Date : 21st July 2003
Venue : N.SA
Attendance : 14
Apologies : Graeme Currie, Kerry Hiles, Ashley van Wyk, Glenn Veale, Theo Klassen, Lowell Jeffery and Fred Hayward
11 Bassists Present: Martin Simpson, Johan Kruger, Concord Nkabinde, Kai Horsthemke, Dawie Beukes, Dylan van Zyl, Phillip Raath, Danie Burger, Jason Green, Heath Cooper and Quinn Hawley - Martin had to leave earlier.
It is great to see that even in winter the bass spirit still prevails. I guess, with the kind of motivation that we get from these meetings, one can’t help but come back for more. For those that have not yet made their way to these meetings, you are missing out. The meetings are not formal at all and yet we walk out with something to think about or to take home and practise. So I would like to encourage you to come along and develop yourself and others. Come and enlighten yourself as to what other bass players are doing.
Even though Martin had to leave early, he came early to distribute the newsletter and to see that the meeting kicks off smoothly. Thanks mate.
We had a special visit by Ben from T.O.M.S. (That other music shop). Quite a gentleman he is. Basically, Ben introduced us to T.O.M.S. in a fresh way that made us realise that it is more than just ‘that other music shop’. For those of us who had not been to T.O.M.S. for a long time, it was time to re-connect with a store that has been an import part of this industry for a very long time.
Ben talked about their instalment system of payment and how it works. He also spoke about the vision they have for development of the music industry. Finally, he asked us to fill out a questionnaire on what gear we use and what we would like them to offer.
T.O.M.S. also provided refreshments for the evening. Thanks guys.
Jason then took over, and demonstrated some gear from T.O.M.S. There were a few amps (SWR & Roland). There were also a number of Ibanez bass guitars. We had a great time trying them out and even had a bit of a jam session.
Jason also introduced us to some books that cover many aspects of bass playing and music in general. These books are imported into S.A. by Betsie Pretorius.
Jason then handed things over to Betsie Pretorius, who briefed us on her involvement with importing music books through EDUMUSIC. Basically, through Betsie you can order any music book and she can get it for you. The world is indeed getting smaller. She can be reached at edumusic@icon.co.za. You can also visit www.edumusic.co.za
Concord introduced & played his newly released CD : CONCORD – “The time, the season” and 5 copies were bought on the spot. Apart from the local CD outlets, this CD can be purchased on the internet from www.oneworld.co.za
This was yet another great meeting. Do pop in next time to enjoy & learn with us.