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Ventures In Concert
« on: January 09, 2012, 10:16:37 am »
Hey gang this is a FOUR DAY event of grand proportion.   I went last year & hears the breakdown: 
 BEST to buy a YEARLY FUN PASS to Busch Gardens-that'll save you big dollars over the daily or even two day rates.   

The Ventures will perform THREE shows daily & depending on the day, the times will either be 11:00, 1:00 & 3:30 PM or 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30.   The shows are approximately 45 minutes in length.   To coincide with this four day stopover, Fiona Taylor the group's business manager sets up on the final day (Sat.) a MEET & GREET for the fans at The Ventures motel which last year was the HYATT PARK PLACE right near the park.  Last year that ran from 7 PM to 10:30 PM.   Plenty of merchandise to be had along with an hour Q&A with band members.   

Have noticed round trip vacation packages inc. rental car have gone down some since the holidays.   I'm still hedging as to whether to attend for a second year.   And remember there's plenty of time over the four days to take in enough of the park between all the shows.  If you've got the bucks this is a NO BRAINER!   Just located a four day PRICELINE VACATION PACKAGE (no rental car) for $413- simply roundtrip airfare & motel with shuttle to & from the park!   That price might even include breakfast every day.
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Re: Ventures In Concert
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2012, 10:18:31 am »
You gonna record it again like you did lass yeer?
Give that new camcorder a workoot....maybe be sure 2 use a big enuf mem card. :P

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Re: Ventures In Concert
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2012, 10:20:30 am »
You seem to be PRESSING ME to go again. 
Can you send any EXTRA $$ my way & it's
a done deal?

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Re: Ventures In Concert
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2012, 10:23:44 am »
Ok.....record BB Kings then?

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Re: Ventures In Concert
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2012, 11:55:05 am »
Well TABALT11 has decided to 'take the plunge' again this year, leaving next Wed. morning at 7:55 AM.   As Walt suggests- I'll TRY TO capture a few
shows on video.  Security last year was rather lax the first few days but was stepped up later in the week.   At the VERY LEAST I'll definetly capture
the Sat. eve. MEET & GREET at the motel.   The trip affords me plenty of time to DISCUSS & FIRM UP certain ideas for this year's fan fest in Oct.   Of
course I'm hoping the band gets a bit adventurous in song selections spread over the four days & guranteed twelve shows.   Just curious- do we
have any other members planning to attend?

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Re: Ventures In Concert
« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2012, 01:13:28 pm »
You mite wanna get yerself an Xtra mammary card.