NorCal Jam March 10th

[dennifish]

It's been over a year since we had a NorCal TFF Jam, I think it's time for another one, Ca Bobcat and M-n-M have been busy so I agreed to get it going, Tough for a dumbass drummer to try to do. Saturday, March 10th at the Valencia Club in Penryn Ca. Directions= I-80 east towards Reno, take the Penryn exit, turn right go over the freeway to Taylor road, right on Taylor road to top of the hill, can't miss it. We are looking at a 2:00 to 6:00 timeframe. If the weather is good we can set it up in the back bar patio area and go until 7 or 8. More info as I develope it. drums, keyboard, amps and PA provided, just bring your guitars and party hats, drummers are welcome to

[photoweborama]

I'll put it on the calendar and see what happens.

[dennifish]

Hmm, not a lot of interest in the jam this time? Mark has it on his calendar and BobCat and Mark, MnM, will be there. I need to get a handle on how many to expect so I can arrange some food and door prizes. There are several motels in the area and we can arrange to pick up anyone flying in. I need to know in the next week what to look for or I will cancel it and we will go with the regular jam on Sunday.

[boobtube21]

Hey, I'd like to come. I might be going to New york to visit my sis around that time though. I'll ''pencil it in''.

[Gravity Jim]

Man, I'd give a pinky toe to hang at this, but I'm just too far away.

[photoweborama]

At this moment I'm ok.. I'm looking forward to it. If my health holds up.

[chuckocaster]

i'll see what comes up. but with my new job things change from day to day. i hope to make it though.

[Fripperton]

I'll see what I can do. My wife has relatives there.

[dennifish]

Great to be getting some response. We will go with the Jam and see how many others we can pick up in the weeks to come.

[Fripperton]

OK I've got it pencilled in.Unless there's any unforseen circumstances I'll be darkening your towels on the 10th.

[Gtrplyr]

OK I just looked at a map and I can probably swing that. It would be fun to finally make it out a TFF jam.

[photoweborama]

I have a couple of tunes I can do. My own stuff, just 12 bar based stuff... Easy...

[Gtrplyr]

I have a couple of tunes I can do. My own stuff, just 12 bar based stuff... Easy...

Then I'll have to do the Al DiMeola & the Jon McLaughlin stuff..NOT

Some of the Those Neil Young songs (Cowgirl-Down by the River) lend themselves well to jams.

Been dying to try out my Marshall 100w Stack!

[Annie D.]

Yew Dawgs had a jam last year without me?!?!?!?!

*sniff*

nevermind, I'll just grab my teddybear by the ear and drag it down the road for a time and I'll be fine...


Oh yeah, I wuz gawn,

Nevermind

[Annie D.]

gtrplayer: how much time you gots, amigo?

[Fripperton]

You better show up, Annie. You're the reason I'll be there.

[Gtrplyr]

gtrplayer: how much time you gots, amigo?

All the time in the world!

Waasup?

[dennifish]

Annie, it will be great to see you again, it has been a long time. As it gets closer, anyone who has a few special songs they want to do, just type them in so others can learn them in advance. I will work on getting some snacks from the resturant.

[photoweborama]

Is this still on? I'm making plans to be there. I'm an early kind of guy, so I'll be there near 2:00pm

I take it no kids... I'd love to bring Brandon if I could. He can bring his Les Paul.

I only know a few songs.. that are very simple...so here they are...

Taking care of business
a stripped down version of Route 66 in the key of G.
Tom Petty's Break down.. well, I don't know it that well, but I'm working on it...

I have my "Why don't I have a band blues". straight 12 bar in G.
I also have a new song I may just sing alone, called "Cubicle Death".

I still have to ask my wife though...

oh yes, Sunshine of your love... that's an easy one too.

[Gtrplyr]

I was making plans to be there as well so if it off I hope someone speaks up !

[boobtube21]

I have to bail on the jam, I just looked up Penryn on Mapquest, holy crap, you guys are up above Frisco! I thought you were in Kern county, near Paso Robles.

Sorry, if there's an LA area session, I'm all over it!

[Gtrplyr]

Yea, it's above Sacramento so it's even a haul from SF. Hate to drive all that way only to find a sign on the door saying TFF Jam Canceled.

[photoweborama]

It is about 45 minutes for me. but with gas prices, that is even a long way now..

[dennifish]

Sorry for flaking a bit, THE JAM IS STILL ON. we have about 15 players, counting us. Mark, kids are welcome, it is a bar resturant so no problem he just can't drink any alcohol . I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, some I've met before and you others, I look forward to meeting. See you all next Saturday .

[photoweborama]

well I'm out. Something came up, so I can't make it.
sounds like you have enough, so you will just have to survive without me... sorry...

[dennifish]

Damn, and I was hopin to hear some of your originals. If anything changes, head on up and bring your son.

[photoweborama]

I'm still crossing my fingers... that it falls through...What came up, that is...

[dennifish]

We are looking at a really nice weekend here upper 70's so the jam will be on the patio in the back bar. It will be a great time for all. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the club.

[Gtrplyr]

We are looking at a really nice weekend here upper 70's so the jam will be on the patio in the back bar. It will be a great time for all. Looking forward to seeing many of you at the club.

Cool, so we can crank the Twins and Super Reverbs

[Gtrplyr]

Just got back from the TFF Jam and I want to thank Dennis & Bob for being fabulous hosts, and thanks to everyone I had a chance to jam with (sorry I'm bad with names and can't remember all our names)!

Had a great time. Sorry not more TFF'ers made it out to the Jam, but I guess it gave me more playing time.

It was an extra treat to have been able to jam with Biff Adams & Jimmy who play with Merle Haggard.

Anyway here's a few pics of the jam.


Dennis on Drums




Bobcat on Guitar


Biff Adams on Drums in the back


M&M playing my R7 LP

[dennifish]

Jamie, glad you made it over from S.F., Had a great time jammin with you. Those that couldn't make it missed a great jam and some really good musicians. I was glad Bif and Jimmy got on stage for a few songs, it's always a treat to play with those two. Thanks for taking those pictures Jamie, I will fill in the other names. Terry was on bass, the other pic is Terry and JR. both played great . Robin showed up with his keyboard, we also had James up on bass and Mike doing some Josh Turner and Marty Robbins songs. He has an amazing voice. Thanks to the Valencia club for giving all the participants some free drink tickets, and thanks to the people who came back to listen to the great jammin going on, it was fun watching them, rock on, to the great sounds. I may try to set up another one in the fall, depending on the response I get then.

[Gtrplyr]

Count me in if you host another one!

Here's some more pictures:


Robin



Mike


? & Petra


The Headlining Act

[Annie D.]

Glad you all had fun. Sorry I couldn't make it.

(I wuz booked & hooked.)

Damn Damn Ann

[Annie D.]

p.s. that's M&M's wife (Emily?) she of the deep and rich vibrato and Etta soul on the left.

[dennifish]

Sorry you could not make it Annie, it was a blast. you're right, that's M&M's wife, Leslie, and the other one is Petra, Bobcat's wife, I think they were doing "Lost in the Sauce", and it was early