Re: [Harp-L] Re: Open Jams

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

This is a good idea, but try to have the host band limit their set to 1/2 hr or so, just to warm up the room.
 
I've been to too many jams where the bar was full of jammers waiting to play and the host band plays 45 min - hour, takes a 20 minute break and then begins the jamming.
 
Remember, the jammers are not really there to hear the host band. The jammers only get 2 - 3 songs to show their stuff, too.
 
However, if there is no one there yet, the host band fills the hole.
 
Also, have the host band be ready to call up the jammers as soon as they finish instead of taking a 20 minute break and then calling up the jammers.
 
The Iceman 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Tobe Terrell tortoise@xxxxxxxxxxxx

Feature a host band that opens the jam or closes it.