14th END OF SUMMER JAM update

Post by **Jim Price** » Sunday Aug 22, 2004

Day one of the 14th "End Of Summer Jam" benefit concert is complete.

The rain had ended at the Cresson Sportsmen's Club by the scheduled 12 noon start time, but the grounds were soggy and muddy. Hats off the the members of young Altoona band Tragic Flaw, for shoveling a truckload of sawdust into the worst areas to soak up the moisture.

The show started late, at around 1:30 due to technical and weather-related problems. Day One of "End Of Summer Jam" saw performances by Tragic Flaw, Useless Underground, Running With Scissors, Lone Wolf, Gypsy & the Crazymoon, Dreamcatcher (from Pittsburgh) and Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys. I was very impressed by both Dreamcatcher's (featuring former Cresson musician Bobby Lee, no relation to the Grimm frontman of the same name) and Fat Vinny & the Wiseguys' performances, and I also was impressed with young Useless Underground, a high-school age hardcore punk band with some good original songs.

Attendance for Day One was light; I'd estimate 50-60 people tops. And very few Rockpagers!

Let's remedy this on Sunday, Day Two. If you don't have other plans, come on up to the Cresson Sportsmen's Club and help Mickey Luckenbaugh raise funds for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Bands scheduled to play on Sunday include (in no specific order) Felix & the Hurricanes, Trace Moran, Here We Go Again, Tony Mollick, Third Gear, Bad Daze, Smokin' Guns (from Maryland) and Hair Force One.

Donation at the gate is $10; kids 12 and under get in free. Free parking. Food and refreshments are available courtesy of Mazz's in Gallitzin (you can choose from hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage sandwiches and haluski). The weather forecast is for smooth sailing on Sunday, so come on out and support the cause!

facingwest · Post by **facingwest** » Sunday Aug 22, 2004

I didn't even know it was going on and just made plans for tomorrow. DOH!! What time will things wrap up tomorrow? Maybe we could stop by afterwards or something?

Post by **Jim Price** » Sunday Aug 22, 2004

If everything runs on schedule, it should wrap up around midnight or 12:30 AM. If it gets behind (as it did on Saturday), it could go later. But as Fatvin can attest, those Cresson fans never want the party to end!

P.S. - A little advice if you've never been to this event before, bring a sweater or flannel shirt along, nights in the Cresson mountain area can get a little cold this time of year (as was the case on Saturday night).

Post by **Jim Price** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

The 14th annual "End Of Summer Jam" is officially "in the books" for another year.

Sunday was a blast! Attendance was definitely stronger - not just improved from Saturday, but from last year's event as well. Early estimates have over $2,000 raised for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

The good vibes started early and acoustic with late addition to the bill, Todd Hinkle and his friend Brian. Todd had the earlybirds laughing as he related his misadventures from the night before - first falling into the Cresson Sportsmen's fishing pond, and then into the swamp behind the camping tent area; I wish I would have stayed later on Saturday night to get pictures and film footage! Three-fourth's of Dreamcatcher then took the stage for a short acoustic set, followed by the "Interstate Jam," featuring two members of Maryland's Smokin' Guns, show organizer Mickey Luckenbaugh on drums and more. The band action continued with Trace Moran's new project, Sweet and Low Down; smoking sets by Third Gear, Here We Go Again (the latest band endeavor featuring Scott and Carol Markel), Felix & the Hurricanes (the meltdown jam with Dick Kos and Tony Mollick during "Green Grass & High Tides" was the must-see moment of the day, INCREDIBLE!), T.M.P. (Tony Mollick Project), Bad Daze and Hair Force One.

Thanks again to all the bands and musicians who donated their time and talents (extra thanks to Dreamcatcher, who donated a bunch of CD's to sell, with the monies going to Children's Hospital), "Lone Wolf" Jeff Renner and Vicky the "She-Wolf" for running sound and putting in the longest weekend of all, show organizer Mickey Luckenbaugh (who pulled an all-nighter Saturday night into Sunday to watch over the grounds and make sure nobody bothered either sound gear or campsites), Mazz's for providing the food, the Cresson Sportsmen's Club for the grounds, Get Closer to the Music, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Way for the jello shots, Uncle Bud and his buds for the ribs and hot dogs, and everybody who came out and supported this year's event. Again, it was an excellent time!

To everybody who was there, one more favor to ask: If you know somebody who could have shown up for "End Of Summer Jam" but chose not to attend, make sure to tell them what a great time they missed, so they feel like crap the rest of the week and don't make the mistake of missing the 15th "End Of Summer Jam" next year!

str8h8 · Post by **str8h8** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

Jim Price wrote:But as Fatvin can attest, those Cresson fans never want the party to end!

