It's been 7 years now since the last Gathering......could there be another one in 2024?  Gathering XI - "It Goes To Eleven!"

Count me in if you're planning to do one. I got two:


Europa 34 scale bubinga
Mark King 32 Coco Bolo with stinger tail.


I'll reach out to my Alembic brothers to make sure they are aware.

Indeed , mine vote in ascending exponential noteworthy inclination ,doth I project manifestation toward a target goal of ALEMBIC GATHERING XI . As needed such support 'tis available in various capacities as per case of how I can help to make it a reality in support of our Alembic community .

I reached out to my bass brothers of the Alembic order and all 3 of them would be game. Working on getting a venue and a date hammered out late Aug. If anyone has a place in mind, I'm all up for suggestions.

I was able to secure a Location in San Pablo at my church, it's plenty big enough To accommodate everyone, and we can be as loud as we want. The only caveat would be No alcohol or tobacco. I spoke to my drummer and he is on board as well to lay down some beats. Best days would be August 17 or the 31st. Time is moderately flexible, from about 12 to 3, 3 to 6 more or less.

Alembicians, the time and place for the gathering has been established. It will be @


4351 Hilltop Dr
El Sobrante, CA  94803
United States


31 August 2024. Running from 12am-3pm. For venue details text me at 650 443 8510.

Do you perhaps mean 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.?   Expecting people to show up at midnight might be a little ambitious!  Have you arranged for amps, both bass and guitar, drums, and PA?

Bill, tgo

Yes, I meant 12 noon. Not midnight (although it would be fun:)) our end time is also flexible. nonetheless, as of now, all that has been committed are:


5 primary bass players
9 alembic basses
1 swr SM 900, 4x12, 1x18
1 Mesa boogie head
1 drummer
1 banjo player
1 electric guitar and amp




Still lacking in tracking down a PA. If you know of someone that has one and is willing to bring it,[size=78%] please let me know.[/size]

PA and mixer secured

T - 7 days till our gathering. Everything is basically set. We have the venue, people and gear.
I had been asked about possibly adding a pot-luck feature to the gathering, but handling food and instruments, can be cumbersome. Thus, I'll be providing drinks and light snacks, and if interested, after the gathering, we can head over to my place and fire up a BBQ.

Be sure to spread the word to other Alembic acquaintances of the gathering. The more the merrier. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions 650 443 8510. -A.J. 

I expect to be there with at least a couple of guitars and an amp.  Thanks for organizing!   How are you fixed for mics and mic stands?

Bill, tgo

Regarding amplification, we'll have:
8 channel PA system

2 sturdy bass amps
1 1x12 guitar amp
1 SM58 mic and stand


If you have extra mics and stands or a guitar amp, that may come in handy.

Hope everything goes well.  Don't forget pictures.   

Is there a count of people who have responded that they will be in attendance?  There seems to be minimal response on this thread.  Will there be at least one other guitar player and another vocalist besides me, necessitating a second guitar amp and mic?

Bill, tgo

I'll be there in thought... recalling 4 x 21's at Chicago's Gathering.  😀