Frankie's Jam Report

From Frank Fitzgerald:

Just an update to this past Monday night jam. No Ralph, Wayne, Chris, or Joe, so it was almost Java "Brotherless" with the exception of Doug C. on the bass. Others included Jason and George on the banjos, Richard and another guy on the fiddles (the other fiddle player works at RU and has been jamming with us; Jeff is his name; rbjr.), Curtis on the dobro, Mary on the mandolin, and rounding out the accompaniment were the following guitarists: Kendall, Nancy, Cory (who sat in Ralph's chair, played a few leads, and broke a string), and yours truly. Another mandolin player showed up [Christian, I assume; rbjr.].

We also had an electric bass player (I think his name was "Neil") join us with a mini amp powered by batteries. He has toured with Jane Powell and Clarence Carter along with others (didn't catch all of their names). He was originally from Radford (went to RHS) and he recalls Wayne and Joey. He has lived in Atlanta for 25 years.

Smaller crowd than usual, including the spectators. Good time had by all as George and Kendall provided most of the lead vocal with Curtis and yours truly providing the backup on the chorus. I thought the highlight was when Curtis did a version of "Not Afraid" which was spectacular.

Both Kendall and I left a little after 8:00 p.m. Not sure what happened then.

Definitely missed you all but everyone seemed to enjoy the music!