Comments on: Mountain Jam ’08 Lineup Updated http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/ We like live music. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/comment-page-1/#comment-6044 Paul Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:51:53 +0000 http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/#comment-6044 I've always thought the term "Jamband" was so broad as to be almost meaningless. I look at the lineup and see many different types of music represented, albeit many bands that get lumped into the "jamband" genre. From MSMW (jazz) to DBT (kick-ass Southern Rock, and not a jam to be found) to Sharon Jones (old-school R&B), there's more than just head-bobbing and noodling here. Although, to be sure, more than their fair share. Still, MJ isn't trying to compete with the big, broad festivals. It is a much smaller festival, and not trying to be all things to all people. I do think that Warren programs a good lineup of bands, and appreciate the fact that I can settle into one location for the day and hear all the music they have to offer. Thanks for the comment, Stems. I’ve always thought the term “Jamband” was so broad as to be almost meaningless. I look at the lineup and see many different types of music represented, albeit many bands that get lumped into the “jamband” genre.

From MSMW (jazz) to DBT (kick-ass Southern Rock, and not a jam to be found) to Sharon Jones (old-school R&B), there’s more than just head-bobbing and noodling here. Although, to be sure, more than their fair share.

Still, MJ isn’t trying to compete with the big, broad festivals. It is a much smaller festival, and not trying to be all things to all people. I do think that Warren programs a good lineup of bands, and appreciate the fact that I can settle into one location for the day and hear all the music they have to offer.

Thanks for the comment, Stems.

]]> By: Paul http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/comment-page-1/#comment-28219 Paul Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:51:00 +0000 http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/#comment-28219 I've always thought the term "Jamband" was so broad as to be almost meaningless. I look at the lineup and see many different types of music represented, albeit many bands that get lumped into the "jamband" genre. From MSMW (jazz) to DBT (kick-ass Southern Rock, and not a jam to be found) to Sharon Jones (old-school R&B;), there's more than just head-bobbing and noodling here. Although, to be sure, more than their fair share. Still, MJ isn't trying to compete with the big, broad festivals. It is a much smaller festival, and not trying to be all things to all people. I do think that Warren programs a good lineup of bands, and appreciate the fact that I can settle into one location for the day and hear all the music they have to offer. Thanks for the comment, Stems. I’ve always thought the term “Jamband” was so broad as to be almost meaningless. I look at the lineup and see many different types of music represented, albeit many bands that get lumped into the “jamband” genre.

From MSMW (jazz) to DBT (kick-ass Southern Rock, and not a jam to be found) to Sharon Jones (old-school R&B;), there’s more than just head-bobbing and noodling here. Although, to be sure, more than their fair share.

Still, MJ isn’t trying to compete with the big, broad festivals. It is a much smaller festival, and not trying to be all things to all people. I do think that Warren programs a good lineup of bands, and appreciate the fact that I can settle into one location for the day and hear all the music they have to offer.

Thanks for the comment, Stems.

]]> By: Justin http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/comment-page-1/#comment-6043 Justin Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:38:39 +0000 http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/#comment-6043 Actually, stems: my bad on leaving my name on this post. I actually put it up for Paul as he didn't have time to load it himself. I hear you, though -- diverse and jambands in the same sentence can be a bit of a misnomer. Actually, stems: my bad on leaving my name on this post. I actually put it up for Paul as he didn’t have time to load it himself.

I hear you, though — diverse and jambands in the same sentence can be a bit of a misnomer.

]]> By: Justin http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/comment-page-1/#comment-28218 Justin Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:38:00 +0000 http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/#comment-28218 Actually, stems: my bad on leaving my name on this post. I actually put it up for Paul as he didn't have time to load it himself. I hear you, though -- diverse and jambands in the same sentence can be a bit of a misnomer. Actually, stems: my bad on leaving my name on this post. I actually put it up for Paul as he didn’t have time to load it himself.

I hear you, though — diverse and jambands in the same sentence can be a bit of a misnomer.

]]> By: stems http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/comment-page-1/#comment-6042 stems Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:42:49 +0000 http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/#comment-6042 While I always value your analysis, Justin, I'm curious as to where I could find that "diverse" Mountain Jam lineup you referenced. At least compared to the other premium festies, this one definitely looks like a throwback to the earlier era -- you remember, when Phish was still performing and cops and Rolling Stone ignored everything. I think you actually hit lineup on the head in your first sentence: "jam-packed." While I always value your analysis, Justin, I’m curious as to where I could find that “diverse” Mountain Jam lineup you referenced. At least compared to the other premium festies, this one definitely looks like a throwback to the earlier era — you remember, when Phish was still performing and cops and Rolling Stone ignored everything. I think you actually hit lineup on the head in your first sentence: “jam-packed.”

]]> By: stems http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/comment-page-1/#comment-28217 stems Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:42:00 +0000 http://www.livemusicblog.com/2008/02/18/mountain-jam-08-lineup-updated/#comment-28217 While I always value your analysis, Justin, I'm curious as to where I could find that "diverse" Mountain Jam lineup you referenced. At least compared to the other premium festies, this one definitely looks like a throwback to the earlier era -- you remember, when Phish was still performing and cops and Rolling Stone ignored everything. I think you actually hit lineup on the head in your first sentence: "jam-packed." While I always value your analysis, Justin, I’m curious as to where I could find that “diverse” Mountain Jam lineup you referenced. At least compared to the other premium festies, this one definitely looks like a throwback to the earlier era — you remember, when Phish was still performing and cops and Rolling Stone ignored everything. I think you actually hit lineup on the head in your first sentence: “jam-packed.”

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