NAMM…MY FEET NEVER HURT SO GOOD

[Karl Garrett]

Haven’t had a chance to catch up on all the posts since I left for CA last Tuesday, but it’s not hard to imagine the words that have been uttered about the show.

It is huge. For example there are 527 booths that are pushing electric guitars. There are literally thousands of booths all together..

I got to spend most of my time at Gary’s booth. I always enjoy chatting about GPO and its brothers and sisters, and I was as happy as a pig in … talking about them to so many interested folks.

OK OK what about the new products? The violin is simply wonderfully violinish. If you think the video is good, you should play with it. It’s just wonderful.

There was an incredible interest in the big band. The smiles of amazement by those hearing the demos were just about unanimous. Our hero Tom Hopkins played the brass samples and they were amazing. Everyone was wowed by the high notes of the trumpet.

To give you some idea of completeness of the library; there were 15 different saxes sampled.

I could only spend 2 days at NAMM, but it was so great to finely meet Gary, Tom Jeff, Don and so many others that have brought GPO, GOS, Overture and the coming libraries to life.

Gary is sure a man of action. If you see a blur go by and hear a sonic boom just after, you can be sure it was Gary going to or coming from a meeting.

There are great things coming, and everyone has a right to be excited about the future.

I’m at a friend’s computer without a spell checker, so forgive any blunders. Will write more on Tuesday when I return home to snowy PA.

Cheers to you all,

Karl

[Joseph Burrell]

Karl, I'll forgo telling you how envious, jealous, and ultimately mad that you got to attend NAMM while I sit here thousands of miles from there and can only imagine the excitement there. Oh wait, I just did. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and thanks for spilling the beans about there being 15 different saxes sampled. :D

[Jerry W.]

Karl, I'll forgo telling you how envious, jealous, and ultimately mad that you got to attend NAMM while I sit here thousands of miles from there and can only imagine the excitement there. Oh wait, I just did. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself and thanks for spilling the beans about there being 15 different saxes sampled. :D
Karl,
I totally "ditto" what Joseph has said - I would LOVE to go to NAMM just once. It would be great.

:) Jerry

[Houston Haynes]

Karl,
I totally "ditto" what Joseph has said - I would LOVE to go to NAMM just once. It would be great.

:) Jerry

Once is about all it takes to get over it... ;)

[Daag Nabbott]

Once is about all it takes to get over it... ;)

You got that right!
;)

[jesshmusic]

I went to the one in Nashville a couple years ago and walked away with endorsements from ESP Guitars and EMG Pickups. I also got a kick ~~~~~ deal on a Randall bass amp. If it ever comes back to Nashville (not likely) I will gladly go again!!!

[FredProgGH]

I've been to the Summer show in Nashville. It was fun but the great new gear is always at the Winter show.

[Hardy Heern]

Haven’t had a chance to catch up on all the posts since I left for CA last Tuesday, but it’s not hard to imagine the words that have been uttered about the show.

It is huge. For ...............to snowy PA.

Cheers to you all,

Karl

Thanks a lot for sharing that with us Karl....the first insight into what went on and what's coming on!

Frank

[chriscaouette]

Shoot...If Gary and co. are goming to be at the Summer NAMM I would like to go. Perhaps I will.
Chris

[DPDAN]

Where is the summer NAMM show going to be?

Dan

[jesshmusic]

I'm not sure but I think LA gets it too.

[Jeff Turner]

Where is the summer NAMM show going to be?

Dan

Dan,

I think it in Indianapolis. That's driving distance from St. Louis, isn't it?

http://www.namm.com/summersession/
Jeff

[snorlax]

Dan,

I think it in Indianapolis. That's driving distance from St. Louis, isn't it?

http://www.namm.com/summersession/
Jeff

Friends...Summer NAMM is indeed in Indianapolis, only a scant 20 minutes from Chez Snorlax...

PLEASE let me know if you will attend...I would love to have a GPO/Overture meeting over some adult beverages. PM me and I will give you my local phone numbers!!

If you need an emergency crash place, Chez Snorlax is messy, very "lived-in," with 2 active kids, but very homey and welcoming to GPO and Ove fans. You can even attend a world-famous Finance or Statistics class in the morning if you can stomach it!!

Looking forward to meeting many of you (don't misconstrue that!!)

PS--Dan Powers, I've played with the Columbus In orch a couple times...that's not far from Chez Snorlax, either...if you pass exit 90 on I-65 on the way to Columbus, you're striking distance from CS!!

Snor

[jesshmusic]

A little warning for anyone interested in attending NAMM: It is a trade show and not open to the public, so you will need to secure a pass before you try to attend. We always got ours from EMG Pickups who endorse the band I am in. ;)

[Joseph Burrell]

Hmmm... Indiannapolis from SC, what's that, like 12 hours in a car? Maybe, probably not though.

I'd like to attend though. I hear it isn't quite as frantic as the winter show though.

[Styxx]

Hmmm... Indiannapolis from SC, what's that, like 12 hours in a car? Maybe, probably not though.

I'd like to attend though. I hear it isn't quite as frantic as the winter show though.
ROAD TRIP!

[Garritan]

I plan to be at Summer NAMM in Indianapolis. Perhaps we can have a GPO Summit there.What do you think?

I will also look into getting passes for those who wish to attend.

Gary Garritan

[Garritan]

If you see a blur go by and hear a sonic boom just after, you can be sure it was Gary going to or coming from a meeting.



Karl,

It was so good to meet you. Meeting you was one of the highlights of the show for me. Thank you for your help at the booth, your assistance was invaluable. Would have been difficult without your good cheer and the Starbucks. http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

I did feel like a blur - had over 40 scheduled meetings (plus the unscheduled ones). wish I had more time. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip in sunny California.

Thanks again Karl!

Gary Garritan

[jesshmusic]

I plan to be at Summer NAMM in Indianapolis. Perhaps we can have a GPO Summit there.What do you think?

I will also look into getting passes for those who wish to attend.

Gary Garritan
Hmmm... That's only five hours from Nashville.... Hmmm.

[DPDAN]

Dan,

I think it in Indianapolis. That's driving distance from St. Louis, isn't it?

http://www.namm.com/summersession/
Jeff

that would definately work! :)

DPDAN

[FredProgGH]

Hmmm... That's only five hours from Nashville.... Hmmm.
If it turns into a GPO Con I'll go!!

[snorlax]

I plan to be at Summer NAMM in Indianapolis. Perhaps we can have a GPO Summit there.What do you think?

I will also look into getting passes for those who wish to attend.

Gary Garritan

Gary,
Please count me in for that. I'm only a half-hour or so south. Depending on time, I can help you set up or schlep equipment. You have my number, or did at one time.

I can also help to coordinate the GPO-Indy convention!
Thanx...

Jim