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  • noonie
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    if your in to funked up reggae check out spiritual rez....i have been going to thier shows for a few years now....they are way tallented....incredible horns, great guitar,...they have ao much infectious energy you can't help but dance dance dance spiritualrez.com
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    this kid is a freakin genious! http://www.myspace.com/jackiegreene http://www.jackiegreene.com/ if you never seen him solo, GO!!!!
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    NEW MOONALICE CD/DVD IS AWESOME
    This wonderful studio album [MOONALICE} starts off with "Bleeding Of Love" penned by Ann McNamee with her fine,smooth,soulful voice pleading for relief from false feelings and untrue expressions of love on the run.The powerful pounding heartbeat of James Sanchez'drums, and Jack Casady' powerful bass pulsate throughout this debut masterpiece! Ann'vocals are stunning as well on her other compositions on this album which include "Dance Into The Lightning", "This Changes Everything", and "Listen To Those Eyes". "Bleeding Of Love" flows perfectly into another of Ann' songs "Unspoken Words" sung by Pete Sears of love distroyed by false feelings and words left unsaid, "The heavy weight of unspoken words keeps us apart". A melencoly song by Roger McNamee of one sided love follows that all of our hearts have cried for as not to be true but having to accept as a reality to be haunted by for evermore. And in his head she said, "I'm Glad You Think So". This is one of my favorite songs by Roger. Roger and Ann have been together longer than musical partners in the "Flying Other Brothers" along with pete, Barry, and GE along with others was the tree branch which "MOONALICE" grew from. Roger and Ann are a happily married proud couple who met at a "Jerry Garcia Band" show they were enjoying in the 80'as many of the rest of us have come together at as well. Thank you Jerry!! This bond is strong in their writings together as evidenced in the powerful tune of how quickly situations can change with lives turned upside down in the "Blink Of An Eye". The beautiful guitar and pedal steel guitar melodys flow wonderfully through these stories played by Barry Sless in the style only he can create. "Eileen Aroon" is a classic Irish ballad recorded by the Claney Brothers in 1961 with a newer version being performed during the 1988-89 tours by Bob Dylan' Band with the great guitar player GE Smith who' own arraingment is included here which he sings adding his outstanding classic guitar sound to make it his own. "I Ain't Ever Satisfied" by Steve Earle is also performed here in GE Smith' own unique vocal style and makes this reviewer very satisfied indeed! "Dusty Streets Of Cairo" is GE' original composition on this release and one of it's strongest selections with GE" guitar and Barry' pedal steel dancing beautifully togethor. "Kick It Open" is a rocking infectious tune by keyboardist extrodinare Pete Sears who sings the songs lyrics written by his wife Jeannette who as a team have composed songs in their long history including many of Jefferson Starship’s hits including Stranger, Awakening,Save Your Love, and Winds of Change just to name a few. Pete Sears was also part of the early "Rod Stewart" albums as well as playing with just about every musician and band from the San Francisco Bay Area' musical royality at one time or another over the years. If you love tender, true, genuine, from the heart music then "MOONALICE" is for you! A band of fine musicians and legends in music. Because we all know "It's all about the music"!!!! That's the Moonalice Tribes motto so join the tribe and start being "Satisfied". Moonalice posts it's live shows for free on their websites for us all to enjoy: http://www.moonaliceband.com/music/ http://www.youtube.com/moonalice http://twitter.com/Moonalice So if you like what you hear support the band, buy their album, join the tribe, and come to shows and tell them how awesome they are. Moonalice is: Ann & Roger McNamee (Flying Other Brothers) Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Rod Stewart) Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band), , and Jim Sanchez (Dr. John, Boz Scaggs) GE Smith (Saturday Night Live, Bob Dylan), Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna), Review by Dennis Koessel now aka "Greeney52Moonalice"
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    Come see The JFP (Jason Ferguson Project) at CJ Wellington's 30 New Hyde Park Rd after the show. Start at 11PM. Playing the music of the Jerry Garcia Bands (from Merle to Nicky to Keith to...Melvin).
