First Rally? More tips tips tips... :D

[hummingbird]

Sept 3, 2008, 4:43pm, anne wrote:My tip - many of the rooms have coffee makers. Bring some creamer packs if you like cream in your coffee though - there never seems to be enough creamer...yeah, they usually have that powered stuff (grimace). You can get milk/cream down the street.

[greenetunes]

Thanks so much for all the information guys... I'm really excited about coming. The info on the guitars for the open mic was much needed... trying to pack light as well.. and bringing the guitar was one of the things I've been see-sawing back and forth on. I do have one question.. I have the possiblity of playing a show in LA on one of the nights of the Rally (nothing is set in stone yet, but it's a good possibility).... in your opinions... would it be better just to stay at the hotel and mingle with the masses, or take the show???

[hummingbird]

Sept 4, 2008, 7:18pm, greenetunes wrote:Thanks so much for all the information guys... I'm really excited about coming. The info on the guitars for the open mic was much needed... trying to pack light as well.. and bringing the guitar was one of the things I've been see-sawing back and forth on. I do have one question.. I have the possiblity of playing a show in LA on one of the nights of the Rally (nothing is set in stone yet, but it's a good possibility).... in your opinions... would it be better just to stay at the hotel and mingle with the masses, or take the show???That decision is totally up to you. Assess which is better for your career (and energy level), I guess.

[jpmuzic]

Hello there my name is JP and I am a Gospel artist. I just became a member about a month ago I have been newsletters in the mail for about the past 3 to 4 years and I never pay them any attention but one day I recived one that said something about what would your Wife say or something to that affect and I read it and I say to my self I had better join because it is good have a woman that belives in what you are trying to do in this music bussines.I am also finishing up my CD so I told my wife that I had that I had joined Taix she said good but then I told her about the Rally she said ok and then she said that you need to go I think that it may do you some good I said are you sure with the air fares going up and hotel and food it gets to become a lot so she booked it for me and said get to know everybody and everything that you can so I am looking forward to coming to LA I will be ther fisrt thing that morning I am glad that I am a member after all these years and I am glad that you post the things for the Rally God Bless! JP

[jpmuzic]

I have a question if you dont have a guitar and you have tracks of your music is there any audio system that would allow you to play your tracks for you to perform at the open mic in the evening?

[hummingbird]

Sept 30, 2008, 7:02am, jpmuzic wrote:I have a question if you dont have a guitar and you have tracks of your music is there any audio system that would allow you to play your tracks for you to perform at the open mic in the evening?Yes, at the open mic they provide: an acoustic guitar and a keyboard, so you don't have to bring your own (unless you want to jam) and/or you can bring a 'karaoke style' backing track to sing with. Good question, I should have included it in my list!

[robbylane]

I want to tell you how much I appreciate your valuable tips. This year will be MY first Rally and I was not totally sure how to prepare for all of it. Having this insight truly IS helpful so that I can attempt to make the MOST of my experience. Thank you, Raggs!!!!!

[jpmuzic]

Thank you for the tips for the Rally. This will be my frist Rally and I cant wait to get to LA. I am looking forward to meeting a bunch of you guys amd ke some new friends in this thing we call the Music Biz. God Bless

[themakerofallmusic]

HI,I am sooooo glad you posted these tips! I need to attend the Road Rally and I am signed up. However, my main concern at any and all times is my food consumption. I am not necessarily a vegetarian but I don't like GMO(genetically modified foods(even they are veggies and fruits) and highly prefer organic foods. I make all my foods from scratch, even fig newtons and spinach pies and organic pizzas as well as making my own cheese from nutritional yeast. I also do not fry nor consume soy products. I am hoping you see my point, as long as it is grass fed beef and non-hormone or antibiotic cow's milk or organic fruits/veggies and unbleached, non aluminum baking products, I am good. My spirituality MUST remain in tact and optimal.SO this can be a problem for me to stay in the Westin. My recent dietary changes have made me feel more energized than ever before and I can't even help giving a testimony in this post!I am wondering if there is anything I can do at this point for a Purist, which is the closest name I can come to that anyone can relate to. I really like the Westin and I am familiar with the Heavenly Beds and I am in love with them. I would hate to miss the excitement all because I needed to stay at an Extended Stay or Lodge.Please see what you can do to help direct me to a suitable diet because I would absolutely die if I had to put in mouth some of the things people freely put in their mouths. Even if I have to make a small sacrifice I can do that, I can also eat fish.I can be emailed at cosmosmusic@live.com.Thanks!Yena El

[hummingbird]

Oct 5, 2008, 1:49am, themakerofallmusic wrote:HI,I am sooooo glad you posted these tips! I need to attend the Road Rally and I am signed up. However, my main concern at any and all times is my food consumption. I am not necessarily a vegetarian but I don't like GMO(genetically modified foods(even they are veggies and fruits) and highly prefer organic foods. I make all my foods from scratch, even fig newtons and spinach pies and organic pizzas as well as making my own cheese from nutritional yeast. I also do not fry nor consume soy products. I am hoping you see my point, as long as it is grass fed beef and non-hormone or antibiotic cow's milk or organic fruits/veggies and unbleached, non aluminum baking products, I am good. My spirituality MUST remain in tact and optimal.SO this can be a problem for me to stay in the Westin. My recent dietary changes have made me feel more energized than ever before and I can't even help giving a testimony in this post!I am wondering if there is anything I can do at this point for a Purist, which is the closest name I can come to that anyone can relate to. I really like the Rally hotel and I am familiar with the Heavenly Beds and I am in love with them. I would hate to miss the excitement all because I needed to stay at an Extended Stay or Lodge.Please see what you can do to help direct me to a suitable diet because I would absolutely die if I had to put in mouth some of the things people freely put in their mouths. Even if I have to make a small sacrifice I can do that, I can also eat fish.I can be emailed at cosmosmusic@live.com.Thanks!Yena ElYena, please remove the name of the hotel from your post As to the food issue... last year we'd changed the room we were assigned to another one on arrival... and next day my Mom called down late in the afternoon to ask when our room would be made up. Housekeeping came to the door, extremely apologetic... and did up the room... and then room service arrived with the most beautiful fruit plate... pineapple, grapes, apples, oranges... just lovely. The rooms all have fridges. Down the street there is a great little cafe which serves fresh salads, etc. I can't say that it's all organic, but I can say it's fresh. I'm not aware of any grocery stores near by but I am aware that if you talk to the concierge, they will find you a driver or a cab that can take you somewhere to buy supplies like organic yogurt & fruit, whole grain organic bread, and the like. There might even be a vegetarian restaurant around there, I don't know.HTHHummin'bird