So I'm going to a real Bluegrass jam tonight. I don't know if I'm ready but I'm going to give it a try. These guys can really play so that makes me nervous but they keep asking me to join in so wish me luck.
Have fun!
How did the Bluegrass jam go Yiwork?
@wjssavhotmail-co-uk Boy it was a lot of fun. 1 up rite bass, 3 fiddle's, 4 banjos, 2 mandolins , and 8 guitars. With all that going on know one could hear my mistakes and there were a bunch. This group has been playing together for some time so they have the songs down pat. I will have to get a list of the songs they play so I can work on them.
@yiwork So long as it dose'nt put you of from going back, also you have met some new friends.
I've been playing for 2 - 3 years . I sought out a group of intermediate players and was /am definitely punching above my weight. I'm old enough to not be intimidated and I'll try a solo for just about anything so mistakes pore forth from my poor guitar but it been the best thing for my playing . Everyone knows I'm an enthusiastic learner and that goes a long way. Also coming prepared with worked out arrangements and never passing when it comes around to your turn .We've got a much smaller core group so I try to have 3 known pcs. in some stage of competency, be it fiddle tunes or bluegrass standards . Usually I'll pick up a tune that someone performed from the previous week that I feel I can tackle and work it for a few weeks til I feel its ready for the group
@timdowney That’s really cool.
I’ve been playing for about 5 years now and I would love to go to a bluegrass Jam and play. I have a number of songs I love and play all the time trying to perfect
And add guitar breaks to. I can’t wait till the new Billy strings album comes out on the 24th of September. I’ve learned a number of his songs and they have really helped me reach the next level as a player.
Okay I'm going for round two tonight. I had to miss the last jam because I went to see Paul Thorn play at the Chicago City Winery. I think that tonight I'm going try and pick a few songs that the group plays regularly and try and work on them like you guys suggested. But the important part I am going to have fun with a nice group.
good for you - you sound very committed so i'm sure you did great!
That would be a great experience
