The jams are back! On the second SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH, 3pm to 6pm with
the first jam scheduled for January 14th. The hosting showcase band,
“SUDA” is comprised of BOISE BLUES SOCIETY (BBS) Scholarship
winners.Venue
The Playhouse is a family-friendly environment with a stage, large
dance floor, and a sound system. Youth are encouraged to
participate in jam sessions. BBS mentors will be available to
answer any questions these young blues musicians may have. All ages
are welcome to come, observe, and learn. Drinks and a limited
selection of food items will be available for sale by the Playhouse,
as well as BBS CD’s and related items.
Management
Each Jam session will be managed by a volunteer appointed by the
BBS Board of Directors. The goal to make playing the blues both
fun, as well as organized for smooth transitions. The BBS volunteer
will be responsible for placing individuals into jam bands
and designating the order, or priority, in which individuals and
bands will play. Each band or BBS composed jam band, or individual
musician will be able to play for 15 minutes (or 3 songs not lasting
more than 15 minutes) in order to allow full participation of those
wanting to jam.
Hosting Showcase Bands
BBS is seeking host bands that will be showcased at the Jam and play
a 30-minute set to start the Jam Session. Host bands will be able
to sell their CD’s or other marketing materials to those
attending. Musicians in the Host band will also be responsible for
covering when the need arises for a bass player, drummer, or another
musician. If you have a band and would like to be considered for a
Host Band, please send an email to Boiseblueswilson@gmail.com (Dale
Wilson) with your email, telephone number, and the name of your
band. Host Bands will be selected based on BBS review of the
band’s musical performance of at least one blues song by CD,
Facebook or Youtube post, or another means of displaying their
band’s musical ability. Application to be a Host Band does not
assure selection as one.
Jam Players
Individuals and Bands will sign up for the Jam session when they
arrive at the Playhouse. Each Jammer, whether signed in by Band or
Individual, will be assigned to play in the order in which they
registered to play when they arrived. If a Band is not ready to play
at the time called because a member is missing, the Band will be moved
down to the next available priority until they arrive; or, the Band
may choose to play with an Individual Jammer substituting for the
missing player(s).
Equipment
The Showcase Host Band will be providing a drum kit and bass amplifier
for all musicians. BBS will be providing microphones, with the
Playhouse providing the sound equipment and sound engineer. Bands or
individuals needing a keyboard should bring their own. Other
instrument equipment is also the responsibility of the individual or
band participating.
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