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General Category => On The Road => Topic started by: Shush on October 13, 2015, 10:05:56 PM
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I have hired the disco area at Spanky Van Dykes for the after show gathering after the NMA Rock City gig.
I picked up the thread started by LCG who can sadly no longer make it to Notts. The upstairs room which LCG has used for the last two events is not available for that night, it was booked for a different party several months ago.
We have use of the downstairs disco area which is towards the back of the pub as you enter. The pub will still be open to the public, but the disco is ours. A large pub, this should avoid any queuing which occurred last year. Mainly a "student pub", I imagine if it fills up with much NMA family, the students may thin out off to other pubs, especially with our choice of music. We have this area 10 pm till 2 pm.
I have also hired the DJ equipment with all the P/A, etc. All we need now -- is a D/J
Any volunteers / recommendations ?
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Shush my hero lol
Nice one mate
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Hi People still up for it - Very strange thing happened today Booking.com cancelled My hotel room with no given reason so will have to find another (no probs but any suggestions welcome) As I said before I'm happy to DJ but would like to soundcheck if possible before the gig. I can Be in Nottingham early afternoon if required. See You in Leamington later. Shush if Your going tonight PM me Your mobile so I can talk to You about it, should be in spoons by about 6pm
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That's excellent news VagaB, thank you very much. Sorry, I am not doing Leamington, Manchester next for me.
I did ask exactly what equipment they have. They did tell me, but I didn't understand any of it. To copy and paste from their last email - " We have CDJ1000s, Technics 1210's and Pioneer or Funktion One mixers on offer." I assume a full range of speakers also. They also added - " just bring records, needles and headphones on the night"
Not sure if you would rather bring your own decks or not. I am sure LCG would be happy to offer any advise on what is best, him having worked with their equipment twice before.
I can give you the email contact for the events manager at Spanky's if you have any questions or requirements.
Will you be driving to Notts that day ? If so, maybe I can meet up with you before the gig, go to Spanky's together to drop off your gear -- and then pint.
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Excellent! I'll bring My mixer and laptop. I will be driving up so will defo meet You in the afternoon.
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I'm staying at the strathdon Its good enough, clean , warm and friendly. Think its about the cheapest in the city centre about 5 mins walk from rockers
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Excellent! I'll bring My mixer and laptop. I will be driving up so will defo meet You in the afternoon.
Top stuff. I will arrange to give you a call nearer the time.
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Re: I'm staying at the strathdon Its good enough, clean , warm and friendly. Think its about the cheapest in the city centre about 5 mins walk from rockers.
Thats where I was supposed to stay before they cancelled!!
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Oh right apologies, they better not cancel my booking
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Re: I'm staying at the strathdon Its good enough, clean , warm and friendly. Think its about the cheapest in the city centre about 5 mins walk from rockers.
Thats where I was supposed to stay before they cancelled!!
Rather worryingly thats where im booked in too. They still havent taken the room payment which is also worrying
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Just checked booking.com and it says that the booking has been confirmed. I went with the free cancellation deal where you pay on the day. Certainly didn't have any problems last year that's why I went for the same again
Check your account at booking.com and if your still worried phone the strathdon
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Cheers mate. I havent got a no cancellation deal (didnt see ir!!) but theyre gonna take payment tonight. Fingers crossed. Long walk back to the West Mids otherwise lol
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Just Re-booked the Strathden only 2 rooms left
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The breakfast at the strathdon is well worth ordering
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Cant remember if Ive stayed before. Buggered if im getting up for brekkie. Toast on the trouser press ;D
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"I am sure LCG would be happy to offer any advise on what is best, him having worked with their equipment twice before."
Evening.
All I've done is turn up, plug in and play out. Really.
All of the gear upstairs is pre-installed and it's all set up waiting to go by the time I get there!
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Shush, me old mucker, you haven't mentioned how much this cost you and what turn-out you need to have to break even, if that's the case...
Also, if any help is needed, I'm happy to show up early... gonna book trains this weekend...
