Pipeline 2011 countdown!

[Steve Jackson]

Can someone just clarify for me Who judges the "sartorial stakes" (silly ties)event? its sounds to me like it is Mr Geddes himself....could I dare to suggest a conflict of interests at the very least!! and maybe this could explain his supremacy? :

[George Geddes]

Sir Steve

Popular acclaim, I think, is the answer.

Though I may defer to someone who wears a diving suit with such panache. Turn up with that at Watford and I would probably concede defeat - provided you are wearing a tie underneath...

George

[Steve Jackson]

Tempting offer I'll think about it!

[George Geddes]

Apparently Jim Walters is planning a late entry into the tie stakes.

Only a week to go. Don't miss a chance to see ridiculous ties, meet instrumental luminaries, buy loads of CDs and hear 5 great bands!

George

[Martin Page]

Apparently Jim Walters is planning a late entry into the tie stakes.

Only a week to go. Don't miss a chance to see ridiculous ties, meet instrumental luminaries, buy loads of CDs and hear 5 great bands!

George

I'm getting nervous!

Martin.

[Arpeggio]

The main thing about Pipeline has always been the incredible range of instrumental music provided by numerous talented and enthusiastic bands. Plus....a very relaxed & happy atmosphere with the opportunity to mingle with like - minded fans, collectors and players. It is fantastic.

Now....right from the outset - 'Big Al' (Alan Taylor) always had a tendency to appear in extremely 'loud' and garish Hawaiian shirts. It became part of the tradition. Many have tried to match him......but...he has a certain 'je ne sais quoi' - shall we say. Likewise George Geddes' astonishing choice in flamboyant tasteless ties. Very brash and vulgar - in stark contrast to their erudite and tasteful wearer. The 'competition' in the early years was simply for George himself to find something even more outrageous the following year. Thus (& this is purely my own understanding / interpretation) - there has never been any formal competition as such. No, it's just that many 'Pipeliners' have been inspired (!!??) by George to sport ever more ghastly ties themselves. Some people have come close down the years - but George remains the undisputed 'King' of the nausea inducing tie. But, as you've read - he welcomes those who share his (appalling) tastes in this regard. Bring your dark glasses along for safety's sake.

Rob

[JimN]

What does 'je ne sais quoi' mean, Rob?

JN

[JimN]

It has long been my practice to bring a spare guitar amp along to the Pipeline Convention, just in case.

I'm hoping someone does the same with bass amp.

But what amplifier would be most welcome, do you think? I have several to choose from...

JN

[RayL]

But what amplifier would be most welcome, do you think? JN

It has to be one of your Marshall stacks, Jim, with the 100w Plexi head and the two 4 x12" cabs
Ray

[JimN]

But what amplifier would be most welcome, do you think? JN

It has to be one of your Marshall stacks, Jim, with the 100w Plexi head and the two 4 x12" cabs
Ray

I don't understand, Ray.

Both of those are in your studio, ready for the next Secrets rehearsal or recording session.

Will you bring one of them along for me?

JN