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    Good Morning Folks,
    February already, wow. Last fall a few of us Cafe-goers from northern Ohio got together one Sunday afternoon to play some mandolin (and this cool-looking keyboard with a neck thing), get to know one another and test drive mandolins. We all decided this was something that we would like to do again come springtime.

    Well, it's nearly Spring so lets do it again! Last time, my favorite little hometown bar was gracious enough to lend their stage and I'm sure they would be more than happy to do so again. Although, if any have a different spot they would like to suggest, I'm all for a road trip.

    I would like to make this some Sunday in April so everyone will have a couple months to plan for this.

    Londy, I know you're itching to show off your brand-spanking new Collings (you passing out "It's a Mando!" cigars?)

    Ed, bring some low end along! But bring the mandolin too, you know you still enjoy those 8 strings.

    Mandolinlee, I'm looking forward to meeting you!

    Of course, the more the merrier so everyone is welcome, post here, pm me for my email, phone number, etc.

    Thanks everyone and looking forward to this upcoming gathering!

    Eric

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    Cool I'll make it if possible
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    Where in Northeast Ohio do ya'll meet? I might have interest if its close enough and I can get away as I'm in north west PA!

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    My daughter is in college at Oberlin but our visits are sporadic. You never know. LMK where and when.
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    I would have liked to make the last one in Wellington, but was unable. My work is unpredictable as far as scheduling goes but if it works out this spring, I'd like to give it a try.

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    Eric C. -
    I think I'll reserve every Sunday in April.
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    Ed Goist -
    Bring that new hot-rodded Ovation, I believe lots of us want to see and hear it.
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    That would be very cool. Count me in pending date & time confirmation. So is this an acoustic jam, acoustic electric, or... ? Will I need an amp, will there be a pa...? Can't wait.

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    Great idea Eric! I'd love to join as well if I can swing it.

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    Hello 1-2-many. Last time was a mix of a bit of everything (Ed has quite the effects pedal package!

    To be honest, whatever is comfortable for everyone. Last time I brought a PA/speakers so that option was there. We played mostly acoustic, especially as the evening approached. The place we had this at last time also has an open acoustic jam night which is always fun.

    PM me if you wish with an email and I'll add you to the email group as plans start to form.

    Eric

    Flatrock- Would love to have you also. I would definitely like to do this in April.

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    I'm in for sure.
    Eric, I'd like as much notice as possible, as I'd like to bring all my instruments, so I'll need to rent a trailer or something.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Goist View Post
    I'm in for sure.
    Eric, I'd like as much notice as possible, as I'd like to bring all my instruments, so I'll need to rent a trailer or something.
    PLEASE don't tell me you picked up the drums, too!

    But on a serious note, I'll be sending the first round of emails out this weekend so we can get a date set. That's a hot little Les Paul, by the way.

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    Could a former Buckeye attend? If it's a date that I have free I can visit the relatives AND get a mando fix. That sounds pretty awesome to me!
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    Quote Originally Posted by KristinEliza View Post
    Could a former Buckeye attend? If it's a date that I have free I can visit the relatives AND get a mando fix. That sounds pretty awesome to me!
    You know it!

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    Sounds good hope to make it when the date is announced.
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    Hi folks! Thank you for the large number if responses here and in my message folder!

    I will be sending out an email to everyone this afternoon/evening with initial planning to get everyones input so watch your emails!

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    Thought I'd bump this to see if it goes back to the first page!

    What's happening????????????????????

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    When is the date? I have my new Collings ready to go..oh and um, i will have to get some cigars to celebrate. I will also bring the Bird and maybe my Roland A-X1 like I did last time. Should be another blast. You better cone off part of the street for the truck to park to unload Ed's gear.
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    I wanted you all to know that this summer, I will be hosting an acoustic jam at my home. More information to follow but I wanted to let you know sooner than later. I'm thinking non-stop music, something on the BBQ and beer! We will put a song list together so everyone can play and there is not dead-air. We will have other fun stuff to do as well so...it should be a blast.
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    Londy -

    Sounds like my kind of party -- Non-stop Acoustic music, BBQ and BEER! Sure hope i'm invited and can make it.

    Thanks,

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    Let me know when you are going to have this, this sounds like fun! I didn't know there were many mandolin players in the northeast of Ohio!

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    Hi folks!

    Well we have a date and a location! We have set the date for April 28th in Wellington Ohio. The venue is a great little tavern with true homemade food, a nice stage by the front windows and we have the stage for the entire day. The locatoin is the Red Iron Bar & Grille located at 137 West Herrick Ave. Wellington Ohio 44090.

    There are at least 5 of us confirmed (2 more than last year!). Come on down and have some fun. It will be great meeting other fellow Cafe members and everyone can drool over Londy's new Collings!

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    Not sure of my schedule yet, but I just put this on my calendar and will try to come over that day. I have a 4 month old A5 that if you aren't all drooled out over the Collings you can spend a little saliva on. Also will bring an H5 mandola and an old F4.

    Got a daughter at Oberlin too and would like to stop in and see her.

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    I hope to be there. Maybe not the entire day though...just until they ask me to leave.

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    i'm in. i have to look up where wellington is. i'm in sandusky. not much of a player, but i'd love to meet folks and get that push to actually start playing more. i'd be doing more talking/mingling than playing. i have a kilburn i'd like to hear get played by someone who knows what they're doing. i'm torturing it just strumming along to folk rock with some friends. if anything is needed, amps/mikes etc.... i could bring some. let me know.dave

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