Favorite Jam Bands

durango jon-boy · January 11th, 2007, 06:10 PM

Any other jammies out there? My favorites are:

The Grateful Dead
The Allman Brothers Band
Gov't Mule
The Derek Trucks Band
Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Yonder Mountain String Band
The Black Crowes
Phish

Stuco · January 11th, 2007, 06:17 PM

The Grateful Dead

ABB
Phish
Moby Grape
Keller Williams
tea leaf green

Telemaniac · January 11th, 2007, 09:13 PM

Well, I did see Queen jam a very long time ago when they had a bad reception just after Seven Seas came out - we're talking 1973 or so here - and they weren't in any way famous at that time. I'm told by my daughter who was there that at the Reading festival in the UK a couple of years ago when someone called 50 Cent was booed off the stage that Green Day jammed away for an hour or so to fill in time - not what you'd expect I guess.

morroben · January 11th, 2007, 09:22 PM

In no particular order...
The Allman Brothers Band
Flecktones
Leftover Salmon
Gov't Mule
Jazz Mandolin Project
The Derek Trucks Band
Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Widespread Panic
Yonder Mountain String Band
and Gangly Moose- a local band from Fairbanks, Ak...I really miss that band, but don't miss the cold

Dan R · January 11th, 2007, 09:37 PM

For me, the Allman Bros. will be the standard. The Grateful Dead were excellent. Phish are very fine musicians, but the GD have better songs, I think.

Dan R

DlxNashvilleLuvr · January 11th, 2007, 10:22 PM

Iratowns
Ghost Trane
Emma Gibbs Band
Blueground Undergrass

...Yes, I know most people have never heard of these bands and 3/4 of them have broken up, but they were the greatest! You missed out!

Heather Anne Peel · January 11th, 2007, 10:44 PM

markophonic · January 11th, 2007, 11:25 PM

+1 on Blueground Undergrass

Rev. Jeff and Johnny Mosier are great guys!

Mark Van Allen is a great pedal steel player.

I did some work for them several years ago.

yankeeboy · January 11th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Phish
The Grateful Dead
Medeski, Martin, & Wood
moe.
The Allman Brothers
Benevento/Russo Duo

swooda · January 12th, 2007, 12:11 AM

Hands down....

The Allman Brothers Band......

furrfurrfurr · January 12th, 2007, 12:35 AM

Black Crowes
Led Zeppelin (Oh yeah)

mudshark · January 12th, 2007, 12:42 AM

Allman Brothers Band
Little Feat

Jim W · January 12th, 2007, 12:54 PM

a second for Little Feat.

Dan R · January 12th, 2007, 01:02 PM

I just remembered, Umphrey's McGee. There music is very diverse, therefore they can be quite interesting. They are a fine group of musicians who should have a good future ahead.

Dan R

boogaloo · January 12th, 2007, 03:45 PM

No Particular Order:

Allman brothers
Little Feat
Widespread Panic
Led Zep
Hot tuna
Golden Smog
Jayhawks

I know the last three aren't always generally thought of as jam bands, but they do jam and extend songs into that realm..

Brian

ShortBuSX · January 12th, 2007, 03:49 PM

I dont understand whats so appealing about 20 minute long songs???? And why does the world need so many?

Jackson Jackson · January 12th, 2007, 04:02 PM

Not really into the jam band scene, but I love it when the following bands "stretch out" a bit...

The Black Crowes
Primus
Led Zeppelin

1293 · January 12th, 2007, 04:05 PM

I love bands the jam/improvise. Let it all hang out and hope it works. If a band is playing it safe, chances are pretty good I'll be bored. The problem is, most of the more popular jam bands just don't do it for me in the songwriting dept.. Phish had some great songs early on, but most made me say "Please stop singing and just play".

My list:

Grateful Dead

Medeski, Martin, and Wood (although they tend to noodle too much these days)

Club d'Elf

How 'bout The Who? Live at Leeds is some serious jamming.

1293 · January 12th, 2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortBuSX

I dont understand whats so appealing about 20 minute long songs???? And why does the world need so many?

A 20 minute song can be a great thing if it stays interesting and takes you on a journey. Otherwise, it can be a tedious nightmare.

