The J.A.M.S. (hopefully) weekly newsletter

Joshua Tree Association of Musicians and Songwriters

A division of New Moon Records

PO Box 203

Joshua Tree, CA 92252

[1] www.new-moon-records.com

Gig reports and editorial comments for the week July 26, 2006

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hey, hey, hey-

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve got the summertime blues. I don’t mean that I have any actual complaints; I’ve got a great family and a comfortable place to work, good places to play, warm and receptive folks to play for and with; actually, I’ve got everything I ever wanted. My problem is my body. It was made out of the earth of another climate. When the weather gets this hot, I retreat into myself, showing my face only when I have to. I remind myself of a gopher, if exposed to the daylight; unable to see or function properly. This wouldn’t be a problem if I could just follow nature and go nocturnal. But I have what I call the ‘white man problem’. I am constitutionally unable to just lay around. Although I do lay around a lot, I feel guilty that I am not producing useful work. The guilt is not heavy enough to cause me to get my ass in gear, but it is enough to disturb my dreamy sloth.

All that said, it feels good to write this this morning. Hope to see you Friday eve. at the WC.

Here is a notice from Darlene that we hope someone will find interesting:

“We are looking for some cool people (single, couple or small family) to rent the house on the property in front of us and next door to our son and daughter-in-law (Damian and Maya). It is an exceptionallly well-built, charming a-frame, 2 bedroom with a loft, open beam-ceiling, and a separate dome that was used as a yoga studio originally (I might add that the dome seats about 25 and has an incredible sound- no PA necessary for small concerts). The builder was a musician/artist/carpenter and a good friend of ours back in the 70’s. The house has a lot of heart and soul. We’d buy it in a heartbeat if it was for sale. It’s renting for $800.00 a month. We are building a community of environmentally-conscious people (starting with us!), and we want some great neighbors who think like us. People who love the desert and respect it’s beautiful, but fragile, landscape. People who are responsible and take care of what they have. People who value quiet, dark skies, and wildlife. Musicians and artists welcome!”

Dat’s all for now.

Work like you don’t need the money.
Love like you’ve never been hurt.
Dance like nobody’s watching.
Sing like nobody’s listening.
Stay in tune.

Da prez

Officer Faces Court-Martial for Refusing to Deploy to Iraq …Check out JAMS Political Supplement

Congress’s default response to the nation’s manifest energy problems is to increase supply, while doing nothing to reduce demand…seeJAMS Environmental Supplement

Al has written a great editorial, along with posting all the pertinent stuff you need to know… JAMS Announcements

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***gig reports***

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Water Canyon Coffee Company –Yucca Valley’s music café

Music now Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat…

Yucca Valley at 55844 29 Palms Highway.  760 365 7771

…Every Week….

**Tuesday Jazz and Blues 6 to 8 PM**

Kenny’s Brown Bagg (featuring the enigmatic Kenny Brown)

…This week…

**SPRC** (Thursday night Songwriting, Poetry and Rhythm Club) 7-9PM

Sponsored by L’Sunrunner

Musical Guests- Arjuna, Gary Sanner 

Spoken Word- Christian B, Tom Merritt,

**Friday Folk Night, 7 to 9 PM**

da prez (soulful and slothful- see blurb below)

**Saturday Brunch, 11AM to 1PM**

Clive Wright (back from euro tour)

**Saturday Night, 8 to 10PM**

Mike Mucklow (direct from Landers- see blurb below)

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Michael Mucklow Saturday, July 29 Water Canyon Coffee Co.

8:00 - 11:00 PM

55844 29 Palms Hwy. Yucca Valley, CA PH: 760.365.7771

“Delightful cross section of superbly performed, insightful acoustic instrumental music.” - (CD review in 20th Century Guitar magazine) 

Instrumental Guitar Stylings [2] http://www.michaelmucklow.com

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Singer/Songwriter Eric Neil, with special guests… At the Water Canyon Coffee Co. In Yucca Valley Friday, July 28, 7-9PM

Neil (aka Steve Lester, da prez) is known for environmental and political folk songs which have had considerable media exposure around the country. He has several new songs as well as a number of his favorites he would like to introduce to his friends during the show. He will include some of the lesser known secular and religious music from his planet, but there will be no nudity permitted this time, either on stage or in the audience (sorry-rules are rules). As in the past, this music may attract visitations from the space lizards. If this happens, please do not be tempted to feed them, (remember what happened last time).

