Re: [Harp-L] Why Blues Jams are Important

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

I know lots of bands that host jams, and none of them does it for free.
Jams generally pay less than a regular gig, but many pro bands host jams on
off-days -- Mon, Tues, Weds -- for extra cash.

You have to bring your backline amps and conduct the jam.  It is rewarding
in and of itself, but as I mentioned in the last paragraph of my essay it
can be a headache.  Nobody does it for free.  That is crazy.

The jammers jam for free, but I don't see how any working musicians can have
a problem with that.  I don't see an issue here.

-- 
-Rick Davis
The Blues Harp Amps Blog
http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/




On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Buck Worley <boogalloo@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> Jams are important to us harp players as well as the other musicians, yes.
>
> Just to bring a little bit of balance here, I would like to point out that
> some times folks who play for free hurt us all. If an establishment is
> making money on food, drinks etc, I want my slice of that pie.
>
> It was good to read that the OP is getting paid to host the jam! Good for
> you!
>
> Here in Nashville, many club owners take full advantage of the musicians
> that blow into town and give it away.
> BW
>
> > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:54:57 -0400
> > From: harp@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Why Blues Jams are Important
>