Charlie Bernstein · January 12th, 2007, 04:21 PM

Grateful Dead
Sextet Offensive

Charlie Bernstein · January 12th, 2007, 04:22 PM

I can't think of many better ways to spend twenty minutes...

ibobunot · January 12th, 2007, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1293

A 20 minute song can be a great thing if it stays interesting and takes you on a journey. Otherwise, it can be a tedious nightmare.

+1000

Bands that will take you there.
Les Claypool
Bugs Henderson
Jimi Hendrix
Frank Zappa
David Lindley
Jimmy Herring
Tommy Bolin
Los Lobos
Papa Mali & the Instagators
Robben Ford
Scott Henderson
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Galactic
Greyboy Allstars
Vinyl
Critters Buggin'
The J.B.'s
Maceo Parker
Grant Green
Kenny Burrell
The Meters
Soulive
Funk Inc.
Jimmy McGriff
Jimmy Smith
Larry Young
Richard "Groove" Holmes
Stuff

and many more.................

jjkurtz · January 12th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Grateful Dead. I went on '95 Summer Tour and loved it.

Heather Anne Peel · January 12th, 2007, 10:34 PM

What impresses me about the Black Crowes' jamming is that it's highly musical. It never sounds hippie-dippy to me, it always sounds cohesive and conversational, but with focus, power and clarity. And while Marc Ford, who recently departed the band (again) has gotten and deserves a lot of credit, it's Rich who directs the whole thing. I've seen these guys many times and stood in front and studied the band dynamic closely. Rich is the musical leader, everyone, even Chris takes their cues from him. Which absolutely makes sense, because the Black Crowes' music is ultimately his music, as he is the one writing it. And he is a very cool guy, not some "bully" or whatever someone inaccurately stated here. He is very friendly, personable and approachable. He is a very strong player and he is rock solid onstage. He moves very little and rarely smiles, but when he does is when things are going really well. Last time I saw them in San Antonio on 10/25/06, he was smiling from ear to ear at the end of the show, waving to the audience and he gave new guitarist Paul Stacey a big hug onstage at the end. The Black Crowes are the best Rock 'n Roll band going in America these days, as far as I am concerned. A top-notch, class act where the music definitely comes first. These days, that's really rare.

teledude66 · January 13th, 2007, 01:37 PM

I dig the Screaming Cheetah Wheelies, they probably aren't noted for jamband, but if you happen to have their double live cd you're aware of it.I think they're defunct now.

For some of you jamband fans some sad news. Anyone here familiar with Acoustic Syndicate, or Bad Daddy Bluegrass Band? the Lead singer/guitarist for the band Steve McMurray lost his wife in a single car crash this week. They are local boys, but have toured around the states, played with several bignames (Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and I think they played the first Bonnaroo. Send some prayers and thoughts up please...

1293 · January 13th, 2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibobunot

Jimmy Herring

Jimmy Herring is a master at building a solo. He starts out slow and develops it into to a shredding (in an all-too-rare good way) fury. It makes my whole body itch.

durango jon-boy · January 13th, 2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heather Anne Peel

What impresses me about the Black Crowes' jamming is that it's highly musical. It never sounds hippie-dippy to me, it always sounds cohesive and conversational, but with focus, power and clarity.

Got that right.

Quote:

And while Marc Ford, who recently departed the band (again) has gotten and deserves a lot of credit, it's Rich who directs the whole thing.

Don't get me started again Heather.

Quote:

The Black Crowes are the best Rock 'n Roll band going in America these days, as far as I am concerned. A top-notch, class act where the music definitely comes first. These days, that's really rare.

I'll agree with that.

Heather Anne Peel · January 13th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durango jon-boy

Got that right.

Don't get me started again Heather.

