I just happened across this and I thought it was too cool! Needless to say, I want one :)
He's got a few other videos up too if you like it.
One of my favorite groups of all time. nuff said.
Let's do another vibe hang!
Who want's to play? Let's get some new people!! Come on!
We're going to time Mike Pinto setting up his vibes. He says he can do it in 8 minutes. I say he's a liar.
The workshop seemed to be a success! Its not everyday that you get to meet guys like Joe Locke, Tony Miceli, Mike Pinto, Dana Sudborough, and Randy Sutin. It was a bit nerve racking to have to follow these performances at the vibe hang. Those guys are real heavy weights. Hopefully next time I'll be able to hold my own.
Joe Locke is THE hippest guy I've ever met. He has now become one of my major role models. Meeting and talking to him was such a blessing. I hope I can meet him again sometime.
I had a such a great time at the workshop that I must commend Tony for his passionate commitment to education for vibes players! I was truly inspired to step up practice and work much harder!
thanks Tony
Harold
I really enjoyed visitng Tony's workshop @ the University of the Arts this past weekend in
Philadelphia. I enjoyed what I heard and it was a pleasure meeting all of the vibists who attended. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed, but I liked the fact that everyone came to work, and were serious about learning.
Tony's making a great contribution to our instrument with www.vibesworkshop.com and now also with events such as the Philadelphia Weekend Workshop, which affords vibists the opportunity to meet and grow in real-time.
I had a great time at the Philly workshop and this was for many reasons. First just hanging with guys and talking about the instrument for 2 days was great. However I also like being an observer and watching Joe, Dana and Mike do their thing, and see people getting excited.
Just to see the participants digging the classes was a thrill, because I know that guys are going home to practice, and I know that they left inspired. That's a huge deal.
Barry Rocks
Vibesworkshop.com would like to announce a workshop:
Send Workshop Payments to:
Tony Miceli
906 East Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia PA, 19147
The vibes workshop will feature master classes by Joe Locke, Tony Miceli, Mike Pinto and Dana Sudborough.
When: August 15th and 16th
(Online Vibe Hang On August 16th at the end of the workshop)
August 14th I'll make a few slots available for private lessons. First Come First Serve Basis. Lessons are free for subscribers of 3 months or more. (Order determined by when fee is paid)
Where: University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Time: Roughly 10am to 5 or 6pm
Teacher: Tony Miceli
Price: $125 a day for members Members will receive 2 months free subscription
$75 a day for subscribers (paid in advance)
$50 a day for college and high school students who are subscribers (paid in advance)
There will be bass and drums for all or part of the day and we'll probably wind up the second day with a vibe hang online performance.
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I'll check some hotel prices out over the next couple days. Everyone says to use priceline.com, that because of the recession you can get hotels very cheap.
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I found this link for hotels and rates when visiting a campus in Philly: http://www.onebigcampus.com/hotel_specials.htm
Here is a hotel U Arts recommends: Holiday Inn Express Midtown
Here's another link of a hotel where students of mine have Stayed. This is very close to the school. Alexander Inn
Here's a hotel that people say is not the nicest but it's good. Rodeway Inn
My business partner found this $85 a night www.clubquarters.com
Is there any interest from the pan players about coming up for the workshop. If so I'd come up and be part of the workshop.
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