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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: 2016 Fanfest....it's a wrap!
« on: June 01, 2017, 11:10:07 am »
Thanx Walt for posting this!    TRUE, it's the 'latest' we ever received a review but
'for me,' the timing couldn't be 'more perfect.'   WHY?   'Cause we're merely months
away from our 9th such gathering of 'stalwart' Ventures fans & reading this not only puts
'our regulars' in more of a 'feel good' mood but also reaches out 'wonderfully' to all our other
members who haven't yet 'experienced' the sheer enjoyment this annual twelve hour get-together
brings to those who like us are 'truly committed to continuing the legacy of 'the biggest selling & most
popular instrumental band in the history of recorded music!'

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Ventures Fan Fest / '017 FAN FEST SONG SUGGESTIONS
« on: March 17, 2017, 12:26:03 pm »
Every year 'round this time, I send out 'requests' to
our 'regular' jammers for their ideas on titles 'never'
heard at the fest.   

In addition, I decided to ask 'most' of our '016 newbies
to weigh in.   Most were not jammers but still die hard
VENTURES fans.   

Below is the feedback rec'd so far.   I'll be cuttin' off the
suggestions the first week of April.   Then jammers will
have a solid two months to 'formulate' their set lists!

BEYOND THE REEF (new addition)
BLUE CHATEAU
BLUE SUNSET
BLUE TANGO
CRUNCHER
DIAMONDS (VENTURES OR JET HARRIS VERSION)
ELEVENTH HOUR
EXPLORATION IN TERROR
GREEN ONIONS
HIDEAWAY
HOKKAIDO SKIES (new addition)
LONELY BULL
LONESOME TOWN (new addition)
LOVE IS BLUE
LUCILLE
NAGASAKI MEMORIES
NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE
OPUS TWIST
OVER THE MOUNTAIN
PEACH FUZZ
PERCOLATOR
RAVIN' BLUE
RAWHIDE (new addition)
RUMBLE (new addition)
RUNAWAY
SANTA CRUZ
SENTIMENTAL GUITAR
SHE'S NOT THERE
SOUL COAXING (new addition)
STRANGER ON THE SHORE
SUNNY RIVER TWIST
THE CREEPER (new addition)
TIME IS TIGHT
TOMORROW'S LOVE
TORQUAY (new addition)
WILD NIGHT (AKA PARTY AT LAGUNA)
WINDY & WARM
ZOCCO (new addition)
 
Some of the above have been offered up before but the renditions each year
are 'always' different.   

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Ventures Fan Fest / 2016 FanFest DVD set reviews
« on: January 30, 2017, 11:58:10 am »
Thanx Walt for taking the time out of your busy schedule
to post ARNOLD's review of last year's fest.   

GREAT READING!

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Introduction / MOVED: 2016 FanFest.....it's a wrap!
« on: December 05, 2016, 12:18:14 pm »
This topic has been moved to Ventures Fan Fest.

http://fansoftheventures.createaforum.com/index.php?topic=869.0

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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: 2016 Fanfest....it's a wrap!
« on: December 05, 2016, 11:49:03 am »
Thanx fellas for sharing your thoughts with everyone 
on this year's fest.   Perhaps the 'most detailed' &
informative reviews ever received & we've been
at it eight years & running!

The feedback received thru E-mails & noted on my
'fest' facebook pages- while not reviews per se was
'extremely' gracious not only about the actual event
& how everything unfolded but accolades galore poured
in as well for all my 'unpaid' helpers who continue to- like
me show an 'unwavering desire' to further the legacy of our
musical heroes!

Recently, Walt & I made it a point to announce that we
have some 'special surprises' in store for 2017.   

In closing- another SHOUTOUT to our '016 attendies,
'specially all 'the newbies' to get crackin' on those reviews.
It's never too late in the scheme of things & 'truly' helps get
others interested in being part of 'the next time 'round!'

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General Discussion / Re: Mystery photo
« on: December 04, 2016, 11:40:48 am »
The name on the left starts with WES.   The 2nd
signature looks like LONNY GILBERT!   That's the
best I can do.   Maybe others can add their 2 cents!

