nodehopper Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Well, the "Sometimes Annual Never Sweat Jam" SANSJAM for short was really really fun. Fred and his Wife were wonderful hosts, providing a great dinner along with a beautiful back yard and stage. It turned out that the day had perfect weather for sittin under a big ol' shade tree and picking some fine old Gibson guitars along with a Yammie that sounded sweet and a few other makes and models. Gregg had a cool old Hofner acoustic guitar with a double pick guard! It was a great crowd of players who were very encouraging and supportive of a hack player like me. I was originally a bit intimidated thinking there were "pro" players, but Kurt and Tony were so laid back and encouraging that I almost immediately felt like I was among friends and after a bit of coaxing I got up on a stage for the absolute first time and played and even sang a song. (That is a huge deal for a shy guy like me!) Thanks Gregg too for helping me get up on stage with you! DanvilleRob is a beast when it comes to playing guitar. Great songs and super singing along with Energizer Bunny stamina. Get him on stage with his guitar and he becomes the star! Thanks again Fred....I will add some pics after I drink a little more coffee and wake up. Let's all add pics and videos to this thread so everyone can see what a great time was had by all at the Jam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Oh how I wish I could have gone. I'm pet sitting for this little dog. Sounds like a fabulous time Stephen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodehopper Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Oh how I wish I could have gone. I'm pet sitting for this little dog. Sounds like a fabulous time Stephen! Your name was mentioned many times with everyone saying it was a shame that you couldn't be there! Hopefully next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodehopper Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 OK ....photographic evidence of SANJAM - the names have not been changed to protect the guilty! The South Fork of the American River near Fred's Fred's Yard Fred and DanvilleRob shooting the $hit under the shade tree Me doing the unthinkable .....playing a Martin at the Gibby Jam Here is the "House Band" laying down some Phat Tunes Here is little old shy me...On freaking Stage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Nice! Looks like you had the perfect day for it, too! Love to do that sometime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Steve, Glad you made it home safely and pleased you enjoyed our little hoot. I do believe that everyone enjoyed it as much as the wife and I. Next year BIGGER, AND BETTER. Karen, OWF, and everyone else no more excuses. Rob says he will have the vids up soon and you can find more pics here: http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Un-Freakin'-Believable good time! Fred and Dotty are the perfect hosts, and their home is beautiful. I'll be going back for the next one! All of you who couldn't make this jam need to start planning now for the next one. I took our motor home and Fred set me up with a camp site that you can't get in a state park! My fingers didn't hurt last night.....but they do now. I'll be working on the videos as soon as I can, (wish we'd gotten more..... we must have done 5-6 hours of playing! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sounds like a really good time. Can't wait to see some video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Sounds like a really good time. Can't wait to see some video. Uploading some videos to You Tube now.... query under "SANSJAM" I'll post them her tomorrow, too tired tonight...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisA83 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Looks beautiful, and fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Steve, Glad you mad it home safely and pleased you enjoyed our little hoot. I do believe that everyone enjoyed it as much as the wife and I. Next year BIGGER, AND BETTER. Karen, OWF, and everyone else no more excuses. Rob says he will have the vids up soon and you can find more pics here: http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ Must admit I'm blown away by these pictures. You and your wife are extraordinary lucky people. So were all guests at the SANSJAM. I really like the view to what could be the back garden – with the brown multi-X-braced door and the piles of stones. The trees and bushes there are exotic in very alluring way. And then the hills or mountains in the horizon. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Looks beautiful, and fun It was...... unfortunately, we didn't video ANY of the acoustic session...and not much of the stuff on-stage....but this will give you a flavor of the day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C7t-lgu_tw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Rob, Thank god you didn't post the vid where I'm singing(?) backup. I sounded as if I would fit right in with the usual chorus of tree frogs we hear every night[scared] NOW'S THE TIME FOR ALL OF YOU WHO COULDN'T MAKE IT TO START PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR It was by no means competition with the Gibby summer jam...... but it sure was one hell of a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Check to see if you're singing on this one: This is what happens when you mix alcohol and musicians! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYankGHU2T8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 . Looks like you all had a great time. It's even fun to read about it and see the pics. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 OUCH!!! if you ever post anything with my voice again we're just going to have to find a new videographer. No more single malt at SANSJAM This is what happens when you mix alcohol and musicians! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYankGHU2T8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 OUCH!!! if you ever post anything with my voice again we're just going to have to find a new videographer. No more single malt at SANSJAM HEY! These poor people are subjected my my voice! You can claim that all our voices were much better earlier in the day. Since we started the acoustic set at about 1....and we ended the evening about 10..... even with breaks, I must have been singing/playing for 6-7 hours! Here's one neither of us has to explain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSCK9Ddh5Yw&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYankGHU2T8&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL Important to note that Nodehopper is playin' his beautiful Martin, (HORRORS!), on this song too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 After the sun went down....we kept on playin'!! if you squint your eyes you can just see the Tony's (the drummer), sticks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XChQZ684OY4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol fred Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Thanks for the kind words....everyone! Unfortunate that no one but Rob got to see the front yard Must admit I'm blown away by these pictures. You and your wife are extraordinary lucky people. So were all guests at the SANSJAM. I really like the view to what could be the back garden – with the brown multi-X-braced door and the piles of stones. The trees and bushes there are exotic in very alluring way. And then the hills or mountains in the horizon. Fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 After the sun went down....we kept on playin'!! if you squint your eyes you can just see the Tony's (the drummer), sticks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XChQZ684OY4 This is certainly my favorite ELP tune. It doesn't hurt that Greg Lake plays it on the Gibson Jumbo of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struma6 Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I'm just a n00b here but I'd love to make it to next years fete!! Looks like a GREAT time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I'm just a n00b here but I'd love to make it to next years fete!! Looks like a GREAT time! I can't IMAGINE you wouldn't be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 This is certainly my favorite ELP tune. It doesn't hurt that Greg Lake plays it on the Gibson Jumbo of his. We did a much better version under Fred's shade tree....when we were all.....um.....lessee.... fresh! Yeah, "Fresh" is a good word...... And of course, the rhythm is played on the Gibson Dove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 This is the last video we got on the Q3. My wife took some video on her phone, but I haven't seen it or heard it..... I'll look when I get home tonight, and see if it's worth/possible to post it here. This song was done about 9:30 PM, and we'd been playing since @ 1 PM! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLbjzIafuJI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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