd Parrott
1131 posts
Jun 29, 2013
10:21 AM
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I may take you up on that, groyster. As bad as we both snore, I can't imagine either of us getting any sleep if I have to share a king bed with TJ. :)
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groyster1
2286 posts
Jun 29, 2013
2:14 PM
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maybe I can check and see what they have for me....
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WinslowYerxa
363 posts
Jun 29, 2013
3:26 PM
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Vegas could be interesting. Good air connections and lots of distractions :)
But we'd need a *reasonably* priced hotel that is big enough and has the right facilities, and a LOCAL harmonica club on the ground to help us organize.
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Winslow
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nacoran
6890 posts
Jun 29, 2013
6:44 PM
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I've got a tip for anyone sharing a room with a snorer. Just put a G harp in their mouth while they are asleep. Play a melody over their chords on a C harp. Post the results.
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Thievin' Heathen
220 posts
Jul 06, 2013
10:17 AM
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BUMP - KEEP THIS THREAD WHERE I CAN FIND IT
The Marriott Renaissance says they're full on the 8/14 thru 18 dates I attempted to price. Also, the SPAH rate seems to only apply for a block of 8/11-8/18, $700+(or a used Bassman RI off Craigslist). I wonder if I am screwing it up some way?. Probably.
There are a several other hotels within a cheap cab ride of the place.
Last Edited by Thievin' Heathen on Jul 06, 2013 10:19 AM
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WinslowYerxa
369 posts
Jul 06, 2013
10:30 PM
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If you use the link I posted farther up this thread, you can still get the SPAH $95 rate for the date range of Sunday, August 11 through Saturday, August 17. I just checked (Saturday night, July 5).
Use this phone number if you want to call for reservations:
1-800-468-3571
DO NOT use the local phone number; they won't or can't help you (why, I don't know, but that's how it is).
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Winslow
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