L.A. Steel Jam: April 21 & 22, still some open slots

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 16 Feb 2012 10:56 am

Anybody who wants to come and play, who has not yet signed up, please send me an E-mail, and anybody who wants to come and watch and listen and meet everybody, you're welcome to do so.

The jam will take place at the same place as last year, the Sam Ash Music store in Cerritos. The address is 12651 Artesia Blvd, on the corner of Artesia and Bloomfield, one block south of the Bloomfield exit of the 91 freeway.

As always, admission is free.

Billy Tonnesen · Post by **Billy Tonnesen** » 16 Feb 2012 2:55 pm

Is there any chance of having a Jam like in the East where there is a Band that the players could play and interact with. Hope to see you there if I am feeling OK. Will be starting some Chemo shortly.

Kevin Milner · Post by **Kevin Milner** » 17 Feb 2012 9:23 am

This will be my first one - just started reading the forum a few months back. Can someone explain the format to me? Thanks!

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 17 Feb 2012 9:50 am

Kevin, we sit in a circle and take turns soloing over Band in a Box tracks.

Where in L.A. are you? I'm 2 short blocks from the Glendale city limits, near Eagle Rock and Highland Park.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 17 Feb 2012 9:57 am

Billy Tonnesen wrote:Is there any chance of having a Jam like in the East where there is a Band that the players could play and interact with. Hope to see you there if I am feeling OK. Will be starting some Chemo shortly.

Hey Billy, I'm sorry you are ill, and I hope the Chemo doesn't wipe you out.

We're doing this with Band in a Box. There are advantages and disadvantages to both BIAB, and to doing it with a live band. A live band can be more exciting, but BIAB is a lot easier, knows all the times, and doesn't get tired or drop time.

Jim Eaton · Post by **Jim Eaton** » 17 Feb 2012 1:31 pm

IMHO - the major advantage to using BIAB at the LA Jam is that through the use of a projector in the past or as last year a direct VGA feed off of my laptop, we can put the BIAB chord chart up on the big screen monitor that is viewable to all the players so everyone can see the arrangement of the song as I'm sure everyone does not know all the songs that get called out over the two days we are there. I know I don't!!!

JE:-)>

John Gould · Post by **John Gould** » 17 Feb 2012 9:32 pm

I should have my steels here in California by then maybe I can make the jam. I'm living in the Simi Valley area and not sure how far that would be.

Mike Maddux · Post by **Mike Maddux** » 18 Feb 2012 12:33 am

Everyone come down! I'll be good times as always!

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 18 Feb 2012 9:19 pm

Denise and I are planning to be there again this year - It was a great time last year.

Lookin forward to it.

Joe Naylor (and Denise)
www.steelseat.com

Kevin Milner · Post by **Kevin Milner** » 18 Feb 2012 11:41 pm

Mike Perlowin wrote:Kevin, we sit in a circle and take turns soloing over Band in a Box tracks.

Where in L.A. are you? I'm 2 short blocks from the Glendale city limits, near Eagle Rock and Highland Park.

Sounds fun! I'm in mid city for now - probably moving in your direction soonish. I'm recording all weekend up in Burbank in fact.

Billy McCombs · Post by **Billy McCombs** » 19 Feb 2012 11:25 am

Mike what are the hours?

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 19 Feb 2012 12:31 pm

Billy McCombs wrote:Mike what are the hours?

Saturday from 10 AM till around 5ish (The store is open till 8 PM.) Sunday the store is only open from noon till 6.

Once again, everybody is invited to come and watch, but if you want to play, you need to send me an E-mail, and let me know which day you want to play, and I'll sign you up.

So far, there are still open slots for both days. But it's first come first served.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 25 Feb 2012 11:49 am

Mike, put me down for Sunday if slots are still available.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 6 Mar 2012 6:47 am

Ben Elder · Post by **Ben Elder** » 18 Mar 2012 7:58 am

Back to the top.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 23 Mar 2012 10:35 pm

Hey Guys. We still have some open slots for both days.

Paul Sutherland · Post by **Paul Sutherland** » 28 Mar 2012 10:52 am

Please put me down for Saturday morning. I'll have to get on the road by about 1 or 2 pm, as I will be driving to Nor Cal, so I won't be there all day. This should be interesting.

Fred Tingle · Post by **Fred Tingle** » 2 Apr 2012 6:44 pm

I will try to be there for a few hours on Sunday afternoon as a listener. I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can.

Mark McConville · Post by **Mark McConville** » 3 Apr 2012 9:11 pm

I'd love to play some on Saturday. I'm a first timer. Anything I need to know?

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 3 Apr 2012 10:18 pm

Mark McConville wrote:Anything I need to know?

No, just come and join the fun.

Mark McConville · Post by **Mark McConville** » 6 Apr 2012 4:14 pm

...and as soon as I express interest in playing, I will have to work. Pick and grin at will, gents! Maybe next year.

Darrell Owens · Post by **Darrell Owens** » 10 Apr 2012 6:20 am

Be there Saturday

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 12 Apr 2012 2:11 am

This event is not exactly open to the public, but it's not closed either, and anybody who wants to come and just watch and listen and meet everybody, without playing, is more than welcome.

Kevin Milner · Post by **Kevin Milner** » 12 Apr 2012 11:21 am

really bummed - going to be in the studio all weekend. maybe next year!!! I hope someone posts some video!

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 16 Apr 2012 9:46 am