Jam for charity?

[bassthumper]

This thread is a shot in the dark. But i think i have a good idea. I've become aware of a craft fair to benefit multiple sclerosis in december in wassilla alaska. These folks are putting a lot of effort into doing a good thing. A strange idea popped into my head, maybe if a jam just happened to materialize to entertain and what better than some cafe folks in that area doing what cafe folks do best. Sitting indoors on chilly days jamming. There i planted the seed, i hope it grows into some fine tonewood for a worthy cause.

[JeffD]

Jamming for charity is a cool thing to do. Once our twice a year our weekly jammers get together on a weekend for one charitable organization or another.

[bassthumper]

it sure is. and mandolin content at any such charity event is a great addition. as i improve i'm looking forward to rolling my wheelchair out and jamming for awareness as often as i can. i'm still hoping some alaska pickers will surface and help out up in wassilla next month

[bassthumper]

i just became aware that the building where the wassilla event is said...no musicians...however jamming for charity is such a good idea, that i invite any and all of ya'll to hijack this thread to promote and incite jamming for charity anywhere anytime...

[lenf12]

Originally Posted by bassthumper

i just became aware that the building where the wassilla event is said...no musicians...

What??? No musicians??? I suspect the former governor of your fine state to be behind this. We all know that musicans are seditionists and heretics but no matter how many illegal substances they may injest, they still can't see Russia from the ol' back porch in Wasilla.

It's still a great idea to help raise some money for a worthy cause. I hope you can find a venue.

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

[JeffD]

Our local weekly jam is a loose group of folks, who participate with verying degrees of consistency. What we have in common loving and playing the music.

What I am getting at is that it is important to identify clearly to all concerned what the charitable cause is about, before you comit the jammers. Finding the cures to diseases is not usually something too controversial, but anything vaguely political or sometimes even environmental, and folks should know ahead of time so they can bow out gracefully if it is not something they want to support.

[bassthumper]

jeff that is a good point. while i have always been a person willing to jam, anytime,anywhere. there are certain issues i would decline from assisting. at this time in my life i am struggling back to the jam, slowly but making progress, from being paralized in the floor hugging a weber after a serious exacerbation of multiple sclerosis. the charity event in alaska is something being done by a fellow sufferer of this incurable disease. i am in virginia, but thought maybe i could assist them. after what i've been through many of the things people argue over just don't matter anymore. raising awareness and helping those afflicted with multiple sclerosis, cancer, cerebral palsey and other lifeshattering diseases are a priority. and learning to play mandolin with numb fingers until i can stand with my beloved bass and find a jam is a prime motivator. i encourage anyone capable of using their time and talents to help or entertain the afflicted to do so. thank you.

[Jimmy Kittle]

I started a bluegrass show 3 years ago to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Last weekend I just competed the details to have our first 3 day bluegrass festival in Michigan in 2010. It's one of the most rewarding things I've been part of. You can never go wrong help people that need it!!!!!

[JeffD]

Originally Posted by bassthumper

i encourage anyone capable of using their time and talents to help or entertain the afflicted to do so. thank you.

Absolutely!

[bassthumper]

jimmy keep us posted on the 2010 event...if i have hand controls and am able to travel by then...i will show up with bells on...if not able to travel i have freinds in western mich. and will ask them to go and buy me a t-shirt. mandolin has proven the best occupational therapy i've found so far for my fine motor skills. today i'm hammering on the collings mf. it's all loud and in ones face aggressive,perfect for calling attention to important issues like helping the afflicted. the cedar weber is more freindly and comforting,she holds my hand through the dark days.

[Jimmy Kittle]

The festival will be in East Michigan, I live in west Michigan. You get this far and I will make sure you get there and get a great seat. I will post updates in the spring. I still have a lot of work to do..!