CTJBandPops Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 My wife and I are staying at the Westin in Indy for Grand Nats 2019 We are thinking that it could be fund to do a #TeamTexas gathering on Friday night after prelims. could be a great time as #TeamTexas prepares for Semi's on Saturday morning (cause we know that all Texas bands will advance) First round of drinks are on me - let me know your thoughts...... Hoping the TXBANDs staff can attend Need to get an idea of the size/scope Danpod 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted April 27, 2019 Posted April 27, 2019 Sounds like a great plan (though you certainly don’t need to pay for any drinks). My daughter and I are renting a condo about a mile from LOS and plan to walk and Uber everywhere we go, so we could definitely make it. There are also some very nice mingling places near LOS as well if we need the space. My personal favorites were High Velocity (on the street level of the JW Marriott hotel) and the Yard House. CTJBandPops 1 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted April 27, 2019 Author Posted April 27, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 4:57 PM, LeanderMomma said: Sounds like a great plan (though you certainly don’t need to pay for any drinks). My daughter and I are renting a condo about a mile from LOS and plan to walk and Uber everywhere we go, so we could definitely make it. There are also some very nice mingling places near LOS as well if we need the space. My personal favorites were High Velocity (on the street level of the JW Marriott hotel) and the Yard House. we live on the JW in San Antonio and love the High Velocity sports bar - just cant reserve any space. the Westin will give a dedicated space in the bar area LeanderMomma 1 Quote
TWHSParent Posted April 28, 2019 Posted April 28, 2019 If we end up attending, count me in. I'll probably confirm around September. CTJBandPops and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
TWHSParent Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 I broached the topic with my other half, and she expressed interest, so the odds have jumped up. I made a speculative hotel reservation just in case... Danpod and CTJBandPops 2 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 5:57 PM, TWHSParent said: I broached the topic with my other half, and she expressed interest, so the odds have jumped up. I made a speculative hotel reservation just in case... Oh I hope y’all do go! TWHSParent 1 Quote
principalagent Posted May 28, 2019 Posted May 28, 2019 I’ll be in Indy probably first thing Thursday! Maybe Wednesday night depending on how my classes fall. Thursday prelims should be starting on the later side this year with only 85 bands. Maybe around 11! CTJBandPops 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 12:08 PM, principalagent said: I’ll be in Indy probably first thing Thursday! Maybe Wednesday night depending on how my classes fall. Thursday prelims should be starting on the later side this year with only 85 bands. Maybe around 11! Nice! I don’t know yet what time I’ll be there on Thursday but I’ll be there! Also need to pace myself on attending every performance. I get so excited at first but I run out of gas before finals. I need to do better at resting a bit each day of the competition. We will see if I can actually manage to do that. WoodlandsMom4ever 1 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted May 29, 2019 Author Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 2:55 AM, LeanderMomma said: Nice! I don’t know yet what time I’ll be there on Thursday but I’ll be there! Also need to pace myself on attending every performance. I get so excited at first but I run out of gas before finals. I need to do better at resting a bit each day of the competition. We will see if I can actually manage to do that. I am getting there on Wednesday - as we get closer and get some schedules we can make sure that we do not miss any Texas Bands (or any others that we are fond of and want to see) the Westin is close to the stadium and I believe some of the bands may be staying there. as we get an idea of the timelines, we can get a schedule put together - want to make it easy for folks to join the party - including our TXBands moderators. Maybe we can even get some Texas Directors to join the party????? time will tell Quote
LeanderMomma Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 4:21 AM, banddad84 said: I am getting there on Wednesday - as we get closer and get some schedules we can make sure that we do not miss any Texas Bands (or any others that we are fond of and want to see) the Westin is close to the stadium and I believe some of the bands may be staying there. as we get an idea of the timelines, we can get a schedule put together - want to make it easy for folks to join the party - including our TXBands moderators. Maybe we can even get some Texas Directors to join the party????? time will tell This sounds fantastic. I hope we can all meet up several times this fall. Quote
WoodlandsMom4ever Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 I'll be there thursday- not sure what time though. TWHS has been given a 9 am prelim slot on Friday morning... so I know where I'll be then. The band will be staying at the Downtown Marriott- we were just given that news this week. LeanderMomma 1 Quote
TWHSParent Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 6:12 PM, Bandmomx4 said: I'll be there thursday- not sure what time though. TWHS has been given a 9 am prelim slot on Friday morning... so I know where I'll be then. The band will be staying at the Downtown Marriott- we were just given that news this week. So no hotel change in the middle like last time? That was so much fun! And hopefully the buses at the airport aren't 45 minutes late.... And hopefully the buses actually close the doors on the baggage so people don't get to the hotel and have no luggage again.... Ahh, 2017 was so much fun! Quote
