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Gary on Twitter
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Our old Twitter account got so clogged with eBay SPAM, FaceBook Pushes and other non-human garbage that we shut it down. Gary started a new account, tabula rasa, and it's real! You may not care what beer or cheese he just ate...or you might...but I guarantee it's real and definitely entertaining. Give him a follow...tweet tweet...
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Greetings!
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Where did July go? I know I left it around here somewhere...but it's gone! C'est la vie...
August is a busy month with TWO major events! The first is the European Bass Convention being held in Copenhagen August 4th through the 19th. This is a major bass event and Gary and I are really excited about Upton Basses participation! We'll have two Brescians with us, one a large model made out of English Sycamore that Gary and I are entering into the tone competition and a smaller "Brescian Light" made out of solid poplar. The basses turned out great and we can't wait to see/hear how they are received on the other side of the pond by bassists who have never had the opportunity to play and hear our basses before! If you're anywhere near Copenhagen, you have to attend this event!
If you've been following Gary on FaceBook or Twitter, you know we've been making some major progress on our new workshop. The foundation is done, the beams are laid, and it's time to raise the walls. Since this is a old world style post and beam construction, we're doing it old world style and having a good old fashion BARN RAISING! Come be a part of Upton Bass for the day and give us a hand (or two...and your back!). Both the Stonington and Boston workshops will be closed on Saturday August 25th for this event and we would love to have you be a part of this day! Gary adds Facebook posts all the time on our bass progress here in the shop, as well as our adventures in the creation of a new home for Upton Bass! Gary is restoring a 1800's Witch Hazel mill on his property and turning it into a Post & Beam workshop. Check it out on FaceBook - your feedback is always appreciated.
Drop us a line any time. And remember... the best is yet to come! 
Eric Roy
Upton Bass String Instrument Co
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Barn Raising!
Upton Bass
159 Packer Road, Mystic, CT 06355
Saturday, August 25th
8am to 4pm Barn Raising
4pm on Party!
This is an all day event with a party to follow! We need as many hands as possible to help us raise our barn. Please drop by anytime, or better yet, stay all day!
This will be a potluck/b.y.o.b. event and families are encouraged to attend!
http://www.PerfectPotluck.com
Coordinator Last Name: Birkhamshaw
Password: 825
Thanks everybody - See you on the 25th!!
Gary, Aubrey & Reid
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BASS2012
COPENHAGEN
A convention is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time in order to discuss and engage in some common interest.
Our common interest is the double bass.
Bass players and listeners - artists, professors, teachers, students, amateurs, composers, bass makers, visitors, supporters, sponsors...: Take part in this unique week of sharing and developing our music and skills.
The next bass convention will take place at the national Copenhagen OPERA HOUSE, August 14-19, 2012.
Looking forward meeting you for a great week!
Leadership,
BASS2012 COPENHAGEN
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