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Post by tiller2 on Jan 5, 2020 3:56:58 GMT -5
I’m hosting our fifth annual DC jam in Takoma, DC, on Sunday, March 8. Setup begins 10:30 AM, music goes nonstop from noon to 6 pm. We operate Clamfest-style, with voting on the song list and advance signups for parts. Contact me if you’re interested!
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Post by GmanNJ on Jan 5, 2020 10:33:50 GMT -5
Suggestions are all in (over 100!) List of Love LoL is made and will be released for voting soon. It contains links to the YouTube version we will be doing.
Voting is done by google docs that auto populates a google sheet. From there we pick the top 45 voted songs and they will be the final songs. We then open up the various slots (guitar, bass, drum, vocals, other) 5 at a time. So you can sing and play on 5 songs. You can pick 5 of each slot if you want to be in the running for jam Ho'
We will do a round every few days to allow people to get in on the fun. Then we will eventually open up the sheet with no limits to fill up the songs. This will give everyone approximately 1 month to woodshed.
Email Tiller2 or me for more info.
I will post the LoL here as well as in email.
gman
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Post by Grizbear-NJ on Jan 5, 2020 11:06:51 GMT -5
I highly recommend participating in this Jam; I give it a five star rating! I've been involved since the beginning. The organizational system is top notch, and the people involved are the best. If you like to jam, this is definitely the place to be.
Full Disclosure: I am a drummer, and I did wipe my feet before posting.
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Post by mojodelic on Jan 5, 2020 13:53:44 GMT -5
+1 Grizbear
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Post by mojito on Jan 9, 2020 7:05:30 GMT -5
I sent you an email Gman.
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Post by k9bigdog on Jan 9, 2020 7:51:32 GMT -5
Andrew, got your email. Trying to work out the logistics of coming down.
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Post by GmanNJ on Jan 9, 2020 8:09:57 GMT -5
I sent you an email Gman. never got it....I will PM you on this forum |
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Post by rickyguitar on Jan 11, 2020 3:09:27 GMT -5
I wish I could, but circumstances will not allow. I hope it is a fabulous get together.
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Post by GmanNJ on Jan 11, 2020 9:29:59 GMT -5
ok Gang the wheels are in motion and the LoL is up and ready for voting. Please go to the below link to Vote on songs you want included in the March 8 Jam. Next week we will open round one for song slots List of Love |
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Post by Grizbear-NJ on Jan 11, 2020 10:38:08 GMT -5
HALLELUJAH !!!!!!! Let the Games Begin.
(The many voices in my head approve this message)
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 11, 2020 11:17:57 GMT -5
I will be in TX the first two weeks of March...oy.
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Post by hushnel on Jan 11, 2020 11:47:36 GMT -5
I will be in TX the first two weeks of March...oy. Where, I’ll be in Texas around that time, a friend and I are taking a road trip out to New Mexico but really just meandering around for two or three weeks. |
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Post by tiller2 on Jan 15, 2020 8:38:47 GMT -5
How important do you think it is to have a (small) keg of beer at the jam, which runs noon to 6 on a Sunday? Most years I've had one, but last year the distributor screwed up and we didn't--and people didn't seem to care. We have great sandwiches and can go BYOB.
Another food question: Clamfest used to have some kind of crumble cake, as a signature treat. I'd like to have something of that order: maybe a large carrot cake? Ideas and/or preferences?
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Post by k9bigdog on Jan 16, 2020 8:16:14 GMT -5
Inching closer to committing to come down. Currently in negotiations with the Spousal Unit about her joining me for this one.
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Post by Grizbear-NJ on Jan 16, 2020 13:26:22 GMT -5
Sounds good my friend. The "List of Love" is out to vote on, so have at it.
One question though; If your "spousal unit" is coming, are you going to make her help you carry your gear? OR Do you still need us "Clamfest Roadies" to help out?
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Post by GmanNJ on Jan 17, 2020 11:01:56 GMT -5
If Joe brings the wife asking her to lug stuff may be the deal breaker  |
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Post by tiller2 on Jan 17, 2020 14:11:32 GMT -5
This is good news, K9. I'm pretty sure there'll be a dinner on Saturday night for out-of-towners including spousal units.
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Post by k9bigdog on Jan 18, 2020 8:09:40 GMT -5
If Joe brings the wife asking her to lug stuff may be the deal breaker Not looking like she's going to make the trip. The good news, for everyone's backs at least, is that the newest addition to the Leslie family, aka the "Mini-Fridge" is pretty easy to move around. Griz, don't forget to let me know about where you all are thinking of staying. |
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Post by GmanNJ on Jan 18, 2020 8:21:57 GMT -5
attention all:
The LoL voting is now over and we are tallying up to get to the magic number of songs which is 44
I do not know the mystical reasons for this number but Andrew the Jam master General of the March on DC says 44 is the number for reasons similar to that below
The first round will come out next week
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Post by Grizbear-NJ on Jan 18, 2020 10:35:44 GMT -5
Not a problem K-9; still a work in progress.
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Post by tiller2 on Jan 19, 2020 21:12:16 GMT -5
It's obvious: 44 is the atomic number of ruthenium, a minor component of platinum, and the DC jam features songs that went platinum, or should have done.
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Post by GmanNJ on Jan 20, 2020 8:45:59 GMT -5
Tiller2 for the win!
bravo Sir....
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Post by Grizbear-NJ on Jan 20, 2020 11:40:42 GMT -5
I, and all of the "Voices" in my head are really impressed!!!
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Post by k9bigdog on Jan 21, 2020 8:10:46 GMT -5
It's obvious: 44 is the atomic number of ruthenium, a minor component of platinum, and the DC jam features songs that went platinum, or should have done. Ok, who gave Sheldon Cooper a guitar?? |
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Post by mroulier on Mar 9, 2020 8:55:03 GMT -5
Reviving this thread to say... I had a fun time yesterday! I played some things I practiced and jumped in on some things I kindof knew when asked (I DID get totally lost on "Walk Away Renee", sorry!!). And entertained the crowd by being my usual energetic self. The new "venue" was actually pretty good, all things considered! Kudos to Griz and Evan and Steve and Steve the drummer and Gman and Joanne on vocals and anyone I missed! Oh, and Josh for the bass rig! Gonna have to think about gettin' me a MarkBass cab! More GAS! Yay! |
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Post by Grizbear-NJ on Mar 9, 2020 10:08:26 GMT -5
Yes my friend, yesterday's Jam was a fantastic time. I love playing at events like this. I always use the adage "I get to see some old friends and to make some new ones". There was a lot of talent there yesterday, of all sorts. Great Job Everyone! Special thanks to "Tiller2" for hosting the event.
To quote our resident MT-2 contributor, mechanical genius, philosopher, and premier musician (Peegoo): "It's a Jam, NOT an audition"
You jumped in when we needed you my friend, my hat is off to you. By the way, where do you get your "Energy" from!
See you at the next one.
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Post by tiller2 on Mar 9, 2020 14:48:27 GMT -5
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