Thursday, January 25, 2007

January 25 2007 Jam

Where’s Doc’o… on the road again…somewhere betweenst Redwoods and Bowers…

Matt started out the night flying solo. Then it was, “bring up the band” for a Priney duo and a little Bonnie Raitt spiced up with Jam Master Hammer’s special rockin’ arrangement of “One Belief Away.” No more calapso for this tune!

John A. joined the crowd, calling up Special Guest Host Jammer, Loren Arment, to join him. They launched into “Worried Man” and “Abeline” as Jam Master Hammer slipped over to mando. Lots of laughs this night. Matt quipped, “Read the memo, John, special guest host jammers get a special, MC ‘and here they are’ tada before making a grand entrance”… and so, here it is, better late than never, “Give a Big Welcome to Special Guest Host Jammer, Loren Arment, it was Arment to happen!” John sang old folk standards, “Chilly Winds” and “Greenback Dollar,” accompanied by the man with the human voice, Alaska’s own, Loren Arment. Mr. Ricky then jumped up on stage and sang his heartfelt version of “Can’t You See” as set one came to a close.

Set two started out with Robert Howard on electric, Special Ed on electric, Patti Greene on bass, Gary Price on drums, Paul on harp, Cuba on congas and special guest host Loren Arment, the man with the human voice, on acoustic guitar and vocals. Loren beckoned, “Come on In, Sit Yourself Down, Take Your Shoes Off My Friend.” Especially for the Freedom Writer, the group launched into “Two Hangmen,” a Mason Prophet tune, with the Lovely Miss Penny Lee joining the boys for a powerful three-part harmony closing.

Then into a harp player’s request for “Amy” which had Miss Patti Greene joining in for a bit o’sweet four-part harmony and Tallahassee Steve aka Yakatat Steve stepping up on stage on flute and harp to accompany jammers on “Killing the Blues.” Sweet, sweet harmonies, this one always strike a chord with all the audience. What a powerful tune! A little “Boys of Summer” rounded out the set.

Freedom Writer Quote: “This last set is living proof that you can get high off of your music!” Bill is our own personal “music aficionado” and one of the biggest supporters of live music in Anchorage. Thank you, Bill, for your words and your support!


Set three brought a pirate to the stage…opening with, “what’s a pirate movie rated?” “arRRRR.” A big welcome goes out to Cea; it’s been a long time since we’ve seen you! Welcome back! Cea launched into her soulful version of “Love Me Like a Man” accompanied by Steve on flute, Robert Howard on electric, Patti on bass, Tom Lambert on organ, Cuba on drums, Moe on keyboards, and the owner Mike Merrill joining in on flute. Sweet, sweet music from this grouping of musicians. A little “Mustang Sally” had the dancers to their feet and a’singing…”Ride Sally Ride.” Cea, whew, what vim, what passion!! And she plays audience congas as well!



Jam Master Hammer rejoined jammers for a little “Tupelo Honey” and then guest host Arment led jammers into he and Special Ed’s own special rendition of “Black Magic Woman,” bringing this segment to a powerful close!

Jam Master Hammer rejoined jammers for a little “Tupelo Honey” and then guest host Arment led jammers into he and Special Ed’s own special rendition of “Black Magic Woman,” bringing this segment to a powerful close!


Miss Patti Greene then stepped center stage for her own passionate version of “Wild Horses,” promising jammers that she would “drag jammers through the ditches and back out to the middle of the road.” Whew…she takes us to the moon and drops us right down through the basement…what a sweet, sweet ride! Bassman Dane joined jammers, recently returned from Hawaii, for a little “T-Bone Shuffle” and “Steamroller Blues” which brought Miss Michelle up on tambourine.

I slipped to the stage for a quick trip to “Atlanta” with a lotta help from my jammin’ friends!

Guest Host Arment and Jam Master Hammer (Arment/Hammer) led jammers into Matt’s own special “Harvard Classic” rendition of “Summertime” and Loren grabbed the reins on “Hotel California” and Miss Penny joined the group to close the night out with a little “Swerving on Life’s Highway.”

Big thank you to Mike Merrill, our host, Miss Jessica behind the bar, all our audience and all the jammers.


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

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