Be an honorary celebrity bass drummer at CES!!

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Brian Cheney

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Be an honorary celebrity bass drummer at CES!!
« on: 30 Dec 2009, 05:59 pm »
One feature I felt lacking in our January live vs recorded demo was a lowbass source.  So, for 2010 we are providing a 30" (or larger, depending on whether we can fit it into our truck) bass drum--tuned to 26Hz-- in our ensemble and will recruit audience members and invited guests to give it a whack.

At least one celebrity has agreed  to
provide a big finish for the "Rhapsody in Blue" which we will perform twice daily.  If you harbor a life ambition to play in a band, this is a great opportunity requiring no talent.  Just come by the Lake Mead Ballroom of the Flamingo on Fri, Sat or Sun after 1pm and you might well find yourself with beater in hand. I'll be giving cues from the percussion table.  Participants receive a free souvenir CD of their performance.

cliffy

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« Reply #1 on: 30 Dec 2009, 11:45 pm »
Sign me up!

I plan on being in Vegas Wednesday morning to help set-up.

Earlier I think you mentioned 10am.  Is that still correct?  Do the demo's start on Thursday or Friday?

Have a great New Year's!

Spencer (aka Cliffy)

John Casler

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« Reply #2 on: 31 Dec 2009, 12:04 am »
I might add that Brian's "celebrity" is not just ANY celebrity, but probably one who might be considered to have been one of, if not THE biggest driving forces in HIGH END AUDIO over the last 35 years.

BobRex

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« Reply #3 on: 31 Dec 2009, 12:15 am »
So does this mean that Bongo's going to tickle the ivories?

Edit - Damn, I hit post to soon.  Guess #2 - Harry's gonna be there?

John Casler

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« Reply #4 on: 31 Dec 2009, 12:19 am »
So does this mean that Bongo's going to tickle the ivories?

Edit - Damn, I hit post to soon.  Guess #2 - Harry's gonna be there?

I'll let B, release that information.  My lips (fingers) are sealed.

Brian Cheney

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« Reply #5 on: 31 Dec 2009, 01:37 am »
OK Cliffy, you're on.  There will be live performances each day, but Fri Sat and Sun afternoons will have the full band present with Lesley Olsher and special guests.

All I can say about our first celebrity drummer is that most veteran audiophiles will be very happy to meet him.

James Bongiorno will play our concert grand each day as his schedule permits. He will also debut his latest CD with The Bonge Combo, recorded just a few months ago.  It's killer.