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This year the jam will be a 2 day event so more people will have a chance to play.

There will be a few people who will be invited to play both days, and 10 slots for sign ups for each day. I will keep track of who is signed up for which day. Of course everybody is invited to come and watch both days, regardless of whether or not you're playing

The dates are Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. Those wishing to participate, pick a day and send me an E-mail.

The jam will be held in the same place as before.

Where was it held last time?

Jesse Vargas wrote:Where was it held last time?

As before, the jam will be at the "El Arco Iris" restaurant, 5684 York Blvd in the Highland Park section of Los Angeles, just off the 110 freeway. As the dates approach I will post directions on the forum, and will also E-mail them to anybody who asks for them.

One for Saturday. one for Sunday. There are 9 open slots for each day left.

Hey Mikey PodXT, I teach that Saturday, so put me down for jammin' on Sunday, amigo. I'm gonna send Big Jim Baron a set list to include songs a little brisker, these things do get draggy at times. Looking forward to seeing everyone again, especially those dedicated AZ boys Billy and Troy!

3 people have now signed up for Sunday's jam. There are 7 open slots for that day left.

2 people have signed up for Saturday. There are 8 open slots.

John, I'm playing on Sunday also. See ya there!
JE:-)>

Thanks Mike. I'll mapquest it. I'd want to be put down to jam, except I'm still a hack!!! I'll watch for now.

There are now 3 sign-ups and 7 open slots for each day.

I want to remind everybody that you’re all welcome to attend both days, regardless of whether or not you’re scheduled to play. This is as much about meeting and socializing as it is about playing.

I’m also pleased to announce that Billy Easton from Arizona will be joining us. Billy is a world-class player whose playing will astound and entertain everybody who attends.

I'll second heartily what Mike says about Billy Easton---fabulous player, and a wonderful gentleman. He's also head of the Southwest Steel Guitar Association and does an amazing job putting on that show every year. See you in April, Mr. Easton!

If pickers from the colder end of CA are OK, please sign me up for a Sunday slot.

Consider yourself signed up David.

There are now 6 open slots for sunday, 7 for Saturday.

Another sign up for Saturday. We now have 6 open slots for each day.

Hello Mike, Put me down for Sunday. Thanks, J. W.

John Walden wrote:Hello Mike, Put me down for Sunday. Thanks, J. W.

Done! We also have another sign up for Saturday. This leaves 5 slots left for each day

Another Sunday sign up. 4 slots left for that day.

Yet another signup for Sunday. Only 3 open slots left for that day. There are still 5 open slots for Saturday.

I won't be pickin anything Mike, but this year I think I'll finally be able to stop by. Probably Sat. I'll have to check with she who must be obeyed to know for sure.

Bring her Ken, Bribe her with offers of food.

We have yet another Sunday sign up. Only 2 slots left for that day. There are still 5 open slots for Saturday.

One more sign up for Sunday. Only one open slot left for that day. There are still 5 slots left for Saturday.

Mike, any chance you'll post a "Sign up-line up" list?
JE:-)>

TTT - JE:-)>

19 day's till the Jam!
JE:-)>

Jim Eaton wrote:Mike, any chance you'll post a "Sign up-line up" list?
JE:-)>

Jim, I think it's better for everybody to be surprised. Suffice to say that most of the pickers who showed up last year will be there, as well as a few new faces.

One player I'm thrilled to say is coming is Blackie Taylor. Blackie has never attended one of these jams before, and I've never had the pleasure of picking with him before, even though we've known each other for nearly 30 years.

It's gonna be a real fun weekend.

As previously mentioned, everybody within driving distance is invited to come and watch and listen and join in the mid afternoon food orgy.