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Doors open one hour before showtime.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
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Drum Set: snare, kick, toms 1 and 2, crash, ride, hi-hat, sticks, and brushes.
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Amps: Bass and Guitar -- we have a few, but you are welcome to bring your own.
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Acoustic Piano
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Microphones: dynamic mics, cords, and stands. (we have phantom power too)
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Sound System: Mixer, Monitors, and Front of House Speakers
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PLAYERS: WHAT YOU BRING
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Your instrument, if not provided above.
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Your amp, if not using one provided.
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Your entertainer energy.
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JEFFERSON JAMMERS THEME SONG OPENER
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Regular players should learn our theme song.
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BUCKY'S SONG
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Regular players should learn Bucky's theme song.
SINGERS: WHAT YOU BRING
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Your song selections. (see "Picking a Song to Sing")
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Your entertainer energy.
HOW THE JAM WORKS
The jam is a first-come, round-robin-roster. When you arrive, check-in with the Show Wrangler and get on the list. Each time your name is called, you have the option to perform or pass.
PICKING A SONG TO SING
When making your song list, find songs that you know well. If at all possible, practice your songs before you come out to the ranch. And though most jam musicians are either local legends, seasoned pros, or naturally talented players, some are just getting started. The one thing everyone enjoys, are songs that are easy to play.
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STYLE OF MUSIC: Country music. Happy songs. Easy to play. Dance-able.
Keep in mind this is a positive, uplifting social. Over the years we have learned that everyone (musicians, dancers, and audience) enjoys music and songs that are: country, happy, easy to play, and dance-able.
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SINGER/SONGWRITERS: If you are a singer/songwriter, and you want a great bunch of people to be able to play, dance, and appreciate your music, the styles folks enjoy most are suitable for the:
two-step, waltz, line-dancing, cowboy/traveling cha cha, polka (ten step), western promenade, and east/west coast swings. If your songs and music are a fit for these dances, you'll have a great time too.
We even have picks.
