<VV> Fwd: Convention "Musicals"

[levair at aol.com]

Yes I intend to be at Ventura,

I am bringing my sheet music(electronic music pad with about 600 songs) and there are two pianos at the hotel. Nothing at the beach. We are planing on really travelling light and can't bring my keyboard. 
  I just got out of the hospital today and naturally am running late. 
  I/We will be THRILLED to have you in a "sing along". We never know if there is going to be one, because we don't know who will be there. You may very well be the catalyst.
   Are there any particular tunes that you are interested in? 50s, 60s alway goes well with car clubs, but I have music of every genre.
   May I copy your note to the e groups?

Warren


-----Original Message-----
From: Allen Myers <allenjmyers at yahoo.com>
To: LeVair at aol.com
Sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 5:39 pm
Subject: Convention "Musicals"









Hi Warren, 
 If you recall, I attended the 2002 convention in Flagstaff, despite some difficulty with my turbo engine running really hot, and still managing to hobble it back home again. I am in the process of preparing to bring my '65 Corsa to Ventura with me and my bride of a year and almost a month (powered by reliable 110). 
 I remember there was a kind of musical get-together that you organized/arranged, and wonder if you were interested in doing something similar at this convention, assuming you will be there. I have been away from Virtual Vairs for 5½ years now, so I don't know if you have made any of the same inquiries this time around. 
 I can bring some (light) bass gear, and my wife sings, so if you think you are planning to make it to Ventura, and know of others who would be interested, I would like to hear from you. 
 Thanks, and I hope to see you again, either way. BTW, my wife and I may attempt to find a local "open mic" to visit/participate in while at the convention. 

Silicon Valley CORSA member, 
Allen Myers











-----Original Message-----
From: Allen Myers <allenjmyers at yahoo.com>
To: levair at aol.com
Sent: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 4:59 pm
Subject: Re: Convention "Musicals"







Yes Warren, 
 I'm glad you expect to be there. I hope the hospital visit was for nothing serious. By all means, forward my message on to others. It would be really great if someone could play guitar, as some people may have difficulty recognizing guitar-oriented songs without hearing a guitar. Drums would be nice also, if they're not too loud. 
 Under what kind of schedule could this be? Hopefully, we won't have any conflicts. I recall in Flagstaff, the musical gathering seemed to be too close to the time I needed to procure transportation to the banquet, located off-site. We'll probably arrive Monday afternoon. The events we're attending in Ventura include: 
Universal Studios Tour (Tuesday), 
Beach Party BBQ (Wednesday), 
the Rally (Thursday), 
Santa Barbara Amtrak Tour and the Banquet (Friday). 
 I suppose a few songs come to mind, but my interests vary somewhat, as my playing is quite versatile. If I know the song really well, I can usually support the vocals in a backing role, and can reach fairly high notes. My wife is best at singing lead, but I haven't figured out exactly what her range is. She is very sensitive to the musicians' knowledge of the song they're playing before she can feel comfortable enough to sing. She focuses mostly on country, pop and blues tunes, as well as a few rock songs. 
 Roxanne's songs include: 
Break It to Me Gently, 
The Rose, 
Kansas City, 
Can't Get Enough, 
You Really Got Me, 
Johnny B. Goode, 
Hit Me With Your Best Shot, 
Bring It on Home (To Me), 
What I Like About You (country), 
Two More Bottles of Wine (country), 
This Far Gone (country), 
 I am familiar with: 
lots of Beatles songs, 
some Rolling Stones, 
Creedence Clearwater Revival, 
The Who, 
Moody Blues (from '67 to '72), 
any Led Zeppelin (probably not for everyone). 
some Beach Boys (Fun, Fun, Fun). 
A few suggestions for songs: 
Mustang Sally (Wilson Pickett), One After 909 (Beatles), Route 66, Pink Cadillac, Highway Star (Deep Purple), Hey Jude (good for sing-along). 
Sometimes, all I need to know about a song I haven't played before, is to know what key it's in. 
 Please keep in contact. I think it could be lots of fun. Definitely ask around. Our (home) number is (408) 615-9767, and my (cell) number is (408) 204-7134. 

CU, 
Allen
mailto:AllenJMyers at yahoo.com

--- On Tue, 6/10/08, levair at aol.com <levair at aol.com> wrote:


From: levair at aol.com <levair at aol.com>
Subject: Re: Convention "Musicals"
To: allenjmyers at yahoo.com, Levair at aol.com
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 2:05 PM


Yes I intend to be at Ventura,

I am bringing my sheet music(electronic music pad with about 600 songs) and there are two pianos at the hotel. Nothing at the beach. We are planing on really travelling light and can't bring my keyboard. 
  I just got out of the hospital today and naturally am running late. 
  I/We will be THRILLED to have you in a "sing along". We never know if there is going to be one, because we don't know who will be there. You may very well be the catalyst.
   Are there any particular tunes that you are interested in? 50s, 60s alway goes well with car clubs, but I have music of every genre.
   May I copy your note to the e groups?

Warren


-----Original Message-----
From: Allen Myers <allenjmyers at yahoo.com>
To: LeVair at aol.com
Sent: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 5:39 pm
Subject: Convention "Musicals"









Hi Warren, 
 If you recall, I attended the 2002 convention in Flagstaff, despite some difficulty with my turbo engine running really hot, and still managing to hobble it back home again. I am in the process of preparing to bring my '65 Corsa to Ventura with me and my bride of a year and almost a month (powered by reliable 110). 
 I remember there was a kind of musical get-together that you organized/arranged, and wonder if you were interested in doing something similar at this convention, assuming you will be there. I have been away from Virtual Vairs for 5½ years now, so I don't know if you have made any of the same inquiries this time around. 
 I can bring some (light) bass gear, and my wife sings, so if you think you are planning to make it to Ventura, and know of others who would be interested, I would like to hear from you. 
 Thanks, and I hope to see you again, either way. BTW, my wife and I may attempt to find a local "open mic" to visit/participate in while at the convention. 

Silicon Valley CORSA member, 
Allen Myers
mailto:AllenJMyers at yahoo.com