Question:

If I host it, will they come?

Anyone interested /able to make it to westchester for a piano party?

The ny city parties were outstanding and I would like to recipricate. Problem is, some people don't drive or are unable to take the Metro-North train.

I'm in the Katonah/Bedford area.

Feedback or suggestions ????

Thanks,

fingers

I'll be there if you're withing walking distance of Metro-North. I don't drive and rely on public transport.

Bernard,

Fantastic!

No need to walk. It's only a 3 minute drive and I can provide round trip transportation for you and anyone else.

Thanks,

fingers

I could definitely go...The NYC parties were too far for me, unfortunately, but I'm only about a half hour from you.

WOW... this is great.

A few more good folks and we could get ready to rock 'n roll... aahhh , I mean jazz... aahhh no... classical... aahhh, whatever. You get the idea.

Thanks
fingers

Elssa,

BTW, there is a great jazz tune entitled "ELSA", written by Earl Zindars and recorded by Bill Evans.

Regards,
fingers

Fingers - I'd make it too, if you could provide transport for that 'last mile'. I'm sure several of us city folk would coordinate and get on the same train.

I think suburbanites should get their chance to host, but it may present more of a problem for other suburbanites than for city folks. For someone who lives out in Long Island or a few exits into Jersey getting up to, say, Fairfield is a pretty big pain. (and vice-versa)

Maybe the right balance would be to hold, say, 3 of every 4 in the city with the 4th one in a burb somewhere.

Having said that, I'm in ! Whats the date??

I'm in.

I live in lower Westchester County (near Rye).

Bob

I can take some people up in my car...

jon-nyc,

The "last mile" is no problem. Yeah, I know, that's what they all say.

I agree that the majority of the parties ought to be held in the city (proper). The burbs can be fun though, every now and then. :rolleyes:

I was thinking of June 26.

How does that sound?

Regards,
fingers

26th works for me.

G- I'll catch a ride with you!

I may be able to make it depending on my family schedule.

I don't know if I would make it up there. From Staten Island, Westchester seems a world away.

At the end of Jon's recent party, there was some discussion of having a piano party at my place in late June, so does that represent a conflict?

Should I do mine later? Late June would be kinda good because I could get the beast tuned just prior to the event. Otherwise it'll go at least another month without a tuning, which it needs.

Joe

I'll go either place. You guys duke it out

I'm there too. Or at least I'll be there for the fight! M&H vs. S&S, 20 paces....

Bootsy

OK fellas, no need to fight. We're all friends here.

I don't have to host. Yes I would like to, but not at the expense of others.

For me, the pleasure of attending a piano party far outweighs the inconvenience, if any, required to get there.

Long Island, Staten Island, or Gilligan's Island, if one really wants to, one can find the way.

Adios,

fingers

I'm definitely in if we do it on Gilligan's Island, I've always had this thing for Maryann.

Seriously, though, IIRC, Fingers proposed hosting the next one on a thread in PW a couple of weeks before my party.

If I may be so bold as to make a suggestion, why don't you, Fingers, keep the June 26th date since you threw it out and it works for people, and why doesn't Realplayer do one in early August? (since people seem to like the every-6-weeks-or-so timeframe)

Joe - it'll take you a few weeks to schedule MM, and I'm sure if you tune your piano sometime in June it'll still be in good shape 6-8 weeks later.

How does that sound, everyone????

Oh, I didn't realize Fingers had proposed having the next party some time ago. There I go stepping on people's toes (Fingers?) again.

It is not important to me to host the next one. It can happen some other time; in June there was just a nice confluence of getting the piano tuned and having the time to do it.

It probably won't be August though, because I'll be in manic practice mode for mid-August concerts. So we'll do it at my place in September or beyond.

June 26 looks like a good date for me.

Bob

Oh boy!

Be careful what you wish for , you might get it.

I guess it's official that I'll host at my home on 6/26 . Now I have only a little over a month to run out and actually get a house and a piano.

Joe- your'e a class act. I look foward to a party at your place anytime!

jon-nyc- I, too, always preferred Maryann to Ginger. But now that I'm 40ish, Mrs. Howell isn't looking all that bad.

Regards and thanks,
fingers

6-8 weeks Jon? For a piano that isn't single strung? I dunno...

Especially considering the beating it takes from me.

Hi fingers!

I will try to make it at late afternoon. I would like to know the address of the meeting.

Thanks.

Stephen.

Hi fingers!

I will try to make it at late afternoon. I would like to know the address of the meeting.

Thanks.

Stephen.

oops...I double-posted!!

I'm up for Westchester on June 26th. It seems that the Westchester location will also attract some new members.

Jeffrey,

I am especially glad that you can make it from the city. If I'm not mistaken , the NY piano party was your idea and you got it off the ground as well. Kudos!

Regards,
fingers

I would like to attend, if you'll be kind enough to p/m me directions.

Hey this sounds like a wonderful idea. I am free June 26th. I'll be there too. Just pvt me the directions and specifics.

YAY another piano party!

I will have to miss this one, both for the traveling and there is illness in my family.. But, I wish someone would let me know when the mext Party is, who has it, and where. I'm not quite up to your level of playing, but enjoy hearing everyone and getting in touch.

I should be able to make it.

Please send me directions.

Thanks,

Bob

P.S. Let me know if I can bring anything (wine, cake, etc.)

LaPianista- Sorry you can't make it and we all hope the illness in the family is not too serious. We'll see you next time.

Regards,
fingers

Fingers,

I can't promise to make it at this point, but if I do, I'm afraid I'll have to subject you all, as a captive audience, to a piece of music I'm working on. That is, if I deem it ready to play for people by then.

RealPlayer,

Well, if you insist, we'll just have to listen to new music from a world class player. Boy oh boy- the things we have to put up with.


Regards,
fingers

Fngers - Please e-mail me directions, esp. for that "last mile". Best - Jeff

Jeffrey,

Are you taking a car or train on 6/26?

Regards,
fingers

Fingers Is there a time for the party? 2ish? 3ish? 4ish?

Pete,
I was thinking of 1ish. Maybe a little more ish than 1.

Regards,
fingers

sorry can't make. Wish you well. Have two weddings that day.

I can't promise anything, especially since I don't know the address. I don't drive.. Tell me where you are please.. You czn send a private E mail to me. Where to get Metro North, etc.,

As it turns out everyone, I won't be able to make it. Too many conflicts, including work, and train scheduling, and the gay pride parade.

Hope to see everyone at the next piano party.

I'm willing to host one again after everyone who wants a chance get theirs.

~Chris