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Pappy and Harriet’s

This is the list of events for this week. Please call 760 365 5956 or email [3] PandHPALACE@aol.com for info.

Thursday, July 27

6 pm Acoustic blues with Rojer Arnold and Paul Elliot Rockin’ country soul with some bluesy psychadelica and a touch of reggae

Friday, July 28

7 pm Radio 60!

*all your favorite songs of the 60’s!

Saturday, July 29

7 pm The Slidewinders

Sunday, July 30

4-? pm Pappy Hour presents The Thriftstore Allstars

Visit [4] www.pappyandharriets.com  for full details on all shows.

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SERVE UP ANOTHER BIG HELPING OF SALSA AT PAPPY & HARRIET’S WITH THE RITMO LOCO AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ QUINTET

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th, 7:30 – 10:30 PM

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Radio 60 upcoming schedule…..Friday, July 28, Pappy & Harriet’s, 53688 Pioneertown Road, Pioneertown, Ca., 92268, 760-365-5956, 7:30 PM to midnight…Our condolences to all the fire victims…Long live Pioneertown…Call Greg Veach for info and bookings at 760-831-9805…

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Beatnik - Visit [5] www.jtbeat.com

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Yucca Summer Festival Saturdays- 7PM- Free- At YV Comm. Ctr.

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Hickmen - Highland Grounds, Wednesday July 26

Hickmen, Jack “I’m Buying” Frist. That’s HOT. I hear the ice machine at Highland Grounds hasn’t broken down in decades. You may be hot, we may all sweat, but the drinks will be chill.

Look forward to seeing you! And drag in a friend.

(how ‘bout friends in drag?)

8pm. Highland just North of Melrose. East side.

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Michael Soli in Lost Wages

[6] www.MySpace.com/solimichael

Singer/Songwriters - please check out AMPLIFIED and consider applying to perform before industry pros!! Check this out:

Festival Events Sign up to play or just attend to meet new industry friends and contacts: Conference kick-off & Wrap parties Poker Tournament featuring a $1000 Cash Prize Keynote Luncheon

To Register online, click below: Conference Registration : or download application here http://www.amplifymusiccompfest.com/AMPLIFY_ConferenceApp2006.pdf

Band Submissions : or download application here http://www.smashmag.net/Amplify/AMPLIFY_ShowcaseApp2006.pdf

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Janet Robin and BAND
Saturday, August 5, 9pm SHARP - ROOM 5 (above Amalfi Restaurant)
143 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 938-2504
[7] http://www.room5lounge.com

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Kokopelli’s Go to [8] www.myspace.com/kokopelliskantina 369-6660

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Hootenjaminannies at the Loopy J Ranch in Landers mark your calendars for every Second Saturday of the month.  BYOB and something to munch.  Starting at 5 to 5:30 p.m. until???   Get togethers for acoustical jams and sing alongs at Judy Van-Ruggles place in Landers.  Call for directions 760-364-4839.   If you like the oldies and goodies and folk music, you’ll enjoy singing along with Judy as she and friends share their stash of music, chords, harmonies and jam together.   Don’t bring the amps or power or mics, there’s not enough power to support it.    Strictly acoustical instruments please. 

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Tom Freund

Surf Road Records 938 palms Bvld Venice, CA. 90291

http://www.tomfreund.com [9] http://www.myspace.com/tomfreundmusic

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Alice Stewart

Thursday, July 20th:  5-8pm, NW Harley, 8000 Freedom Lane, Lacey, WA   There will be food and we’ll provide the music!  Come on out and buy that bike you’ve always wanted (or just look….that’s alright too)!

Fri, July 28th: 11-12:30pm, 6th Avenue Street Fair, Bellevue, WA Alice performs solo at Underhill’s Furniture, 601 106th Ave N.E.

