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The emphasis will be on improvisation and producing a one-of-a-kind performance every Tuesday. If these jams become popular, I will begin mixing and matching more, hopefully leading to some interesting fusions of styles.
Music will be from 8 to 10pm every Tuesday at Gritty's in Auburn
HERE ARE SOME UPCOMING JAMS:
Pepper, Scot Montgomery, Bill Harriman
In addition to his touring days with experience throughout the country, Pepper is known locally for playing drums and hosting a weekly Sunday night show at Bray's Brew Pub in Naples. His work bringing players together for unique jams, makes him very comfortable with the format of this Tuesday night project. Singer/songwriter, guitarist Scot Montgomery from Fryeburg performs well-crafted contempory music with an alternative folky flavor. Bill Harriman has played numerous engagements with Scot and can be found currently with the Friggin Neighbors.
May 11
Andy Oliver, Ron Breton, and John Fontana
Andy Oliver brings a smooth approach to the blues, with plenty of "jazz chords" and searing leads, as well as compelling vocals. Bassist Johnny Fontana, and drummer Ron Breton used to play together often with "The Hounds," a blues-based jam band which occasionally featured Lindsey on the keys. This melding of styles is sure to have some special moments in the truest tradition of the Tuesday Night Jam.
May 18
Tom O'Connell, Krister Rollins and Kenny Chapman
Frontman Tom O'Connell will bring his vast repertoire and crowd pleasing harp skills to the jam for an evening of swing and blues. Krister Rollins is an expert bass player (and great guitar player too!) and has already worked with Ken Chapman, a solid freelance drummer with great ears and good taste. This performance promises to be very tight, with Lindsey on keys.
PAST PERFORMANCES:
April 27
Doug Sites, Chris Hight and Tom Zicarellu
This jam was put together at the last minute due to a scheduling conflict... The heads-up skills of veteran bassist Doug Sites (from "Loose Connection") combined with the rhythm and blues/rock vocals and smooth guitar playing of Chris Hight, were complimented by Tom Zicarelli's innovative musical decorations on saxophone, harp and melodica. Lindsey played some electric guitar and the four had a cherished evening of improvised music. This is what it's all about!
April 20
Justin Walton, Mike Krapovicky and Eric Bauer
Mike Krapovicky and Eric Bauer are a prolific rhythm section, best known for their work comprising of two thirds of the band, The Grumps. Mike is also active as a studio engineer and solo artist. Justin Walton will front this show bring originals and covers from his repertoire as a solo and duo artist.
April 13
Truth About Daisies -- Sheila Swift, Doug Swift
and Ronda Dale
Truth About Daisies took the state by storm with the release of their debut album saturated with lush five-part vocal harmonies and excellent, melodic songwriting. These days, T.A.D. has scaled down to a three piece act, fitting in well with nightclub-type venues, which compliments their comfortable role as a concert, showcase style band. As a dedicated fan of the band, Lindsey is familiar with a lot of their original material and will play guitar for this show.
April 6
Blues with IC. Waters' Steve Bailey, Kate Seavey
and David Ellis.
Steve Bailey returns to the TNJ, this time fronting a special version of his band, "I.C. Waters." Multi-instrumentalist and blues specialist Kate Seavey will handle the bass notes while one of Maine's most prolific drummers, David Ellis, demonstrates how Middle Eastern and other non-traditional influences can be brought to bear in a blues vibe. Lindsey will play piano and organ for this show.
March 30
Kevin Roper, Mike Krapovicky, Mike Auger
Kevin Roper's stock is still rising, having recently appeared on Channel Six's "207" with his band, "the Project." Mike Krapovicky is a talented performer and engineer with a lot of projects of his own. Bass player for "The Grumps," he will again be handling the low notes as he has in the past with Kevin. Mike Auger plays drums and hails from Hallowell, a hotbed of improvised music. He'll be adding some of that attentive tastiness we've come to expect from that part of the state.
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March 23
Rob Neilson, Jack Jolie, Louie Mathieu and special guest Maureen Marsur. Acoustic Americana music!
Rob Neilson is the mandolin player for "The Intergalactic Yurt Band" and has an enthusiastic undertanding of the essence of the Tuesday Night Jam. Jack Jolie, a super player all around offered to play bass when a series of mishaps befell a bevy of bass players scheduled for this evening. Louie Mathieu has taught and played fiddle to generations and brings an Acadian sensibility the jam. An added feature: Maureen Marsur will sing and play a few songs on mandolin, with material from the band she plays in with Lou, "Buzzards On A Branch."
March 16
Denny Breau, Paul Mellyn and Frank Coffin
Denny Breau is an iconic figure in the Maine music scene. His mastery of guitar is the standard to which we all aspire. So who does Denny look to when he wants to be impressed with some fancy and original guitar work? You guessed it, Paul Mellyn -- fabulous player! Frank Coffin is as solid as they come on bass.
March 9
Eric Green, Greg Lindholm and Jeff Glidden
Eric Green is about as versatile as they come. A stellar songwriter with a vast library of cover songs to draw from, Eric enjoys a strong presence throughout Maine and beyond and has played with great names from New Orleans to the Pine Tree State. Greg Lindholm is known for solid freelance and session work on electric and standup bass. Jeff Glidden has played throught the country and with many familiar names. This is Jeff's second appearance at the Tuesday Night Jam.
March 2
Blues with Pam Baker, Don Whitcomb and Jimé Racine
Pam Baker has a powerful, rich voice that has been entertaining blues fans for a generation. Don Whitcomb is a prolific and excellent player, tonight on stand-up bass. Jimé Racine playes acoustic blues with precision and style.