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no bar take scenario as we do not have an exclusive bar. Its not a problem. As I will not be paying for accommodation or train fare, it will still be for me a cheap NMA night ;)
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no bar take scenario as we do not have an exclusive bar. Its not a problem. As I will not be paying for accommodation or train fare, it will still be for me a cheap NMA night ;)
Is it a situation like Warrington, that tiny little room?
Whatever, I don't care. Somewhere to go after the gig..? All good.
Chester was awesome.
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You went to Spanky's last year Ray. Downstairs is massive
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Nice one Shush, .... looks like we will all be getting err, spanked at Spankys again, for a change, wether we want to or not which ever the case may be, no pun intended phnaa phnaa, nudge nudge winc winc, see you there matey, also hopefully Dilla too, as I cant ever remember him being their before, bye for now, loggin out. ;D :D :D 8)
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Unfortunately only doing Manchester gig Ian.Flying to Thailand next day.Probably be just as hot as mosh pit at Rock City ;D
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See you at Manchester then Dilla Matey.
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As its two weeks tonight, a bump for this.
Also, is there anyone here who is also a member of the NMA Facebook group, and The Rusk Goblins who could perhaps post something about this please :)
Otherwise, the few people who use the forum x by those going to the Rock City gig - by those wanting a drink afterwards may = me, Pol, M/R, Vagabondage, Ninja12r, Shena and one or two others !!
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The idea of handing out the small flyers for the after show party last year was a good one
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Flyers would be a good idea. Personally I do not have a photocopier at work to run some up, but if anyone else can ?
I think it would be really good if someone from here also on Facebook could post something - Please anyone !!
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I'll sort that out.
Let me know what i need to do?
Matt
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Howdy Matt.
Which do you want to sort, flyers or Facebook ?
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Flyers my friend...
I can get my graphics company to sort it, just send me the artwork in a high definition format and let me know the sizes and how many.
Regards
Matt
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Errrrm,,
Something simple, black and white, maybe the NMA logo in the middle, header title, "NMA AFTER SHOW GATHERING" with details, - At Spanky Van Dykes, free admission, no ticket needed, 10.pm till late.
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How many, up to you kid. I wouldn't think more than a hundred would be needed, depends on how many you and me think we can hand out
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Consider it done, also i will be handing them out before and after the gig.
I hope Viv and the band don't mind us doing this???
Give me your email address and i will send you a mock up next week. PM me with your email details.
Matt
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Will do, thanks for this Matt, I can see a pint coming your way ;) ;)
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Just to remind everyone I will be providing the musical entertainment after the show on Saturday so hope to see You all - especially if You hail from Lincolnshire and Sleaford in particular as I have been in the South West for the last 10 years - It would be great to see some old Friends.
I have an eclectic set of all sorts of audible delights across many genres and decades with plenty of NMA to be liberally dropped in. Don't expect anything clever like scratching or pretending to be David Guetta - I look like I've left the oven on and gone out with a pair of headphones! I will be with Liam 18 holes and the Flo-Rider so looking forward to a great evening. :D
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Looking forward to hearing your musical delights
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Ditto to what Pol said. A bit of Sisters of Mercy wouldn't go amiss...
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It's up on the "NMA unofficial" FB page, see you there. :)
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Great stuff, thanks Knutty
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Just to remind everyone I will be providing the musical entertainment after the show on Saturday so hope to see You all - especially if You hail from Lincolnshire and Sleaford in particular as I have been in the South West for the last 10 years - It would be great to see some old Friends.
I have an eclectic set of all sorts of audible delights across many genres and decades with plenty of NMA to be liberally dropped in. Don't expect anything clever like scratching or pretending to be David Guetta - I look like I've left the oven on and gone out with a pair of headphones! I will be with Liam 18 holes and the Flo-Rider so looking forward to a great evening. :D
thanks for playing some Wonk Unit, Roughneck Riot and Inner Terrestrials it was a great end to a brilliant weekend. Cheers