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    So the Dead go west after May 2nd!! Looking for a Dead show the following weekend for only $15 in advance $20 @ the door? KIC Productions presents Melvin Seals & JGB SATURDAY 5-9-09 @ ZPak Live Home of Va Brew Co. We are at the Northern most part of VA 15 min from MD & WV. Come catch JGB yes the real JGB (- Jerry of course). Get more details @ www.myspace.com/zeropak or www.ZEROPAKLIVE.com Melvin is best known for his long friendship and musical partnership with cultural icon and guitarist Jerry Garcia and the smile of his that lights up the room. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become "Jam Band Music". From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. Melvin and JGB brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of guitar, mandolin, slide and lap steel with savory bass, hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that keeps audiences dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for several hours. Melvin is pioneering a path deeper into the musical territory he helped to establish.
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    Imagine Woodstock. crowded with people, flags waving in the air, psychedelic hippie mentality reigns over love peace and understanding. A roar of music comes from the stage with guitar feedback, tight, deep drum grooves and the growl of a thundering bass. That's the music of TRIO (The.Rhythm.Is.Odd) www.triomusicgroup.com www.myspace.com/triogroup
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    Great bands in Long Island N.Y. Reckoning and..........
    *Reckoning is a Grateful Dead, Phish, Allman's (and more) cover band. They rock!!!! Serious talent and a real good time. They are the reason I ever went to see The Dead in the first place. I know, backasswards. www.reckoningband.com *Movement has 4 members, 2 of them are also from Reckoning. This is their original works. They call it Jam Rock. www.movementband.com Two other members of Reckoning also have original bands to display their original tunes,... One is called *The point, and one is called *KGB. While i'm at it....out of Boston.... *Ryan Montbleau Band. Check them out wherever you live!!!!! They travel lots!!! Dead lots, festi lots and bar lots. Lots of lots. www.ryanmontbleauband.com Tiffany Lake-Band Aide Marketing. Support music, Here it there live, and take it home with you on cd!
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    Two more for the mix
    The DeFelice Brothers, from upstate NY, are an earthy roots rock type band who really capture that upstate vibe: take a listen to "Rockefeller Drug Law Blues." And one that goes a but further afield is O.A.R. I went to a concert a few summers ago, and absolutely enjoyed it. I may have been the oldest guy there, but I could still feel the connection they have with their crowd, and they played some pretty inspired jams.
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    Grateful Greetings to ALL. My buddy April told me about this site. Nice! I wanted to share the gift of this very special Canadian Artist and his MUSIC with you: IAN THORNLEY I don't know if anybody on the board recalls BIG WRECK, (Ian's first project, whole band is amazing) but if you are able to get your hands on either of the two albums these are superb. "In Loving Memory Of" "The Pleasure & The Greed" The new album Tiny Pictures will be out on Feb. 10 (w/ Artwork by none other than Pink Floyd legend Storm Thorgerson as well. I am diggin' the new single cover art for Ian's new single Make Believe, really cool vibes on that for the travelers.) Ian is a multi~instrumentalist, composer and vocalist of another caliber entirely. His guitar prowess is out of this world. There is so much appreciation for GREAT SONG within this community I hope you don't mind a kindred share... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H83yLnR4Fkg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9USwOFGljwg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2MCq5U8tXU&feature=channel_page drop.io/thornleyfans (contains some incredible unreleased tracks) thornleyband.com myspace.com/thornicus (please check this one out, great track...great bio) (and please feel free to jump on the Thornley message boards as well. here's the unofficial site hosted by some very sweet, cool beings in Canada... thornleyrocks.proboards101.com) Thanks everybody. Look forward to your feedback and truly hope you enjoy! Peace, Rose
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    this band is experimental and cool. plus it is george harrison's son
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I highly recommend Crazy Fingers if you live in South Florida or are on vacation in south florida. Very acomplished musicians playing mostly Dead covers with some Jerry Band stuff as well. Mostly playing in Palm Beach County and Broward County (a bit more in palm beach county than broward) Dont forget to see where they are playing if you go on vacation here and are a dead fan! the website is www.crazyfingers.net
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Great Band from South Carolina,Great Harmonies remind me of CSN&Ys Early stuff
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Hey Now! wanted to share some new music with you all, THE REAL, Psychedelic Jam Rock Funk Fusion from Portland Oregon. Super rock'n and groovin 4 piece (Guitar, Bass, Rhodes, Drums) kinda a mix of styles like The Grateful dead, String Cheese, Allman Brothers, Pink Floyd, and a touch of Herbie Hancock http://www.reverbnation.com/jambandthereal http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hmjeoGi9Qts http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5vBYxPnp4ks
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especially if you like his earlier work: the Boz Scaggs Memphis album currently sitting by the cash register at my local Starbucks, where it caught me in a weak moment this morning. As the name suggests, Boz goes to Memphis and gets some great session folks and does old tunes. More smoldering than pyrotechnic, but some very nice moments. I think my favorite so far is "Corinna, Corinna," not the Hunter song but the old folk song that's on that early Bob Dylan album...
