Las Vegas Jam Band Society

Las Vegas Jam Band Society—Members’ Meeting Minutes—June 1, 2010

Meeting begins: 7:45PM

Greg presents some JAMBUCKS for nostalgia, which He says may be stronger than the Greek euro.
President’s Report (Greg);
--Been busy with many bands and/or venues phoning regarding some potential shows.
--The GM of the HRC wants more LVJBS shows there (since moe. was a success). We have secured a possible late-night venue @ the HR Café in case of the rumored Phish—October. Shows.
--We also have the Binion’s Roof-top/poolside venue (which requires 40 dinners @ $40/plate to make the venue rental free). It is understood that there is NO use of the pool for the gigs, due to electricity & our LVJBS Safety-motto of “NO flights for life!” This venue, Keith says, “feels like being in a P-Diddy video with the 360 degree views, etc.”
Vice President’s Report (Roland):
--There will be LVJBS Anniversary T-Shirts available the night of June 4th’s show.
--Roland has contacted QuACTUS a few times, with no replies as of yet.
Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
--Volunteers needed for Friday, June 4th show. Please contact besoljess@aol. com to help out. THANKS! JMayor’s Report (Stella):
Color: Oil Slick Black L
--Looking forward to Friday’s show. See ya on the dance floor! JTreasurer’s Report (Dan):
--We have $ in the bank—even after splitting the new sound system costs with the E-String.
--We had 16 paid @ the Hi8us show (which was a members-free show) & PAY YOUR DUES! JCommittee Reports: (not present)
Production Report (Greg):
--There are 2 upcoming events confirmed:
JUNE 4th—Bounders, The Moaning Blacksnakes, & Red Grooves @ The Hard Rock Café, on the strip. $10. Doors & Red Grooves @ 7PM. Bounders play until 2am.
JUNE 24th—Oakhurst @ The SandDollar 8PM, ($5 to $10)
--Greg tallied the emails sent regarding which bands would like to be seen in LV. The band with the MOST votes was Cornmeal. Rumor has it that Phish’s ‘people’ has booked Cornmeal for the HRC (Oct. 15-17). Unsure how this will work, since we have “dibs” on the Phish after shows @ HRC. More info TBA.
--Garaj Mahal was the next band with many votes. They are looking at Aug. 7-12. We will offer a 70/30 split since we have lost $ on past events with them.
--Thurs., Sept. 9th—BONERAMA (looking at a $1,500 guarantee). This could be a possible HRC show, since they help with advertising costs.
--Thurs. Dec. 2nd—Dark Star Orchestra would like to play. We lost $500 the last time they played. We will offer them their ‘guarantee’ minus $500, then work the split door offer with the HRC.
--Brother’s Gow (from Flagstaff, AZ) are interested in playing Las Vegas--Either as a headliner or as an opener. See link of their music from email sent 6-1-2010 by lvsmojoe@yahoo. com & let us know what you think!
--Carnival of Dogs (A super-group with 80’s hard rock & cover tunes are interested in playing LV). Consists of: Guns n’ Roses drummer, Nikki Guns from LA Guns, and Frankie Perez.
--From the emailed votes, sent to Greg, these booking agents have been contacted & told about the LVJBS for future gigs:
· ALO
· The Motet
· Larry Keel
· Lotus
· Reel Big Fish
· Mofro
· North Mississippi Allstars
· David Nelson Band
· New Riders of the Purple Sage
· That 1 Guy
· Tea Leaf Green
· Gov’t Mule
More info TBA

OPEN FLOOR:
--The WEBSITE (www.lvjbs.org) is now being updated, with better links, the new logo, etc. There is a Café Press link, to order any LVJBS schwag (mugs, clothing, aprons, etc.) TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! (The Officers will soon have their photo & small bio near their contact info, so outsiders can recognize ‘that one guy/gal’ from LVJBS when travelling, etc.)
--Finkel checked out Chris DeHerrera’s band: Mirror Imij (played Schwagstock & it was a fun time!) CHECK IT!!!
--Question was brought up regarding the “immediate feedback” email list & who receives those emails. When “immediate feedback” type emails are sent, it goes to the Officers & paid members, so the WHOLE Yahoo! Group isn’t bombarded with emails.
--Keith & Julie saw OTIS TAYLOR @ the Blues festival. It is a trance-banjo- blues-funky style, with a fiddle player. Highly recommended.
--Ian Z. & Jessica were representing at last week’s UBERSCHALL gig. Good ‘ol Monday-holidays!
--Watch for upcoming emails for COSMIC BOWLING & a group night @ the 51’s game.
--Greg’s fortune cookie: “You don’t become a failure, until you are satisfied with being one!”

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30PM