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  Over the past eighteen months, Jam members have played showcases at an unprecedented ten venues (three of which are no longer in business) around town: Coda, The Delancey, A&M Roadhouse, Pianos, R&R, Red Lion, Cutting Room, Knitting Factory, and Rebel. But being restless and ambitious by nature, that's not quite enough. Come January, our roster will include the very happening Ace of Clubs. Dig it. |
| Philanthropy |
The guitar pictured at the top of this electronic missive was recentlly donated to the Jam by one Dr. Richard "Goody" Goodman, dentist to the stars. Likely concocted in Japan, this acrylic beast's massive weight is countered by super low action across a friendly ebony fretboard. This instrument (the Goodycaster? The Dick Paul?) joins many others donated by (and containing the good vibes of) members over the years. If you'd like to similarly weave something into our rich tapestry, please get in touch.
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 By day he juggles numbers, but to us he's the
2007 Jammy Award-winning Best Male Vocalist. Fronting (or co-fronting) Dueling Elvis, Pink Flawd
and Newspaper Taxis, Robert Brandow is living the
Classic Rock Cover Band Dream.
GR: Tell us about your day gig.
RB: I'm a CPA specializing in the commercial real estate business and
have been in that field for several years now. My new job is an
opportunity to go to a true executive level at a growing company
and hopefully find my way to make that prior experience work for this
firm. And it doesn't hurt that it pays a lot more money. Plus, it makes
it easier to agree with people when they say "don't give up your day
job".
GR: What role does music play in your life?
RB: I grew up listening to pop radio in the early '70s. Then I heard Led Zeppelin and it was
all over. I got into singing with bar bands when I was
teenager and started playing guitar in my 20s. Playing music has made
me a lot of friends and I've had many great times being in that moment
where a bar crowd just doesn't want you to stop playing at 2:30am to go
home. Or at least go home alone.
GR: What do you look for in bandmates?
RB: Reliability, first and foremost. If someone can't make rehearsals
(or gigs) they've committed to it doesn't matter how talented they are. Next, a true love for the material. Chops are important, but not by themselves.
GR: Any dream projects you've yet to tackle?
RB: I just joined No Static (a Steely Dan tribute) and I'm excited about getting out to debut with them
early next year. But I'd really like to do an all-acoustic Led Zeppelin
project. Someday.
GR: Any advice for the newbies?
RB: Don't trip on the cables. Seriously though, this is my best
advice: In a typical bar band you play for a crowd, not an audience. Vibe into what will turn the attention of the crowd towards
the stage, and if you can win them over, you will be a
rock star for 45 minutes or so.
GR: Tell us something that no one knows about you.
RB: The first song I learned to sing was in Italian, when I was
six. "Mala Femena" by Jimmy Roselli. My grandmother taught it to me
and I can still sing it. And I share a birthday with Marvin Gaye.
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At press time, this is our studio availability for the week:
Monday (11/12): Studio 2 at 8:30 pm.
Wednesday (11/14): Studio 3 from 6 to 8 pm, Studio 1 at 9 pm.
Thursday (11/15): Studio 1 from 6 to 8 pm, Studio 3 all evening.
Friday (11/9): Studio 3 all evening.
Note Bene: Cancellations can happen anytime, so call or email - you never know.
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[To answer or place an ad, just email us. We'll take care of the rest.]
"Beg-intermediate bass player looking to start a blues project: Muddy waters, rev. gary davis, taj majal, willie dixon. Possible set list: killing floor, big
boss man, top of the world, back door man, hoochie coochie man, death
dont have no mercy. Also blues-based rock: If I had my way, samson and Delilah, spoonful, I cant quit you baby, statesboro blues, midnight special, gallows pole, etc. Would like to jam once a week after work and work towards playing out."
"Two experienced Jammers are creating an all original rock project that needs a drummer and bass player. The music uses standard rock song structures but with a bit richer harmonic and melodic content (i.e. we're not just thumping along on the root.). Good vocals a plus!"
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Monday (11/12): Newbie Jam w/ Patty Murray from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at The Jam.
Check out our jam geared toward newcomers - and
anyone who likes to play with good listeners. $10 for members,
$15 for non-members.
Friday (11/16): Open Blues & Rock Jam from 6 to 10 pm at The Jam (701 7th Ave., 7W). $15 for Jam members, $25 for everyone else.
Saturday (11/17): Open Rock Jam with your host Kenny Ashby, from 4 to 8 pm at The Jam (701 7th Ave., 7W). $15 for Jam members, $25 for everyone else.
Note: We will be closed for Thanksgiving (11/22). Don't even think about it.
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"There is nothing
remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the
right time and the instrument plays itself." -Johann Sebastian Bach
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