Last year when I went to the New Malibu, it really wasn't a listening room environment. They did try, but didn't really put a lot of effort into it. I think the problem is, they get too many navy guys and gals coming in, and they can't really expect them to be quiet. And, last year the sound system was not only new, but a new architecture, and the poor sound guy was having a rough time trying to get it tuned. That should be better this year, if he is even going to be a venue. I keep checking the FBISF web site, but they don't have a schedule or venues listed yet.
Hey MAB, I trust you had a great time at the Rocky Mountain festival? Maybe next year I'll try to make that one. Billie and I had actually planned a trip up there somewhere a couple years back, but wound up not being able to make the trip. We have been all over the US, but never been up that direction. Maybe I can talk her into trying that next year around the time of the festival.
MAB, I went to the P'cola Songwriter Festival web site, and they have a few Nashville writers, but most are local. I don't know what I would do there. It doesn't seem to be anything like the FBISF. So, thanks for the input, and I will not try that one this year. See you in November.
ALSO, OD and I have mostly firmed up our stay at the Regatta during the FBISF festival. We'll be posting more about that trip soon. Stay tuned!
phil g.