ZackPomerleau
783 posts
Mar 16, 2010
4:22 PM
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So, I read on another forum that SPAH in 2011 will be in Virginia Beach. Can this be confirmed? I do wish they would have attempted to get to Philadelphia or something. It is what it is.
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RyanMortos
685 posts
Mar 16, 2010
4:38 PM
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I still think Virginia Beach would be cool though, at least it's in the north east & I could probably make the drive in under a day :) . Unless they didn't mean THE SPAH and they meant a convention like SPAH.
I know the guys in my harmonica group have put effort into bringing SPAH to Philly but it sounds they sure do make it hard.
You aren't from around Philly are you Zack?
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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Stickman
260 posts
Mar 16, 2010
4:47 PM
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Ryan It is 5 and a half hours from Philly to VAB. I live 30 min from The Beach (local term) Pre game party at Stickman's pad!
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The Art Teacher Formally Known As scstrickland
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ZackPomerleau
784 posts
Mar 16, 2010
4:59 PM
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Ryan, I live in Maine, which is why I said Philly would be great, it is quite close. I don't think I'll be making SPAH, which is a shame, but I have more important things to think about in 2011 like my graduation and school supplies for college, etc. I could use the $1,000+ for books or a laptop or something, or even to cover a miniscule amount of tuition.
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nacoran
1426 posts
Mar 16, 2010
5:18 PM
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Ryan- I'm not sure I'd call Virginia North East, but at least it's East. :)
I'm still waiting for something big in NYC or Boston. (I'm resigned to that being as close as it's going to get.)
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RyanMortos
686 posts
Mar 16, 2010
5:24 PM
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Nacoran - True dat, I was speaking comparatively to sacramento ;-) .
"Pre game party at Stickman's pad!" - Sounds like a plan if this is true!
Zack - I got excited for a second there but maine is like 12 gazillion hours from here, lol.
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
Last Edited by on Mar 16, 2010 5:28 PM
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ZackPomerleau
785 posts
Mar 16, 2010
5:48 PM
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Sacramento was all the way in the bottom near like NO one, so I don't get why they don't do that for us. And, yeah, Philly seems cool, but I have never been!
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Stickman
261 posts
Mar 16, 2010
5:59 PM
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"I'm not sure I'd call Virginia North East, but at least it's East. :)"
Yah! We are Southern boys 'round these parts.
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The Art Teacher Formally Known As scstrickland
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jonsparrow
2580 posts
Mar 17, 2010
1:16 AM
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i wish SPAH would come to philly. that would be great. id leave my house an be at SPAH in an hour.
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Kyzer Sosa
206 posts
Mar 17, 2010
2:08 AM
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Ill just wait till Im good enough that they ask me to come...or get within a reasonable distance from Nashville...
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Kyzer's Travels
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HarpMan Freeman
177 posts
Aug 07, 2011
5:54 PM
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If any one needs a ride from the Airport, I "MAY" be able to help. If you are arriving between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesday or Wed between 11:30 and 12:30 I can pick you up from Norfolk Airport and take you to the Holiday Inn. I live and work near the Airport. Email me if you need a ride from the Airport
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Greg Heumann
1208 posts
Aug 07, 2011
8:54 PM
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I'm headin' out at 6AM. About 100 lbs of luggage. And I screwed up and failed to get a seat assignment on my long leg (SFO-PHL) so I'm stuck in a friggin' middle seat. But vendor setup is on Tuesday - and this way (unlike HCH) maybe a thunder storm can't ruin my entire trip.
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/Greg
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REM
95 posts
Aug 07, 2011
9:02 PM
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Have they announced where SPAH 2012 is going to be held? I can't make it this year unfortunately, but I'd definately like to try to make it next year, if possible.
Last Edited by on Aug 07, 2011 9:03 PM
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Greg Heumann
1209 posts
Aug 07, 2011
9:06 PM
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BTW - forecast for tomorrow - heat index 105 degrees. I'm going to go into thermonuclear meltdown!
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/Greg
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marcos
60 posts
Aug 07, 2011
9:19 PM
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Is there anyone going to SPAH who is without hotel arrangements?
