From our FIFTH annual Ventures East Coast Fan Fest.   

Haven't done much reporting here on the event so here's
an update.   

1.   Decided to have 'commemorative tees' made up for this
      years gathering.   Walt will attach a photo showing the
      design we went with.   The shirt was not dated purposely
      since we plan to have our jammers place their ID CARDS
      on the front!

2.   Del Halterman long time Ventures fan & fest supporter
      shipped me a tube containing five 'vintage concert posters'
      from the band's touring years in Japan to be used as 'auction
      items!'   

3.   Bob Spalding E-mailed this week to let me know that he intends
      to 'expand' his 'special acoustic set' to include MEXICO, LIMBO ROCK
      & BLUE SUNSET.   He was already penciled in for CLASSICAL GAS!

4.   There will be ten pairings- most playing a dozen songs apiece & that's
      in addition to our featured band THE PICKNIKS.

5.   Lastly & get this- the fest runs all day from 9 AM - 9 PM.   Yes I'm the
      'fest host,' but there isn't a better $50 value out there 'specially when
      you add in the comp. breakfast & dinner buffet.    Of course, it's necessary
      that you enjoy listening to rock instrumental music 'til the cows come home!

Now Walt would you please 'ice this post' by showing everyone what those
'commemorative tees' look like!

Here's the commemerative Tshirt.