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Rick Aiello
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From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 20 November 2005 03:21 PM     profile   send email     edit
My buddy just opened up a music store in downtown Berryville ... 2 doors down from my wife's office.

I brought him a Dustpan to put in his show window ... and we started "jawin' about stuff".

A common friend of ours ... puts on a huge pig roast/woodstock type event ... each year ...

I took Mike Neer over to the pig roast this year ... and he thrilled some of the "campers" with some serious Triconicity.

Anyway ... I decided to try and do something different for this area ... and the 1st Annual Shenandoah Valley Hawaiian Steel Guitar Fest ... was concieved ...


So with some luck and some sponsers ... I've already rounded up Berryville Medical Associates .. ... this might happen.

My dream "Head-liners" ...

The Moonlighters & The Hula Monsters

Sometime in April '06 ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 22 November 2005 at 04:31 PM.]

Jeff Strouse
Member

From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

posted 20 November 2005 10:17 PM     profile   send email     edit
That sounds like fun! Maybe we could have a "Miss Shenandoah Valley" contest!
Jeff Au Hoy
Member

From: Honolulu, Hawai'i

posted 20 November 2005 10:32 PM     profile   send email     edit
Jeff, you kids and your MTV minds. I suppose you want extreme ATV racing all over that countryside too.

Rick, the pictures of this place look absolutely beautiful. I'm thinking maybe I can use my "Joliet money" to come over in April.

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 21 November 2005 05:39 AM     profile   send email     edit
quote:
Maybe we could have a "Miss Shenandoah Valley" contest!

Jeff S. ... that would be ... The Miss Hawaiian Steel contest ....

And I'm way ahead of you ... the pageant is on ... and "da fix" is in ...

Jeff AH ... please don't ... HSGA first !!

I'll try and get a "wealthy associate" to fly you and your band over ...

For those who don't camp ... there are some seriously historic Bed/Breakfast houses very close ...

And standard hotels/motels in Winchester (10 miles west) ...

Could be the start of somethin' big ... worth a shot anyway ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 22 November 2005 at 04:38 PM.]

HowardR
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From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 21 November 2005 06:47 AM     profile   send email     edit
quote:
Maybe we could have a "Miss Shenandoah Valley" contest!


I'll be the judge of that!


Rick, I'm getting in my truck right now....


Sounds great to me. Count me in. Harry, you in on this? We need your rig

Joel Newman
Member

From: Myersville, Maryland, USA

posted 21 November 2005 07:03 AM     profile   send email     edit
Alright Rick!! Way to go as I'm right 'cross the holler from ya count me in . . .sounds like a blast!
Jack Knight
Member

From: kailua kona, Hawaii

posted 21 November 2005 09:06 AM     profile   send email     edit
2638 miles from San Diego. 38 hours to drive, one way. That’s five bags of Ruffles and 5 six packs of diet Coke to get there, plus 200 gallons of gas round trip @ $2.58/gal.

OK, Sounds good to me. Jack

HowardR
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From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 21 November 2005 09:51 AM     profile   send email     edit
Will there be a luau?


quote:
For those who don't camp

Well, I can get a good deal on a camper that's converted from a NYC garbage truck. I think I'll look into it.


Do the campgrounds have a bar and restaurant?

[This message was edited by HowardR on 21 November 2005 at 10:01 AM.]

Harry Dietrich
Member

From: Robesonia, Pennsylvania, USA

posted 21 November 2005 10:02 AM     profile   send email     edit
I'll be there....

Why can't we all sleep at Rick's house?

Or camp in his back yard!

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 21 November 2005 10:20 AM     profile   send email     edit
I don't know about that Howard ...

But the Post Concert Party for the Bands and Forum members ... at my home afterward ...

Promises to be memorable ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield


[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 22 November 2005 at 04:39 PM.]

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 21 November 2005 10:29 AM     profile   send email     edit
Harry ... got more than enough room for anyone who wants to camp ...

All fans of Hawaiian Steel Guitar are welcome ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield


[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 22 November 2005 at 04:41 PM.]

Gerald Ross
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From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

posted 21 November 2005 10:43 AM     profile   send email     edit
HowardR writes:
quote:
Do the campgrounds have a bar and restaurant?