However, those ppl living within an earshot of the event who actually have jobs to go to on Monday morning wish it were over by 10 on Sunday. It's the only bitch I have about living in the Cresson Lakes area. When the sportsmen's has events that run late and keep me awake.

Unfortunately, I was busy all weekend and didn't make it over to the Jam.

Post by **Jim Price** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

However, those ppl living within an earshot of the event who actually have jobs to go to on Monday morning wish it were over by 10 on Sunday. It's the only bitch I have about living in the Cresson Lakes area. When the sportsmen's has events that run late and keep me awake.

Saturday night did go later than usual, til around 1:30 AM. Sunday night wrapped up at midnight (per usual). I could see ending it earlier on Sunday (10 or 11 PM), as a lot of people have already left by then anyway. That is something I'll consult with Mickey about for next year.

getclosertothemusic · Post by **getclosertothemusic** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

[quote="Jim Price"] the meltdown jam with Dick Kos and Tony Mollick during "Green Grass & High Tides" was the must-see moment of the day, INCREDIBLE!)

On Sunday we were up in Cresson Sportsmans I had my back turned to the stage, and to my surprise I heard the most beautiful sound of triple axe that I've heard since the early eighties when I saw a band called the Outlaws in Johnstown War Memorial.
I sware yesterday I heard, Henry Paul, Hughie Thomasson, Monte Yoho,
Harvey Dalton Arnold, Dave Dix with a ghostly chill of a smile from
Frank O'Keefe and Billy Jones.
Then I turned around to the stage ...
Who do I see ?
Felix Kos, Dick Kos, Tony Mollick, Jeff Clapper and Bobby Watters
Oh My God Green Grass and High Tides
It was the most incredible sound of guitars I have ever witnessed....
What a brilliant and professional performance, outstanding my friends!!!
You guys are truly a great bunch of musicians and friends....
Thank You J.P. for including us, we greatly appreciate it...
Thank You Mickey Luckenbaugh for having us...
Again Thank You Guys and all the bands that donated their time to help raise $2000 for Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, one never knows when someone's child may need the help of Children's Hosp.

God Bless You All

Ed and Cathy
Get Closer To The Music

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

Jim Price wrote:I could see ending it earlier on Sunday (10 or 11 PM), as a lot of people have already left by then anyway. That is something I'll consult with Mickey about for next year.

Amen. I didn't turn out the lights until 1:45. My cables now have a protective coat of sand (lol). Earlier in the year, I had suggested a later start on Saturday (literally because of mountain dew) and an earlier close on Sunday.

Somebody left one piece of equipment behind. Please contact me to identify and recover it.

Everybody who played put on a great show and Vicki and I would like to thank everyone for coming. Mickey's AOL is down right now, but I'm sure he'd say the same.

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

str8h8 wrote:However, those ppl living within an earshot of the event who actually have jobs to go to on Monday morning wish it were over by 10 on Sunday. It's the only bitch I have about living in the Cresson Lakes area. When the sportsmen's has events that run late and keep me awake.

Unfortunately, I was busy all weekend and didn't make it over to the Jam.

Apparently, not all weekend. If you didn't attend and don't have anything good to say about the Jam, then take your negative hate attitude somewhere else. Also, thanks for the compliment on my PA system. The nearest house has to be at least 1/4 mile thru woods in the opposite direction of the speakers. Most houses are at least 1/2 mile away.

I CAN'T FRIGGIN' BELIEVE THAT SOMEBODY ON HERE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE NOISE AT THE END OF SUMMER JAM.

I'm tired of all the whining about nobody supporting local music, but when push comes to shove, only a small percentage of the truly dedicated show up. My thanks and praise to those of you who did.

str8h8 · Post by **str8h8** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

Well, I'll have my negative hate attitude anywhere I damn well please. And you're dead wrong about the geographical area near the Sportmen's. Plus, with the way this area is laid out, sound just travels. I can hear the trains come through and the tracks are a mile from my house. I wasn't dissing the Jam. I have played and supported the jam....especially when their are bands that I actually want to see. I think it is a wonderful thing to raise money for Children's Hospital. I'd rather just give you guys the cash though as opposed to being subjected to the mostly sets of covers that were most likely played. I can only hear the same "beat to death" covers so many times. That's not how I like to get down. If it were an all original showcase, then sign me up and play all night! But, 11:30 PM on Sunday and Godsmack covers while I am trying to close my eyes doesn't mix. The Grimm were killer at Peter C's on Friday night, though. I will say that!!!!

tonefight · Post by **tonefight** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

str8h8 wrote:Well, I'll have my negative hate attitude anywhere I damn well please. And you're dead wrong about the geographical area near the Sportmen's. Plus, with the way this area is laid out, sound just travels. I can hear the trains come through and the tracks are a mile from my house. I wasn't dissing the Jam. I have played and supported the jam....especially when their are bands that I actually want to see. I think it is a wonderful thing to raise money for Children's Hospital. I'd rather just give you guys the cash though as opposed to being subjected to the mostly sets of covers that were most likely played. I can only hear the same "beat to death" covers so many times. That's not how I like to get down. If it were an all original showcase, then sign me up and play all night! But, 11:30 PM on Sunday and Godsmack covers while I am trying to close my eyes doesn't mix. The Grimm were killer at Peter C's on Friday night, though. I will say that!!!!

