Las Vegas Jam Band Society

Las Vegas Jam Band Society
Members’ Meeting Minutes—May 3, 2011

President’s Report (Greg): Meeting begins: 7:35PM
“Pretty much status-quo!”
--Besides this May meeting, there is nothing scheduled on our end.
--The MacPodz were planned for May 21st, but was postponed on the West-coast due to high gas prices.
--McTuff played at King Tuts and there was $133 made. We gave them $233 plus paid their bar tab.

--Our 1st quarter show was DUMPSTAPHUNK & the 2nd quarter show will be on June 8th, CUBENSIS (These are FREE shows for paid LVJBS members!)

--Other than that, “All is great in the LVJBS—no terrorist attacks!”
(We then listened to Greg’s ‘tangent’ about the black-arm-bandit-Security guards at the Soundtest. For more information about this story-inside-a-story, please contact Greg!)

Vice President’s Report (Keith): Not much to report—There wasn’t a membership table at the Martin Sexton show or the Delta Nove show, since they needed the space for their merch-table.

Secretary’s Report (Jessica): Thanks to the volunteers who helped out with the Delta Nove door. (If anyone is interested in VOLUNTEERING to speak to some students about their CAREER and/or EDUCATION on Thursday, May 26th, please contact me ASAP: besoljess@aol.com

Treasurer’s Report (Dan): We have some $. All in liquid….assets, that is! We take donations, too! (Greg & Keith will need to sign papers to start banking with another bank—one that doesn’t charge fees.)

Mayor’s Report (Thom, via Keith):
Color: Business-Seal Blue (a mix of business class & Navy Seal blue, in honor of our Osama-killers!)

Production Report (Greg):
--Suzanne from the JOINT offered free WideSpread Panic freebies for posting their AD on our website. These tickets will be raffled/offered to our PAID members. (*Unsure if it’s 5 or 10 tickets for each night) The ticket-winners will be notified at June’s Members’ Meeting, June 7th, at the E-String.

--Friday, May 6th: MAMA ZEUS @ The Canyon Club (4 Queens) 10PM, show. $10.

--Saturday, August 6th: MATISYAHU & TEA LEAF GREEN @ The Hard Rock Pool. (Greg to inquire about tickets for members)

--Greg got an email from Max Adler, of the Light-group…..Owner of many nightclubs/venues in Las Vegas. They want to start cross-collaborating with the LVJBS. Possibly at ‘El Diablo’s’ on the LV Strip. (Greg will meet with him and check out the venue soon! Details TBA at June’s Members’ meeting.)

--Skip received an email from ‘Kerri’, from WA, a “fan of Jam band music” who said she has an anonymous “Sizeable amount of money to donate to the LVJBS.” (uh….thanks!) J
--Jerry Joseph & the Jack Mormons will be playing a LATE NIGHT, after WSP, Friday, July 15th. This will be at the HRCafe, on Paradise. There have only been 20 tickets, pre-sold, thus far.

--Facebook update: We have 183 people signed up—active users! There have been 174 LVJBS ‘likes’.

Interests:

--That1Guy is still interested in playing for us again. The group says we really like him, but He is too pricey.

--FREEZER, the AZ Phish cover band, wants to play a 2-night, Las Vegas run. We will suggest them playing for ‘the door’, bringing their OWN equipment, etc. & we will support them! More info TBA.

--Chris Hawley & the Rollers sent another request. The group doesn’t know their music and suggests having some sent our way. More info TBD.

--Hen House Prowlers (traditional bluegrass) want to play THURSDAY, June 16th. We will suggest, having them work with the E-String, possibly for a door-deal, since it is a weeknight, following the Delta Nove/Moksha boat cruise.

--CHARLIE ORLANDO (of Dexter Grove) is planning a summer solo-tour. He is interested in playing July 19-21. We will offer a door-deal since it is a weeknight. More info TBA.

--JGB w/ MELVIN SEALS want to play, SATURDAY, July 9th. Greg will contact the HRCafe on the Strip to see availability. CONCERNS: after High Sierra/4th of July weekend & NY Phish. They want our help to secure a venue and they will play! More info TBA.

--QUACTUS interested in a future LVJBS show. The group is thinking Sept./Oct., making it a possible 3rd or 4th Quarter show. More info TBA.

--ADAM EZRA GROUP (from Boston). It’s a singer-songwriter group, with some folk rock and pop. They are interested in coming west to play. We will suggest getting some music sent our way & for the group to check them out and give feedback. More info TBA.

--THE HILLBENDERS (bluegrass) They want to play after Sept.’s ‘Picking in the Pines’ festival. Group to listen to them and more info TBA.

--MAX WEINBERG’S 7 want to play Saturday, June 25th. The HRCafe is working with them. We may assist. More info TBA.

--Dead Winter Carpenters may play at the Brass Lounge. (Greg to contact for more info)

--LUBRIPHONIC is interested in October. More info TBA (Greg to contact for more info)

OPEN FLOOR:

--Let’s support our local artists & NOISE! FIRST FRIDAY will be MAY 6th & JUNE 3rd.

--The next LVJBS MEMBERS’ MEETING will be on TUESDAY, JUNE 7th @ The E-String.

--June 11th is REGGAE IN THE DESERT

--Jimmy called during the meeting to say, “JC LOVES YOU!”

--Moon Dog Matinee will be at the BUNKHOUSE on SATURDAY, MAY 14th. (They are a blues, alternative, psychedelic band). They want to play something on Sunday, May 15th. We may be willing to negotiate a deal with them. More info TBA.

--We are looking at doing a LATE-NIGHT, after WSP, Saturday show. This would take place at the HRCafe on Paradise. We checked out the Targhee festival line-up to see what bands would be nearby, at this time. Possibly The New Mastersounds or Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Greg to contact these bands and more info TBA.

--CAREER DAY volunteer requests were sent around…..More info besoljess@aol.com
--WELCOME our newest, little Jambander: Allison Jae Fuqua. She was born on Friday, April 29th & welcomed by her proud parents: Stacey & RJ J

Meeting Adjourned: 9:00PM