Hey Gang,
Unfortunatley,open mic nite /jams are pretty much a thing of the past around here..The ones that do exist are what I would call live karaokee...It used to be a viable way to find bands/musicians and audition all in the same nite...Those of you in the Chicago area 88-94 remember the 12 HR SUN jam we use to have in several clubs in the N burbs?..Rememeber Wally passin out ,hittin the floor, and NEVER missin a note during his break???
Heck , I packed a lunch for that one...Yeah , hosting one is a patients tryer for sure...You can count on losing SOME equipment ...
...Yeah, its a great social life, kept us in contact for networking, made alot of friends...Chicago, Amarillo, Alburquerque, Columbus OH were some of the great towns of the day hosting as many as 10-15 jams during the week...I hope ypu guys are still able to enjoy...
John