January 11th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
durango jon-boy Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Greatest state of Arizona Posts: 624	Favorite Jam Bands Any other jammies out there? My favorites are: The Grateful Dead The Allman Brothers Band Gov't Mule The Derek Trucks Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band Yonder Mountain String Band The Black Crowes Phish

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Telemaniac Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wokingham, England Age: 56 Posts: 1,260 2 Photos	Well, I did see Queen jam a very long time ago when they had a bad reception just after Seven Seas came out - we're talking 1973 or so here - and they weren't in any way famous at that time. I'm told by my daughter who was there that at the Reading festival in the UK a couple of years ago when someone called 50 Cent was booed off the stage that Green Day jammed away for an hour or so to fill in time - not what you'd expect I guess. __________________ Growing old is mandatory . . . growing up is optional

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Dan R Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 50 Posts: 903	ABB For me, the Allman Bros. will be the standard. The Grateful Dead were excellent. Phish are very fine musicians, but the GD have better songs, I think. Dan R

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morroben Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: california Age: 32 Posts: 2,067 18 Photos	In no particular order... The Allman Brothers Band Flecktones Leftover Salmon Gov't Mule Jazz Mandolin Project The Derek Trucks Band Robert Randolph and the Family Band Widespread Panic Yonder Mountain String Band and Gangly Moose- a local band from Fairbanks, Ak...I really miss that band, but don't miss the cold

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boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,129	No Particular Order: Allman brothers Little Feat Widespread Panic Led Zep Hot tuna Golden Smog Jayhawks I know the last three aren't always generally thought of as jam bands, but they do jam and extend songs into that realm.. Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

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ShortBuSX Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Age: 36 Posts: 328	I dont understand whats so appealing about 20 minute long songs???? And why does the world need so many?

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Jackson Jackson Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, OR Age: 35 Posts: 381	Not really into the jam band scene, but I love it when the following bands "stretch out" a bit... The Black Crowes Primus Led Zeppelin __________________ myspace.com/jacksonBjackson jacksonBjackson.com trixiestudios.com

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1293 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,576	I love bands the jam/improvise. Let it all hang out and hope it works. If a band is playing it safe, chances are pretty good I'll be bored. The problem is, most of the more popular jam bands just don't do it for me in the songwriting dept.. Phish had some great songs early on, but most made me say "Please stop singing and just play". My list: Grateful Dead Medeski, Martin, and Wood (although they tend to noodle too much these days) Club d'Elf How 'bout The Who? Live at Leeds is some serious jamming.

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Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 2,611	Personal faves (in no particular order): Grateful Dead Sextet Offensive

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Charlie Bernstein Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 2,611	PS - I can't think of many better ways to spend twenty minutes...

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jjkurtz Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southaven, Mississippi, USA Age: 31 Posts: 218	Grateful Dead. I went on '95 Summer Tour and loved it.

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Heather Anne Peel Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Age: 45 Posts: 3,000 3 Photos	What impresses me about the Black Crowes' jamming is that it's highly musical. It never sounds hippie-dippy to me, it always sounds cohesive and conversational, but with focus, power and clarity. And while Marc Ford, who recently departed the band (again) has gotten and deserves a lot of credit, it's Rich who directs the whole thing. I've seen these guys many times and stood in front and studied the band dynamic closely. Rich is the musical leader, everyone, even Chris takes their cues from him. Which absolutely makes sense, because the Black Crowes' music is ultimately his music, as he is the one writing it. And he is a very cool guy, not some "bully" or whatever someone inaccurately stated here. He is very friendly, personable and approachable. He is a very strong player and he is rock solid onstage. He moves very little and rarely smiles, but when he does is when things are going really well. Last time I saw them in San Antonio on 10/25/06, he was smiling from ear to ear at the end of the show, waving to the audience and he gave new guitarist Paul Stacey a big hug onstage at the end. The Black Crowes are the best Rock 'n Roll band going in America these days, as far as I am concerned. A top-notch, class act where the music definitely comes first. These days, that's really rare.

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teledude66 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lawndale,N.C. Age: 42 Posts: 2,752 20 Photos	I dig the Screaming Cheetah Wheelies, they probably aren't noted for jamband, but if you happen to have their double live cd you're aware of it.I think they're defunct now. For some of you jamband fans some sad news. Anyone here familiar with Acoustic Syndicate, or Bad Daddy Bluegrass Band? the Lead singer/guitarist for the band Steve McMurray lost his wife in a single car crash this week. They are local boys, but have toured around the states, played with several bignames (Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and I think they played the first Bonnaroo. Send some prayers and thoughts up please... __________________ The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.