Re: [TCML] Seek Los Angeles Tesla Coil... (fwd)

[Chip Atkinson <chip@xxxxxxxxxx>]

It seems that there is a fair amount of cross over between the two
hobbies.  In the 90's I went to the fireworks list that I was on to find
out about others interested in tesla coils.  Both produce firey exciting
displays and provide great learning opportunities.

On Mon, 24 Jun 2013 bturner@xxxxxxxx wrote:

> Chip -
> 
> Ironic. I was on a pyro crew for a good number of years...!
> 
> - b
> 
> 
> 
> > Thanks Brent.  I forwarded your posting to Paul.  Seems like tesla coils
> > are like fireworks displays.  Sigh.
> >
> > On Sun, 23 Jun 2013 bturner@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> >> Especially if this is a 'non-paying' gig... If the promoters want to
> >> foot
> >> the bill for a specific insurance rider, then maybe. However, entities
> >> who
> >> carry their own insurance (ie; KVa Effects for example) likely won't 'do
> >> it for free'.
> >>
> >> Even when Danielle and I did performances, either the sponsoring entity
> >> carried the liability, or we did non-public gigs. Period.
> >>
> >> All I can say is good luck on this one.
> >>
> >> - b
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> > I just got this in my mail.  I did warn him about liability issues and
> >> how
> >> > they tend to scare off public display of coils.  Perhaps someone has
> >> > something they could sell to him or are willing to take the risk.
> >> >
> >> > Chip
> >> > =================
> >> >
> >> > Hi Chip,
> >> > My name is Paul Gachot and my partner Sarah Bay Williams and I have an
> >> > ongoing monthly event in Los Angeles called Stupid
> >> > Pills (find it here:www dot stupidpills dot org). Normally we invite
> >> > artists to do a performance or explain a work in
> >> > progress, this time, due to an unfortunate family matter, we're going
> >> to
> >> > create an experience instead. We can get
> >> > anywhere between 20 and 80 showing up. This one is going to be held
> >> next
> >> > Friday, June 28th.
> >> >
> >> > For this week's edition we're creating an homage to a thunder and
> >> > lightning storm indoors. The venue is the Hyperion
> >> > Tavern in Silverlake, it's a small really interesting venue with a
> >> small
> >> > stage and great atmosphere (see below). We have
> >> > been trying to find someone locally who would be able to bring in a
> >> > smallTesla Coil and help us create the "lightning"
> >> > portion of the evening. No luck finding anyone so far, would you have
> >> any
> >> > ideas? This is a non-paying gig, we do this at
> >> > our own expense just for the sake of doing something interesting
> >> that's
> >> > free for anyone who's interested... We like to
> >> > work with people who want to join in the spirit of creating something
> >> fun
> >> > and original.
> >> >
> >> > Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I'm here today working on
> >> this.
> >> > Feel free to call or email... my cell:
> >> > (323)600-3638
> >> >
> >> > Thnaks Chip. All best,
> >> >
> >> > Paul
> >> >
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