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Interviews & Praise / Re: Review of 2016 Fan Fest
« on: November 30, 2016, 05:23:27 pm »
Thanx Walt for posting on behalf of ALAN & DEE AINE WATSON.
I recently received another superb review of our event courtesy
of DAVE & CAROL TOWERS from jolly old ENGLAND.   I
hope to have up here within a few days!   

I did take the liberty of E-mailing both reviews 'individually'
to all our '016 fest attendies in the hopes of 'enticing them'
to put their views to paper as well.   We'll see.   

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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: FanFest 2017--Starter Thread
« on: October 30, 2016, 03:19:57 am »
Thanx so much Walt for gettin' the ball rollin' on 2017.   

Particulars for now are below:

WHEN- Saturday October 7th '017

WHERE- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
             1195 Haverford Road
             Crum Lynne, Pa.   19022

COST- $60 charge includes all day (9AM-9PM)
           admission, comp. breakfast, lunch & dinner

ADD. DETAILS- tabalt11@yahoo.com/ (610) 789-4894

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Ventures Fan Fest / 2016 FanFest.....it's a wrap!
« on: October 30, 2016, 03:13:01 am »
Tom Baltaeff- fest moderator here.   Be the first
to review this years October 1st offering.   By all
means, 'feel free' to include the Friday Sept. 30th
'meet & greet' dinner buffet & the pre-fest Sat. AM
breakfast 'in your mix.'   

We 'nearly' reached 100 attendies & that figure inc.
over 50 'newbies' to the event.   It would be a 'treat'
to see a lot of new names here attached to reviews!   

Can't wait to read all the 'positive' vibes & hey if you
have a suggestion or two to better it 'going forward,'
we will take note & discuss the feasibility!   
 

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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: 2016 Fanfest....it's a wrap!
« on: October 18, 2016, 10:45:28 am »
Perhaps Walt, everyone's in shock that 'everything' unfolded without one snag.
I thank you for 'this' buddy.   Worked harder than ever after your 'initial' nudge.

NOTE:    our PRE-FEST TEASER on YOUTUBE on the morning of FEST '016 had
410 hits.    Today (Oct. 18th) we're approaching 1500.   So word is 'truly' out
there on our annual event.   

Now, I'll get crackin' on my end to sort thru the video footage (interviews, etc.)
that videographer friend, Jim McGowan collected throughout the day.   I, too have
a 'special treat' planned regarding the 'final video clips for this year's DVD SET.   

Extending my thanx to all the jammers who participated in the fest, 'regular & new,'
along with other 'first time' attendies & our numerous 'bigtime' special guests.   We
(you & I) have already discussed some 'new ideas' going forward, ideas that'll help
further 'smooth out' the twelve hour festivities.   

I'm looking forward to 'once again' working with YOU, BERNIE, DENNIS, PAUL, JIM &
RODGER to make our 'next fest offering' rival or exceed 2016.   

Again thanx pal for your 'continued' dedication to my annual event honoring the 'legacy'
of 'the biggest selling & most popular' instrumental band in the history of recorded music!


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Tour Dates / Re: Ventures 2016 Japan Tour
« on: August 02, 2016, 11:17:01 am »
'Finally' some 'new' selections!   I always thought
that Don, 'specially in recent years was 'reluctant'
to raise the bar & 'pretty much' had a 'status quo'
attitude!

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General Discussion / Re: Ventures vocals?
« on: July 28, 2016, 01:26:21 pm »
Don always tried to include at least one vocal stateside &
that was as you stated usually RUNAWAY.   But he was
also known to do HATS OFF TO LARRY, PRETTY WOMAN
& FEELS SO FINE on occasion.   

So I suppose, the answer would be:   not so much in The
States but in Japan a lot!   

I have Japanese 'live' LP's from the 70's where the act had
others in the band offering up vocals.   Didn't happen much
& when it did, they 'more often than not' did it to show the
audience as Don would say "Now you're gonna find out why
we're an instrumental group!"

