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 It's was a sad day in Mudville when we received word that last year's Jammy-co-winning Best Female Vocalist Lisa Christine Mowry would be unavailable for this year's event, and that The Orchid Thieves would therefore not be performing on April 13. Such misfortune turned out to be good news for The Obscure Blues Band (featuring 2004's Best Female Vocalist, Miss Diane Jackson), who received their invitation to the big show over the weekend. At press time, OBB was unable to confirm their appearance, so stay tuned for more potential drama. The Orchid Thieves (along with friends No Mersey and Dueling Elvis) will return to action at the annual Taste of Tribeca Food Festival on Saturday, May 19.
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 This week I chatted with one of the Jam's newer members (the next wave, if you will), actress/singer/songstress Brooke Moriber. JMG: How did you discover the Jam? BM:
I was putting together a band (of pros), and
one of the guys mentioned that the Jam was "like Match.com for musicians." JMG: I'm going to use that one. How has it worked out so far? BM:
I am so happy. When you introduced me to Tony (Novarro, guitar) I knew it would
work. Then Barry (Rich, drums) and Carlos (Cabrales, bass) came on board and blew me away. It really is a team
effort. JMG: What acting gig are you best known for? BM: Probably The Wild Party. I've been concentrating more on music lately, but I'd like to do more film and TV work, because Broadway doesn't pay that well.
JMG: Describe your sound. BM: My
influences are Heart, Pat Benatar, maybe a little Alanis. But the band
has this great energy of its own - we feed off each other and that helps
create the music. JMG: Tell us something about Brooke that we'd never guess. BM: You'll have to ask me that after I've had a few drinks!
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Monday (3/12): Newbie Jam with Patty Murray from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at The Jam. Join us for a professionally-facilitated open jam session specifically geared toward newcomers - but where all are welcome. $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
Friday (3/16): Open Blues & Rock Jam from 6 to 10 pm at The Jam (701 7th Ave., 7W). $15 for Jam members, $25 for everyone else, all gear included.
Saturday (3/17): Open Rock Jam at The Jam (701 7th Ave., 7W), 4 to 8 pm. $15 for Jam members, $25 for non-members, all gear included. |
Extended Forecast
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Monday (3/19): Newbie Jam with Patty Murray from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. $10 for members,
$15 for non-members.
Thursday (3/22): Human Karaoke Experience at O'Flanagan's, 9:00 pm to 1:30 am. Free!
Friday (3/23): Open Blues & Rock Jam from 6 to 10 pm. $15 for Jam members, $25 for everyone else.
Saturday (3/24): Open Rock Jam at from 4 to 8 pm. $15 for Jam members, $25 for non-members. |
Personals
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(To post or respond to a Personal Ad, just reply to this email. We'll do the rest.)
Abe (guitar, vocals) and Dave (bass) are looking to start a blues/rock/r& band - seeking keyboard player, singer and a drummer for a project that includes a wide ranging and flexible play list and good fun!
No Static, a Jammy-nominated Steely Dan tribute band is seeking: a lead singer, keyboardist
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| Postscript |
 "I guess you could write a good song [even] if you r heart hasn't been broken - but I don't know of anyone whose heart hasn't been broken." -Lucinda Williams
Jam Master G
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2007 Jammys!
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This year's Jammy-winning Best Original Band will walk away with a golden trophy and a studio recording package valued at $1,000, courtesy of our good friend (the Father of Recreational Music) Doug Maxwell and Media Right Productions. If you're thinking about a recording project, give Doug a call: He's not only a gifted musician/engineer/ producer - he's also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
Join us Friday, April 13, at Knitting Factory, for the 2007 Jammy Awards, featuring Both Hands, Chuck & Sue Rock, Cropduster, Dave Sasscer & The Mojo Conga Jam, Gremmie's Noisebucket, Limelight, Newspaper Taxis, The Obscure Blues Band, Pink Flawd, The Rolling Bones, Sandstorm, and Square Feeet.
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