Sun, July 30th: 4-5pm, Ballard Seafood Fest, Ballard, WA

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A DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSIC - EXTREMELY WORTHWHILE EVENTS

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Summer Gathering of Artists  July 30, Sunday, 6 to 8pm: at the residence of Steven & Ruth Rieman 1188 Tahoe Avenue, Yucca Valley www.RiemanSculpture.com

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JAMS Announcements-

NOW POSTED AS AN ATTACHMENT FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

(And mine)

*note, since our attachments editor, Al, doesn’t stay up as late as I do, we will have to cut off announcements for the week at noon on Tuesday.

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***JAMS Comments***

(listed in the order of posting-personal notes only-press releases posted in ‘announcements’)

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Please help get the word out asap….

A ‘unique’ opportunity will present itself Wednesday, July 26 at Pappy & Harriet’s at 6:00 pm when Robin Kobaly of the SummerTree Institute and Mike Branning of Unique Nursery will give a presentation and answer questions regarding refurbishing the burn areas.  There are some definate do’s and don’ts here folks — please don’t miss this opportunity.  I don’t know of anyone more knowledgeable on our high desert ecology than these two.  Even if you’re not in a burn area (yet), this will be good info to absorb and pass on.  I’m 99% sure it’s free.  If you have questions, call Robin at 363-7229 or Mike at 365-1511.

Thanks and hope to see you there!  –Amara Alban

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cool. i wanna see space lizards. Sara

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Hello Dear Friend,

Do you think it’s possible that the enthusiasm and cultural energy and political activism of the 60s are going to reappear in the next months?

I DO! That is why I have again started to publish the Los Angeles Free Press as an informational and organizing newspaper, and why I have redesigned the Free Press website using community building software so that you and I and all of the other isolated progressives can talk and plan. [10] www.losangelesfreepress.com

(more in ‘announcements)

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WE NEED YOUR HELP This is part of the process necessary to make sure all areas are covered. If you have any questions about: TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION PARKING NOISE LEVELS WATER, WASTEWATER AND DRAINAGE AIR QUALITY POPULATION AND HOUSING PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY IN LOCAL AREA or any other environmental issue you would like the study group to explore, Please fill out this attachment (email wanda for attatchment [11] signsbywanda@verizon.net ) and I’ll see that it gets into the right hands! I NEED YOU TO SEND IT BACK TO ME BY MONDAY JULY 31.

USE YOUR OWN WORDS - MAKE IT LONG OR SHORT AND SWEET - JUST LET US KNOW WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW!

Thanks for your input In the Spirit of Old Town

Wanda Stadum, president

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Steve,

Good to know it is all still standing up there for the most part. You all have been on our thoughts over the past week. One of our favorite places in the world is that area and for the friends we have made up there I was truly concerned. I wanted to let you know that I revamped my website, fullvaluereview.com and have again been reposting your emails to the news column. If there is anything we could do like a benefit for people who lost homes or cars, we would love to help. Just point me in the right direction/person and ill forward a percent of my profits from shows to help the people who need it.

Thanks for all of your work for the scene up there,

Bill Gould Full Value Entertainment [12] bill@fullvalueentertainment.com

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Hey desert friends- Hope you are all breathing a little easier and getting back on your feet after this awful, awful fire. Johnny and I stared at the TV, feeling so helpless! We made our donation to the Red Cross but feel like we can do more. If any of you guys know of somebody who’s been displaced by the fire we have a couple of things to offer-

- a room in Topanga - if someone needs a change of scenery. The room is small, best for a single person or a cozy couple

- use of our trailer - in JT, near Border/Winters- has water but no power, comfy for a single, couple or small family

- foster a dog - can’t take any cats but happy to have a guest pooch if one needs a temporary home

Steve L- feel free to post this in the newsletter Steve B- ditto for the Sun Blast

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tough time, Sending lots of love and support- Jewels and Johnny CITY FRITTER email - cityfritter@cityfritter.com call - 310-455-1047

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Here is our webpage about the dry ice surface cleaning: http://ecostar-inc.com/dryice.htm

feel free to put the link in your newsletter. Click on the photo at the bottom of the page and you can see a short vid of soot removal.  Really impressive.  The CO2, in contact with a little moisture (contained in the wood) will briefly become carbonic acid, a natural biocide.  CARBONIC ACID [carbonic acid] H 2 CO 3 , is a weak dibasic acid formed when carbon dioxide dissolves in water; it exists only in solution.  When the water evaporates (quickly), the acid is gone.

