I'll third (at least) the west coast concept. I'll even be specific and
suggest Vancouver, Canada! (No one ever comes here, so I figure the
suggestion can't hurt!)
The last Mellotron Summit that I attended was Moses Lake 1992. But it was a blast, David and Sandi were generous hosts, and it was great hanging with Markus, Terry, Robert, Froth, Tom and Paul G, etc. We filmed instructional videos, replaced tape frames, listened to the Mellotron library, talked tape and prog rock, and ate way too many incredible homemade pies.
I'll never forget waking up on the morning of Day 2, in my sleeping bag, crammed between an M300, an acrylic M400, a Chamberlin M1, the back of a Mk V, and if I remember correctly, a 2600. And I brought back a Mk V and a Chamberlin!
I also remember falling asleep at 3am to the sounds of a room full of people talking about Mellotrons, and then waking up at 9am.....to a room full of people talking about Mellotrons!
Those late 1980's/early 90's were exciting times!
Jim Blair
Ape Island Sound
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
At 05:23 PM 3/4/2012, you wrote:
The last Mellotron Summit that I attended was Moses Lake 1992. But it was a blast, David and Sandi were generous hosts, and it was great hanging with Markus, Terry, Robert, Froth, Tom and Paul G, etc. We filmed instructional videos, replaced tape frames, listened to the Mellotron library, talked tape and prog rock, and ate way too many incredible homemade pies.
I'll never forget waking up on the morning of Day 2, in my sleeping bag, crammed between an M300, an acrylic M400, a Chamberlin M1, the back of a Mk V, and if I remember correctly, a 2600. And I brought back a Mk V and a Chamberlin!
I also remember falling asleep at 3am to the sounds of a room full of people talking about Mellotrons, and then waking up at 9am.....to a room full of people talking about Mellotrons!
Those late 1980's/early 90's were exciting times!
Jim Blair
Ape Island Sound
Nanaimo, BC
Canada
At 05:23 PM 3/4/2012, you wrote:
Oh, Yes - and I'll second the motion to have it on the west coast - I'll even buy a round of Belgian ale.....
On 3/4/2012 5:07 PM, Hammonddave wrote:
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On the west coast this time?
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I'd be up for it and may be able to provide an excellent location, depending on timing.
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In a message dated 3/4/2012 7:29:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, tronbros@aol.com writes:
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.......a mellotronc symposium in the USA? Â It's been 11 years since the last. Have a think and let us know.
Best,
Martin and JB
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