You can take the New Yorker out of New York but you can't take...

Rick, just for Howard, please make sure you can provide 24 hour cab service, decent Italian and Kosher deli's(both meat and dairy), Sunday New York Times delivery and a variety of Art and Science museums for the off hours during the weekend.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'



CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Stephan Miller
Member

From: Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

posted 21 November 2005 12:12 PM     profile   send email     edit
"1st Annual...": Rick, I like the way you think! Will be there within 1 Diet Coke, half a bag of Ruffles and 4 gallons of gas.

Hmmm, we'll need a logo-- right now I'm likin' two Dustpans crossed over a watermelon with a big smilin' slice cut out...or King Kong wading the Shenandoah in a humungous flowered lei, holding the Boobpan aloft...maybe a banner, T-shirts, some temporary tattoos...

Just put myself on "growler detail".

Oh yeah. Let's bring it on, y'all. --Steve

[This message was edited by Stephan Miller on 21 November 2005 at 12:14 PM.]

HowardR
Member

From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 21 November 2005 01:57 PM     profile   send email     edit
Well, it's a great idea. Kudos to Rick.

What part of April would this happen? What is the weather like in your neck of the woods that time of year?

Rick, if there's anything I can do to help out in any way, shoot me an email.

Harry Dietrich
Member

From: Robesonia, Pennsylvania, USA

posted 21 November 2005 02:54 PM     profile   send email     edit
Howard..........you can supply the hats!

Jack Knight
Member

From: kailua kona, Hawaii

posted 21 November 2005 05:49 PM     profile   send email     edit
Nice pic of the house. Just what is that white stuff on the ground?

Jack

HowardR
Member

From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 21 November 2005 06:52 PM     profile   send email     edit
Any festivities planned, like bobbing for french fries?
Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 21 November 2005 07:58 PM     profile   send email     edit
All activities must be cleared by ...


It seems at this time ... to be a-go ...

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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield


[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 21 November 2005 at 07:59 PM.]

Mike D
Member

From: Phx, Az

posted 21 November 2005 09:00 PM     profile   send email     edit
Wow, this sounds like a get together that Homland Security should know about!

What a greeat idea Rick. If I can't be there in person I've made arrangement to be there in spirit form. (evil grin)

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Half-assed bottleneck and lap slide player. Full-assed Builder of resonator instruments.

Harry Dietrich
Member

From: Robesonia, Pennsylvania, USA

posted 21 November 2005 09:59 PM     profile   send email     edit

"All activities must be cleared by ..."


Well I'm pretty flexable.........so anything goes.

Harry

Jeff Strouse
Member

From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

posted 22 November 2005 03:08 AM     profile   send email     edit
Just in case, bring some White Castles for bribery....
Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 22 November 2005 05:25 AM     profile   send email     edit
Official Song ... When April Showers Reach Hawaii

Andy Iona tune ... courtesy of Cumquat Records


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Aiello's House of Gauss


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 22 November 2005 at 04:33 PM.]

Les Doerfler
Member

From: Burtonsville, Maryland, USA

posted 22 November 2005 05:59 AM     profile   send email     edit
Rick - I've been bike riding out around Berryville. It's a really beautiful area.

Wow - Moonlighters and possibly the Hula Monsters. Kind of like getting the Stones and Beatles together back in the day. Perfect!

Any thoughts to an accompanying workshop? Maybe some intro to Hawaiian style for us Newbies.

I'll be there for sure!

HowardR
Member

From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 22 November 2005 06:03 AM     profile   send email     edit
Les, that's a great idea with regard to a workshop.

Rick, I didn't realize the Berryville is only a 4-5 hour trip from NYC. That's a 3 sixpack drive.....

only kidding

Heck, I'll even give Gerald a ride.....

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 22 November 2005 06:19 AM     profile   send email     edit
Mike Neer offered to do a workshop ...

I'm sure we can come up with various Hawaiian Steel related "mini-events" ...

Pre-fest Friday .... Post-fest Sunday ...

Yep I can see lots of time for info sharing, vintage guitar playing and general frivolity.

Les Doerfler
Member

From: Burtonsville, Maryland, USA

posted 22 November 2005 06:28 AM     profile   send email     edit
quote:
various Hawaiian Steel related "mini-events" ...

