MandoFeast East

[tree]

I like Roanoke, for all the above mentioned reasons.

[stratman62]

So is Statesville, Salisbury, Concord, NC
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This area would be very appealing to me, as I would like to get Tut involved. I'm pretty sure he could handle a short trip very well, and would make for an entertaining visit.

[Tom C]

Quote: I'd suggest choosing something other than Mandofest.

That is why is called it MandoFeast East. Rhymes

Or a Cafe Feast. I'm up

[Austin Koerner]

Like my opinion really matters, but I vote western NC. Concord would be great.

[fiddledoc]

Nashvile would be cool. Tours of the Gibson shop, The Station Inn, Gruhn Guitars, The Loveless Cafe's biscuits; what more could a bunch of mando pickers want?

[sgarrity]

I'm all for lending a hand to make this happen. I've organized a workshop that went ok and a house concert. Both fun experiences. But the biggest problem is getting people to actually show up after they committ to coming!!
The other issue is expense. If this is hosted at say a Holiday Inn or something similar, someone has to front the money to make it happen. Same for a performer if we did something like an evening concert.

[swampstomper]

In Concord/Kanapolis area we'd be soaking in the vibe from Curly Sechler (China Grove, NC). Roanoke would also be good. Further west it's not MandoFeast East but rather MidWest (or MidSouth). Central NC or VA would be a good compromise to let people come over from Tennessee but also easily up from Florida or down from the northeast.

It depends really on someone local (in Roanoke, Concord etc.) putting in the energy and fronting the money (although I would think most Café members would be happy to pay a pre-registration deposit).

A concert or workshop by someone like Herschel would be great, but the central idea is to see and hear mandolins.

[SHORTY]

I remember last spring I went to a resort type hotel in Ashville NC to see Doc Watson play. It was a nice place to stay with other resonable hotels near by. It would work well there.

[f5loar]

It's Asheville. That would work. We could get local mando legend Evan Reily to host it. He ain't doing nothing else

[Bobbie Dier]

I vote for Bristol or Roanoke Va, Nashville would be good too. Roanoke has the best mountain views. I say #1 Roanoke #2 Bristol #3 Nashville #4 Richmond I don't think I've ever been to Richmond. How about Washington DC, Arlington or Alexandria area. Lot's of good shopping there. The rooms are pretty cheap. They have the Metro. Lots of stuff for the family to do. The Birchmere is there. I want to go to this one. Having one in the East is a great idea!!!

[JEStanek]

I would opt for Roanoke. Lots of nice places to eat there too. If you're willing to step away, there is the Home Place in nearby Catawba, VA with views of McAffee Knob and the mountains leading up to Dragon's Tooth. In addition to the other good reasons to go to Roanoke!

Jamie

[f5loar]

DC area cheap? Try finding a room under $1000 a night the week of Jan. 20.
Rooms within a 100 miles radius will be over $1000.
Roanoke okay but seems everyone has been there before for mandolin workshops. Same for Nashville and IBMA. But Asheville NC with those pretty mountain views and the Biltmore Estate.
Really it does not matter where we would like it if nobody steps up to the plate to host it.

[Rob Powell]

While southwestern va has more of a tradition, I think Fredericksburg is a pretty good choice. Medium sized college town, Picker's Supply has jams, it's about an hour from Richmond, Charlottesville and DC and there's lots to do close by and in Fredericksburg.

[Rob Powell]

......I like the idea of Nashville because there are obviously other music things to do as well (like visiting Cotten Music or Gruhns).

Jim

Not to mention Big Joe's

[JimRichter]

DC area cheap? Try finding a room under $1000 a night the week of Jan. 20.
Rooms within a 100 miles radius will be over $1000.
Roanoke okay but seems everyone has been there before for mandolin workshops. Same for Nashville and IBMA. But Asheville NC with those pretty mountain views and the Biltmore Estate.
Really it does not matter where we would like it if nobody steps up to the plate to host it.

If it were in Bloomington, Indiana, I'd see about holding it, though it wouldn't be too far removed from Gary Hedrick's last picking party.

jim

[mandodan1960]

I personally vote for Gainesville,Ga. (couldn't resist)

[evanreilly]

Fergit sniffing them smelly old mandolins! A three-pound lobster; that is a feast for all the senses!
Now, Asheville would be an idyllic place to sniff mandolins; however, there ain't no lobsters local, tho.

[JEStanek]

Shouldn't Asheville crayfish count?

Jamie

[Bobbie Dier]

[QUOTE=f5loar;606253]DC area cheap? Try finding a room under $1000 a night the week of Jan. 20.
Rooms within a 100 miles radius will be over $1000.

We have stayed in Arlington a bunch of times for under $100/night. It's not going to be the same time as the inaugur inaugura...swearing in of the prez is it?
The rooms will probably be dirt cheap the week after.

I think Asheville would be an awesome place too. It is beautiful in western NC.

[f5loar]

I appoint the legendary Monroephile Evan Reily to head up,arrange,organize and host the upcoming MandoFeast East in Asheville, NC>

[sgarrity]

I'll second that motion!

[f5loar]

And for you Maine Lobster fanatics, Asheville does have the Maine lobster flown in daily to the seafood resturant in downtown called the Lobster Trap.
Great fresh oysters too.

[powasky]

I'm down for mostly anything I can drive to. Virginia is preferred, but not necessary

[evanreilly]

The Reilly Boy appreciates the nomination to head the aforementioned festivities in Asheville, but respectfully declines the honor of organizing, hosting & etc. for the event. He suggest that the celebration take place during Asheville First Class; an event that both he and F5Loar have haunted.

[Ken Olmstead]

I would suggest Alaska then I could attend! I hate living on an island sometimes!!