Sunday, September 20, 2015

FIRST YBA ELKS JAMS SUCCESSFUL



We have now had two Friday night jams at the Elks Club on Lewis Avenue in Billings and they have been at least moderately successful. Some 12 to 15 pickers and several spectators have shown up. Old standbys including Clayton Olson, Paul Dextras, David Nelson, Larry and Lalonnie Larson have attended. We can come any time between 7 and 9 PM, but this old fiddler would appreciate having more experienced folks be there when the jams begin. It is frustrating when mainly new and novice musicians fill most of the seats. We need more people who know more tunes in order to really get started. The manager has been very accommodating and has even sent some of her patrons down to  listen to the music.  The picking room is very spacious with plenty of seating and the acoustics are adequate to my ears.  While you can enter from the main upstairs door it is best to drive around to the back (South) side of the building and come directly into the room we play in which is on the lower level. One caveat is that the sun is now setting around 7:15 PM and it is totally dark soon after.  It would be a good idea, the first time you attend, to get there while there is still light to see by. The entry to the paved lot is a bit rough. Also if you need a music stand be sure to bring your own. I was totally bummed out by the jam situation at the Lincoln the past couple of years, but I now plan to attend most all of the Elks jams. I hope to see you all there next Friday night.

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