February 23
Rob Robertson, Doug Sites, and Jonathan Truman
Rob Robertson is an independent musician with 25+ years professional experience as a singer/songwriter, drummer, bassist, guitarist, producer and engineer. Currently with the Rockem Sockem Robots, Rob will front the group tonight with a variety of covers and originals. Blues and jazz drummer, Jonathan Truman will provide his creative magic in the rhythm section. On bass, Doug Sites, of Loose Connection, the first musician to return to the Tuesday Night Jam.
February 16 -- FAT TUESDAY
New Orleans-based music with Scott Elliot, Robin Worthley
and Jeff Davison
An expert at stride piano, Big Chief and the Continentals' Robin Worthley will join drumming bandmate Jeff Davison on vocals to co-front an evening of New Orleans classics. Scott Elliot of the Boneheads will handle the low notes and Lindsey will be playing guitar. Scott is an active session player and freelance bassist with a reputation for careful listening and, in turn, the ability to "find the pocket" consistently in jam situations.
February 9
String band music with Rob Nielson, Karen Huber
and David Philbrick, special guest Kirk Carlson
Rob (mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals) Karen (standup bass) and Dave (guitar, vocals) are all members of the local Intergalactic Yurt Band. Sharing a love for Americana, roots and bluegrass, they'll be joined by their bandmate Kirk Carlson on harp, with Lindsey helping out on guitar and vocals for an evening of down home, old-style music.
February 2
San Francisco rock and Americana with Chris Hight,
Todd Fiske and Jeff Glidden.
Offering a unique voice and extensive experience as a front man, Chris Hight, currently with Leafy Greens, will join Lindsey on guitar and lead this lineup through an unpredictable, yet purposeful jamband excursion. Bass guitar will be handled by Todd Fiske, known to Portland audiences for his work with The Band Beyond Description. Jeff Glidden will be on drums. Jeff has played with hundreds of Maine musicians as a freelancer. He has also played with many big names at venues throughout the country such as The Grand Ole Opry and New York's Knitting Factory, and is a critically acclaimed recording artist.
This is somewhat of a reunion -- all of the musicians in this ensemble have played together previously as members of the Portland based jam-band, "Rigamarole."
January 26
Blues and roots music with Ann Sparling, Jimmy Junkins
and Chris Daniels.
Ann Sparling has been singing roots music since childhood, and she is an accomplished cross-harp and mandolin player. Her powerful voice will be joined by that of her fiance, guitarist Jimmy Junkins. Jimmy is best known locally for his band, Jimmy and the Soulcats, which has charted into the top ten on some European blues charts, and has appeared on domestic college and indie charts. Jimmy has played from Maine to Texas and many parts of Canada, and has appeared with some of the biggest names in blues. On standup bass will be Chris Daniels. Chris played for 20 years covering the low notes for The Upsetters, and has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Albert King and many others. Lindsey will play organ and piano for this jam.
January 19
Classic hits with Peter Finkle, Doug Sites and Dave DeBree.
For years, Pete Finkle has been a popular draw in western Maine with his trademark kick drum, amped up acoustic guitar and extensive repertoire. On Tuesday he will be joined by Doug Sites of the Lewiston-based trio, Loose Connection, on bass and Dave DeBree on saxaphone. Dave is a member of the Bellamy Jazz Band of Portland, and also plays with The Hounds of Naples. Lindsey will be playing keyboards to round out this week's ensemble.
January 12
Bluegrass and other acoustic music with Jack Jolie, guitar, vocals; John Sparrow, upright bass; Kip Hemmingway, banjo, vocals; (LM on guitar).
Jack Jolie moved to Bridgton in 2005 and only recently left his popular Connecticut-based band, the Grass Routes to spend more weekends in Maine. Jack is a “rippin’” guitar player with deep resonant vocals. Multi-instrumentalist John Sparrow is the regular bass player for Kip's band, The Hemmingway Brothers. Kip Hemmingway is an expert banjo player with vocals that truly capture "the high lonesome sound." Jack, John and Kip, share an encyclopedic knowledge of bluegrass music, this jam is going to be a real treat!
January 5
Classic rock with Rick Graham, guitar, vocals; Frank Coffin, bass; Brian Hodgeman, drums (LM on keys). The Rick Graham band is not new to Gritty’s, they spent an entire year there bringing Rick’s expert renditions of classic rock ’n roll to appreciative audiences every Thursday. Frank and Brian are each highly respected among their peers, this rhythm section is top-notch, a joy to play with.
December 29
Blues with Jessica Moore-Hines, vocals; Tom Hines, drums; Steve Bailey, guitar (LM on bass). In the last few years, Jessica Moore-Hines has been tearing up local open mics with her powerful voice and infectious enthusiasm. She has since found many opportunities to play professionally with her husband Tom (The H-Bomb) Hines on drums and blues veteran Steve Bailey on guitar. Currently the frontman for the IC Waters band, Steve has played as a hired gun with a number of local blues acts and is known for his searing leads and solid backing riffs, as well as great songwriting.
December 22
Psychedelic folk and Americana with Paul Dube, guitar, vocals; Ellen Lindsey, upright bass; Eric Grenier, harp (Lindsey on guitar). Paul, Ellen and Eric, known collectively as “Trailer Trash” have played to hundreds of thousands of people from Maine to Guatemala. Annual favorites at the Great Falls Balloon and the Franco-American Festivals, they performed for many years as members of the Zingo Zango Generic Jug Band.