For us Europeans who can't make it to the bandamp north American party (I can't be the only one) a friend of mine is running a pub in the UK (Suffolk) and it would be the perfect place to have a bandamp gig
There's a large outside space and in the summer months it would be a great place to have a all day event if anyone was interested
let me know your thought on that one

ps
I don't want to make any concurrence to the north American party I would personally I would love to go but my finance prevent me to take all the family down there

Got a time/date in mind?
I'd love to meat the rest of you guys and gals!
I'd love to go to the bandAM do but it's a bit out of my reach financially, but a Brit Trip to britAmp I could get into, there are a few other people I'd like to see in that part of the world so I'll probably go with the Landy, meaning that I could take at least 4 there (from Amsterdam area). You could find your own way back. Though EasyJet would be cheaper all round, I suppose, it's an idea anyway!

I was thinking about the end of august but that needs to be discuss with my friend but I will confirm it as soon as I've got news on the subject

wooo

I want to come!

Someone pick me up.

Near Coventry,

 

DUUUUUUUUUUUUDE! I live in suffolk man and that would be awesome. I can;t seem to get stuff up here but it would be wicked to be able to show you guys some stuff. Where abouts in suffolk is it?

It would be in a village pub called the white horse in edwardston near sudbury

august could get difficult with work, but otherwise i am interested

more.............
great idea
if i can help in any way just ask
sooooooooper splash
u have started a great idea here

the fish

Well, I can't make it to either of the get-togethers. But I would ask that at one or the other, you all gather around a campfire at some point and sing a song in honor of dodosito, whether he is present or not.
It israther important. The Book must not be disobeyed.

O yea! and it has to be done in Chinese, backwards or something like that?   

My friend and I were thinking about the bank holiday weekend in august (that would be the Saturday 25th)
The pub has its own camp site and we would organized some kind of stage and a sound system
All he's asking is to have few acts that can hold the stage but when I see the talented people on the site I don't think that would be a problem!

Awesome. Sounds like it'll be a right laugh.
Would we be alowed friends? Or a bandamp only thing?
I'd have to be careful which friends I bring though

we are dying to go!

why not a bandamp live recording that day?

I don't know yet what kind of P.A system we will have on the day but I'm sure we could try to have some recording gear for the occasion

I'm in, if that's OK.

That's very cool!
It look like it could be a great show!

Cool idea!
I'll see you all there! I'll bring the fireworks and the dips!
I will!

I guess we have to settle upon a date for this event.
How about the last weekend of August - yes, i know it's been suggested.  The weather is great, no school yet... hmm? I think it's a great date

Doing a concert together would be just fabulous!

Hmmm, seriously considering this now.
Has the 25th Aug been agreed (it's a busy weekend for travel, may put some off)?
Who's doing what, or is it going to be a type of open mic event?
What equipment do we need to bring (guitar amps, instruments, mics, anything!)?
Original music or covers - or does nobody care?
What's the overnight accommodation like over there?
Questions, questions, questions!
 

Sorry I took so long to answer but I've been kind of busy lately

The date for the gig would be the 25/26 of august

It will be at a pub called the White horse inn in Edwarstone Suffolk (UK)

The pub has a beer festival that weekend and will have a stage with a sound system available

there will be local bands playing but there will be an open mic spot on the Sunday for the people of bandamp If ampers want to secure their own set we're open to discussion

For the accommodation the Pub has is own campsite and it will be free for the bandamp members there's 2 self catering cottages too if you want a little bit more comfort available for rent around the £ 60/70 a night that sleep 6 or something like that but you would need to tell us quickly to book it

I hope it answers some of your questions if you want more details please ask and I'll try to give you all the info you need

Cheers Vincent, that's a lot of good information already! 

its in the diary 25&26th thanx fer other info ...........
now the planning begins
261.9 miles from my front door!!!
a long swim haha

fish

ok Im organising my summer............

