Rochester area Jam

51mike · October 25th, 2007, 06:57 AM

That's right folks, we're having a JAM in Rochester, N.Y.!
It's been a little whilesince we've done this and it seems it's time.

Target Date is Dec. 2nd. Venue needs to get confirmed and I know you'll just love it. Lots of room and excellent beer choices.

As always, we'll start about 1:00 with Crossfyre doing a couple numbers and then just start jamming full tilt till about 7:00 or whenever everybody peters out.

I'll update as details arrive!

Who's in?

Telenator · October 25th, 2007, 07:08 AM

I'm in if it's a "Harmonica Free Zone" LOL!

Yeah, I'll be there. I haven't missed one yet plus, I've got a few grand burning a hole in my pocket for relic Tele. If I don't buy new suspension for my Dyna and new PA cabinets before then, it's off to The House of Guitars for a new Tele. (Like I need one!)

sean79 · October 27th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Sounds like you've done the Rochester jam before. Do you usually have a pretty good turnout? Is it always on a Sunday?

Telenator · October 27th, 2007, 08:29 AM

I have been to 4 Rochester jams that I can remember. They're always a blast and always well attended. Run very smoothly and many of us know eachother from 2 or 3 forums past! Come on out. You'll have a great time!

gibsonjunkie · November 15th, 2007, 12:11 PM

This will be my third one. The music is fun - the company (excluding Telenator)

is terrific!!!

If you can make it, you should do it! There's usually a side-trip to the House of Guitars on Monday, too for those of us who can say over.

dsharman · November 15th, 2007, 12:23 PM

hmmmm..... Sounds like a great time. Keep us posted.

gibsonjunkie · November 15th, 2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dsharman

hmmmm..... Sounds like a great time. Keep us posted.

So far people are coming from Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and maybe Montreal - all are welcome! Playing skill is all over the map. You'll hear some incredible players and some hacks (like me). S'all good!

dsharman · November 15th, 2007, 12:49 PM

I'll certainly try to make it. I'm only 1/2 an hour away. Where have you had it in the past?

gibsonjunkie · November 15th, 2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dsharman

I'll certainly try to make it. I'm only 1/2 an hour away. Where have you had it in the past?

This one is going to be at Lou's Cottage Inn in Mendon. We had one there before and it was a blast!

The other one I attended was at a place called the Millennium in Webster.

Joe-Bob · November 15th, 2007, 01:34 PM

My plane ticket hasn't come in the mail yet...??

messhead · November 15th, 2007, 05:32 PM

And everyone can come to the German House on Dec 1 to see the New York Vaults and the Chesterfield Kings as a warm up for the jam. Just kidding, but I do think the Kings will have a few teles on stage. I know I will.

Keep us all informed, sounds like fun.

51mike · November 16th, 2007, 06:48 AM

OK guys, It's going to be at California Brew Haus on Dec 2, from 1-6 or longer.
Bobby, the booker dude, has gone all out to make us very comfortable there even going to the etreme of moving out a ladies group so we could do it. Also, he's putting it in FreeTime! that's our local rag for listing gigs etc.
here's a link with info on the place...
http://www.pubcrawler.com/Template/R...rewerID=101987

51mike · November 19th, 2007, 06:57 AM

Bumpee!

Ok, Everythings all set and we're in the homestretch.
Crossfyre will be without their bass player but we've always got a back up.

Chuck has promised some special surprizes and the weather is supposed to be good.
Also, this is a good family friendly situation so feel free to bring along kids and wifey (or special other) if desired. If you need some time with the guys, then tell special other it's not really something that they'll enjoy.

We always have a good time.
the more, the merrier!
Hope to see you all there.

Telenator · November 19th, 2007, 07:46 AM

I'm desperately trying to finish up my remodeling in time to make the drive. GibsonJunkie and Strat-Mangler will be along for the ride.

51mike · November 20th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Hey Messhead!
The UV Rays are also opening for the kings.
My son id the lead singer for them. His name is Kevin.
Say "Hello" to him for me.

Don't know if I'll be able to make it out there, but if I do I'll be looking for you.

gibsonjunkie · November 20th, 2007, 11:37 AM

You haven't lived until you've experienced a Crossfire Jam...