For people who have a lot of soot on surfaces, this is the ideal way to get it clean.

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Hey Steve,

Couple things: firstly, unfortunately, my LA show at the Knitting Factory has been cancelled due to some headliner issues, so I’m not gonna be up in LA on the 25th of this month. Might wanna mention that on the next newsletter. I am however, gonna be up at Rimrock Ranch this weekend (the 22nd and 23rd) as Jim Austin is having a little barbeque and music jam for the Pioneertown locals; to boost some spirits and have some well-deserved fun times! So we’ll be singin’ and dancin’ up there on Saturday afternoon, hope you can make it!

Xo araby

(Araby-We got rained on at the park concert- I heard you guys got rained on bug time! Please keep us posted on Ranch activities as well as your shows. Jim doesn’t post with us.)

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thanks for the update.   my best to jim austin and all who lost stuff. see you at the end of the month. tim

on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/timeaston [13] http://www.timeaston.com

(tim, it turns out the vintage amps lost were Jon Bertini’s, stored at the Rimrock. Jon’s in mourning, not over the money as much as the fact that the amps were irreplaceable)

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regarding the drummer joke last week, one reader said she’d heard the same joke about banjo players- I replied “if the shoe fits”. She replied:

That’s all I can ask….the shoe isn’t the appropriate figure, I guess it would be the hearing aide….!  The lizards are after the shoes….guess that means you are a lizard from space, huh?  I’m an Armadillo myself!

Judy

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Dear Jammers and Creatives,

We’re already hard at work on the next issue - #68, dedicated to creative non-fiction - and we’re hoping that some of you will let us pick your brains. We’re looking for 100 to 200 word, punchy, sad, crazy, or rude pieces inspired by a major event or epiphany in your life. It could be about anything really . . . a haiku, a poem, a travel remembrance, an anecdote about living in the post s11 era, a piece about discovering one of your family’s dark secrets. We’re looking for stories that provoke and that go straight to the heart, with a “slice of life” feeling to them.

We’d like to pepper these short pieces throughout our upcoming issue. One warning: the deadline is tight, so we need all submissions sent to by July 26th. If we decide to go with your submission, you’ll get to see your name in print, and we’ll also pay you

50 cents/word.

Remember: keep it short, keep it true, and fire it off to us as quickly as you can.

Cheers, The Adbusters Team.

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Numark, Alesis & Akai Professional Musical Innovation Sweepstakes
Numark, Alesis and Akai Professional are in search of all unsigned DJs, MCs, songwriters, performers and producers to show the world what true musical talent and innovation sounds like. From July 1 through August 30, 2006, submit your audio clips, regardless of genre or style, for a chance to win prizes such as a trip to the Milestones event, studio gear packages provided by Numark, Alesis, and Akai Professional, and a scholarship to Berklee Music.com online extension school. Two grand prize winners and five second prize winners will be selected by a panel of Berklee music scholars; Numark, Alesis, and Akai Professional industry insiders; and a panel of renowned celebrity judges. Visit [14] www.milestones2006.com for complete details.

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If you know anyone whom you think would like to receive this newsletter, please have them send me an email. Also, lately, some of the big inet providers are filtering out newsletters of this type (blind copied) assuming it is spam. If anyone you know received this publication before and doesn’t receive it now, it is probably for that reason. If you have that problem, you need to set the filtering to allow emails from www.new-moon-records.com through. If you don’t use filtering, just be sure that the address info@new-moon-records.com is in your address book. Finally, if you would prefer to not receive this newsletter, or have received it by mistake, send an email back saying ‘cancel newsletter’ in the heading. Your excuse may be written, if you like, no less than 100 words, in the body of the email.

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“A human being is part of a whole, called by us the ‘Universe,’ a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest–a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” — Albert Einstein