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 Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:38 pm Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | | For me, Sunday evenings would work best. There's so many things going on in Ithaca Friday and Saturday's. |
| Quote: | | Friday is better for me for bluegrass jam though other nights could work. We don't get done to late. Thank u for all u do on this. |
| Quote: | | I’m probably not one to talk...But...I haven’t been able to get over because I’m playing so many Fridays & Saturdays that, when I get one off I try to do some family things... I think earlier in the week or even a Sunday afternoon might increase attendance... Fridays & Saturdays are tough on working musicians... |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:11 am Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | | I’d love to attend the jam on a more regular basis, but Friday is often date night with the wife and being a father of 2 often times it’s hard to get out of the house any earlier than 7-7:30. If the jam were on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday and started at 7 or 7:30 I think you’d attract a lot more of the family men and women who have to attend to youngin’s before going out. Thanks! |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:28 pm Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | As for ideas to what days and times work for the currently idle bluegrass jam, I have a few thoughts.
Friday was always somewhat difficult for me, especially starting at 6:30 pm. However, some have suggested Sunday afternoons, but I have found that at least 3 out of 4 Sunday afternoons a month are tied up in some family activity. Others I have talked to have the same issue with Sunday. Saturdays may be worse.
That pretty much leaves Monday through Thursday, with me favoring a Tuesday or Thursday (with 7:00 to 9:00 pm being ideal).
One key factor needed for the jam to work is to have a leader or leaders regularly attending. (I am not a good choice for this!) This should be someone with a good grasp on bluegrass music that can redirect the group if the jam takes a turn away from bluegrass or falls out of timing, tuning, etc.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:40 pm Post subject: Hi Mike, I vote for tuesday nights at 7pm. |
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| Quote: | | Hi Mike, I vote for Tuesday nights at 7pm. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:29 pm Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | My wife and I have finished out our work careers and will be more available for a jam at Longview or elsewhere and the day of the week will matter less. Snow and bad weather will still keep us home though. This summer we are hard at the festival trail with Busy Bird then Grey Fox,etc. so we are happy with a hold for Longview until the fall but we will definitely participate then..
We would like to see normal BG jamming rules and etiquette in place though. There has been a tendency at the jam for a very few individuals to take it over. In fairness I will say that some of it is because most participants don't pick out songs and lead the song. I am guilty of this at times myself.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:50 pm Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | I would love attend the Longview Bluegrass Jam but I gig every Friday and Saturday night.
Have rehearsal on Tuesdays evenings.
For me Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday evening would work? |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:50 pm Post subject: Re: Feedback on Bluegrass Jam Time and Day of week ... |
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| Mike_L wrote: | Feedback on Bluegrass Jam Time and Day of week ...
| Quote: | | ... if the jam could be held on a weekend -- even a Sunday afternoon, it's possible I could get to it. Friday nights just never work for me anymore ... |
| Quote: | I think Sunday would be a better day but what I would like to suggest is two-fold:
1. Make the jams longer. Two hours is not enough. I used to drive there from Corning (I now live in Elmira) and my drive time was longer than the actual time I had to jam! I understand the time restraints both from the fact of people getting off work and the residents' bed time.
2. I would like the Sunday jams at Stewart Park or other venue to be considered. I know the weather poses problems but I like having the park in the spring through fall and the retirement center in the winter. Oh maybe you could alternate venues or something.
I do like playing for the folks at Longview. I know they like it and look forward to it so I don't want that to stop.
Another possibility would be a library. I go kind of regularly to Danielle's acoustic jam (which is not just bluegrass) now being held Saturdays at the Vestal Library. It used to be a four-hour jam on Sundays but the library is closed on Sundays due to budget restraints so it's now three hours on a Saturday. The drive is even a little b it longer but I like having the third hour and sometimes we stay a few minutes past. |
| Quote: | | If not Friday's, I guess I vote for Wednesday eve's. |
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| Quote: | Ref: 'Three hour LongView Bluegrass jam'.
I appreciate the enthusiasm, and it's a great idea if turn-out was large enough to support it. 3 hours of music with only two or three people (that don't know each other or haven't jammed together more than once or twice a year) might be a stretch. 2 hours has been tough with only 2 people.
I did enjoy the Stuart Park jams in the summer, but the Longview thing has a great audience and is consistent. That's my 2 cents.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | Friday eves are not good. We know that.
I'm thinking Sunday afternoons from say, 2 - 4PM, OR Sunday eves from 6:30 - 8:30.
