guitarstrummer Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Some bring them on the plane with them and some leave them at home. We usually have lots of extras for people to play. I've also known some who have contacted Music Villa in advance and arranged to ship them to their store ahead of time and then ship them home afterwards. You'd have to check with them to see if they'd be willing to do that. It could also be a bit costly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickitPaul Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Wonder if the airlines made those who brought them on board check them as luggage or were o.k. to bring on as carry on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Carry on, I think. Check with your airline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Anyone driving up from the Bay area??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Wonder if the airlines made those who brought them on board check them as luggage or were o.k. to bring on as carry on? Each airline has it's own policy on this issue. Best to contact them and then expect just the opposite of what you have been told when you get to the airport. I have been able to carry on at the first leg of a flight only to be stopped at the connecting flight by the same airline. I would just go to my local music store and get a shipping box and then UPS your guitar to your hotel in Bozeman. I know a bunch of folks will cringe at this idea as there are horror stories out there about shipping with commercial carriers. Just remember that Gibson ships their guitars to the dealers by UPS. The whole idea behind the Homecoming is to bring your guitar back to the place it was born and to share with folks with common likes. I hope you will come to the Homecoming. You will meet a bunch of very nice folks and you will see a lot of wonderful things. There are a lot of really fun side trips to take as well. One of the popular day trips is a visit to the "Little Big Horn". There is also a nice day trip to the Lewis and Clark Caverns as well as the scheduled trips to Yellowstone and Virginia City. I guess the lesson here is there is a lot to do and a bunch of folks that will be taking advantage of the area so all you need to do is start asking and you will find plenty of folks that are looking to share rides and expenses. It's very casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 John Thomas (JT), author of the new book, “Kalamazoo Gals: A Story of Extraordinary Women and Gibson's 'Banner' Guitars of WWII” will be attending the Homecoming and will be making a presentation at Music Villa during Gibson Day on Saturday. We still have space available if anyone else wants to attend. I'll be taking reservations until May 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-1854Me Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 John Thomas (JT), author of the new book, “Kalamazoo Gals: A Story of Extraordinary Women and Gibson's 'Banner' Guitars of WWII” will be attending the Homecoming and will be making a presentation at Music Villa during Gibson Day on Saturday. We still have space available if anyone else wants to attend. I'll be taking reservations until May 10th. That's great news, Mike. It'll be fun to hear straight from the author about some of the details around the Banner guitars. But if he asks you to pull his finger, make sure that you DON'T! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Don't worry, Fred. You've already been designated as the official "finger puller". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 John Thomas (JT), author of the new book, “Kalamazoo Gals: A Story of Extraordinary Women and Gibson's 'Banner' Guitars of WWII” will be attending the Homecoming and will be making a presentation at Music Villa during Gibson Day on Saturday. We still have space available if anyone else wants to attend. I'll be taking reservations until May 10th. I'm thrilled to be part of the Homecoming and really looking forward to all of the activities and to meeting folks. I'll be bringing my went-to-the-war 1943 SJ and will be demanding that everyone play it. Oh, and I'll be wearing gloves most of the time to prevent Fred/J1854me from pulling my fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 A Gibson tour bus will also be at the Homecoming again this year. Last year we were able to ride the bus to some of our events. You wouldn't believe the things they have in the bus, including a grand piano, juke box, and guitars autographed by famous guitarists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 A Gibson tour bus will also be at the Homecoming again this year. Last year we were able to ride the bus to some of our events. You wouldn't believe the things they have in the bus, including a grand piano, juke box, and guitars autographed by famous guitarists. Mike, those will be my wheels down to the Museum of Idaho, too. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 I know and I'm very jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Last week to sign up to attend the 2013 Gibson Homecoming. E-mail me if you'd like to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 This should be great fun! I'm really looking forward to meeting fellow Gibsonites. I'll have my went-to-the-war 1943 SJ with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 It has been way too long for me. Really wish I could make it. Have an amazing time!! I'm very jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 You'll be missed Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 I just received a book and CD from JT that he donated for door prizes. Thank you JT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I just received a book and CD from JT that he donated for door prizes. Thank you JT. My pleasure, Mike! I'm looking forward to the Homecoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Only one more day to sign up for the Homecoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GarrettH Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Sounds like a blast! Have a good time everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Last day to sign up. E-mail me today if you would like to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 One month until all the fun begins! Can't wait to see some of the Gibson faithful again from past Homecomings as well as meeting many new people this year. Time to start working up some songs for the Open Mics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Mike, I'm thrilled that I'll be able to attend the Homecoming this year. Thanks for all you've done over the years. Now, you, Amy, and I need to work on our Open Mic tunes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm wondering who will have the first John Mayer sighting? He just moved to Bozeman and I understand he's been seen around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogeye Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm wondering who will have the first John Mayer sighting? He just moved to Bozeman and I understand he's been seen around town. He did move out here a year or so ago.He actually lives in a little place called Pine Creek. It's about 15 miles south of Livingston. I saw him in the Murray Hotel Bar in Livingston a couple of weeks ago. He was with his girlfriend Katy Perry. They were pretty low key. No one bothered them so they were having a great time. The band playing asked if he would sit it but he declined and nothing more was said. I didn't know who his girl was as she was in jeans and a shirt and no make-up. The bartender knew them as they can be found there a bunch when they aren't touring. Small town for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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