Las Vegas Jam Band Society

LAS VEGAS JAM BAND SOCIETY
Members’ Meeting Minutes: June 5, 2012

Meeting Begins: 7:52pm

“Late Start, but it’s short!”

President’s Report (Greg): “We’re going to do this real quick….okay, President’s Report is over!”

Vice President’s Report (Roland): Just got back in town and my “hazardous waste is riveting!” Looking forward to next week’s Hippy Fiasco! Thanks to the “Freako de mayo” helpers and bands. It was an adventure!

Welcome to a new member, Don, who paid his summertime dues! J
Treasurer’s Report (Dan):
We have liquid assets, but did drop some of those assets on the ‘Freako de mayo’ event. Discussion of the dropped assets, followed….”When the times turn Weir, the weird turn pro!”

*PAY YOUR DUES! J
Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
Spoke with Pete, at the E-String regarding the Summertime monthly meetings & the later time start of Karaoke, as to not move our meetings to the outside patio heat (in case the west-side location isn’t chosen.) Indoor karaoke will start later, with reminder to Manager, Chris, in enough time.

(See upcoming NON-LVJBS events below)

Mayor’s Report (Dustin, reported by Roland): Color: “ Sea of Cheese Yellow ”

COMMITTEE REPORTS
--none--

PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg):

We’re approaching our 200th ‘LVJBS presents’ show JUPCOMING LVJBS EVENTS:
#196 will be Friday, June 8th: HOT BUTTERED RUM @ the LVCS. ($10 adv/$15 show) 9pm.
#197 will be Wednesday, June 13th: NATHAN MOORE’S HIPPY FIASCO @ The E-String ($10/door) 8pm, prompt show. Bring an acoustic instrument & join in.
#198 will be Wednesday, June 20th: CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT @ The E-String. ($10)

INTERESTS/UPDATES:
*DIEGO’S UMBRELLA--They wanted to play a mid-week show in August. Group discussed whether or not to have them this time around. Group prefers a weekend show for this, since weeknight shows, mid-summer can often have poor attendance. More info TBA.

*SHOOK TWINS—sent an interest email for Friday, Oct. 5th (conflicts with Peter Gabriel & Dark Star Orchestra). Group says to decide on a different date and we’ll go from there. More info TBA.

*MOTET’S FUNK IS DEAD—sent in an offer. Group had discussion about the high cost. Group decided to ask about a lower price and to look into the right location. More info TBA.
We also discussed having this show highly advertised in advance.

*SISTER SPARROW—interested in Wed., July 25th or Sept. 10-13, or Sept. 16th. Weeknight show. Group wasn’t supportive of this. More info TBD.

*NAÏVE MELODIES—We had conflicting dates….Still awaiting their reply.

*TEA LEAF GREEN –May be out Oct. 11th. Still awaiting their price and to make offer. More info TBD.

UPCOMING NON-LVJBS EVENTS:
*Sat., June 16th: Reggae in the Desert @ Clark County Gov’t Ampitheater.
*Fri., June 22nd: Primus & Fishbone @ The Joint.
*Fri. & Sat., June 29, 30: The Heavy—FREE show @ the Book & Stage, The Cosmopolitan.
*Fri., July 6th: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular @ The Henderson Pavilion.
*Tues., August 8th: Beck @ The Pearl
*Sat., Sept. 29th: Australian Pink Floyd @ The Pearl
*Thurs., Oct. 4th: Furthur @ The Joint
*Fri., Oct. 5th : Peter Gabriel @ Planet Hollywood .
*Fri., Oct. 5th: Dark Star Orchestra @ House of Blues

OPEN FLOOR:

*Basia mentioned FRUITION, a band from Portland , OR . They’d make a great opening band. Keep them in mind, to possibly open for the Motet show, if that occurs.

*Roland went to the Deer Tick show at the Aruba . Says the Aruba is pretty much the same Aruba , just had some newly added curtains to help with sound, but that’s about it.

*Roland also says, “Yay! To Jenny Minucci!” for taking the lead on getting ads and needed fliers-info out, & as the LVJBS Local Ad Liaison. J
*Roland’s pal in Arizona has an awesome Airplane hanger in the desert with Port-o-Potties! This will allow a rental area for camping. Possible future nearby location spot for music & fun! More info TBA.

*Frobi mentioned Pal, Scotty taking over the ‘Dylan’s Bar’ on Boulder Hwy , next to Crystal Palace Skating Center . Possible new name will be ‘The Clubhouse’. It’ll have a 500 capacity, live music stage and extremely Jamband friendly. More info TBA.

**Next LVJBS meeting: 2nd Tuesday in July, due to 4th of July/High Sierra Travel:
Tuesday, July 10th@ The E-String (until ‘furthur’ notice or another location is found.)

Meeting Adjourned: 8:50PM