Jamming at Djangofest NW

Argyle Dave · September 2008

I was thinking about organising a jam at Djangofest NW for those (myself included) who are some what intimidated about playing with the many top notch players jamming around town. My thought was that there may be others who play this music but are not quite as evolved musically who would be more comfortable jamming with those of similar skill levels. And also I would think that the more advanced players would also rather play with those of similar skill.
Anyway If you have any interest in this or other comments please let me know either on this forum or by PM.

Dave

Russell Letson · September 2008

I don't know that an explicitly-identified slow jam (as we call similar items at Augusta's swing week) is all that necessary at DFNW--aside from the fairly welcoming atmosphere I've observed, there are so many jams, often barely out of earshot of each other, that all one really needs to do is estimate the current level of chopitude and join in (or not). I suppose there might be circles where the talent is so formidable that one might want to just sit and watch, but I don't ever recall getting the bent eye for sitting in. (Of course, maybe I'm just too dense to notice.)

djangology · September 2008

yep, Russell is right. its really easy just to start a jam with someone by just asking them or whatever. its going to rain this year though and so it might be tougher to hang around outside and look for people...

Adelaarvaren · September 2008

djangology wrote:

yep, Russell is right. its really easy just to start a jam with someone by just asking them or whatever. its going to rain this year though and so it might be tougher to hang around outside and look for people...

Come one, let's be positive! Maybe we'll have a sunny day...

(how much credit do you give to wishful thinking....)

:P

Super Mario Maccaferri · September 2008

Yeah, well... even Django couldn't predict the weather a week in advance.

What are the temps in Seattle area ?? (in Celsius ?) it's like winter already or what ?

Adelaarvaren · September 2008

It's never too cold here, as we are on the water. It is like living in Bretagne, Anvers, ou Pays Bas.

Here's what Weather.com says....

Friday - High 17, Low 9, 20% chance of rain
Saturday - High 16, Low 9, 30% chance of rain
Sunday - High 18, Low 9, 10% chance of rain

That's actually not that bad... It'll probably be cloudy, but if it isn't raining I'll be pleased

Super Mario Maccaferri · September 2008

Thanks, I'll bring a pullover and leave the summer jacket at home.

wayne nakamura · September 2008

Argyle Dave:

I thought my ad from last year was appropriate to your post.

cheers

djangology · September 2008

that is masterful marketing material...

unfortunately the weather today says 60% chance of rain for wednesday. i guess im camping in rain this time...