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Subject: Next Port City Jamboree!!!
Posted: 2010-Aug-23 at 11:58am

Hi Everyone,the next "Port CityJamboree" is on the 18th of September at the Lorneville community center featuring ,Jessica Mclaughlin and Joey Hebert,Jack Mcaffee,Candace Phillips,Madison Dupere,and Al Gauvin as well as C.J.Gallant,Sam Aucoin,Matthew O'Connor,Tim Wallace,Juanita Kelson,and Walter Prosser! there will be canteen facilities available and the usual door prizes and 50/50 draw .I will also have copies of my newest CD "Hold On To It Forever" for sale!  tickets are available at Beats n Bytes,,K.V.Drugs,,Watertons,,  Grandbay Pharmacy,,and at the Lorneville Convenience Store or at the door . Advance Tickets are $10.00 or $12.00 at the door .Show starts at 7pm doors open at 6pm  Hope to see you there and thanks for your support!!   Reg Gallant.

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:58:15 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=377&PID=1137#1137 Musical Events : PORT CITY JAMBOREE http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=376&PID=1136#1136 Author: regman
Subject: PORT CITY JAMBOREE
Posted: 2010-Jun-09 at 6:29pm

HEY ALL,ONCE AGAIN IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER PORT CITY JAMBOREE .THE
SHOW WILL BE HELD IN LORNEVILLE AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND WILL FEATURE  ANGELA CURRAN,,GORDIE MILLER.. TERESA SHANNON,,CLAYTON AND DONNA COLPITTS..GORDON BROWN AND CAROL PERRY,, THE JAMBOREE BAND CJ GALLANT,,WALTER PROSSER,,TIM WALLACE,,MATTHEW O'CONNOR..JUANITA KELSON AND YOURS TRULY REG GALLANT   50/50 DRAW  DOOR PRIZES AND A CANTEEN  AND LOTS OF GREAT COUNTRY MUSIC ,I HOPE TO HAVE THE "NEW" CD READY BY THEN! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE . ITS ON SATURDAY JULY THE 17TH AT 7PM  TICKETS 10.00  ADVANCE  12.00 AT THE DOOR  AVAILABLE AT ALL THE USUAL OUTLETS -BEATS'N'BYTES-WATERTONS-GRANDBAY PHARMACY-KV DRUGS-AND THE LORNEVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE   SEE YA THERE REG!!!


Edited by regman - 2010-Jun-09 at 6:34pm]]> Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:29:22 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=376&PID=1136#1136 Musical Events : PORT CITY JAMBOREE http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=375&PID=1135#1135 Author: regman
Subject: PORT CITY JAMBOREE
Posted: 2010-Apr-12 at 11:43am

Hey all, don't forget the Port City Jamboree in lorneville on Saturday May 8th at 7pm  great line up of guests and a 50/50 draw as well as door prizes and canteen facilities this venue seats 250 and was sold out at the last show get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! tickets will be available shortly at Grandbay Pharmacy-Waterton's on Charlotte Street- K.V. Drugs(Valley) Beats 'n' Bytes and at the Lorneville Convenience Store, and at the door tickets are 10.00 advance 12.00 at the door ,,hope to see you all there ...   Reg



Edited by regman - 2010-Apr-12 at 11:45am]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:43:05 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=375&PID=1135#1135 Jam Sessions : private jams http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=360&PID=1134#1134 Author: banjogod
Subject: private jams
Posted: 2010-Jan-22 at 10:08pm

There are only two ways to get better:

1) Quality Practice Time
If you can't spare the required amount of time behind your chosen instrument then sell it! I put in 2-4 hours a day and I don't think that's enough!

2) Better Musicians
The only way to get better is by playing with better musicians. If you always play with the same people in the same scenario then don't expect to get better. Failing face time with better musicians then play along to CDs.

Sorry to be frank but at least it's honest.
    

