Re: Sit-Ins (sessions)/MORE

[daglenn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (david a. glenn)]

>While I agree that there is some local talent that needs to be brought
>to people's attention, these "open jams" shouldn't necessarily be "THE
>ANSWER".  I feel that if they (the "open-jammer") are serious enough 
>about being a so-called "musician", then they should have to go out and 
>hit the pavement just like everyone else and try to get gigs the good 
>old-fashioned way... by working hard and EARNING the right to play! :-)

Wow, what a sore nerve. I must back Gordon, being part of a regular 
celtic "session" here in Illinois. But remember we are talking completely 
different genres (types, styles, backgrounds, etc.) of music. Celtic is a 
folk oriented music, one where people that gather together make the 
music. Blues is a performance oriented music, people gather together to 
listen to music made by someone else. I certainly think there is room for 
both types of music, both types of venues, as well as room for amateur and 
professional musicians in both types of music.

Please don't be so willing to cut out amateur venues just so you can more 
easily line your own pockets. Bringing the public any live music worth 
listening too will only enhance the attendance at your 'professional' gigs.