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ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATIONS: We've arranged for a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn Express that is just down the hill from the El Con. This rate is only good until May 28th! Holiday Inn Express Oro Valley Phone: 520-202-4000 Group name: TapeOpCon Group Rate: $99 per night plus taxes Rooms available o...

We could certainly arrange some kind of activity, a luncheon, tour, etc. if there is enough interest. If your sig other would like to see this happen, please respond to this thread and suggest what type of event she/he would be interested in.

Jon Kardon

Thanks for posting that Chris. That panel was terrific with just great story telling by all. I went on CD Baby and ordered my copy of "Dead Letters" and am now looking for that Doc Pomus tribute CD that Sean Slade told about. I also eagerly await the release of the James Morrison CD (Michael Brauer)...

We have arranged for convenient and economical shuttle transportation from the Tucson airport to the Hilton El Conquistador and back. This service is arranged exclusively for TapeOpCon attendees, so there will be no time-consuming stops at other hotels. The price is just $34 plus tax per person for ...

Not to pimp Southwest Air, but they have selected Tucson as this week's featured city, which means special discounted fares if you go ahead and book by April 13.

Yeah, that sounds familiar. Jon Kardon wrote this! Guilty as charged and thanks for the correction. I would plead ignorance, but I know that is no excuse. The extraordinary "Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort" is definitely not to be confused with an ugly suburban mall, but it is qu...

I'm sure that everyone who attended the TapeOpCon post-party at Rock 'n' Bowl and were stunned by Bonerama's performance would want to know: For Immediate Release - Sun. Dec. 18, 2005 Bonerama Bass Trombonist Brian O'Neill: 1955-2005 It is with the greatest sadness and loss for words that we mourn t...

Great work. Thanks for posting it.

Despite rumors to the contrary, Rock 'n' Bowl will be reopening November 10 with a preformance by Snooks Eaglin. Thank you to the many friends in the TapeOp community who have showed their love and concern for New Orleans during this tragedy. The city is beginning to bounce back, and as expected, th...

Love the idea and love the name. Do it!

... just for the record because I got it wrong before. I think we are all in agreement that this does not reflect on his heart I'm not sure about using the quote feature, but I'm certain you are right about Cosmo's heart. I wouldn't want anyone who doesn't know him or heard about this second-hand t...

Seriously, Wing, what happened to you?

New Orleans Steve, A few weeks ago Dave from Hotbox Studio was endlessly flamed for his blatant and innapropriate use of this message board to promote his studio. You have escaped similar response by avoiding use of BOLDFACE CAPS , but you are far more guilty of shameless coopting of this board to r...

Though the Fairmont is now sold out, there are still some $99 rooms available in the TapeOp block at the SpringHill Suites. This suites hotel is right across the street from the Howlin' Wolf, which makes it an easy stumble home after the TapeOpCon showcases each night. And yeah, they do have a compl...

Though the Fairmont is now sold out, there are still some $99 rooms available in the TapeOp block at the SpringHill Suites. This suites hotel is right across the street from the Howlin' Wolf, which makes it an easy stumble home after the TapeOpCon showcases each night. And yeah, they do have a compl...