51mike · November 20th, 2007, 01:05 PM

Er,......ah.......that's CrossFYRE

gibsonjunkie · November 20th, 2007, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51mike

Er,......ah.......that's CrossFYRE

Sorry, I confused the band with my ride...

mikespe · November 20th, 2007, 05:54 PM

Forgive me for being naive...is this just some bands playing or will members from here be joining in? I am here in the Rochester area and would love to meet others in my area to learn things from. Is this an "open" jam or scheduled bands already playing?

Thanks for helping out an "out of the loop former partier"!

gibsonjunkie · November 20th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikespe

Forgive me for being naive...is this just some bands playing or will members from here be joining in? I am here in the Rochester area and would love to meet others in my area to learn things from. Is this an "open" jam or scheduled bands already playing?

Thanks for helping out an "out of the loop former partier"!

Everybody plays - even hacks like me...

It's a great non-threatening way to get out and enjoy a great time!

messhead · November 20th, 2007, 07:06 PM

Sorry about that 51Mike, I know Kevin well and regret forgetting to list them here. See you Saturday and Sunday.

51mike · November 26th, 2007, 06:53 AM

Mikespe,
yes, it's a very open jam.
Crossfyre will do a few tunes to get everything started and then the facilitator, Chuck, willmake sure everyone gets up and plays as much as they want to.
Also, Chuck promises a few surprizes this time. Even I don't know what they are.
There will be a group of three or four kids wanting to get up and play as a band but I told them only three songs then they'd have to be like everyone else.
Some of the regular attenders won't be able to make this one but that just leaves more time for everybody else!
I'm really looking forward to seeing y'all. Bring some others with ya.

51mike · November 28th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Reminder bumpee.....

mikespe · November 28th, 2007, 07:09 AM

Thanks 51mike for the info...I would like to go but I KNOW I am afraid to get up and play in front of all of you! If I can get someone to go with me then I'll be there...I am sure most of you will be bringing significant others...

TJNY · November 28th, 2007, 07:17 AM

Mike, Don't be afraid!! Even if your only playing rhythm, just go do it. You don't have to do lead parts!! Go, have fun!!!

51mike · November 28th, 2007, 07:21 AM

Also, there'll be some young people there for the first time. Listen, I'll be your buddy there. Just show up and I'll be there. Heck, I may even buy you a beer!

gibsonjunkie · November 28th, 2007, 07:23 AM

I know a few people have even come - listened and went home. Even I get up and play - when they say it's a supportive non-threatening environment, that's exactly what they mean.

October 25th, 2007, 06:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Rochester area Jam That's right folks, we're having a JAM in Rochester, N.Y.! It's been a little whilesince we've done this and it seems it's time. Target Date is Dec. 2nd. Venue needs to get confirmed and I know you'll just love it. Lots of room and excellent beer choices. As always, we'll start about 1:00 with Crossfyre doing a couple numbers and then just start jamming full tilt till about 7:00 or whenever everybody peters out. I'll update as details arrive! Who's in?

October 25th, 2007, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,403	I'm in if it's a "Harmonica Free Zone" LOL! Yeah, I'll be there. I haven't missed one yet plus, I've got a few grand burning a hole in my pocket for relic Tele. If I don't buy new suspension for my Dyna and new PA cabinets before then, it's off to The House of Guitars for a new Tele. (Like I need one!) __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

October 27th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,403	I have been to 4 Rochester jams that I can remember. They're always a blast and always well attended. Run very smoothly and many of us know eachother from 2 or 3 forums past! Come on out. You'll have a great time! __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

November 15th, 2007, 01:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 3,689	My plane ticket hasn't come in the mail yet...?? __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

November 15th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
messhead TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 92	And everyone can come to the German House on Dec 1 to see the New York Vaults and the Chesterfield Kings as a warm up for the jam. Just kidding, but I do think the Kings will have a few teles on stage. I know I will. Keep us all informed, sounds like fun. __________________ www.myspace.com/nyvaults

October 27th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
sean79 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 1,712 9 Photos	Sounds like you've done the Rochester jam before. Do you usually have a pretty good turnout? Is it always on a Sunday?

