Las Vegas Jam Band Society

Las Vegas Jam Band Society
Meeting Minutes: February 7, 2012

Meeting Begins: 6:50 PM (late, but still early!?!)

President’s Report: (Greg)
“Un-Spaghetti’ing some wires…..”
“Uhhhhh…..So….Lots to do!
“We’re on track for 2012 & now we’re on to Roland….”

Vice President’s Report: (Roland)
*Great Moksha show last week! They are starting their tour. Check ‘em out! J*Congrats to the NY Giants for their 2012 SuperBowl win…..
*The LVJBS needs volunteers to keep us going! Please email Roland: harpua19@hotmail.com if you are ever able to help move gear, tables, door, etc.
*Congrats to Lisa Camphire & Jay Camphire (Medusa Tango) for having their new baby boy, Alaska! J They will be moving soon. We’ll hopefully have a going away/Medusa Tango bon voyage celebration soon, in their honor.

Treasurer’s Report: (Dan via Roland)
*Pay your DUES! JExtended Membership special until March 3rd’s Mickey Hart show: $100 for the year OR $150 for a live-in couple. Checks made payable to: The Jam Band Society of America.

Secretary’s Report: (Jessica)
*Please volunteer for door-spots prior to shows at besoljess@aol.com
Thanks! J
Mayor’s Report: (Dustin)
MICKEY ‘HEART’ PURPLE

Production Report: (Greg)
Upcoming LVJBS shows:
Friday, Feb. 21: BOOMBOX @ the Hard Rock café, strip.
Saturday, March 3: MICKEY HART BAND w/ MOKSHA@ the Hard Rock Café, strip.
Sunday, April 1: GALACTIC w/ special guests @ the Hard Rock Café, strip.
Thursday, April 26th: THE MOTHER HIPS @ the Hard Rock Café, strip.

Upcoming NON-LVJBS shows:

Thursday, March 15th: UMPHREY’S McGEE @ the Silverton. We were unsure why the band booked Las Vegas without contacting the LVJBS. Greg sent an email to the band, mentioning the LVJBS for future use for a future gig. In lieu of advertising for the Silverton, the LVJBS will be getting 40 tickets* for this event. (*Lottery for 2012 paid members! We will be using a random # generator to select the comp-ticket-owners for future freebies thrown our way!)

NON-LVJBS shows continued:
Saturday, February, 25th: THE BUDOS BAND @ Hard Rock Hotel’s Body English.
Monday, March 12th: BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES @ The Smith Center.
Friday, March 30th: THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE @ The Smith Center.

UPDATES:--We had offers in for NEW MONSOON (March 16th) & later, PAPA GROWS FUNK. The bands wanted more than our offer. We offered less, plus extra food/drinks & they backed out.

--Welcome JFree (NOISE)! (Jeff also says he will become an LVJBS member this year!) J The groups think another collaboration (LVJBS & NOISE) should happen! Since the March 16th date is now open, possibly a St. Patty’s Day event (possibly @ the HRC) could work! (Possibly Medusa Tango?) More info TBD.

--Stella & JFree talked about our COMMUNITY PROJECT for the month. The next project is ‘FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC EDUCATION.’ Jeff has some REMO drum heads. We discussed having Mickey Hart sign one of the drum heads & then we can ‘auction’ it off for some drum purchasing for some of our members’ music programs at their local schools. The group thinks it’s a GREAT idea! J Thanks, JFree & Stella!

OPEN FLOOR:
*Welcome to Sheila, Jennifer, & Paul: www.SaveRedRock.com
Motto: “Respect the Canyon—Keep it Rural”
--Sheila shared the info regarding land/home developer, Jim Rhodes’ plan to build on west Blue Diamond Hill, near Red Rock Canyon’s scenic loop & wanted to raise awareness. 2,664 acres if Blue Diamond Hill was purchased by Rhodes. 850 acres are surrounded by the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. These acres were previously a functioning gypsum mine—making the land geologically unstable. CONCERNS: No more nighttime sky at Red Rock & the lack of the natural Red Rock Canyon skyline when looking westward. L
--The LVJBS are huge fans of Red Rock & wants to help support the ‘Save Red Rock’ campaign by providing information to help Sheila raise awareness at our future shows. (Greg decided to have one of the recycled drum heads or other instruments signed by Mickey Hart & raffle that one off for the campaign. The group supported this idea!!)
--Paul Citone (Paul Citone Photgraphy), a JamBander, who noticed the lack of photos on our LVJBS website and wondered if he can share his NOT-for-profit photos of our future shows. At past shows, he has been told that a ‘photo-pass’ is needed. The group agrees that Paul’s love for photos would be a great addition to our organization. (*Roland mentioned, possibly teaming up with Ian Z. & his awesome music reviews that are often posted on Jam Band websites.)

*Social Media Committee Head: The group nominated & voted for RICH COSTELLO.

*Greg has a signed guitar from the members of moe. We will soon raffle that off for one of our projects! J
Meeting Adjourned: 7:30PM--in time for the RAGBIRDS show!