Tip Jar Jam #5

Our fifth Tip Jar Jam, December 19, went swimmingly! (I always wanted to use that word!) We were “lighter” than at the last few jams (meaning we had fewer people), but we were all bubbling with enthusiasm. I know I look forward to these Wednesday night gatherings and I think the students do also.  …

Chris Henry Documentary “Formlessness Into Form” – Part 3

Part Three of Chris Henry's documentary is now up for viewing. If you missed them you can find parts one and two here. Part Three focuses on the dynamics of creative expectations, creating for an audience, the psychic/telepathic connection between creators, the editing process, aboriginal songlines, impacts of technology and urbanization on creativity, parallels with…

Tip Jar Jam #4

We had another excellent group of jammers for our fourth Tip Jar Jam on the evening of 12-12-12! And, interestingly enough, we had 12 jammers, including me!   Attending were:   Janet--guitar Suzi--fiddle Bob V--guitar Jon--banjo Ben--banjo Kasey--banjo Mark--banjo Kenney--bass Barbara--bass Logan--banjo Bob Mc—banjo Me—banjo, guitar, fiddle   Some might say we were a little…

Tip Jar Jam #3

The Tip Jar Jammers welcomed in the month of December by holding our third Tip Jar Jam last night. This time our Wednesday gathering brought out 13 jammers, plus moi and Zac’s mom, Kathy. We had 2 fiddles (Sandy and Suzi), 3 lead guitar players (Janet, Bob A., and Bob V.), one rhythm guitar player…