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 It's busy season here at the Jam, with three shows in the next three weeks. First up is our Cutting Room debut this Thursday with some Mike Doughty tunes from Shoebucket (Matt Moore, Gregg Raybin); the debut of funky instrumentalists Lodestar (Chuck Bernklau, Ross Brooks, Carlos Cabrales, Phil LaRussa), the sultry stylings of Ninonne (with help from Bob Adleman, Elena Belan, Lou Clark, Ethan Rosenblatt); R&B with Jackie (Lou Clarke, Rich Mansour, Tony Novarro, Rich Oshinsky, Jackie Schwartz); Brooke Moriber (with her buddies Carlos Cabrales, Beth Hoff, Pearl, Tony Novarro, and Barry Rich); and the split personnae of Dueling Elvis (Robert Brandow, Hank Goldsmith, Pete Herman, George Majoros, and Joe Tomasulo). For more info, see "Weather" below. |
| Business |
Our latest "Check Out A Gibson" guitar is an Epiphone John Lee Hooker Signature 1964 Sheraton. And we do mean Signature: This one bears the autograph of the legendary author of "Boom Boom" and "Boogie Chillen" - along with some unique touches like a "Frequensator"
tailpiece, 5-layer bound pickguard with metal E, and "New
York" mini-humbuckers. Though the instrument (like it's namesake) is no longer in circulation, Jam Members may try her out through April 5.
And a big "thank you" to Tony Randazzo, who donated a historic 48th Street Custom Guitar (remember them?) to the Jam over the weekend. If you're feeling similarly generous, drop us a line - we're always intrested in instruments, amps, mixed martial arts DVDs (me) and fine chocolate (Eric). If we can't use it or sell it, we'll donate it to a deserving public school. Either way, some kid will end up enjoying your toys, and they will no longer be collecting dust (or taking up precious space).
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Monday (3/26): 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.
 Thursday (3/29): Jam Showcase at The Cutting Room, featuring Shoebucket (7 pm); Lodestar (7:30 pm); Ninonne (pictured left, 8:15 pm); Jackie (9 pm); Brooke Moriber (9:45 pm); and Dueling Elvis (10:30 pm). Free for Jam members, otherwise $10.
Friday (3/30): 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 (3/31): 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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 Thursday (4/5): Jam Showcase at Red Lion, featuring Rardi unplugged, the long-awaited return of classic rockers The Craig Jantz Band, somewhat Grateful Deadheads August West (pictured at right), pop-rockers Princess Rainbow & The Crown Victorians, unfailingly fun Beatles tribute No Mersey, and (of course) the rock and roll circus known as The Rolling Bones. |
| Classifieds |
Alto and soprano sax player has been playing in NY, NJ, and FL with ex-Buddy Rich band members. Looking for piano, drums, and bass or guitar drums and bass to jam with and do gigs in NY or NJ.
"No Static, a Jammy-nominated Steely Dan tribute band is seeking: keys, sax and a lead singer. Knowledge of the material is extremely important."
A guitarist writes: "I would like to put something together that covers Zep, Rush, Deep Purple,
Yes, older Journey, Kansas, Queen, Rainbow - etc. I need a
lead singer (preferably male) and a keyboard player who can pad when needed and
riff when needed."
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| Postscript |
 "I don't think about time. You're here when you're here.
I think about today, staying in tune." -John Lee Hooker.
Jam Master G
a/k/a Gregg Raybin | |
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Jammy Spotlight
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When Grammy winner James Blunt needs a voice coach, he calls upon Liz Caplan Vocal Studios, a proud Jam sponsor. And each of this year's Jammy winners (male and female) for Best Vocalist will receive a complimentary diagnostic/
lesson with Liz (a $150 value), a set of LCVS instuctional videos ($100), and an Audix OM-5 mic ($265, courtesy of Guitar Center). That's two prize packages worth a total of $1,030.
Join us Friday, April 13, at Knitting Factory, for the 2007 Jammy Awards, with Both Hands, Chuck & Sue Rock, Complicated Lady, Cropduster, Dave Sasscer & The Mojo Conga Jam, Gremmie's Noisebucket, Limelight, Newspaper Taxis, Pink Flawd, The Rolling Bones, Sandstorm, and Square Ft.
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