November 15th, 2007, 12:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
gibsonjunkie Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomfield, Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 568	This will be my third one. The music is fun - the company (excluding Telenator) is terrific!!! If you can make it, you should do it! There's usually a side-trip to the House of Guitars on Monday, too for those of us who can say over.

November 15th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
dsharman Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Avon, NY Age: 51 Posts: 153	hmmmm..... Sounds like a great time. Keep us posted.

November 15th, 2007, 12:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
dsharman Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Avon, NY Age: 51 Posts: 153	I'll certainly try to make it. I'm only 1/2 an hour away. Where have you had it in the past?

November 16th, 2007, 06:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	OK guys, It's going to be at California Brew Haus on Dec 2, from 1-6 or longer. Bobby, the booker dude, has gone all out to make us very comfortable there even going to the etreme of moving out a ladies group so we could do it. Also, he's putting it in FreeTime! that's our local rag for listing gigs etc. here's a link with info on the place... http://www.pubcrawler.com/Template/R...rewerID=101987

November 19th, 2007, 06:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Bumpee! Ok, Everythings all set and we're in the homestretch. Crossfyre will be without their bass player but we've always got a back up. Chuck has promised some special surprizes and the weather is supposed to be good. Also, this is a good family friendly situation so feel free to bring along kids and wifey (or special other) if desired. If you need some time with the guys, then tell special other it's not really something that they'll enjoy. We always have a good time. the more, the merrier! Hope to see you all there.

November 19th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Telenator Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 4,403	I'm desperately trying to finish up my remodeling in time to make the drive. GibsonJunkie and Strat-Mangler will be along for the ride. __________________ Dogs have the right idea!

November 20th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Hey Messhead! The UV Rays are also opening for the kings. My son id the lead singer for them. His name is Kevin. Say "Hello" to him for me. Don't know if I'll be able to make it out there, but if I do I'll be looking for you.

November 20th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#16 (permalink)
gibsonjunkie Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomfield, Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 568	You haven't lived until you've experienced a Crossfire Jam...

November 20th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Er,......ah.......that's CrossFYRE

November 20th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
mikespe Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Western New York Age: 42 Posts: 1,063	Forgive me for being naive...is this just some bands playing or will members from here be joining in? I am here in the Rochester area and would love to meet others in my area to learn things from. Is this an "open" jam or scheduled bands already playing? Thanks for helping out an "out of the loop former partier"!

November 20th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
messhead TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 92	Sorry 51 Mike Sorry about that 51Mike, I know Kevin well and regret forgetting to list them here. See you Saturday and Sunday. __________________ www.myspace.com/nyvaults

November 26th, 2007, 06:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Mikespe, yes, it's a very open jam. Crossfyre will do a few tunes to get everything started and then the facilitator, Chuck, willmake sure everyone gets up and plays as much as they want to. Also, Chuck promises a few surprizes this time. Even I don't know what they are. There will be a group of three or four kids wanting to get up and play as a band but I told them only three songs then they'd have to be like everyone else. Some of the regular attenders won't be able to make this one but that just leaves more time for everybody else! I'm really looking forward to seeing y'all. Bring some others with ya.

November 28th, 2007, 06:32 AM	#23 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Reminder bumpee.....

November 28th, 2007, 07:09 AM	#24 (permalink)
mikespe Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Western New York Age: 42 Posts: 1,063	Thanks 51mike for the info...I would like to go but I KNOW I am afraid to get up and play in front of all of you! If I can get someone to go with me then I'll be there...I am sure most of you will be bringing significant others...

November 28th, 2007, 07:17 AM	#25 (permalink)
TJNY Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,133	Mike, Don't be afraid!! Even if your only playing rhythm, just go do it. You don't have to do lead parts!! Go, have fun!!! __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ocbluesxpress http://www.myspace.com/tjny

November 28th, 2007, 07:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
51mike Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Webster, NY Age: 58 Posts: 584 11 Photos	Also, there'll be some young people there for the first time. Listen, I'll be your buddy there. Just show up and I'll be there. Heck, I may even buy you a beer!

November 28th, 2007, 07:23 AM	#27 (permalink)
gibsonjunkie Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomfield, Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 568	I know a few people have even come - listened and went home. Even I get up and play - when they say it's a supportive non-threatening environment, that's exactly what they mean.