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Ventures Fan Fest / '016 FAN FEST - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (tentative)
« on: July 06, 2016, 02:02:10 am »
  7:15 AM -  8:45 AM       Kick-Off Breakfast at TOM JONES RESTAURANT

  8:45 AM - 10:30 AM      Hall entrance, equipment setup & sound check

 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM     Opening Remarks by Moderator Dave Zelinsky

 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM     THE PICKNIKS (1st Set)

 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM      Ken Arnold, Jim Rosica & Bob Leo

 12:30 PM -  12:50 PM      Vic Hines

 12:50 PM -    1:30 PM      AUCTION w/ Bob Spalding

   1:30 AM -   1:45 PM      Group Photo & Pizza Break

   1:45 PM -   2:45 PM      John & Matthew Stapleton

   2:45 PM -   3:00 PM      Bob Spalding 'Acoustic Set' + 1 (WDR (Johnny Smith), DREAM DREAM DREAM, DIAMOND HEAD & RAMROD)

   3:00 PM -   3:45 PM      Bob Dowd with THE PICKNIKS

   3:45 PM -   4:15 PM      Dave Zelinsky, Don Schott, Scott Evans, Lucas Griffin & Walt Stagner (Piece Of The Action)

   4:15 PM -   5:00 PM      Kanad & Saugata Ghose

   5:00 PM -   5:45 PM      Dinner Buffet & Auction (1)

   5:45 PM -   6:00 PM      Bob Spalding & Les Fradkin (6) song mini-set

   6:00 PM -   7:30 PM      Q&A with Bob Spalding, Fiona Taylor, Michael Bogle & David Towers

   7:30 PM -   8:00 PM      Walt Stagner & Rich Miller

   8:00 PM -   8:30 PM      THE PICKNIKS (2nd Set)

   8:30 PM -   9:00 PM      Closing Remarks/Testimonials

   9:00 PM -   9:30 PM      Equipment Loaded & Cleanup

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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: '016 FAN FEST- Tentative Set Lists!
« on: June 10, 2016, 11:06:22 am »
Thanx Walt- I believe we now have all the groupings for FAN FEST '016! 

We'll see on fest day how the schedule moves along for all concerned. 
Hopefully there are instances where time is 'freed up' here & there, 
'everyone' ends up performing their 'entire sets' & we still have
the 90 minutes set aside for what should be our 'most
informative Q&A ever at the fest.   

Lined up for our expanded Q&A session-   

Bob & Ian Spalding, Michael Bogle, Fiona Taylor & David Towers 

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Ventures Fan Fest / Re: '016 FAN FEST- Tentative Set Lists!
« on: May 22, 2016, 12:47:59 pm »
It's time to DOCUMENT more set lists for this year's fest!

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Ken Arnold, Bob Leo, Jim Rosica, (LEAD, RHYTHM & BASS) John Magee (selected bass) Tom Connolly (DRUMS)

GULLY -ver
DIAMOND HEAD
THEME FROM COME SEPT.
GUITAR BOOGIE SHUFFLE
GANDY DANCER
LONERIDER
YA YA WOBBLE
THE INTRUDER
MEET MR. CALLAHAN
INSTANT GUITARS
STEEL GUITAR RAG    (John Magee Takes over on bass)
BUMBLE BEE TWIST
SUGARFOOT RAG
GUITAR TWIST
YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM    Dave Z, Don Schott, Scott Evans (LEAD & RHYTHM)
 S. Cruz (RHYTHM) Walt Stagner, Lucas Griffin (BASS) Tom Connolly (DRUMS)

WALK DON'T RUN- Zelinsky on lead    (Danny)   (Don Schott on bass thru Pipeline)
APACHE- Zelinsky on lead    (Danny)
PIPELINE-    (Danny)   (Tom B. added drums)
SLAUGHTER ON 10TH AVENUE- Don Schott on lead, Lucas Griffin on bass & Evan Caverninha on drums
HAWAII 5-0- Don Schott on lead    (Danny, Lucas & Evan)
SLEEPWALK- Scott Evans on lead & Walt Stagner on bass   (Tom C. & Tom B. on drums)   
WALK DON'T RUN (up tempo version)  Scott on lead, Walt Stagner on bass & Tom Connolly on drums

more groupings & song sets to follow as they are received!

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