So can i talk 2 u on phone????

will pm my fone

 

you should all come to my house instead..it's not THAT far!

whats wrong with dodo? i dont get it..
lol
i would love to hit the brit AND canada party
but i cant do eather.. gah that sux
maybe in a year or two i will hold my own here in america for all the people who cant go to eather i think that would be fun lol
but the britparty sounds like a blast
take pictures and be sure to upload them!!

I guess nothing is wrong with me lil pap

Dodo

Ps. I am afraid of the heights, so I don't like to fly, and so I must run to a ship to arrive at time at the european party

lol

i was wondering ...is this party still going on? love to come....puppet and me thougt about it last week...would be great..how many ampers signt in?

Yes! just checking flights !!!

Landys off the road any way!

OK! So Edwardstone, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 5PU is not very far from Harwijk so I checked out Ferrys :

HvHolland-Harwich    vr 24 aug     Stena Hollandica      14:45    20:15                  € 30,00

There's another the same time the day before for € 30,00, but the second later departure demands you buy a cabin to sleep in!

In my last post i mentioned that I would be swimming to the party...........

I didnt for one moment expect the south of england to be flooded to Noah type proportions

The rain was not wishful thinking on my part 

The Fish

I'm just a bit concerned that we havent heard from VincentL on this thread since April

Ive foned the pub and yes there is a beer festival....with music.... going on

but they havent heard of Bandamp!!!

VincentL please post!!!!!!

Well said Mr Fish... I'm certainly not taking a weekend off work, and then driving hours to just turn up for a beer festival.  More is needed - this could be a place for unfortunate non-attendees of the North American party to console ourselves in some really excellent Euro style knees-up (joined, of course, by those lucky enough to be able to attend both), or it could be a damp squib!

I don't want the latter.

Post Please VincentL

Ta

still no noise from vincentL

Hmmmm 

So what's the gen then on on this get together!???

With all due respect we don't really need a word from Vincent either, in that he has proposed a meeting place which is pretty central to England and close to Harwich, in this 'WWW' situation it doesn't depend on him, we are free to do what we chose !! 

I would like to see a fairly definite 'show of hand' as to who will be there though.

Is Sudbury under water? Does anyone know?

Landing in the middle of a 'Beer Fest' could have its good points!
It's not going to be something like Tritons used to is it? How big is Edwardstone?

THIS IS THE GOOGLE MAP FOR EDWARDSTONE

Thats the SPIRIT!!!!!
I go if You Go!!!
I reckon jimac will come 2
I'll see if RPG will travel down with me!!!
I SAY LETS GO FOR IT!!!!!
Maybe JBP will join too!!!

VINCENT or NO VINCENT!!!

It has Stopped Raining Too.......SUDBURY IS NOT UNDER WATER haha


SPLASH

the fish

Im going 2 PM all uk flag holders that i recognise or appear 2 be active
and invite 2 eurobash OK?

OK

a saturday night!!!!!!

as a red blooded geordie i suggest this the night to meet!!!!!!!

I will only wear a short sleeved shirt!!!!

set your watches to that date
here is a link for information on the location

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/74/7405/White_Horse/Edwardston

I have talked 2 the pub by phone and they sound like great hosts....
camping seems 2 be no problem
I think it is now a brewery too

please post your intentions 2 be there,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,or square

haha

swordfish

Sorry guys for being so quiet lately but I was away with the family and without an access to a computer
There's been few changes since my last update but the festival is still on even if the pub is not run by my mate anymore
Camping is still free and there will be lots of band playing all weekend
I should have a spot secure on the Sunday to play so we'll be able to jam
I will send my contact to the fish via pm so can discuss the matter
I don't know what kind of gear will be available on site but I will bring my own (Roland AC60 acoustic amp , takamine acoustic bass , bass amp , mic , ...)
sorry again for living so late but I hope not too late
Vincent

OK... on the strength of this, I say "yes".

Will phone the pub and see if they have rooms to rent.  I'm fussy in my old age, and the camping gig really doesn't do it for me.

Meeting Saturday night... gigging Sunday pm.... all good for me.

