bradm Posted December 17, 2002 Report Share Posted December 17, 2002 There's a news submission over at JamHub about Cafe Dekcuf turning Tuesday nights (9pm - 1am) into open jam night! Previously, Wednesdays were open stage (mostly aimed at solo artists), with Tuesdays being open band stage. Now, it's open season! Bring your instrument, sign up, tune up, step, rip up! And the kicker is that it's hosted by Al Jee and Spagstar. Al, for those of you who don't know him, is the Jedi Sax Player of Ferriswheeler, and a star rapper (and other things, I'm sure...) to boot. I plan on being there, guitar in hand, tomorrow night. If you play anything or even just sing, come out and play or sing; if you don't play or sing, come out and watch. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 17, 2002 Report Share Posted December 17, 2002 I've heard of this Al fellow you speak of... seems like a decent guy... Spagstar is a pretty interesting band - sax, drums, bass - all improv, all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted December 18, 2002 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 Oh, man, that was fun. Folks, I think we've got a new Tuesday night ritualistic occurrence*. I haven't played so much, or so intensely, in weeks. This was a blast; Spagstar is insane fun, and who knew Al could play guitar so well? (Beyond who knew he could rap so well, some of which he did behind some of my playing! We got funkee, Al got saxee, and the next thing I know, I'm hearing Cypress Hill...) Aloha, Brad * Unfortunately, I'll be in Toronto the next few weeks, but wait until January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 I wish to hereby state that bradm kicked some serious bootookie last night on guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaggyBalls Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 bradm definitely kicked...i wish i could've heard myself a bit better though... bassists always lag behind. oh well...maybe i'll be out next week with my toys. cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 dude, did you get your truck?? got your message, but you didn't leave any way of me contacting you silly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddak Posted December 18, 2002 Report Share Posted December 18, 2002 Well I was there for maybe a whole 15 mins at the end, but it was enough of a teaser to consider heading out on a tuesday, as soon as exams are over of course. Sorry I missed all of you wonderful peoples' playing, next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted December 19, 2002 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2002 Thanks, guys; being on stage with you was the icing on the cake for me. Apparently Spagstar is doing a gig at Dekcuf on Saturday, Dec. 21, with Lowtide and Maintaintheta; 10pm start, $5 at the door. I'll be in Toronto recovering from tomorrow night and Nero, otherwise I'd be there. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 I'm thinking of heading out to this tonight. Anybody else who think they'll be up/awake for it? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 I've been going out lately a bit too much for my own good, but I do hope to make it out at some point, because it sounds like a wild time. Cheers, Rob Not Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Do you play an instrument, rmtv? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 quote:Originally posted by bradm: Do you play an instrument, rmtv? Aloha, BradSadly, no, I am just a vocalist, although I am currently starting to learn to play my acoustic axe. I hope the jam nights are open to those who also just wish to watch and enjoy the music. Cheers, Rob Not Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 quote:Originally posted by rainmakerrtv: Sadly, no, I am just a vocalist, although I am currently starting to learn to play my acoustic axe. I hope the jam nights are open to those who also just wish to watch and enjoy the music. Cheers, Rob Not BobAbsolutely they are! (And my question was not intended in any way to be exclusive; in fact, I think an open jam that only has players is a failure; for Open Jam Night to succeed, we've got to convince the club it's in their [monetary] interest to keep it on, which requires a good supply of patrons, and I don't think musicians alone would be enough.) As a vocalist and beginning guitar player, you might also want to show up on Wednesdays, which is singer/songwriter open mic night. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 quote: Originally posted by bradm: Absolutely they are! (And my question was not intended in any way to be exclusive; in fact, I think an open jam that only has players is a failure ; for Open Jam Night to succeed, we've got to convince the club it's in their [monetary] interest to keep it on, which requires a good supply of patrons, and I don't think musicians alone would be enough.) As a vocalist and beginning guitar player, you might also want to show up on Wednesdays, which is singer/songwriter open mic night. Aloha, Brad I didn't think it would be closed to any but players, but I got all paranoid all of a sudden I do hope to make it some time to Wednesday night as well ... as my guitar lessons will be starting on Wednesday night, that will mean I will either be nicely warmed up to play on the open stage or , alternately, be too worn out to play anything, we'll just see how it goes I hope this isn't just a songwriter's stage, while I have written a few (not especially good) songs in the distant past, I really see myself more as a singer/interpreter these days. I will, however, try to keep my choices interesting, instead of, I dunno, yetanother rendition of Uncle John's Band or Blowin' In The Wind I have an idea for an acoustic rendition of an obscure old prog rock epic that I think could be knockout, here's hoping that I'll be able to actually play it Cheers, Rob Not Bob NP : King Crimson - Collectors Club Volume 16 : Live In Berkely, CA, August 13, 1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2003 Once again, it was a fun night. A lot of players, a lot of non-players, a variety of music (straight blues, called-out rock chord progressions, funk, rap, made-up-stuff, etc.), a good quality of music, and enough overall good feeling and support to make me hopeful that this will be an ongoing thing. C'mon out next week, folks. As an added bonus to those of you, like me, who have to get up the next morning, the music starts early (like 9pm) and ends pretty early, too (ca. midnight). Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phred Posted January 8, 2003 Report Share Posted January 8, 2003 Would there be room on stage for me to bring a subset of my keys equipment? Like say, one keyboard. Phred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2003 I think so, especially if the rest of the stage had only bass, guitar, and drums. The best bet would be to head to http://www.cafedekcuf.com and contact them via e-mail. You might also want to check with dave-O, who could put you in touch with Aljee, who's sort of the Master of Ceremonies. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 14, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2003 I'm planning on coming out tonight. Anybody else? (As an added temptation: any Sanctuarian guitar players who come out need not bring their instrument, as I'll gladly lend mine.) Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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