I am definitely going to try and poke my head in but already have two other events that day. The first is a retirement party for a colleague - will try and duck out early!

I should be able to make it to this one. I need to make up for missing last year! 

I'll be there.  If anyone is coming from out of town and needs to borrow any equipment, let me know. 

Bill, tgo

I was thinking of attending.....with 5 Alembics & the ELF system.....

Was wondering about nearby (secure, obviously) lodging.  Will be driving a van down from the Seattle area.  Will need it to transport the 6-string Classico.....

Hey Gary, it would be great to have you down for the gathering.  And I think his would be our first Classico!  You should check out hotels in Emeryville.  This is near the eastern landing of the Bay Bridge.  There are several good ones and this is about the closest to the gathering.  If you want something more scenic, (and more expensive), there is the Claremont in Berkeley.  Majestic old hotel at the foot of the east bay hills.  You might also want to check out the Doubletree in Berkeley.  Still pretty close and right by the water.  Also fairly close and by the water, there are a couple of hotels at Jack London Square in Oakland.  If you're looking for a lot of shops and restautants within easy walking distance from the hotel, I'd lean towards Jack London Square.  There is a great local jazz club/Japanese restaurant there called "Yoshi's". An excellent intimate venue where Stanley Clarke and other notables often play.

Bill, tgo

Hi, everybody. I just got my schedule revised and I will be making it down with AC405, and the Alembic/Hyak. I will also be bringing the bass I just finished with Alembic electronics! I am not sure if I will be in and out or staying a few days. Anyone have a gig that weekend I can check out?

I have just heard that there has been a major land slide and road closure on a road that I believe leads to this event  if I am not mistaken .  Please correct me if I am wrong . Local officials there have not determined when that road will reopen . How will this effect our gathering ?  

I sent Mica an email about the road closure earlier today. Pretty sure it won't affect getting to the gathering if you come over the hills from Oakland and points west but coming from the east through Lafayette/Moraga may be a bust this year. They were supposed to start rebuilding the bridge in 2018 due to ongoing structural concerns but it is currently closed for an indefinite period of time.

Nick, my band Stonetrout has a gig scheduled that night, but we may not be able to make it as the drummer and lead guitarist are currently on the DL.

Bill, tgo

Quote from: sonicus on April 19, 2017, 11:48:04 AM
I have just heard that there has been a major land slide and road closure on a road that I believe leads to this event  if I am not mistaken .  Please correct me if I am wrong . Local officials there have not determined when that road will reopen . How will this effect our gathering ?  

Thanks for that. Steven is correct, this is the backdoor from Moraga over to Oakland area, so if you are coming from the far east bay, you'll have to swing around on 24 and add some time to the trip. I've asked Will for a status report for the roads leading to the event location - especially the gravel ones!

Thanks StephenR and Mica for your response

Cool, Bill! I'll be staying over either way

Has anyone received something from the "Mailing List" yet?  I sent 2 requests but so far nothing.......Just wondering.....I'm not going to head out on a 1,600 mile round trip without knowing the destination....

The first scheduled email is this Friday. I can send you something today though.

Thats Ok Mica......Friday will be fine.  Just need to make lodging reservations near the destination.....

Gary