2 - 4PM gives people time to get other things done, including church if they are church goers. 6:30 - 8:30PM is a familiar time frame for everyone and might be a nice way to cap off a weekend.
What do YOU guys think??
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| Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 12:15 pm Post subject: from program coordinator ... |
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| Quote: | Hi All,
I was reading through the possible times and wanted to let you know the schedule for Sundays. We have a worship service from 2:00-3:00PM on Sundays and the chapel is not far from the auditorium. I would hate for either program to disrupt the other. Sunday evenings are typically open. We do have a program or two scheduled in the coming months. Monday and Thursday evenings are typically open as well.
Please let me know your thoughts once you've discussed them.
I hope you're enjoying the end of summer!
Best,
Bree
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:07 pm Post subject: Restart |
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Special events or announcements
(calendar SCROLL DOWN) ...
The regular Ithaca Bluegrass jam at Longview is .... BACK! New day of the week: Sunday evenings every other week, beginning Oct 2nd 6:30-8:30
Bluegrass Calendar (send me more listings via email!):
Other jams around town and acoustic music listening opportunities http://canaaninstitute.org/mn/musicnt.htm (more links at end of this email).
Sun Oct 02 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sat Oct 08 Mathews Family Tradition [ bluegrass ] -- The Van Etten-Spencer VFW is hosting an evening of bluegrass music featuring the Mathews Family Tradition from 7 to 10 pm on Saturday October 8, 2011. Advance tickets are now on sale. "We are trying to help the vets raise money for their building maintenance fund. Please go to www.mathewsfamilytradition.com for more information. Come join us - love to see you there. Thank you. Roy Mathews"
Sun Oct 16 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sun Oct 16 Laura Orshaw, near neighbor from over the border in Pennsylvania, will bring her fiddle for a lively, toe-tapping afternoon of bluegrass and traditional music to the Danby Town Hall, starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 16. Performing with Laura will be flatpicking guitarist Tony Watt. The concert is free and open to all.
Sun Oct 30 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sun Nov 13 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sun Nov 27 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sun Dec 11 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sun Jan 08 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Sun Jan 22 BLUEGRASS JAM! - The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only.
Fri Jan 27 Winter Village Festival -- Gibson Brothers Performing at WVBF 2012 on Friday, Jan. 27 -- Next years festival will be on January 27 - 29, 2012, the week before the Super Bowl. We are thrilled to announce that the Gibson Brothers will open the Winter Village Fest on Friday, January 27. Check them out at www.gibsonbrothers.com . They will conduct workshops on Friday afternoon and perform two sets, one early and one later in the evening on Friday. We are now negotiating with other bands and will keep you posted as we sign on one or two other headliners. Suggestions of your favorite bands are always welcome! http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4129#4129
Sat Jan 28 Winter Village Festival -- Gibson Brothers Performing at WVBF 2012 on Friday, Jan. 27 -- Next years festival will be on January 27 - 29, 2012, the week before the Super Bowl. We are thrilled to announce that the Gibson Brothers will open the Winter Village Fest on Friday, January 27. Check them out at www.gibsonbrothers.com . They will conduct workshops on Friday afternoon and perform two sets, one early and one later in the evening on Friday. We are now negotiating with other bands and will keep you posted as we sign on one or two other headliners. Suggestions of your favorite bands are always welcome! http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4129#4129
Sun Jan 29 Winter Village Festival -- Gibson Brothers Performing at WVBF 2012 on Friday, Jan. 27 -- Next years festival will be on January 27 - 29, 2012, the week before the Super Bowl. We are thrilled to announce that the Gibson Brothers will open the Winter Village Fest on Friday, January 27. Check them out at www.gibsonbrothers.com . They will conduct workshops on Friday afternoon and perform two sets, one early and one later in the evening on Friday. We are now negotiating with other bands and will keep you posted as we sign on one or two other headliners. Suggestions of your favorite bands are always welcome! http://canaaninstitute.org/mikesmusic/viewtopic.php?p=4129#4129
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject: more feedback ... |
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| Quote: | Mike,
if you remember back when the jams ceased I recommended to you that the jams be at least 3 hours long. Here are my points on the new time slot
1) I think Sunday night will be better than Friday because generally you don't have to contend with people getting off work, shopping for the weekend, going out on dates, etc. However, I think Sunday night poses a problem with it inteferring with family night at many households. I still think Sunday afternoon is a lot better. although there is conflict with tv football. For one, players won't have to travel home in the dark.
