Tuesday, October 23, 2007

What a Jam!

Last night's efforts at the Mill were pretty darned good. Ralph, our fearless leader kept things moving as usual, and as always provided some right good fiddlin'. Joe, Jason, and Tim had the banjos rockin', and we had enough guitars to start up an instrument store. Brain came back and wowed us some more on the mando. I personally put mine away when he came in. Don't need to compete with that! It was absolutely great to have Doug back in the fold after a 2 week absence. Of everyone that comes, I think Doug is missed the most when he isn't there. That bass work keeps it all together! Speaking of missing, we all missed the fine playing and singing of Chris. Duty called and he answered. Just hope he is back next week.

Bill Adams made an appearance and provided his usual high quality of dobro work. With Asenath, Ralph, Dale, Brian, and that Wayne guy providing the vocals, it was a good time! We had a good turnout of listeners, with a good mix of regulars and several newcomers. As usual, the jam was the place to be in Radford on Monday night.

I won't be around next week. Got a conference in Newport News, and then a side trip to Myrtle Beach. I'll be back on the 5th for the jam, and will help Chris with Side Door #2 on the 10th. I hear there is such a desire by other talented folks to play that the JB's and the others will have to wait to take the stage in #3. That's cool! Gives us a good chance to work up some new stuff!
Asenath and I have already started!

Catch everyone on the 5th.....

3 comments:

Chris Burgoyne said...

Nice postin' there Mistah Wayne. I'm up in New York City. Stayed in Queens last night, had some pizza in Brooklyn for lunch, listened to some Jazz in the Village during a late dinner. Stopped by a guitar shop and played a 1917 Gibson A model. It was no good for choppin' put I played a couple fiddle tunes and thought it sounded like Norman Blake. I should be back in the saddle next week. Maybe I should bring my guitar for a change.
Did Joe tell you about Steep Canyon Rangers on Friday night? It was a good time.

Ralph said...

Monday was definitely a nice jam -- although we laid a wreath in the seat vacated by Chris Bur-Gurney.

SDS is 2 weeks from Saturday. Everything set?

Joe and Brian M. played a kickin' version of Old Dangerfield to polish off the night. This followed a sing-along version of "Who Will Sing for Me" that sounded better than a church choir.

Chris Burgoyne said...

Set for SDS2? Not exactly, but I've got a minimum.
Wayne and I were talking last night.
Might be a JBs/garage band set after all.