Before we begin, we heard from "California" (Ray) - check it out here .
Well, last jam was simply one of the best. It started with a "Beyond" bang and ended after midnight with a mini-concert by Scottie, Paul and Tony (with some help from A J and Jon) to the applause of the remaining musicians.
This is why you jam!
But back to the beginning...
Karen, and then Sarah, opened things up with Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" and Gene Clark / Bernie Leadon's "Train Leaves Here This Morning", respectively.
Co-host Bill kept it "Beyond" with the Band's "Up On Cripple Creek" and Buddy Holly's "That'll Be The Day" - and I probably didn't help either - with Elvis' "That's All Right, Mama".
By this point, the Bluegrassers were getting restless - even after our pre-jam warm up of "Pickaway".
Luckily, Liz stepped up with "The Old Home Place", Banjo Mike led "Salt Creek" and (non-banjo) Mike pulled out "Make Me A Pallet On The Floor" and Alison Krause's "Steel Rails" - to right the ship.
Jon even added "Wayfaring Stranger" for good measure, and I threw in Lester Flatt's "If I Should Wander Back To You" - just for kicks.
We were sitting pretty - high up in the water.
Until the torpedo named Scottie was launched in the form of Bryan Adams "Heaven" (in fairness, he had led "Angeline The Baker" earlier)...
And kudos to Lynn - who read his comment last week, practiced the song in F, brought in lyrics - and helped him sing it! The "Bluegrass Buddha" has a student! - seeking Dharma in the key of "D" (capoed on 3).
Lynn was so excited, she started in on Jimi's "Little Wing - at this point the boat was reeling (and rockin')...
As I searched for a lifeboat, co-host A J chimed in with Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" - a great number!
Pulling away, I could just make out Sarah's "Polly" (from Gene Clark via Alison Krause / Robert Plant) and Gary's "I'll Be You're Baby Tonight" (Dylan).
However, then Tony did that great Willie Nelson tune (the name always escapes me) and A J added "On The Road Again", and I decided that my place was with co-captains Bill and A J back on board.
I helped 'em patch up the breach with Ray Wylie Hubbard's "Up Against The Wall Redneck Mother", bought a beer and sat back with Eileen to listen to the late night concert!
A Great Night (and a special thanks to bassist, Dan, for keeping up with it all - and to Cynthia for bringing him).
Dave Comins
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