Bluegrass jams at other places are generally on Sunday afternoons such as the Southern Tiers Bluegrass Association's monthly event in Addison from about 1 to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. and the one over at Canandigua. A jam used to be held in Wellsboro, Pa., and that was also from 2 p.m. to whenever.
2) My main thing is two hours: That to me is not enough time. As I said I will be coming from Elmira so my travel time to and from may actually surpass my playing time. Also it's just too narrow. If some body knows he or she will be say 30 minutes late or may have to leave 30 minutes early they may not come at all. A three hour session allows enough time that if you will b e late or have to leave early you still will have a good amount of time to play.
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:06 pm Post subject: Bluegrass jam is back! This Sunday 6:30-8:30 Oct 2nd |
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Bluegrass jam is back! This Sunday 6:30-8:30 Oct 2nd at Longview
The regular Ithaca Bluegrass jam at Longview is BACK! New day of the week: Sunday evenings every other week, beginning Oct 2nd. This coming Sunday evening! 6:30-8:30 pm
DIRECTIONS - From downtown Ithaca you'll want to head up the hill towards Ithaca College. Less than a mile beyond the main entrance for Ithaca College (which will be on your left), you will see a driveway and a sign on your right for Longview. There is a visitor parking lot at the end of the driveway; all the way to the end past the entrance. If you go in the main entrance, the jam is held in an entertainment room down the main hallway and to the left. All skill levels are welcome: the goal is to keep it pure bluegrass.
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:58 am Post subject: Oct 2nd |
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| Quote: | Re Longview BG jam
Michael, I am reluctant to bring this to you as I know you are not"in charge' but simply publish the wonderful list of musical activities
but sunday was heartbreaking at Longview, 60 folks, tired, wheelchair bound, but all music lovers assembled to see the Longview Bluegrass jam.
Having had a less than pleasant experiance of being the only person at this event on 2 pervious occasions and having to perform for 2 hours solo I have decided to never be "the only one' again
so Elena,my non playing wife, and I arrived at 6:15, we sat in our car to see whom else would be arriving. Well no one came, at 6:30 Elena went inide to see if we had 'just missed everyone" and was driven to tears by the foolks assembled for this event that NO MUSICIANS showed up for. I don't know who schedules this jam but it is very unfair to the residents of Longview to have them anticipate and look forward, then assemble to enjoy a night of music that the organizers completly disrespect by not being there. it was heartbreaking, but I am not a singer, nor even a very good player and was not going to face a crowd expecting to be entertained alone, AGAIN. if you have info on whom is scheduling this event can you have them become aware of the dissapointment in the hearts of the residents of longview? Perhaps this jam is dead and needs to be taken off the list of scheduled events
again sorry I have had to bring this to your attention but I really did not know where to go
In response to this experiance I have contacted my playing circle in Oswego and pennYan and I am going to deliver to longview residents a night where they will be able to share in the music from me andmy friends whop will gather to bring a little joy into their lives , for at least one noght,I will keep you appraised as this developes
Thank you for your time
George Gleason
Mandolinist
www.myspace.com/barleywinecny
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George's Pro Sound Company
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:58 am Post subject: update ... |
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Hi All,
We'll give it another go on the 16th. I wanted to reiterate to the residents that this jam session is a practice and if no pickers show up by 7:00PM we will show an evening movie. Here is how the schedule reads:
6:30 BLUEGRASS JAM ‘til 8:30– Auditorium
(If no Bluegrass Pickers show by 7:00PM – we will be having an evening movie.
As a reminder, the Bluegrass Jam is a volunteer group that practices in our auditorium bi-weekly.)
Thanks,
Bree
Events Coordinator at Longview
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 10:28 am Post subject: next jam ... |
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The Longview Bluegrass Jam is back on a NEW night! 6:30-8:30 every 2 weeks Sundays nights. Bluegrass only. This coming Sunday evening Oct 16th. The first Sunday jam was poorly attended. Above is a comment sent in by one of the attendees. We do have a Facebook page for this group; if you want you can go there and let folks know you are attending (safety in numbers sort of thing) https://www.facebook.com/groups/59418231754/
DIRECTIONS - From downtown Ithaca you'll want to head up the hill towards Ithaca College. Less than a mile beyond the main entrance for Ithaca College (which will be on your left), you will see a driveway and a sign on your right for Longview. There is a visitor parking lot at the end of the driveway; all the way to the end past the entrance. If you go in the main entrance, the jam is held in an entertainment room down the main hallway and to the left. All skill levels are welcome: the goal is to keep it pure bluegrass.
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