I was curious if there was going to be a Dragon Jam again this year like last. It was a nice time last year and look forward to another.

 

This will be our first MOTD, so what exactly is a Dragon Jam?

 

Ask Clover...we did it last year at the Cigar Sampling Salon on the porch...

 

It was a small band put on by the Off Topic Band after the Farewell dinner on Saturday night. The band consisted of anyone who wanted to play or sing and was quite good. And a way to relax after a fun day of driving. It was also a way to raise money to help the Tipitina fund that is setup to help displaced musicians of New Orleans. I'm not sure if that will be the same charity this year if a Dragon Jam occurs.

Looking back at last years Dragon forum. I just noticed Clover said they would be back this year.

Off Topic Band Dragon Jam Wrap-Up

 

Oh man, it's going to be a tight ride down if I'm going to have to pack my amp , cabs, and a bass in the MINI

 

Y'all had better talk to Clover before ya make any plans. As far as I know, no one has volunteered to do it yet.

 

Well, I had a rough summer and fall (deaths in the family and my own poor health), so I have had to limit my obligations to MOTD this year. I am helping organize the 4th Annual Midnight on the Dragon Run and the 3rd Annual Cigar Sampling Salon.

I would just love it if someone could pick it up and organize the Second Annual Off Topic Band Dragon Jam event. I'm just not sure when the best time for it would be. I suppose it could be "On the Porch" again, during the Brew Swap on Friday night. It was really fun to gather and play music on the porch.

Anyone interested in putting it together? I request that any donations collected (we passed the hat last year and collected about $300) again go to The Tipitina Fund in New Orleans, which supports the musicians that were devastated by Hurricane Katrina, as well as providing music lessons for children in NOLA.

Discuss!

 

Okay, I was just PMing with my partner in the Cigar Salon, Jeff (welshmenwillnotyield). If people would like to, they are invited to jam at the Cigar Salon. Any other ideas?

 

I wish I could think of some but I'm not very good at that kind of thing.

My intentions weren't to make plans, Jeff. Only to find out if it was happening again this year.

 

My name is Clover.

 

I know. I just felt like calling you Jeff. You can call me Ernie.

Nah, I was mentioning it for welshmenwillnotyield.

 

id be in to a jam
- what kind of music was played last year?
i dabble in most everything but i focus on irish , oldtime, and bluegrass...
are we talkin about an acoustic session or is this all plugs?

 

Everyone seemed to really enjoy the music last year at the Cigar Salon. The musicians enjoyed improvising and the easy listening was really entertaining. Those who wanted to could sing, dance, whistle, hum, or just sit back and smoke a nice cigar while revelling in the nighttime air.

That said, y'all all more than welcome to join us at the Cigar Sampling Salon on the Porch after the Welcome Dinner. Your music is so very welcome as well, and its soothing notes give us all a chance to wind down after a long day's drive to Fontana.

 

As I recall, it was pretty much improvised on the spot...something for everyone. I think that's one reason everyone had such a great time.

 

Great I can bring my Muted Silver Moonbeam Chimes

 

We had a drum kit and a couple amps, plus markVIbari, from Sunshine MINIs had his baritone sax...it was lots of fun and we got into a few very good grooves. I hope SpiderX and chrisneal will bring their guitars again.

Fiddles would be VERY welcome! As it will be blended with the Cigar Salon, I think acoustic is probably a better idea. What do others think?

 

I would suggest keeping it as acoustic as possible, less to set-up, and easier to move in case of bad weather. We moved last year, not because of the weather, but that's another story best left alone

Mark

 

Hey, howbout The Dragon Jam Marching Band?

I vote to keep it as unplugged as possible, since most people end up bringing acoustic stuff. A bit of amping is good though. No Marshall stacks needed, though Chrisneal's cigaret pack amp was running at 11 and still getting drowned out.

The porch was a great place to play. Informal, approachable, roomy and so right for the area IMO.

 

Jamming on the porch at the 06 Dragon







Mark

 

I can bring my djembe if you think it will fit with the rest of the music...

 

Wasn't CooperBeagle a founder of this event? (Hope all's well) If it happens, I want to play.

 

I think the best thing is if folks just bring whatever instrument they can and hang out on the porch and just jam. No pressure on anyone that way.

Mark

 

A djembe would be great. There was no shortage of exotic percussion instruments, in fact they were the majority of what was brought along. Anyone can bang out a beat, just look at that fuzzface in the last photo for proof.

 

What we need...Is a little more cowbell.

 

Mark