Phunky Cauldron Posted January 27, 2003 Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 I like this idea. It's cool to have a weekly night to look forward to. Every city I've ever lived in has had something like this and it's definitely due in Ottawa. I think that it needs to be highly publicized, but to the right people. There are lots of university kids that are "down with the sound" and advertising at music stores seems like a good idea. I'd definitely help out with some postering or something, so if there's anything I can do to help, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted January 27, 2003 Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 A regular CKCU radio show could really help promote this scene to Carleton U. students as well. Dave Alburger (the most fabulous host of the show) is trying very hard to convince management to have a regularly scheduled jamband show (with Bouche as a "guest host" I believe). They have had one show of this kind and it worked out very well. If you have a moment, why don't you e-mail the station management letting them know you support Dave Alberger's idea of a regular show promoting Canadian jambands and live-shows in Ottawa. (And be sure to listen to it when it does air!) Here's the e-mail address: info@ckcufm.com Lets bombard them with e-mails pholks! We're the only one's that can make it happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 27, 2003 Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 Great ideas!! (I like the ticket/$$ stuff bradm) We should probably have a meeting with those who want to help, bounce some ideas around... The KEY is reaching the University peeps...we know they're out there....someone in the residences who could help us get the word out would be great..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted January 27, 2003 Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 Actually, it was on CKCU that I first heard Phish way back in the day, they had a DJ who would always be playing Phish tapes. Unfortunately all of my contacts from way back when I was on CKCU have long since expired, but I will see if I can dredge some up somewhere. I didn't mean to be a gloomy Gus with my earlier post, I was just trying to say that things might be a little slow to pick up at this time of the year. Rob Not Bob NP : Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted January 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 I'd be down with a little planning session. Would there be party favours My roommate is friends with a bunch of really good people at UOttawa and I know that they love the tunes cause I've partied with 'em. So, even if we could get the 30 of them out, it would double the crowd in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted January 27, 2003 Report Share Posted January 27, 2003 Geoff, I am going to try to get my friend Ian (who worked with me on the radio show back in the day) out to the party, he might still have some working contacts at CKCU, maybe he could hook you up. Also, it might be an idea to push the focus of any putative show as having a lot of Canadian Jam Bands, since I know from direct experience they are really big on CanCon out CKCU way. Rob Not Bob NP : Patti Smith - Easter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 I'll certainly do what I can to help out. Actually Catphish and I live a coupla doors down from this dude who has a recording studio in his basement, has lots of musicians dropping by (almost every day). I'd be happy to poster a lampost or sumpin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Dave Alburger is hosting on CKCU at 8-10 again tonight. I'm not sure what's fully happening yet, but there'll probably be a little telephone chat mixed in with some tunes. 93.1 ckcu fm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 It seem there is lots of enthusiasm, and great ideas....we'll figure out a time to meet, and I'll make sure it's posted, and we'll hopefully get everyone together for a brainstorming session. With some pure effort, WE CAN GROW THE SCENE!!! LET'S DO IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 It's official, Thursdays at Dekcuf are now: Jambands.ca Presents: Jamband Thursdays at Cafe Dekcuf!! I guess we really haven't publicized this too much lately (we probably should) but the kind folks at Dekcuf have recently decided that Thursdays will become Jamband Thursdays at Cafe Dekcuf. Of course, it's obvious that we need to reach more people to make this thing fly, there aren't enough of us regulars, but that is THE GOAL! Dekcuf is willing to stick with the night to make it work, and I think it's great that we have a sweet venue that is in "our head-space" and is willing to try to grow our scene with us!! We are looking for people, and ideas to make this weekly thing fly, from people who are willing to put up some posters, or contribute with ideas, or whatever - any help is welcome. And above all.......we're always looking for bands or non-musical acts to perform on Thursdays! Ideas/help much appreciated!! Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Not trying to be a pessimist, but just my own perspective : Thursdays is kind of an awkward night and it is, as mentioned, a bit of an out of the way location. There might just be a limit to how much attendance to expect, especially given the fact that it is real freakin' cold outside. I mean, I try to make it out every time I can, but I am widely regarded as a freak ... anyone I try to get out is usually daunted by either the timing or the weather ... then again, maybe I am just associating with a bunch of old fogies. Maybe this just needs a little time for the warmer season to come to develop more of a regular following. Just my 11 cents ... (Homicide : Life On The Streets reference) Rob Not Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 How about a "frequent Jam" kind of thing? For Jamband Thursdays, you get a card with spaces for stamps/punches, and every time you show up for a JT, you get a stamp/punch. If you bring along someone who isn't (yet) a member, and they join (where "joining" would be free, but may include some kind of mock pledge/oath), you get more (5, maybe) stamps or punches. When you accumulate enough, you get something free (like free admission, or a free copy of a JT show, or whatever). Yes, I'm proposing turning Jam Thursdays into a multi-level marketing scheme... (Alternately, we could resurrect the "money" we printed up for Nero's Eve last March, and have it work the same way: entrance to a JT event gets you a buck, signing up someone else gets you five bucks, etc.; the bucks could then be redeemed for valuable merchandise.) Helping out with a JT event (e.g., postering) would also garner the JT-helper with stamps/punches/JT-bucks. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted January 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Hey Dr. Hux, do you know who is booking the Thursday acts from now on? I know of this little 3 piece that has played Dekcuf before and I think they'd be in to play one of these thursdays. They're a pretty decent jazzy ensemble with a wicked organ/keys player. When I've been there while they played, they had 40+ people (all their friends) out for their show. Anyhow, let me know if I can talk to them about maybe playing on a Thursday in the future. On a side note, I think I'll go to Dekcuf tonight. Is anybody else headed out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Bouche and I are handling the bookings (and Ms. Hux) email me at geoff@drhuxtable.com or bouche, and we'll get those guys in - if they're interested, they sound perfect!!! By the way, all this is totally not-for-profit...the bands take the door....a community effort as it were... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Bring in a greasy pole and some strippers. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Phunky Cauldron: On a side note, I think I'll go to Dekcuf tonight. Is anybody else headed out?Tonight's "Open Jam", so I'll probably be there. If you're coming, and have an instrument, bring it along. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted January 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 Cool, I'll ask them if they're interested and I'll get back to you. Are you booking for a particular Thursday, or just sometime in the near future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted January 28, 2003 Report Share Posted January 28, 2003 what's your email...?? I'll throw ya the deets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 29, 2003 Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 quote:Originally posted by bradm: quote:Originally posted by Phunky Cauldron: On a side note, I think I'll go to Dekcuf tonight. Is anybody else headed out?Tonight's "Open Jam", so I'll probably be there.Cancel that; I've got stuff on tomorrow and Thursday, and work's gettin' crazy, so I think I'll stay home and sleep tonight. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phunky Cauldron Posted January 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2003 Send me the info @ justinmorgen@excite.com. Peace, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 After the incredible success (no irony here; it was a blast) of last night, including a BGH reunion, the emergence of Low Roller as the official Jamband Thursday Emcee, and Mike F. simultaneously inducing in me both an all-encompassing desire to play acoustic guitar ('cause he made it sound so good), and a profound dread of playing acoustic guitar ('cause I doubt I'll ever get close to what he can do), there's only one question: What's on for Thursday next week? Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 The Bradm show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 There will be more on next Thursday's Jamband evening at the Cafe Dekcuf on Monday's edition of Skank gossip. Unless there already IS some gossip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 The New New Originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted January 31, 2003 Report Share Posted January 31, 2003 quote:Originally posted by h: The Bradm show![voice=brando-kurtz] "The horror...the horror..." [/voice] Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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