2010 NAMM Cafe Meet n' Greet

[Ted Eschliman]

Those of you attending the January 14-17th NAMM show in Anaheim, California, in one capacity or another, whether as a vendor, a retail buyer, or just a certified gawker, let's meet!

If you have qualified for a badge and are showing up, join us for a brief, informal 'Meet and Greet' at the NAMM designated "Quiet Place" in the Marriot, Friday January 15th in Grand Ballrooms A-C, 9:30-10:30 AM. This will be a great place to swap notes on the "Don't Miss" booths for those who were on the show floor Thursday. Vendors, if you want Cafe-ers to come to your booth during the show, this is a great place to hook them with literature and free stuff (picks, stickers, swag).

See you Friday the 15th, 9:30-10:30 AM.

[Sandy Beckler]

How does one go about getting a Qualifiying Badge, if you are "certified gawker" with no insider ties?

Sandy

[David Miller]

I plan to be there with bells on! A student rock band I work with made it to the national JamFest competition at NAMM on Saturday, so I am heading out with them to help out, and to EXPERIENCE the show! I may also be performing at a couple of the vendors too, so since this will be my first time out there, I am PSYCHED to grab all of the mando experiences I can get!

[Scott Tichenor]

How does one go about getting a Qualifiying Badge, if you are "certified gawker" with no insider ties?

Sandy

It's a closed convention to members and media, but if you know someone who is a member and you know far enough in advance, they can get you a friends badge. Unfortunately, we're past that date as far as I'm aware.

[Sandy Beckler]

Thanks Scott...I guess I'll start Jones'en for next year.
After all, it's practically in my own backyard.

Sandy

[Pete Braccio]

Hi Ted,

Wish I could make it, but I'm just blasting through on Saturday. Maybe next year.

Thanks,
Pete

[Daniel Nestlerode]

Ooo. That's a little too early on Friday for me. Oh well. My friend, Ken, and I will probably get there at about noon on Friday. We're driving down from the central valley early-early Friday.

Scott, Ted, & all... I'd love to meet you somewhere and trade notes, tell stories, and maybe share a meal.

Daniel

[Daniel Nestlerode]

Well now plans are changing. Should be able to make it after all.

How does one go about getting a Qualifiying Badge, if you are "certified gawker" with no insider ties?

Sandy

Sandy,
Last year attendance was off and I heard that NAMM was selling day passes to the general public on Sat and Sun. It's possible that will happen again this year. Might be worth at least a call to the convention center. Or hit Anaheim and decide when you get there whether to do Disneyland or NAMM.

Daniel

[Spruce]

I'll be there and will try to make that....

[Sandy Beckler]

Well now plans are changing. Should be able to make it after all.



Sandy,
Last year attendance was off and I heard that NAMM was selling day passes to the general public on Sat and Sun. It's possible that will happen again this year. Might be worth at least a call to the convention center. Or hit Anaheim and decide when you get there whether to do Disneyland or NAMM.

Daniel

Thanks Daniel......I'll give it a try!
Sandy

[stanwerbin]

Hi All,

I am planning to be at the Meet and Greet, and will have a new Northfield mando with me in case anyone wants to see it: http://www.northfieldinstruments.com/.

Stan Werbin
Elderly Instruments
1100 N. Washington
Lansing, MI 48906
www.elderly.com

[siminoff]

Hope to see you all at the Meet N' Greet...
Roger

[MandoGordon]

I'll be there with the new Headway mandolin pickup and the amazing Headway EDB-1 eq/direct box for acoustic instruments. Thanks for making this happen guys!
Gordon

[Eddie Sheehy]

"In order to combat the growing visitor badge situation at the NAMM Show, over-allotment badges are unavailable this year. Visit our Badge Allotment Policy Statement for more info."

Doesn't look promising for the "General Public". Did they really sell visitor badges last year?