I would LOVE to come to this but unfortunately I have a show out of town that I have to attend, a tribute for a dear departed friend. If was earlier in the day or on another I would definitely come.
. . . and how about someplace that's actually quiet enough (sans the loud bar/pub music) so that people can actually talk rather than holler at each other all night, hmmm? Another scream-fest like the last G4 meetup at No Regrets is not fun.
I'll make it down if I can. Depends on where I'm at in April. The PUB is alright - but can I suggest 'The Green Room'(if it's still there) down the alley from the 'Poor Alex', off Brunswick and Bloor. I've been dreaming about their Avacado & Brie sandwiches and they've got that nice courtyard that cuts down on city noise.
Imperial Pub - good location, good beer - I'm with Sonia on this one. But then again, maybe 'watchers' votes don't count for as much as 'attending' votes...
Further thoughts: how about making an effort to listen to at least one show of those podcasters attending, so that when you meet the person in real life, you don't have to make empty promises about subscribing in future... I just started with Tangents and will work my way thru this list.
Well I'm still waiting to see just where I'm at around April. But meantime... Who belongs to which podcast? So we all get a chance to tune in to each other's shows before the meetup. (Good idea SD!)
Hey hey, my event was moved to the Friday so I'm IN! Lots to discuss, like how I sat in breakfast full of radio people at CMW last week and said "I"m a podcaster" - you should have seen the looks I got! Priceless.
My vote is for the Library (Imperial) - central, quiet, and as a Rye alum full of many good (and many lost) memories. Let me know the final location.
Andre Skinner and Joe Chisholm of indiecan.com will be there. FYI, we feature Southern Ontario indie acts from folk to pop-punk and we are always looking for quality artists to include in our show. Fire us a line if you have artists that you think deserve airtime at info@indiecan.com.
The CGS is my weekly program and The FTM Show is released monthly and I'm a co-host with Phil Coyne from bitjobs for the masses - http://www.bitjobs.net
I am a podcaster wannabe and "Canadian correspondent" on jmilles' aforementioned http://cto.libsyn.com . I plan to tag along. Who is recording the evening? Heh.
Yep, I just confirmed with the pub. We will probably be upstairs which "has a nicer atmosphere".
Being a super geek and a keener, I was planning on making up name tags to hang around your neck with your name (or alias) and your show name. If you want a nice fancy one (meaning printed out) send whatever you want on the name tag to tangentscast@gmail.com. I will have blank ones on the day as well.
Is there anything that needs to be done or that someone would like to suggest happen? Should we invite a newspaper reporter or two and all become rich and famous?
On Craig's newspaper suggestion, perhaps NOW, Eye and the Toronto Star should be contacted?
I like the custom nametag idea. I'll have to come up with something. Maybe there should be a submission deadline to give Craig enough time to make them up?
I scouted the upstairs lounge at the library a couple weeks ago. It's a perfect setting! I'm bringing my iRiver to capture the event. Who else?
What about formal introductions in front of the group once assembled?
Okay, guess I should put up the url for my podcast now that we're days away (insert shiver of anticipation here). http://descriptionto.blogspot.com/
It'll be great to meet more podcasters AND maybe even put faces to urls to shows. Thanks.
I had a great time meeting everyone last night (and having my illusions about peace-loving Canadians shattered). I'm looking forward to seeing you all again.
Great to meet everyone, and thanks for organizing us, Craig! I'm hoping that by the time y'all see me again I will have actually used that little microphone I was showing around.
Does anyone want to start up a Yahoo group or something so we can stay in touch and chat in the meantime?