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I agree with Marye that this is well worth listening to. Even better is the Barnes and Noble exclusive edition which features 6 demos on a second CD. Three of the six feature on the regular album, three do not. These are not rough but polished demos. I actually prefer the demo disc to the regular disc (don't tell Boz !).
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Didn't know where to put this question, and I apologize if it has been asked and answered elsewhere, but I didn't see a thread for JGB. Not in GD section. Not in this one. Ratdog. Phil & Friends. Donna Jean. Mickey. But no JGB? Seems rather curious, to say the least. They are still putting out releases, Garcia Live, for instance, and I just wandered over to see if there was opinion on it, and no thread for JGB. What's up?
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http://www.jefferydragrecords.com A small indie label started by Adam Moult of the Nashville, TN band Bad Cop has VERY quickly grown into a staple record label of a lot of the underground punk/rock world in that state. Bad Cop is, of course, on the label, but you can also find releases from Useless Eaters, Turbo Fruits, Natural Child, Ranch Ghost, Ghost Dance, Majestico, Little Viking, Western Medication, Promised Land, Fancytramp, Magic Milk, and more. Check out Jeffery Drag Records, indie music released by an indie label.
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is there anywhere in this forum to look for rideshares for bands coming around?
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These guys opened strong for a really good show by Steve Winwood last year at the Fillmore. Winwood's voice is still one of the great ones, up there with Jerry, Bob, Greg Allman, Muddy, Toots, Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Lennon, Jagger and Ronnie Van Zant. And the guy is just so musical, long guitar solos that never ran out of ideas and of course his keyboard playing has always been among the best. "Can't Find My Way Home" was fucking amazing. But I was writing on new bands so...The Wood Brothers opened and played original tunes with a strong American roots feeling. I would definitely see them again. http://www.thewoodbros.com
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it's a fundraiser for the Rex Foundation too, so come on down!
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Attention all you Dead Head Blues fans. There is a GREAT lineup of blues guitarists playing in Ventura California at Mission Park on Sunday 22 September as part of the BBQ and Blues Day of the California Beer Festival. My old next door neighbor from Ojai Mr. Robben Ford and two awesome ladies: From Texas it's Carolyn Wonderland and from Belgrade it's Amsterdam resident Ana Popovic. Many of you may have already seen Robben Ford with his own band or backing up John Mayall on tour or playing with Phil Lesh & Friends some years ago. But if you have not seen Carolyn Wonderland or Ana Popovic yet, well, you are in for a real treat! These two ladies are guaranteed to knock your blues socks off! So if you're a resident of the Los Angeles-Ventura-Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo counties, and you're a fan of top-notch live blues guitar, you can't go wrong with this coming Sunday afternoon show in Downtown Ventura California. I will see you there! http://www.californiabeerfestival.com/ventura.php
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Hi All,I just found out that John Batdorf, long an associate of Brent Mydland, is playing a show in the Los Angeles area. This from his website: ~~ ~~ ~~ Sunday, December 15th, 2013 4:00 PM John Batdorf Red Rocks Concert Present Sunday at The Book Store- Crown Books Store 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. # 1340 Woodland Hills, Ca. 91367 Price: $15.00 Donation I am thrilled to be opening a new series in the valley. This show kicks off the new series produced by Ron Sarfaty. Please come out and support Ron and myself so this can become a regular event! ~~ ~~ ~~ It's my local mall, and the space is a big, former Barnes and Noble store that they want to do some funky things in. I was just there, and I'm sure this is gonna have a Living Room Concert kind of vibe to it. If you're around the San Fernando Valley that night, I'll see you there!
