Events
El Diablo Amps Pedal Swap at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, Saturday Aug. 9th, 2025.
The event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
You ONLY need to register if you plan on displaying pedals for trade or sale!! If you are simply stopping by to buy pedals, you do not need to register!
Thank you for registering for the LGF El Diablo Pedal Swap, Saturday Aug 10th from 12 - 1 pm!
- There are NO physical tickets. We’ll have a list of those who registered, so all you’ll need is your id.
- The pedal swap will be held at the beautiful Como Lakeside Pavilion (1360 Lexington Parkway N, St. Paul, 55103). There is plenty of parking, BUT do carpool if possible.
- We’ll start checking people in at 11:00 am. The plan is to start the swap meet at Noon.
- TEST your pedal at home BEFORE coming to the swap. Gear gremlins are real! If the pedal has been sitting for a while, test it. Even if it worked last week, TEST it again!!
- Take a moment to CLEAN your pedals and find the original boxes if you have them.
- Price tags are handy and help speed up trades. Check Reverb or eBay, get a sense for what your pedal is worth and write it down somewhere!
- You'll be able to do straight trades, trades plus cash, or 100% cash transactions with your fellow musicians. We STRONGLY recommend the use of PayPal or VenMo (rather than actual cash) when purchasing as an added layer of protection and peace of mind.
- If your pedal requires 12V/18V power, mark it clearly on the pedal and bring the dedicated power supply. We’ll have power supplies on hand as well.
- We will have two listening stations set up.
- Swap ends promptly at 1 pm.
If you haven’t been to an El Diablo Pedal Swap, you’re in for a treat! It’s a super fun day to meet new friends and catch up with old pals, compare notes about the Mpls/St. Paul music scene, chat about gear, compare collections, and much more. We’ll see you on Saturday, Aug 9th!
INDIE ROCK CAMP Five Weeks beginning October 3rd, 2024
Award-winning guitarist and educator Mike Michel is bringing his 5 week adult music camp “INDIE ROCK DEN” (IRD) to El Diablo this October! We’ve hosted a number of IRD performances in the past, and I can tell you first-hand: it’s a joyful experience! You get to play the music that you love, improve your guitar/bass skills, make new friendships and experience the thrill of performing live in a fun and supportive environment. Slots are extremely limited so REGISTER TODAY!! For more information, click the link below:
https://theorangegoodness.com/lessons-classes
PAST EVENTS:
EL Diablo Pedal Swap August 10th, 2024
Adam Levy Workshop “String Theories” Sunday February 4th, 2024
The AfterHours MKII: Thursday Dec 7th Join us for a clandestine night of musical magic. An exclusive gathering for those who seek the extraordinary. Limited tickets available. Prepare for an unforgettable experience!
Balthazar Amps Meet & Greet Saturday Oct. 7th 2023. 3 - 5 pm
Marc Ribot Improv Workshop (Presented in conjunction with the Lakeside Guitar Festival) Sunday, Aug 13th, 2023
El Diablo Pedal Swap (Sponsored by the Lakeside Guitar Festival) 2023