WoodlandsMom4ever Posted May 29, 2019 Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 6:42 PM, TWHSParent said: So no hotel change in the middle like last time? That was so much fun! And hopefully the buses at the airport aren't 45 minutes late.... And hopefully the buses actually close the doors on the baggage so people don't get to the hotel and have no luggage again.... Ahh, 2017 was so much fun! Yes... no schlepping luggage by hand through downtown Indy while herding kids and not knowing where we are going, and we shouldn’t be seeing random people wearing TWHS gear because the luggage fell out of the bus and was lost. TWHSParent 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 Sounds like some crazy stories there! TWHSParent and WoodlandsMom4ever 2 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted May 30, 2019 Author Posted May 30, 2019 On 5/30/2019 at 2:32 AM, LeanderMomma said: Sounds like some crazy stories there! one we would love to hear over drinks in Indy - TWHSParent and WoodlandsMom4ever 2 Quote
Popular Post JeremiahW Posted May 30, 2019 Popular Post Posted May 30, 2019 I will be there the whole time and would love to attend! TWHSParent, LeanderMomma and CTJBandPops 3 Quote
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CTJBandPops Posted May 31, 2019 Author Posted May 31, 2019 Jeremiah and Dan attending - now it is a party - I think this will be a great chance to share stories and Texas band experiences I am working on the #teamtexas shirts and will offer them to all 6 bands performing in Indy - at that time, I will extend and invite to those directors - I will finalize the details as we get the schedules for all the Texas bands but I spoke to the Westin Indy today. I have a suite that will entertain 40-50 with a bar and bartender - it has a direct view of Lucas Oil Stadium. keep in mind - we all came together via TxBands - as I say every year - be sure to make a donation to TXBands site - I am making my 2019 donation today - please do the same LeanderMomma 1 Quote
herbaflerb Posted June 6, 2019 Posted June 6, 2019 This is awesome! I cannot partake in the drinks, but I plan to make it up to Grand Nats this year. Let’s go #TeamTexas! CTJBandPops and LeanderMomma 2 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 6:12 PM, Bandmomx4 said: I'll be there thursday- not sure what time though. TWHS has been given a 9 am prelim slot on Friday morning... so I know where I'll be then. The band will be staying at the Downtown Marriott- we were just given that news this week. Leander performs early Friday morning as well. I wonder if it’s going to be one big Texas sized block! I’m booking my flight now. Just trying to work things around my 20 year old’s college classes on Thursday. Looks like it might be a late afternoon flight for us that day, and an early day at LOS on Friday! CTJBandPops and WoodlandsMom4ever 2 Quote
principalagent Posted July 1, 2019 Posted July 1, 2019 My school life blew up and there’s a concert for one of my favorite singers in that Friday night so I’m probably just coming in for semis and finals. A bit of a bummer, but it seems every band I want to see will be there on Saturday! MadisonBandMan1 1 Quote
LeanderMomma Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 6:34 PM, principalagent said: My school life blew up and there’s a concert for one of my favorite singers in that Friday night so I’m probably just coming in for semis and finals. A bit of a bummer, but it seems every band I want to see will be there on Saturday! Life happens. I’ll look for you! MadisonBandMan1 1 Quote
CTJBandPops Posted September 7, 2019 Author Posted September 7, 2019 On 4/27/2019 at 4:48 PM, banddad84 said: My wife and I are staying at the Westin in Indy for Grand Nats 2019 We are thinking that it could be fund to do a #TeamTexas gathering on Friday night after prelims. could be a great time as #TeamTexas prepares for Semi's on Saturday morning (cause we know that all Texas bands will advance) First round of drinks are on me - let me know your thoughts...... Hoping the TXBANDs staff can attend Need to get an idea of the size/scope As the season begin to get underway - I wanted to get an idea of who may attend an event if I put it together on Friday Night at the Westin? - very close to the LOS it may be late, as we do not have times for the prelim announcements yet but we can assume it will be 11pm or so and have no idea where our Texas Bands will land in semi time slots.so I know it is iffy at best. just want to get an idea of how many bodies I may need to plan for and if they will do so this late who is interested in a gathering? we could do it earlier if there are those interested in watching the awards online - as we know all our Texasbands will advance to Semi-finals let me know your thoughts Quote
TWHSParent Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 8:04 AM, banddad84 said: As the season begin to get underway - I wanted to get an idea of who may attend an event if I put it together on Friday Night at the Westin? - very close to the LOS it may be late, as we do not have times for the prelim announcements yet but we can assume it will be 11pm or so and have no idea where our Texas Bands will land in semi time slots.so I know it is iffy at best. just want to get an idea of how many bodies I may need to plan for and if they will do so this late who is interested in a gathering? we could do it earlier if there are those interested in watching the awards online - as we know all our Texasbands will advance to Semi-finals let me know your thoughts If I am there I would be interested. I will know significantly more about my plans after today. Quote
LeanderMomma Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 8:04 AM, banddad84 said: As the season begin to get underway - I wanted to get an idea of who may attend an event if I put it together on Friday Night at the Westin? - very close to the LOS it may be late, as we do not have times for the prelim announcements yet but we can assume it will be 11pm or so and have no idea where our Texas Bands will land in semi time slots.so I know it is iffy at best. just want to get an idea of how many bodies I may need to plan for and if they will do so this late who is interested in a gathering? we could do it earlier if there are those interested in watching the awards online - as we know all our Texasbands will advance to Semi-finals let me know your thoughts Ohhh I like the idea of a watch party on Friday evening! Quote
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