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We are VERY excited to say that Bobby Weir's lead guitarist for RatDog 2014 (Scaring the Children, as it were), MR. STEVE KIMOCK will be joining Pittsburgh Jam Band, theCAUSE for a Benefit for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank - otherwise known as D-JAM 2014 - on SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd, 2014 at THE REX THEATER on Pittsburgh's South Side! The doors open at 7:30 and the show starts at 8:30!Steve played this show (albeit at a venue less than 1/2 the size of the Rex Theater) with us back in 2012 and in 2013 we were lucky enough to have been joined by Mr. Jeff Mattson, of Dark Star Orchestra. Here are VIDEO LINKS to our 2012 D-JAM with STEVE KIMOCK: SET 1: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA54C7AAE0BA73080 SET 2: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3480548C5ABB184 Here are VIDEO LINKS to our 2013 D-JAM with JEFF MATTSON: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLps8crnnXkAIvjPZ3FVPDiGncWDe87pb5 :0) www.theCAUSEjams.com www.pittsburghfoodbank.org www.kimock.com
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From Birmingham, England.Country, country swing, can also play blues. Core band are: Stewart Johnson, pedal steel, dobro, banjo etc; father Hannah Johnson, vocals, Mandolin; daughter Sophia Johnson, guitar, songwriting, even more beautiful than Hannah; daughter www.thetoyhearts.com
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John Kadlecik from Further and Phil Lesh & Friends is awesome! Lots of different sets when he plays live. Most recent tour he's been playing new songs from an upcoming album! NYC show is at Highline Ballroom on 4/18 - EXCITED!! Anyone else going to that one?!
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Do you plan to check out Elijah Ford on his upcoming east coast tour this July??? It'd be a whole lot cooler if you did! Haha. You won't be sorry folks, seriously. Enjoy! Elijah Ford began his solo career after breaking from touring with Oscar & Grammy winner Ryan Bingham. Ford is the son of former Black Crowes' guitar heavyweight Marc Ford, and toured as part of Ford Sr's Fuzz Machine at the age of 17 before getting the gig with Bingham, where he stayed until 2012. Ford put out his first solo record Upon Waking in 2011 and his new EP Ashes in October of 2012. Elijah and his band The Bloom are currently preparing their new full length, recorded at Austin's own Arlyn Studios, for release in 2015. ELIJAH FORD - EAST COAST TOUR DATES - JULY 2015 Jul 22 Bowery Electric w/ Daniel & The Lion New York, NY Jul 23 Atwoods Tavern w/ OldJack Cambridge, MA Jul 25 Evolvement Radio w/ Michael A. Moore Newburyport, MA Jul 30 Milkboy w/ Josh Olmstead Philadelphia, PA Jul 31 World Cafe Live at the Queen w/ Josh Olmstead Wilmington, DE FOR TICKETS & MORE INFO: http://www.elijahfordmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ElijahFordMusic
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coming to a concert hall near you, might want to catch this one if you can, he's 69 this year, but still can shred like it was 1971.
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10 city run doing "Christmas Caravan" album (awesome)if you go you wont be sorry! Peace
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Do you guys remember Klaatu? and their album 3:47 EST? I forgot all about the fiasco until this made the rounds on Facebook - https://ledgernote.com/blog/interesting/klaatu-the-secret-band-as-good-… It's a pretty good roundup of how it all went down. It was the mid-70's and Klaatu released their first album without any mention of who the band members were. It was pretty good, and somehow the rumor started spreading that it was The Beatles under a new name. The record company started encouraging the rumors and it was a huge ordeal. They made a ton of money on that record. The thing was, they didn't sound anything like The Beatles. They were certainly good, as good as any other prog rock band is good. But the allegations were silly. All of that is besides the point though. The 3:47 EST album is really good. They had some singles after that but I haven't really dug into their discography beyond this album.
