November 16 2006 Jam

Welcome back folks to the Matt Hammer Jam, Year 2,
Week 1!

Where’s Doc’o: Settlin’ in--in beautiful downtown Spenard!

The Jam started out with the core band launching into, “Glory of True Love,” “Long Monday,” “Son of a Son” and “A Pirate Looks at 40.”

John A. joined the core band and sang “Abilene,” “Chilly Winds,” and “Tijuana Jail” (a new song for John) and “Greenback Dollar.”

John is constantly getting better and better and bringing new songs to the table. Jam Master Hammer rounded out set one by singing his powerful rendition of “Devils and Dust.”

Our guest jammer this week is Mr. Eddy Lee and he’s sporting his “Sporting Woodies”—Mike Rierson on electric and harmony vocals, and Animal on acoustic and harmony vocals. Paul joined in on harp, Cuba on congas, Jerry on bass and Gary on drums.

The “Woodies” launched into “49 Reasons” and “It’s a Holiday” with Matt joining in on flute and then played a snappy little tune about a little light in your candle. The Woodies then sang, with feeling, the tune, “Women are Smarter.” I said, “Amen to that, brothers!” What a fun tune. A harmonica duet by Schlomer and Lee provided a sweet treat for our ears. A bit of “Road Kill Stew” with a bit’o blues for dessert brought this set to a tasty close.

Set three brought jammers Robert Howard on electric, Gary Price on drums, Charlie on electric, Jerry on bass, Cuba on congas, Jon Hansen on trumpet, Bob Parsons on electric, Matt on vocals and acoustic, and Lona on harmony vocals. Matt led jammers in “T-Bone shuffle” and “Tupelo Honey.” Bob Parsons then stepped up, with Matt offering to buy him a longer guitar strap and led jammers in his original bluesy, instrumental tune entitled, “E-Gads.” What sweet licks from Jon on the trumpet, wow! More blues tunes from our superb jammers brought this set to a close.

Marty Christiansen joined jammers on drums and round four was off. Rachel Renae stepped up center stage, singing “Give Me One Reason,” “Stormy Monday,” and Bobbie McGee.” Phil Beckett stepped main stage on electric, Nathan Gabriel aka “Brody,” slid in behind his guitar. This young man is looking for a band and is a man of many instruments! Dane on bass, joined jammers. A little “What’s Up” by Rachel and Jam Master Hammer ended the night with “Steamroller Blues.”

Live long, love much, laugh often and play music!!