If anyone is interested in sharing a room, I have one room with two beds, and I only plan to use one of them!
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Big Daddy Ray
130 posts
Aug 07, 2011
10:15 PM
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I hope it comes back around to California again. I had just gotten my first harps a few weeks before and didn't know about SPAH until about 2 weeks before it started. I was only able to make it on the last day. I am glad it was just about 20 minutes away.
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groyster1
1257 posts
Aug 07, 2011
10:52 PM
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@kyzer
2013 in memphis-50th anniversary of SPAH see you there
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RyanMortos
1087 posts
Aug 08, 2011
8:12 AM
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105Heat index? Oh man.
I recently discovered 5-6 guys from the Philly harmonica club are going :) .
Im giving one of them a ride down, I think we're leaving about 7am and expect to get there in time for dinner, grabbing the hotel, & figuring out how to get in on the blowoff.
Should be a fun week! Meet me for drinks or some such :) .
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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Tuckster
862 posts
Aug 08, 2011
9:01 AM
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Ryan- See you there. I hope Fred Rider is coming. I haven't seen him in a while.
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Michael Rubin
218 posts
Aug 08, 2011
9:03 AM
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I live in Austin. 105 heat index will be fine, thanks.
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HarpMan Freeman
178 posts
Aug 08, 2011
9:31 AM
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RyanMortos: To get to the Jewish Mother
The Harmonica "Blow-Off" as you all know is at the "Jewish Mother". Take 264 E to 1st Colonial Ave North Exit.
Then turn right after Taco Bell into the shopping Center.
The Jewish Mother will be a bit further into the parking lot to your left.
Jewish Mother
Last Edited by on Aug 08, 2011 9:35 AM
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RyanMortos
1088 posts
Aug 08, 2011
9:32 AM
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Tuckster,
Yeah it'll be good to see you again too. Last I heard from Fred, he was thinking about going down on Thursday but we couldnt figure out who to contact to see what the cost per day would be for those that didnt do the whole week. So, I dunno.
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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RyanMortos
1089 posts
Aug 08, 2011
9:37 AM
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Harpman Freeman,
I think last year they had a shuttle bus take everyone over to the blowoff from the hotel. Im hoping that will be available again. Last year I also prepaid for the blowoff weeks before SPAH & this year I didn't see that option. Those are the things Im unsure of.
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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kudzurunner
2633 posts
Aug 08, 2011
10:24 AM
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I'll be getting in around 3 or 4 on Thursday. See y'all there.
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HarpMan Freeman
179 posts
Aug 08, 2011
11:12 AM
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There is a shuttle. I found the announcement here below
Jewish Mother announcement
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kudzurunner
2634 posts
Aug 08, 2011
4:00 PM
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So do we have a MBH forum get-together planned? One possibility is for 5:30 on Thursday, after my 4:30 to 5 PM solo show. I'm not sure who is performing after me, though, and I have a vague recollection that it's somebody good......
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RyanMortos
1090 posts
Aug 08, 2011
4:24 PM
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Kudzurunner,
5pm until 6:30/7pm everyday but Saturday is a dinner break, no scheduled activities. There'll be a good 2 hours between your workshop and Robert Bonfiglio's performance. I'm planning to make your workshop.
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~Ryan
"I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window." - Stephen Wright
Pennsylvania - H.A.R.P. (Harmonica Association 'Round Philly)
Contact:
My youtube account
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HarpMan Freeman
180 posts
Aug 08, 2011
6:24 PM
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I like the suggestion and if it can be announced at SPAH I think Ryan's idea is doable.
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AlexPaclin
66 posts
Aug 12, 2011
7:29 PM
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Hey, is there anybody driving to New York after SPAH on sunday?
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WinslowYerxa
36 posts
Aug 12, 2011
9:11 PM
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SPAH 2012 is in Irving, TX (Dallas airport town).
The 2013 site is not chosen.
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WinslowYerxa
37 posts
Aug 12, 2011
9:14 PM
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SPAH does not offer or accept prepayment for the blowoff, as the blowoff is not a SPAH function. SPAH supports the Blowoff (as with shuttles and publicity) but does not finance or run it.
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