RMSM #134 - Synth Petting Zoo / Gear Swap + Méchant Métrique Performance

*** Important ***
As there is an event before ours, and the venue closes at 7:30, and the event looks to be well attended...

• Start time and gear setup time is 5:30 SHARP with a HARD STOP at 7:30
• Setup will begin at 5:30 and NOT before
• The venue requires a waiver before you can enter. To save time, you can fill out this online waiver.
• If you are not feeling well for whatever reason, please consider skipping the event so you don't pass it on

Description
Our epic petting zoo / gear swap themed event is back along with a musical performance by member Méchant Métrique.

We will once again be at the amazing Junkyard Social Club venue in Boulder. They are donating the venue space so please come hungry and thirsty. They have full-service coffee shop brewing local Ampersand Coffee and their cafe offers small bites – like paninis, burritos, and small snacks. Their bar serves local beer, wine, and cocktails featuring DV8 Spirits.

Agenda

• 5:30-5:40 Sign venue waiver, get nametags, food and drink, load-in and setup for those bringing gear
• 5:40-5:45: Announcements
• 5:45-6:30: Petting Zoo / Gear Swap
• 6:30-6:50: Performance by Méchant Métrique
• 6:50-7:15: Intros + Resume Petting Zoo / Gear Swap
• 7:15-7:30: Wrap up, tear down & load out (We have a hard stop at 7:30)

What is a Petting Zoo?
A synthesizer petting zoo is an event where we members bring a favorite synthesizer, small rig, or instrument to show off. For those bringing gear for the petting zoo (or to sell/trade), upon arrival you’ll put your gear out on tables around the room. Then people can wander around the room to check out all the gear and socialize. It’s a fun way to explore instruments and meet other people who share a passion for similar gear. Bringing gear to share is optional but encouraged.

Bring Your Headphones
The petting zoo / gear swap is a headphones only event. EVERYONE bring headphones. I recommend an adapter so you can check out instruments with 1/4" and 1/8" headphone outs.

Synth Petting Zoo Logistics
For those bringing gear to show off or to sell or trade…

• These events are usually quite popular so if you are bringing gear to show off at the petting zoo or items for the gear swap, please limit table space you'll need to round a 61 key controller wide.
• Bring an extension cord and power strips if you are not running on battery.
• In case we run out of table space, throw a folding table your card. Leave it in the car in case you need it.

Gear Swap Logistics

• It's up to the buyers & sellers to sort out transactions for gear. I personally recommend you are ready to go with PayPal or Venmo.
• These events are usually quite popular so if you are bringing gear to show off at the petting zoo or items for the gear swap, please limit table space you'll need to round a 61 key controller wide.
• Keep your items synth or audio related. Things like mics, stands, cases, cables, hardware effects are welcome in addition to synths.
• If you are selling something that needs power, I recommend you bring an extension cord and power strip.

Méchant Métrique Bio
A creator and performer of electronic music from Loveland, CO. Méchant Métrique explores various genres with a feeling both unfamiliar and nostalgic.