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  • TAC SNL Virtual Open Mic 3/27/2021

    Posted by Guitar Sherpa David on March 26, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Saturday, March 27th, 6-8 pm Mountain Time
    (5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET).

    @Guitar Sherpa David and @BobGarrity1 are hosting SNL week #4! The Zoom link and meeting ID are posted below.

    All TAC-ers are welcome. General open mic rules apply. Attendees do not have to perform! You are welcome to simply watch and participate as a supportive virtual audience member. All TAC-ers are encouraged to enrich your experience and our Community by sharing your music with us LIVE.

    Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the official start time, for sound checks and socializing.

    SNL format: We will have early (or late) slots for first- or second-timers, so please type a request into the chat or let the host know when you arrive and unmute yourself. Regulars will be invited to request slots when newer folks have been accommodated. If there are more requests than slots, the Host will assign slots based on recent activity, phase of the moon, reverse alphabetical order, or whatever criteria comes to mind. So far there has not been a need to draw straws, but that day may come.

    This is not a contest of any sort. It is an opportunity for guitarists of all experience levels to perform in front of a group that: a) has been where you are, b) wants to encourage you, and c) wants to witness and enjoy your progress. You can choose to play anything that gives you pleasure and represents where you are as a guitarist. This could be a recent TAC exercise, something from the song vault, a favorite cover, or an original song we have never heard. The point is to connect and get the experience of playing in front of an audience that understands what you are trying to do and wants you to succeed. Sounds pretty safe, because it is. If you struggle and keep going, you will be amazed at how much this crowd will support and applaud your effort and fortitude.

    TAC SNL THEME:<font color=”#3b3b3b”><font color=”#000000″ size=”3″> The hosts have chosen a theme for week 4: </font></font><font size=”3″>HATS!</font><font color=”#3b3b3b”><font color=”#000000″ size=”3″> </font><font color=”#000000″ size=”3″>Wear (or show) a hat for fun. Bonus points if it has some relation to the song you perform, but that’s not necessary. I would like to ask that each performer</font> </font>prepare a simple introduction<font color=”#3b3b3b”> that tells us something about their hat and the song they are going to play. Ideally that would include a title and identity of the songwriter (if known), and a tidbit about how or why you have chosen it. We are not looking for a Wikipedia page here. In fact, I would like you to think of this as an </font>elevator pitch, <font color=”#3b3b3b”>the kind of communication that would happen between an entrepreneur short on cash and a potential investor limited by the time it takes to ride a few floors in an elevator. Short, sweet and packed with just the most important stuff is the goal. Here’s hoping a little preparation will make this fun and enhance the evening. Those of you who pick a song as your turn comes up are on your own. </font>

    If you wish to perform. please watch this video for optimal Zoom settings to get your best quality sound through Zoom when performing.

    Hope to see you on Saturday Nite Live.

    GUITAR GEEKS UNITE!!!

    – The TAC SNL VOM Crew

    6-8 pm Mountain Time
    (5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET).

    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87985966064?pwd=dWtKK3JpUzhZelU5Ris3M25KRTJRZz09

    Meeting ID: 879 8596 6064
    Passcode: 532033

    Click the next link to download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMkf-yhqD0qHNA3o2J42EGgHePhC9zA4MCE/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpzMvE9KTsB-DRpwEHYqgZ_PwpiFfgo18zxC3KXQBRyTxHudyOpEmCvmE

    Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the official start time, for sound checks and socializing.

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    SoCal_Ian replied 3 years, 10 months ago 12 Members · 12 Replies
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  • AttyTJ

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 2:21 pm

    Dear @sherpa and @bobgaritty1, I have elsewhere I have to be (or I would be there), so enjoy and thrive you and all who participate. I look forward the posts of the play and great times that will flow from tonight.

  • Jim_Krozz

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Great job hosting Sherpa and Bob. Really enjoyed your casual approach tonight. Wonderful performances by all.

    Jim_Krozz

  • Real-Vic-G

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    Great evening with great performances tonight.

    Thanks @Guitar Sherpa David and @BobGarrity1 for hosting

  • Michelle-PSL

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Thanks for hosting David & Bob! Way to go Sas Bros!

  • Michelle-PSL

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    Congrats to Dirk for an amazing first performance!!!

  • Lance-Hankins

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:39 pm

    Thanks for hosting Sherpa and Bob! It was awesome!

  • PhilBarru

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Great evening of music. Thanks for hosting Sherpa and Bob. Very laid back and fun. I will attempt to edit my profile again and will check back if I change anything before I receive the link to my performance. For now I am Phil B and I haven’t been successful uploading my picture yet.

  • DMart

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    Hey I found it!!

    Dmart

  • DavidScoggins

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 8:57 pm

    I only caught part of the second half, but still got to hear some great performances, played a passable version of Nothing Else Matters at short notice, and hats off to @Guitar Sherpa David and @BobGarrity1 for hosting, great job guys.

  • Chris_H

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 9:05 pm

    Thanks for hosting Sherpa Dave & Bob (the Sassafras brothers)! Thanks for the opportunity to play & hear some great performances. @Christopher_H

  • Dirk_R

    Member
    March 27, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Thanks for all the excitement tonight at VOM

  • SoCal_Ian

    Member
    March 28, 2021 at 2:34 am

    Thanks to the hosts for a fun time. Unfortunately I had to cut out early in the second half but heard some great performances. Fun fun fun!

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