Well, it's been five months since we announced a tFB jam for early summer 2019, and both
@Brocco ;;;; and I have been musing on how to take this forward now that we’re now just over five months away from the date of the Bristol Jam on 8th June 2019. See main thread:
http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/138167/the-official-fb-jam-factory-studios-bristol-western-jam-edition-8th-june-2019#latest
However, we would appreciate (and need) your assistance to help organise it and make it a genuine success. It’s looking to be a great venue, with plenty of space, and because of the location, we’re hoping to attract those who haven’t played in a band setting, or even played in front of others. There are a fair number on tFB who testify that attending a tFB jam is one of the best things they've done to improve their skills, approach and musical awareness. I too have benefitted, and thoroughly recommend getting involved to make that happen for the next batch of superstars - no pressure, then
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In no particular order, the following roles are available and need your commitment to see things through to ensure we have the resources, personnel, and song choices that you’ll be biting your nails off to play:
- Director of equipment
- On-the-day musical director (master of ceremonies)
- Venue liaison (ideally someone local to Bristol)
- Recruit a drummer/drummers
- Recruit bass players
- Recruit keyboard player
If any of the above appeal, but you're not sure of what's involved, please PM me or
@Brocco ;;;
The following roles are now filled:
- Musical playlist director (pre-event) - overseeing song selection - Funkfingers
- Attendees organiser - dazzajl
27-1-2019 Edited/updated
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I’m not connected enough sadly to procure any musicians but any kind of collating or organising of folks attending and/or a being pair of hands on the day, sign me up.
Another call to help us host the Bristol Jam.
@dazzajl - I'll put you down for attendees organiser.
27/1/2019 Edited/corrected
I'm sure I can cobble something together....
https://www.facebook.com/benswanwickguitar
Oh dear, my bad. I should have gone to ....
Now corrected above.
https://www.facebook.com/benswanwickguitar
CUE: Bridgehouse comment about being inundated by a PM from a Mrs. Trellis of North Wales.
Still looking for others to step into the breach.
I’m more than happy to add to my portfolio here, as long as I’m not expected to learn and remember any songs.
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On the subject of learning and remembering stuff, the session song list Discussion will be appearing soon.
Could you ransack your way through the threads and sort the wheat from the chaff, and send out some reminders to those who haven't yet ruled themselves out. It's not like folk had 10 months notice to avoid booking holidays, tell the missus, postpone operations, etc. Well actually folk did, because I told you all the date way back in August last year and to all those who forgot, well, this is for you:
Calling those in Bristol, Swindon, Bath, Cardif, Newport, Gloucester, Taunton, along the M5 motorway! You owe it to yourselves if you've never pitched up at one of these wonderful jams to come along. It's a really great way to improve, and stretch your abilities.