I just started learning to play guitar. Now I want to make it my goal to play Fest 10.

There's no way I could be ready for Fest 8. Fest 9 is possible, but I want to be a little more realistic. Especially since I'm probably graduating in May 2010. So I can continue to learn guitar while in school, then start my band right after graduation (already got at least one like-minded friend in my guitar teacher). That gives me roughly a year to get a demo ready to sumbit for Fest in 2011.

There are always acoustic after-fest party moments to play at Fest 8.

wanted to say as well - that sounds like a Fest border house/ hotel room show

Sure, i'll work on some acoustic solo stuff, but i want to have a band that sounds like Archers of Loaf.

shaun from failsafe had a great pre-fest accoustic show at his house.
i'm picking up piano and harmonica, maybe i can join your work in progress band

Philip and Phillip, was it meant to be?

While I support this idea, and wish I could be part of it, I don't think I'd be of any help unless you need some Moog action...and, anyways I'm Moogless at the moment.

I've been thinking of getting a friend of mine to teach me to play guitar though...I should get on that.