The jam atmosphere was most relaxed last night. About a dozen pickers waded through scores of songs, fiddle tunes and banjer blowouts. A little smaller crowd than usual listened intently -- perhaps they knew Chris Burgoyne wouldn't be there!?
George, who can be spotted looking for serious in today's Roanoke Times, led us through "Matterhorn" and "In the Gravel Yard." Wayne was the sole solo mandolinist and he whipsawed through "Whiskey Before Breakfast", "Road to Columbus" and numerous other signature solos. He sang "Blue Ridge Mountain Girl," which is fast becoming a new jam favorite.
Joe dusted off "Big Scioto(i)" and ran off "Down Yonder" for Lewis. Jason and Tim laid waste to a fair share of tuneage. Dale sang "John Henry Blues." Kendall was a vocalizing monster. Doug Dalton and Ralph were not frightened by the numerous appearances of B-flat. Doug Cappucino kept us all in line. Oh yeah, P.J. played banjer. A fine time.
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I have to agree that it was a more laid back, enjoyable atmosphere last night. Not because Chris wasn't there, just the way it turned out! I had fun playing mando most of the night. Played a couple of tunes on the guitar, but turned it over to PJ at the end, and the ole Yamaha sounded better than ever!
See ya'll again next week!
Glad you guys had a good jam. Somebody had to teach me Matterhorn one of these days.
Ralph--did you chat Kendall up on the Side Door?
"Laid back...with my mind on my money and my money on my mind..."
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