Good Example : not the way to make the music scene better

HurricaneBob · Post by **HurricaneBob** » Monday Aug 23, 2004

Thanks Ed and Cathy for the post, im going to post that on the canes site if you dont mind. was a pleasure playing that song and always is, especially when our budz join us for the guitar jam.

Rusty i have a bottle of valium with your name on it dude....

Victor Synn · Post by **Victor Synn** » Tuesday Aug 24, 2004

str8h8 wrote:Well, I'll have my negative hate attitude anywhere I damn well please. And you're dead wrong about the geographical area near the Sportmen's. Plus, with the way this area is laid out, sound just travels. I can hear the trains come through and the tracks are a mile from my house. I wasn't dissing the Jam. I have played and supported the jam....especially when their are bands that I actually want to see. I think it is a wonderful thing to raise money for Children's Hospital. I'd rather just give you guys the cash though as opposed to being subjected to the mostly sets of covers that were most likely played. I can only hear the same "beat to death" covers so many times. That's not how I like to get down. If it were an all original showcase, then sign me up and play all night! But, 11:30 PM on Sunday and Godsmack covers while I am trying to close my eyes doesn't mix. The Grimm were killer at Peter C's on Friday night, though. I will say that!!!!

Sounds like someone has a "rockstar" attitude here. It shouldn't matter what the content of the night was. It was all done for a CAUSE in mind. So whether it was all "beat to death" covers as you put it, or an all original show is really not the point at all. Get off your high horse. Tonefight is absolutely right...Not a good way to gain friends in the scene or make the scene better. Whatever music you do I probably wouldn't like. Does that mean I'd bash you for playing the same "Angst ridden drivel" that everyone else has done a million times before you? No. Especially if it was played to raise money for a cause as worthy as the Children's Hospital. So stop the Holier Than Thou attitude. It doesn't become anyone on here. Especially people that should be supporting one another.

Post by **Jim Price** » Tuesday Aug 24, 2004

I just want to note that out of the bands and performers that took the stage during "End Of Summer Jam," over half - nine - performed at least some original tunes.

It should also be noted that a lot of different kinds of music were represented over the course of this event, from current rock/metal to punk, classic rock, southern rock, blues, folk, 80's rock, country and more. There was something there for everyone.

And beyond the music, it was community. Meeting old and new friends, chatting with people you might not have seen around the rest of the year, kicking back and relaxing, and enjoying the mountain air and the weekend. This wasn't meant to be some sort of rigid showcase where your very career rides on every note; this was musicians and fans getting together, letting their hair down, and having fun doing what they do. This year's event was again true to the spirit of what the original "End Of Summer Jam" was about - a bunch of musicians looking for a place to get together and play, share the day and have a good time. And over the course of a whole weekend at the Cresson Sportsmen's Club, that's exactly what happened.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Tuesday Aug 24, 2004

Hmm, we played on Sunday night, and we even did a Godsmack cover!!!

Jeff, your PA does rock!!!!

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Tuesday Aug 24, 2004

Well, I'll have my negative hate attitude anywhere I damn well please.

How did I know you would write that?

In all fairness, I edited my original post to that more passive one. The original post specified where you could take it and what you could do once it got there.

finito

Jacklyn Miauff · Post by **Jacklyn Miauff** » Thursday Aug 26, 2004

I had fun at End of Summer Jam. Got there after doing a 12 hour shift at work and needed to go back in for another 9 hour shift in the early am. Not a problem for me. Maybe there are those of us who need to Toughen Up and take 2 Tylenol or consider buying earplugs for next year if we get irritated that quickly.

3sacharm · Post by **3sacharm** » Friday Aug 27, 2004

Jacklyn Miauff wrote: Maybe there are those of us who need to Toughen Up and take 2 Tylenol or consider buying earplugs for next year if we get irritated that quickly.

You go Jackie!!

I too had fun at the End of Summer Jam, even with my little munchkins running around in all of that glorious mud.

I am so glad to see that there are still great musicians out there so willing to donate their time for such a worthy cause as Children's Hospital. Great Job!!

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