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I think this is our setlist: California Stars Far, Far Away Forget the Flowers Hell is Chrome How to Fight Loneliness I Got You Jesus Etc. Monday Passenger Side Red Eyed and Blue Summerteeth Theologians Via Chicago We could probably take a few more if anyone wants to add anything. Let us know soon because we're just about a week away!

Okay, we've set a date of Saturday, October 4th at 10:00, place to be determined. Thanks everybody! We'll have loads of guitarists, some keys, a bass to play, and a drummer to drum, so there's some chance that we'll sound a little like our favorite band. At the very least, there will be much rocking out. So let me know if you're interested in jamming so I can make sure you can be part of the planning. I can't wait!

We have a date! Saturday, October 4th at 10:00. The exact time might change depending on the hours of operation for the place we pick (speaking of which, we need to pick a place), but thank you to everyone who put up with my bureaucratic date polling! Also, sorry to the people who couldn't make the date we selected. I did my best. We'll miss you and we hope that your schedules clear up. So, we just need to pick a place and settle on a set list. It looks like we'll have a bass to play and a drummer to drum so we're in good shape!

First off, welcome! You can find a lot of tabs on the Gumbo Pages (some more accurate than others): The Gumbo Pages This one's from there (and it looks pretty good to me): ::::::::::::::::::: The Unwelcome Guest ::::::::::::::::::: Words by Woody Guthrie 1940 Music by Billy Bragg 1996 Transcription by Howie Wang <howie_wang@hotmail.com> C am F C To the rich man's bright lodges I ride in this wind C am D G On my good horse I call you my shiny Black Bess C am To the playhouse of fortune F C to take the bright silver C am F C and gold yo

Here's the original post: Far, Far Away Solo And here's the tab:

Okay, I've sent the date poll via meeting wizard, so if you sent me your email address, you should be getting a link to a site where you can indicate your availability. If you didn't receive the email, let me know so I can add you. Let me know if you have problems with the site. Also, the times are approximate, essentially I just want to know your availability for a morning or afternoon/evening jam -- I figure we'll just rent space for several hours and people can show up when they want within that time. Okay, I'll keep everyone posted as the responses come in. Thanks!

I've been there twice and the rehearsal rooms were pretty good. Everything seemed in good repair the common room was quite comfy. Getting a space didn't seem a problem. I think the second time we got a space we couldn't have given more than a few days notice (they have a lot of rooms). The first time we went through our scheduled time and then paid for another hour in that room and got it on the spot. My only complaint is that the parking is not so great. There's a parking lot, but I've never seen it not full. There's plenty of street parking, but the free stuff is not that near. I th

Dan (the guitarist) used to sell me guitar pedals and keyboards.

That's an option. Send me your email address so I can add you to the date poll.

It's fine by me -- I can barely sing at all.

I like AMP. I think I didn't mention it because the parking isn't that great; the lot fills up pretty quick (or have I just missed the real lot?). Of course, the lot at West LA isn't too great, either. I could definitely go for AMP if that works (it's definitely among the least opium-den-like). Actually, it might be a really good choice. The Bombshelter has pretty good parking as I remember -- even when it's packed, the complex is so big that there's parking somewhere. Where is everybody coming from? I live in Mid City, LA (just south of LACMA and the Grove). Usually on the weeke

Wow, that's pretty rad. I totally missed the F Yeah Fest this year. How was it? Anyway, I'm glad we found you. Check out the setlist suggestions on the SST thread and add some more if you like. We'll be figuring out a date and time soon, so we can make sure that as many people can jam as possible.

Great! So, I guess we're ready to start thinking about dates and times. IMPORTANT! Everyone should PM me, email me (ginandcigarettes@yahoo.com), or post their email addresses so I can use Meeting Wizard to schedule a date for the Jam. Why? Because I live in a cubicle working on TPS reports, and because, despite being desperately un-rock-and-roll, Meeting Wizard is remarkably effective in juggling people's schedules. Plus, you don't have to sign up for anything; I just need a place where I can send your invitation. Essentially, Meeting Wizard will send you a webpage with a bunch of pr

Here's the suggestions so far for a setlist: California Stars Far, Far Away Forget the Flowers I Got You Jesus Etc. Monday Passenger Side Summerteeth Theologians There's still room for more songs, so post or PM me your preferences. It looks like we'll have a bass, piano, and a Hammond B3 (um, yeah, those last two will be totally digital) in addition to the guitars so there will be a good palette to play with. There'll also be a Mellotron (um, again, digital) so y'all can add more Summerteeth songs to the setlist. We haven't set the date yet because we're waiting for you.

Over in Solid State Technology we're making plans for a bunch of us in the LA/OC/SB area to get together and play some Wilco songs: Southern California Wilco Jam We'll pick songs, set up a time, rent a rehearsal space, and rock out. We just thought we'd post a notice here, too, in case SST is a little too geeky for you all to frequent. We've got a lot of people interested (but we always want more), and we're just starting to pick out a set list, so come on over and help us jam. We've got keyboards, guitars, and basses, but we don't have you! (Also, there will be snacks.) (Yes, t

We'll be jamming with you in spirit, too. Actually, I was hoping that if this SoCal jam is successul (i.e. no one loses a finger or an eye), then it might encourage people to organize other, similar jams in their towns (the safety of which, however, I cannot guarantee*) so we can all jam together in spirit. * Not that I guarantee the safety of the SoCal jam -- it's highly likely that someone with lose a finger or an eye.

Glad to have you. We're making some preliminary stabs at a setlist, so let's get you in that discussion and we'll be sure to include the song you know

I've been really happy with my GeorgeL's, too. They crap out every once in a while, but they're super easy to fix -- I can just use my pocketknife.

I forgot about the Classic 30. Great Amp. It's got the EL84 power tubes giving it a slightly different character (more Vox-y) than the rounder Fenders. The Classic 50 is a 2x12 and one of the Hot Rods is a 2x12. All the overdrive channels are kinda lacking in these amps, but the clean channels are quite nice. I have the DRRI also. Most of the time I love it.

I used to dislike them, but I've since become impressed with Fender's Hot Rod series -- just good, solid amps. You might also look at the Deluxe Reverb Reissue and the Vox AC15 (or wait a while and save up for an AC30 -- only get the Celestion Blue versions).

Awesome!

Ah, the mythic 'click'. The tick you're hearing is the Electro imitation of a phenomena in the original B3 -- when the key contacts came close together (as when they are being pressed) they would create electrical arcs, which are heard as an audible click. This is actually considered to be part of the authentic B3 experience and something that clonewheels try to imitate. (You probably don't hear it too much on recordings of B3s because the click, like guitar hum, is mostly lost in the mix of instruments. Also, use of the B3's volume pedal to swell into notes tends to duck the click. Sti

I've never heard the Red Repeat but I'm a big fan of the Carl Martin effects that I have heard (and own). To fake an answer to your follow-up question, slapback delay is around 100ms so you've got some headroom with 600ms. 600 max is shorter than a lot of digital delays but longer than some other analog pedals (I don't know how the Red Repeat makes its delay). But, once you get beyond slapback, the delay time doesn't matter as much as the repeats for spacey, atmospheric stuff. Keep in mind that 600 ms is about twice a second, so pull out your watch and say "beep" two times a second and se

I wish NC was part of Southern California; it would make it a lot easier to get barbecue.

I've seen your posts in the tabs section; you don't suck. Besides, it's not like any of us is Nels Cline (though, if you're reading this, Nels, you are totally invited). Anyway, welcome aboard!