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I finally made it home from New Orleans and will be hosting a jam session next Tuesday. This will be the first time I have ever played with anyone else present in my garage, and definitely the first time with any other musician's. Are there any "rules" that I should know of so as to not look like a snapper head?

The one guy is a hack like me so he won't know any different but the other guy made a living playing bass in San Antonio for ten years and he will know any of the "rules" pertaining to jam sessions. They are both co workers, subordinates to be more clear, and I would like to maintain some dignity while jamming and not be breaking any of the "never do this" type stuff that I just was ignorant to.......

I freely admit I am skipping right past the "paying my dues" portion of drumming and tapping the VDF think tank for any face-saving advice, with the posting of this thread.......;)

Thanks for any insight!

toodles

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Posted on 13 years ago
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to me jam sessions inspire free style and fun so as long as no ones get out of hand and respects the equipment and the venue all is good give up equal time for all players and dont put the best drums out just good player stuff have a great jam

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Respect, patience and have fun. No secret formula.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From AZBill

Respect, patience and have fun. No secret formula.B

Well said, the bass player should read that!

Just joking DH, can't believe it's your 1st jam.

Learn the songs inside & out and watch your bass player for the changes if ya get lost, betting he knows the material.

Provide snacks & beer/or not/maybe just snacks and it may happen again.

Most of all, relax, have some fun & play some cool tunes!

Posted on 13 years ago
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Lock (whatever groove you play) in with the bass player and the music will sound good. Jams are for musicians to relax, cut loose and have some fun.

Have fun!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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There's no secret, just play the best of your ability and have a good time. If by chance the bass player has an attitude because he played professionally, just do what I do, speed up!

BTW, who is this bass player? I live in San Antonio, I may know him.

Posted on 13 years ago
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Groove focused with little to no flash. You don't have anything to prove. Just groove and have fun. Heck, half the fun will be watching the other guys cut loose and smile. Remember, it's a noisy mess when everybody wants to show their chops. Control the song by paying attention to what the others are doing. Lead and react and support. ... and every so often, slip something in that challenges you and takes the song to the next level.

As you jam more and more, you will begin to play games with the others by putting some seriously challenging stuff out there and watching THEM react and support. That's when it gets to be a blast. You will all laugh so hard it hurts.

PM me your address again. I've got this snare for you as your official first restoration. You will have some fun with it. I'll get it in the mail ASAP for you. Let me know what else you might want to goof with.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From johnnyringo

There's no secret, just play the best of your ability and have a good time. If by chance the bass player has an attitude because he played professionally, just do what I do, speed up! BTW, who is this bass player? I live in San Antonio, I may know him.

He played in a band called the Cherry Street Pushers. His name is M. Anderson. This was probably almost 8 or 10 years ago??

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Well thanks for all the tidbits fellas! I guess there is nothing to fret over..... I just hope these dudes are ready for Paradise City and Smooth Up in Ya, as those are the two songs that I practice most....LOLLaughing HLaughing H

If the going gets rough, I will mimic Phil Rudd, and let them do their thing!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Lay off the Rotos... Excited

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