
So it’s been four years since our northwest chapter of AMICA—Automated Musical Instruments Collectors Association—hosted the international convention in Seattle. That auspicious occasion was immediately before Rob’s cystectomy (on July 19, 2019). This year we celebrated Music and Wellness with these wonderful men and others in New Orleans.
Usually the convention is an annual affair but, like the rest of the world, we had to postpone NOLA and skip gatherings in 2020 and 2021 as well. We all got our traveling feet wet again last year and met in San Mateo. That’s where we established the new tradition of convening over dinner for a chapter meeting during the week.

In 2024, the convention will be held in the LA area, July 2nd to 5th. Mark your calendars now.