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.
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