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Donna the Buffalo......great Americana, folk, rock, country & zydeco. Dangermuffin. Regional SE band with great tunes. They sound like the step-grandkids of the Grateful Dead.
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Good call on Donna. It's like an old deadhead crowd too, everyone just wants to boogie and dance. seen them a bunch. love the vibe. Peace.
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Donna the Buffalo a solid Americana band. Tara Nevis plays numerous instruments allowing them to do different sounding stuff. Originally called Dawn of the Buffalo, the story goes their name was misstated from the stage way back, when they were all high on acid and so became Donna the Buffalo. Catch them this summer outside, they play numerous outside festivals usually a few upstate New York.http://donnathebuffalo.com/ The RI festival over Labor Day Weekend is a great one. Small enough to still be fun. Great if you have kids to bring since low key.camping is cool and many motels near by if camping isn't your thing. Camp closer away from the backwoods if all night music might bother you as numerous campers bring instruments to jam. With a dance tent on one end and stage at the other and usually an eclectic assortment of bands. http://rhythmandroots.com/ Ocean nearby and pond to swim in.
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Check out: Stephen Ingles "Cut the Dead Some Slack" a wonderful 2 disc set of GD favorite tunes played very beautifully on the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. Some of the tunes are Dark Star, Ripple, Days Between, Bird Song, Scarlet B's Stella Blue and many more.To access my 2 hour interview with Stephen go to WBAI.org click on the "archives" tab and scroll down to the Morning Dew show. Commercial free, listener-sponsored Pacifica radio also at 99.5 FM in New York. Your host, Don Grossinger www.dongrossinger.com Don Grossinger Mastering on Facebook
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Great album! I got to see him and David Gans when they were in town, and picked up a bunch of CDs. They're on the road a bit, go see 'em if you can.
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Thanks, Tapedog Don Grossinger, for the suggestion. It is a great set of GD interpretations played and sung very well. Have a grateful day...
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This one Man Band Shreds, and is Funny. New Can't Wait to See What Comes out Next. Music on Youtube, Soundcloud, and Reverbnation. Reverbnation stuff is Older More Raw But Good got some funny stuff on that there. Here's a Link to the Music https://soundcloud.com/user-936628899 I Would Suggest What Wanta do. Soldier's life, Don't Stop, Doobie doobie. Thank You Jerry, Bobby, Phil, Ronnie, Billy and Mickey.. Love, Music, Community.
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I think a few older Dead Heads might get a kick out of Nick Mason's latest project (Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets) who will be touring the US early next year. Just got great tickets for the Atlanta show!

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Check out: Stephen Ingles "Cut the Dead Some Slack" a wonderful 2 disc set of GD favorite tunes played very beautifully on the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. Some of the tunes are Dark Star, Ripple, <a href="https://www.hdwallpaper.co">hdwallpaper</a&gt; Days Between, Bird Song <a href="https://www.hdwallpaper.co/category/happy-new-year-2019-images/">happy new year 2019 images</a>

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Second that! I was lucky to catch him (backed by David Gans) in Berkeley earlier this year, and highly recommend checking out his work.
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From the Yankton Sioux Reservation, South Dakota. Mato Nanji on lead guitar is extremely talented .

What!!! I gotta check this out!!! I took my wife and daughter last year to Roger Waters. They really enjoyed that....But, I may be the Lone Ranger on this one. People seem to get weirded out when I listen to the older stuff like Ummagumma, Saucer, Atom heart etc... Gotta find a friend to go to the show in Denver.

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You’re so right about Cubensis. They’ve played around So Cal since 1989 and over 3500 shows! Very skilled and fun to see them jam.