What day is best for everyone?...
We had been having it at John's Diner on the first Wednesday of November
but with Covid, I'm not sure everyone feel comfortable with that
arrangement.
We could see if the church is available the first Saturday and do like we
did the last time. George offered to pick up food if we want to have the
food as part of it.
We will also have our January membership meeting to think about.
Ursula.
On Mon, Sep 21, 2020, 9:45 AM Jean Snyder <jmelsny@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What is the date of our November meeting ?
js
On Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 8:43 PM Kristen Schneider <
kristenkschneider@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am in complete agreement with Glen, our next meeting is around the
corner and there is no replacement for “in person” conversation.
Looking forward to seeing you all then!
Kristen
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On Sep 18, 2020, at 9:22 PM, SMBA Hornpipe <hornpipeeditor@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Bob, thank you for the background. Not having been there to know the
history, it is very helpful.
I definitely think we need to discuss at a meeting.
It is a catch 22...
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 5:12 PM Robert Bishard <rvbjr13@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Just as a review;
The SMBA jam was not supported by BG pickers when it was all bluegrass.
We moved to Marysville in the hopes of drawing a larger crowd of
supporters.
It drew so many we had to find a larger venue and ended up at Young's
Church.
At Young's we initially had several quality BG pickers, but as time has
passed other folks began to attend who sang old country style music.
That has long since morphed into even more genres outside the realm of
BG.
As a result, with the exception of the backroom group, quality BG
pickers have once again abandoned the SMBA jam and I can't blame them.
However, I have long said that you can't have a BG jam if the BG pickers
don't support it.
The support from quality BG pickers initially waned during the festival
seasons, which opened the door for less talented, and varied music to be
played. Then when the pickers returned they weren't happy to see what had
happened.
The backroom group was started to appease those musicians and provide
what they expect in a BG jam . Apparently, it is enough.
The jam has evolved into what it is and seems to be on a course of its
own in the main room.
As for the backroom group, it too has only a smattering of support.
If the SMBA board wants to try another venue somewhere - I'll support
the move.
Hope this helps in future decisions.
BobB
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 4:21 PM Jean Snyder <jmelsny@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Yes - We need to have a meeting, and discussion about the jam sessions
at the meeting.
js
On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:25 AM SMBA Hornpipe <
hornpipeeditor@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi everyone, I received an email from a member in regard to the SMBA
Jam. He has some concerns and they are valid. I have had other people
voice
similar thoughts and I feel we need to evaluate for when we are able to
sponsor the jam once more.
Please read his email and we can discuss further at the next meeting.
I would like to meet in Nov is everyone is in agreement.
Ursula
Sender Name: alan mundis
Sender email: amundis@xxxxxxx
Sender IP: 166.170.0.25
Just some concerns for thought. For quite awhile the so called
bluegrass jam sessions created for the purpose of a so called Cut Above
level that takes place apart from the main hall has simply faltered with
lack of support. It was started for bluegrass musicians who aren't
beginner
level and who are perhaps band ready or performing band members. I'm not
certain who's idea this was but seldom have come or support the music
concept in the room provided. Understand Covid 19 has had effect yet able
to share and jam? We find it hard to play in the main area or hall. We
find
it more of a Country vs Bluegrass and many novice players who should wood
shed or practice. If you are able to sing/play have good timing tone or
taste then it is a benefit. The problem remains those who are able to play
and sing struggle and end up having to sit and listen and wait and endure
those who simply aren't ready or novice players who don't know what thy
don't know about Bluegrass. Many good bluegrass musicians simply do not
bother to come anymore for this reason. As painful as it is I have heard
so
many comments from fellow players/band active musicians who refer to the
jam in an unfavorable way. They have come far or travel expecting
Bluegrass
only to discover Country rather than bluegrass and thus do not return. I
have ask them why ? The response from one was ? sorry I can't play with
pickers from hell. I admit I found that offensive, yet I do understand.
Seven Mountains Bluegrass jam should be a bluegrass session. Well can't
have it all. Maybe advertise it Country/Bluegrass jam instead. I only hope
to help promote play and preserve yet not sugar coat anything . Again
nobody gains anything if nothing is said or opinion shared. Where there is
no vision ? the people perish it be nice to have the good musicians who
use
to come, back again
