Author Topic: 3 day rave.  (Read 17825 times)

dave slagle

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3 day rave.
« on: October 27, 2010, 08:27:04 PM »
Yes I said 3 day rave!

I have to admit I am a slacker but I really think this needs to happen and I really need some go-getters to kick my ass to make it happen.  The idea is simple and modeled after the lone star audio fest http://www.enjoythemusic.com/lsaf_2010/ where anybody can show up and set up a system for the normal cost of a room.  Since the venue I am looking at is mostly vacant on weekends and suite based the amount of work is trivial to set a room up and you get a place to stay for free.

Last year we set up at the LSAF and it cost $400 for the entire 4 night stay.  We did all the work and the promotion and it was a great time.  It seems that every other town is coming up with a show that charges $2K for a room and promises traffic.  Lets face it, the notrheast corridor had nearly 100 million people within driving distance, many of them small manufacturers who would love to do this (myself included).

rather than ramble on, I'll list some bullet points of the basic idea and lets discuss from there.

-It must be free.  Nobody makes or loses money on this.
-There is no show organizer, just a bunch of guys committed to get together.
-every room is a contract between the hotel and the occupant.
-everyone is welcome to show from the commercial to the DIY.  If you pays your money, you shows yo stuff.
-meeting rooms (larger rooms) can have a higher price to extort from the commercial to defray actual costs.
-speaking of press everyone who participates must promote.

I'm sure there are a lot more things to add but the first step is to select a date.  I'm proposing April 15-17 2011 for this 3 day rave.  The hotel has 200+ suites that are 90% vacant on weekends in swampland NJ 30 minutes from EWR and 45 minutes from NYC.

I can already guarantee 30 rooms of "audio luminaries" and the next step is to book up the next 70 rooms with people playing music and the remaining 100 rooms will fill up naturally.

whaddya think?


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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2010, 08:43:32 PM »
Awesome idea Dave.  A most auspicious debut post.   :thumb:    Welcome!

I will exhibit my system, whatever it may be at the time, and maybe a product or two. Still trying to decide if I want to be in this crazy business. This would be a great way to find out with maximum fun and minimal investment. Maybe there will be other basement tinkerers that would come out to play.

Maybe other NC audiophiles who would attend anyway would like to bring gear to build a supersystem?

Free admission makes it risk free and non intimidating for non-audiophile music lovers to hear about it on the radio and stop in to see what it's all about.

I hope your idea inspires other regional clubs to organize similar events. 

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2010, 08:46:07 PM »
This is an awesome idea Dave! I'll do what I can to help spread the word.
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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2010, 09:41:15 PM »
Cool  idea!  8)
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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2010, 10:33:26 PM »
Will there be booze? I only attend Raves if there is booze allowed...  :rofl:
I'll bring my own.

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2010, 02:41:18 AM »
I will do my part.
Maybe I can convince someone to do a seminar.
This makes sense, it is the next logical step foward. And with the lack of brick and mortars these days, having an East coast event just makes plain sense.

From turntables to computers...and all the paths in between to get you where you want to be.

I love this idea.

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ltr317

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2010, 11:47:01 AM »
This sounds like a fun event to participate. 

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2010, 06:28:45 PM »
This is a great idea, Dave. Going back to the 70s

It may be better to do this the weekend after, post the nervous breakdown. April 15 we all have to chip in reducing the debt of our Big Uncle. I can already see my accountant chasin' after me all week.

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2010, 06:59:55 PM »
AXPONA is the 14th to the 17th

we may want to look at our dates to not coincide, not only for locals but manufacturers as well.

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2010, 07:27:15 PM »
NYC needs something like this.  I drove down to the Capital audio fest I was that desperate to sit in small rooms and listen to music.  RMAF started small!

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2010, 08:17:09 PM »
Will there be booze? I only attend Raves if there is booze allowed...  :rofl:
I'll bring my own.

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2010, 08:38:58 PM »
AXPONA is the 14th to the 17th

Good catch Mike. I really want to go to both. Atlanta is close to me.

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2010, 10:54:51 PM »
Will there be booze? I only attend Raves if there is booze allowed...  :rofl:
I'll bring my own.

If I go can I share your liquid refreshments   :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:.........Thank You

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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #13 on: October 29, 2010, 02:55:30 AM »
Can't get enough.
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Re: 3 day rave.
« Reply #14 on: October 29, 2010, 06:58:12 AM »
AXPONA is the 14th to the 17th

we may want to look at our dates to not coincide, not only for locals but manufacturers as well.

Mike

It may not matter to many, but April 17th. & 24th. 2011 (Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday) are religious and family holidays to some of us. 

Just a thought...

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