I'll bring guitars, amp, pedal for sure.
I Have a 2K power amp that I'll bring if need be, but don't have speakers for.  Also, I have a 16/4/2 mixer and 3 mics that I can chuck in the car (but only one mic stand) if absolutely necessary, but it's far better to use the house PA if they have one.

Thoughts anyone?

So SUDBURY it is then ! 

I just booked the Fairy !  

I've got a mic I can bring , again the stand might be a problem though !!!

Spoke 2 VincentL on fone 2nite
The date for the gig would be the 25/26 of august
Its at a pub called the White horse inn in Edwardstone Suffolk (UK)
The pub has a beer festival all weekend and will have a stage with a sound system available both days
Time on stage for us is available -
Its a bit loose (ie not a dedicated Bandamp GIG) but who cares??? Its a start!!!!!
I think they are winging it as are we!!!
I suggest we just play it by ear and have a good time!!!!
have a song or two ready!!!
no need 2 bring PA stuff

the fish

any Q's PM VincentL

Im off to Canada  as of now!!!
   

Not quite up to the North American bandamp party... but it's happening today and tomorrow - and there will be a few bandampers there.  So off I go.

The fact that it's at a beer festival does make it attractive too of course 

So, if there are any last minute takers... see you at the White Horse in Edwardstone, Suffolk, UK in about 4 hours!!!

I can't wait to see what happen!!

share photos (and a beer)

haha

cheers
dodo

hey is it that location where 2 farmers and 3267 sheeps are living?

well I googled on the earth.... hmmm

*edit
look there is a tennis court

We had a seriously great time.. not only did the word of Bandamp get spread into deepest darkest Suffolk, but I spent two great days meeting people and talking (and playing) music with them.  Yes I had a beer or two - but had to drive, so no overdoing it for me.... of course, the same can't be said for Kings!!


There are some awesome musicians out there...
                        VinceL, I'm so glad that it was you following Lincoln and Robbie and not me! hehe

So I may even be back for the next festival there.

All that didn't make it (eyes North in particular) you missed a real treat.

Wow guys what envy, wished I was there!!

Gonna puts some pics up in my album if anyone is interested

Looking forward to them Vincent

Also.... you seriously need to sort out some more stuff to upload on the Amp.  I want to hear "Saturday sex" again; good stuff.

Me too I wanna hear please!!
Saw the pics!
Great fun!

What a weekend!!!!!
Just got back. Fairies are bloody slow I tell ya!
I'm going to take the next few days 'coming back' and digesting it all.

Jim I don't think anyone over did anything, I think we all got off to a flying start! lol
Thanks too for being such a wonderful person to spend such a wonderful weekend with. 
I know what it was with 'Teaser' , Wisdom should have been there with you doing it!!!
You gave a really good show Jim, but I will agree with you that the true spirit of the gathering shone on the Saturday afternoon when you spontaneously joined Graham in an excellent performance.


Vince, was that invitation to have dinner at yours for EVERYBODY from bandAmp that turns up next year? 
Dude you live in one perfect place for a festival !
And one perfect Eddy fest it was too!
I'm so glad I had the chance to meet such wonderful people, certainly on the musical side of the festival, I tried the Beer part on Saturday that went down quite well, to start with!
Too many local English beers in one day cant be good for any one!!
Ironic how I end up enjoying the German beer from the local pub!!
Cheers.

There was some really good music going on, whether from the main stage ( the trailer ) or from stage two ( the open mike next to the bar ). It was such fun, so spontaneous and off the cuff, after every 3rd false start, a tweak here and a push of a knob there, every one gave a star performance.

Jim, I looked for 'Jerimah Marquers the Blueales' on my space!   with no look!

bandAmp did become an issue, starting simply with the fact that everyone we met was so friendly and wanted to know who we were, where we were from and what we were doing there! lol
It is the perfect place to have an annual EuroAmp Gathering, but that I am going to get deeper into another time, it's late and I'm digesting a little bit too quick!

Thanks to all those who were there and to those that weren't, try and make it there next time, because you really should be!


Here are some pictures : Eddy Fest 2007  

Just put some pictures up.

Up there!