Here is Mark Huisman’s Jam Report:

Bluegrass  On Broadway “Big BOB Warm-Up Jam” Report 2/19/2009 (and the Regular Every-Thursday Bluegrass and Old Time Jam), 5th Quarter Pizza, Redwood City, CA.

In attendance:
5 guitar (Vincent, Troy, Jerry L, a new female guitarist, myself)
1 double bass (Lou)
3 banjo (Jerry, Robert, new banjo player)
2 mandolin (Patrick, Dan)
1 dobro (a young lady with an excellent voice. Didn’t get her name. Sorry!)
1 fiddle (Brian)

Quick summary (my own):
The BOB Festival Kick-Off Jam, and the first jam with the new start time (7pm). The circle started out small, but more folks showed up as we got warmed up. Circle size was much more reasonable than last week’s, in my opinion. New faces included Vincent, Jerry L, and a powerful mother/daughter singing duo who were real easy on the ears. My personal hightlight was singing Dim Lights; my learning moment was when Lou ever-so-gently informed me that I was ‘pushing the beat’ on Red Haired Boy. Live and learn…

Next jam is 2/26/09, but may end up being sparsely attended. If you don’t come to the jam, go see the Stoney Mountain Ramblers at Angelica’s Bistro instead!

Jam setlist (partial):
Orphan Girl, The Flame in My Heart, She’s No Angel, Maiden’s Prayer, Dim Lights Thick Smoke, June Apple, Bill Cheatem, Cherokee Shuffle, Blackberry Blossom, Bury Me Beneath the Willow, Colombus Stockade Blues, New River Train, Blue Ridge Cabin Home, I Saw the Light, Remington Ride, Rolling in My Sweet Baby’s Arms, Angelina Baker, Red Haired Boy, Little Annie, Down Yonder, Step Stone.

PS: Big thanks to everyone who helped set up and tear down the room!

The FREE Bluegrass On Broadway Festival proper runs February 26-March 1. The complete schedule is found under the festival link in the left hand column.

Posted Feb 20th, 2009 by Michael Hall in Bluegrass on Broadway |