Memorial Day Jam at River City Grille

Maybe that was Ralph's last jam...

He wasn't there tonight, but who am I to complain? The jam circle was a little smaller, and it really tightened things up. Doug Capo went AWOL on bass, and Tim Pak filled in ably. We got some cookin' jams going. Ralph was missed, but Wayne played a lot of mando with Nancy, Dan, and even Bill Adams playing some flattop.
Got to see Wilson, in for his once in a blue moon sit ins. Get well soon, Wilson!
Sloan was in taking on a lot of fiddle chores with the always progressing Richard, and Rob showed up late to lend his primo fiddle chops.

Little Cabin on the Hill. Hit Parade o Love. Red Haired Boy. Swingin' Doors. Cherokee Shuffle. What else? Can't remember, but it was some good pickin.

Ralph's last jam ...

... as a New River Valley homeowner (made you look!) was a good one. I think we're settling in pretty well at the RCG. The owners seem sincerely enthusiastic and happy that we're there. The musicians are adapting to the new environs, many of the patrons from The Coffee Mill have hung with us and new fans are turning out to hear the music.

It was good to see old friends Asenath Cales and Don Hall last night. We had a great turnout of musicianers who were still sawing away when I bailed -- Wayne, Doug, Chris, Joe, Tim P. and Jason, among them. Tim Mills was there, eating what appeared to be chicken salad. Also happy to see Richard, Mary, Nancy, Jenny, Rob Z., Christian, Kendall (sans guitar; granddaughter in tow), and a guitarist who met us at Wades, whose name I do not know. Miss anybody? Glad Lewis, the Fryes, Ken and Dave, the Simpkinses and other friends were on hand. I saw Anna on TV this morning! She was spotted at Mabry Mill with a buncha other roustabouts from Grove.

See you next week!

Total Wayne Frye Request Live!

Wayne was only there 2 hours, so he paid off several members of the audience to request HIS songs last night! Incorrigible! Including Country Roads ... a blatant attempt to get his songs sung!

I think the jam's going well at the RCG. Good group last nite, good singers, good pickers, a few new numbers AND Wayne Henderson's nephew played a custom-built WCH guitar.

Jam Report

The jam tonight was really good! Had plenty of pickers, and a decent crowd of listeners. The Grill wasn't as full as it has been, of course the students are gone, so that took away some of the crowd. Can't name all of those in attendance, but a special shout out goes to Tim Pack. He came over and as he was pulling up we were motioning for him to get his bass, since Doug was AWOL. Tim went back home, got his bass, and made an excellent representation for himself! We sure do appreciated having that low end rythmn going!

Good trouble in River City

I think the jam is going well in the new environs. Y'all tell me.