BLISTERING BLUEGRASS 720P-HD | HOT LICKS IN THE SHADE
A blistering heat wave could not dissuade pickers from tonight’s jam. To escape the searing rays of the setting sun, the pickers broke with tradition and set up in the shade of a tree away from the open area beneath the parking lot light. From a musical standpoint, I believe the heat, combined with fresh talent added new energy to the Jam. I strongly recommend watching the full program. There are some incredible unrehearsed gems that may find their way to your heart. For me, “Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone” is such an example, absolutely full of musical - vocal and instrumental - nuances. If possible, listen through really good headphones to isolate the sounds. I think you will be moved.
As you watch, keep in mind this is an OPEN JAM. It is not a rehearsed performance. Each picker, in turn, chooses a tune, and he or she sings or plays it accompanied by all the other pickers. Everyone gets a chance no matter the skill level. It seemed that this Jam was composed mostly of experienced pickers. The Jam meets every Friday evening at 6:30 in the parking lot behind the Pizza Hut at 15840 West Colonial Dr., Ocoee, Florida 34761.
PICKERS:
Jack Lewis - banjo, vocals. (Retired Orlando Utility Co. employee. Also served in U.S. Army 101st Airborne as a paratrooper.)
Gerald Creed - guitar, vocals. Retired maintenance employee of commercial bakery.
Johnny Adams - mandolin, guitar, vocals. Retired aerospace and defense company employee, mandolin leuthier.
Bill Miller - upright bass, Land surveyor.
Doug Buchheister - mandolin, vocals. Public school teacher.
James Vickers - banjo, guitar, mandolin, vocals
Jerry Jernigan - guitar. Pipe welder.
Tim Clifford - mandolin. Computer software sales & marketing for banking industry.
Joe Hennessey - guitar
Cody Nieves - banjo, mandolin
Jim Kornmeyer - banjo, guitar, vocal. College professor.
Dr. Richard Gallo - guitar, vocal. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Denise - ribbed crow sounder, vocals. Retired military, Army Airborne.
Adam - guitar, vocals. Sales
TECH NOTES: After sunset, the video was shot in near darkness, without the parking lot lighting characteristic of other videos. This is the reason for the loss in usual image quality. In this case, picker comfort gained from moving under the big shade tree was well worth the great sound.
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21 авг 2024