Boobpan Fashion Show???

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 22 November 2005 11:20 AM     profile   send email     edit
Date: April 8, 2006.

Looks like we'll be the first "fest" of the season ... 'round here.

Gonna be a tough act to follow ...


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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 22 November 2005 at 04:34 PM.]

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 22 November 2005 01:28 PM     profile   send email     edit
Done deal ....

The Moonlighters ... confirmed

The Hula Monsters ... confirmed

Clarke County Fairgrounds ... reserved.

Big outdoor stage with solid concrete grandstand ... very old timey cool ..

And the "Showbarn" if its bad weather ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 23 November 2005 at 05:49 AM.]

seldomfed
Member

From: Colorado

posted 22 November 2005 02:12 PM     profile     edit
Sounds like a great time! Count me in. Sounds like a good excuse for me to do the x-country motorcycle thing finally. Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway and check out the Dragon too. Should be about a 4 day 1-way ride from Colorado. (I'm no iron butt rider).

cheers Chris

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Chris Kennison
Colorado
www.book-em-danno.com

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 22 November 2005 03:12 PM     profile   send email     edit

Skyline Drive (the start of the Blue Ridge Parkway) and the entrance of Shenandoah National Park ... is just a few miles south ... in Front Royal.

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 22 November 2005 05:33 PM     profile   send email     edit
Gerald Ross ... confirmed ...

He will open the show on Uke & Fingerstyle Guitar.

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

Gerald Ross
Member

From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

posted 22 November 2005 05:44 PM     profile   send email     edit
Only if Howard brings some decent Pastrami and real rye bread (with CRUST) from NYC.

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Gerald Ross
'Northwest Ann Arbor, Michigan's King Of The Hawaiian Steel Guitar'



CEO, CIO, CFO - UkeTone Records
Gerald's Fingerstyle Guitar Website
Board of Directors Hawaiian Steel Guitar Association

Jeff Strouse
Member

From: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

posted 22 November 2005 05:59 PM     profile   send email     edit
How 'bout SPAM, right out of the can? Pop the top and grab a fork!
Mike Neer
Member

From: NJ

posted 22 November 2005 06:33 PM     profile   send email     edit
No, Spam Musubi only.
HowardR
Member

From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 22 November 2005 06:43 PM     profile   send email     edit
What? No corned beef?

That, I can do.

Loni Specter
Member

From: West Hills, CA, USA

posted 22 November 2005 07:53 PM     profile   send email     edit
That sounds like a real great time! What's the farmers almanac say the weather will be like? How about Palm trees, will the the coconuts be shriveled? Is there RV parking? Nearest sushi bar?
If I can't make it, can I still get a T-shirt?
HowardR
Member

From: N.Y.C.,N.Y.

posted 23 November 2005 04:42 AM     profile   send email     edit
quote:
will the the coconuts be shriveled?


Aren't you getting a little too personal now Loni?

[This message was edited by HowardR on 23 November 2005 at 04:46 AM.]

Harry Dietrich
Member

From: Robesonia, Pennsylvania, USA

posted 23 November 2005 06:17 AM     profile   send email     edit
It would be neat if we could get HowardR up on the stage to do his version of "She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain When She Comes."

That might even prompt a trip north for Jeff Strouse.

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 23 November 2005 06:30 AM     profile   send email     edit
I can't promise y'all ... all that NYC cuisine ...

But there's an awful lotta road kill thats just beggin' to be put on my smoker ...


Here is a webpage I made for the event ...

Shenandoah Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival

This got real big ... real fast ... so anyone wishing to participate ... in any way ... feel free to give me a "holler" ...

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Aiello's Cast Steel Guitars


My wife and I don't think alike. She donates money to the homeless and I donate money to the topless! ... R. Dangerfield

[This message was edited by Rick Aiello on 23 November 2005 at 06:30 AM.]

Rick Aiello
Member

From: Berryville, VA USA

posted 23 November 2005 03:15 PM     profile   send email     edit
quote:
Hmmm, we'll need a logo ... maybe a banner, T-shirts, some temporary tattoos...

I have a local artist on it ... sent him here for some ideas about "da vibe" ...

Vintage Hawaiian Posters, etc


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