Edited by banjogod - 2010-Jan-22 at 10:09pm]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:08:44 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=360&PID=1134#1134 Jam Sessions : Common sense at jams http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=374&PID=1133#1133 Author: captxray
Subject: Common sense at jams
Posted: 2009-Dec-01 at 12:02pm

All good Suggestions. Being polite and respectfull for the musicians and vocalalists will go along way.
 
It's human nature to want to be the center of attention but save that for home. When playing in a group, you're a team working together for a common goal--- to put the song or tune out.
 
This can be applied to all types of music sessions.
 
Thanks Fungus for the reminder! 
 
]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:02:34 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=374&PID=1133#1133 Jam Sessions : Common sense at jams http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=374&PID=1132#1132 Author: Fungus
Subject: Common sense at jams
Posted: 2009-Nov-25 at 11:11am

Hi out there..I was just going through some comments and posts on the site,and I came across this post.I think its a great post and it sure wont hurt us all to read it again.It has to do with common sense at jams....Thanks hope everyone gets something out of this    Ken


   Bluegrass Jamming Pointers by Pete Wernick


Bottom lines:
1. Be in tune. Before starting and whenever in doubt, use an electronic tuner.

2. Be on the right chord.
1. Remember the chord progession.
2. If necessary, watch the left hand of someone who knows the chords.
3. Stay with the beat.

It helps if you:
1. Recognize common guitar chords by sight even if you don't play guitar.
2. Help with the singing. Knowing the verses to songs is a key ingredient.
3. Suggest songs easy enough for everyone to follow. Be aware of common denominators of ability when picking keys and tempos.
4. Know the basics of simple key transposing, such as when capos are used.
5. Help others be on the right chord, tuning, etc.
6. Watch your volume.
1. Allow featured singer/soloist to be easily heard. If you can't hear him/her, get quieter.
2. When it's your turn, make sure you're heard.
3. Be aware that your instrument (banjos especially) may not seem as loud to you as to someone who's in front of it.

7. Know the traditional unspoken ground rules (see below).
8. Give everyone a chance to shine. Be encouraging.

Traditional unspoken ground rules:
1. Whoever is singing lead or kicks off an instrumental usually leads the group through the song, signaling who takes instrumental solos ("breaks") and when to end.

2. Typical arrangement formats:
1. On a song when there are few or no instrumental soloists: The singer starts tune any way comfortable, others join in, play until verses run out. Or the singer can give a solo to anyone willing, following format:
2. On a song when some instruments can solo:
* Break ("kickoff"), verse, chorus,
* Break, verse, chorus,
* Break, verse, chorus
[optional: add solo(s) and final chorus]
3. On instrumentals, the same person usually starts and ends, with solos going around in a circle to those willing. Most common end: double "shave and a haircut" lick.

3. Regarding solos ("breaks"):
1. Breaks for songs generally follow the melody and chords of a verse.
2. At the beginning of a song and following each chorus, the singer offers breaks. Head signals and body language are used to offer, accept/decline.
3. If no one can solo, the singer just keeps singing verses and choruses to the end.
4. If there are more soloists than there are verses of the song, some solos can be grouped together to give everyone a turn. Or the singer can repeat verses to lengthen the song.
5. If there are more than enough spots for breaks, some soloists can take an extra turn.

4. If an instrumental soloist starts late, listen for whether the break is starting from the top or from a later point in the song. If different players realize they seem to be at different points in the song, try to resolve it quickly, usually by falling in with the soloist, even if he/she is mistaken.

5. When the lead singer doesn't start a verse on time, keep playing the root chord and wait until the singer starts before going to the chord changes.

6. Sing harmonies on choruses only, normally. Verses are sung solo. But in less advanced jams, people may often sing along on the verses too, even if not singing a harmony.

7. Use signals to help everyone end together: Foot out, hold up instrument, end after "one last chorus" or repeat of last line. Listen for instrumental licks that signal ending.

Etiquette stuff:
1. Some key participants may have main influence over the choice of songs and who gets to do what. Be respectful of the situation. Fit in as invited.

2. Instrumentalists, be mindful of when others want to solo or do featured backup. Give them space and take turns being featured. Don't compete!

3. Re tuning: wait your turn. If someone is tuning, avoid any playing, or perhaps (if you're sure your instrument is in tune) offer notes matching the open strings of the other person's instrument.

4. In more advanced jams, often the "classic" arrangement of a particular number is followed, including choice of key, which instrument solos when, harm ony parts, etc. However, if the classic version is in a key that doesn't work well for the lead singer, the singer calls the key and the others adapt.

5. If you don't fit into one jam, look for another or start another, or just stay and listen. (Note if there are already enough of your instrument in the group, or if the speed or difficulty of the material is out of your league.) In some situations it's OK to play quietly in an "outer circle", not trying to be heard in the inner circle.

6. Pay attention and learn from experience.
]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:11:25 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=374&PID=1132#1132 Bluegrass Music : Bluegrass on the tube http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=373&PID=1131#1131 Author: Lilangel
Subject: Bluegrass on the tube
Posted: 2009-Nov-15 at 8:14pm

I just found a youtube video " Dan Tyminski & Ron Block teaching bluegrass soloing Part 1"  it's worth watching for any player!!  Once you find That check out part 2!


Edited by Lilangel - 2009-Nov-15 at 9:17pm]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:14:48 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=373&PID=1131#1131 Bluegrass Music : Bluegrass on the tube http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=373&PID=1130#1130 Author: Fungus
Subject: Bluegrass on the tube
Posted: 2009-Nov-12 at 4:02pm

    Well I think my age must be messing up my mind.I always taught when people mention Bluegrass Music,that they are talking about traditional material done with traditional instruments by people that are trying to keep Bluegrass music alive.
When a site called Bluegrass on the Tube came out,I was happy to see that someone was trying to realy promote Bluegrass Music.However,lately it seems that most of the vidios that are being featured are everything but traditional and Bluegrass in nature.There are drums,pianos,electric guitars and Basses...Very little REAL BLUEGRASS is being featured.Even vidios by Gerry Douglas(who I admire as a bluegrass person)features drums..Where are we heading..Lets get back to real Bluegrass music...]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:02:51 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=373&PID=1130#1130 Musical Events : Port City Jamboree Christmas show!! http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=372&PID=1129#1129 Author: regman
Subject: Port City Jamboree Christmas show!!
Posted: 2009-Nov-02 at 9:21pm

    Hey all, just a note to let you know that the next port city jamboree will be held in lorneville on nov 14th at 7pm this show will be our annual food bank fundraiser and any one who wishes to bring in non perishable food (a small bag would be appropriate)donations will receive a ticket on our guitar draw as well the canteen will be open and a 50/50 draw will be held guests for this show include,,carol perry,,garth jones..angela curran.. gordon brown..cj gallant..al inch.. juanita kelson ..bill lowther .. tim wallace and more so get your tickets early 10 dollars advance 12 dollars at the door see ya there Reg]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:21:39 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=372&PID=1129#1129 Bluegrass Music : Listen to the 2009 IBMA Award Winners http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=371&PID=1123#1123 Author: Studio16a
Subject: Listen to the 2009 IBMA Award Winners
Posted: 2009-Oct-10 at 6:23pm

Listen on Rosinators Radio @
http://rosinatorsradio.blogspot.com

- to a 10-track mix from the winners of this year's
International Bluegrass Music Association Awards -
including tracks by Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
[who between them won five awards including the
'Instrumental Group' and 'Instrumental Recorded
Performance' Awards], Dailey & Vincent [winners of
the 'Entertainer', 'Vocal Group' and Gospel Recorded
Performance' Awards - here singing a Gillian Welch and
David Rawlings song], Dan Tyminski ['Male Vocalist' and
'Album of the Year' Awards] and more - listen here

http://rosinatorsradio.blogspot.com

(see the full list of winners on the IBMA)]]> Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:23:35 UT http://bluegrassfriends.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=371&PID=1123#1123