Everyone starts somewhere...

Posted by Jon Pruett on May 13, 2010 at 12:41am
Last weekend I joined my first "jam session" and had a great time. It was a very sheltered setting - a square dance at a school camp out with an audience of dancing first graders. The other musicians were camp counselors on a banjo, electric bass, and acoustic guitar.  They had a one string washtub bass sitting in the corner, and even through I didn't have my CBG with me, I couldn't resist the urge to join in.  I had a great time - the kids loved it - and I'm even more committed to get my CBG skills up a notch so I can join in on my own equipment the next time I'm there.

Just had to share with folks who understand the urge to make primitive music fun.

You need to be a member of Cigar Box Nation to add comments!

Join Cigar Box Nation

Email me when people reply –
Follow

Replies

  • Wichita Sam May 13, 2010 at 10:29am
    Jon,

    good on you!!!!! playing for others is as addictive as building (at least for some of us).... before you know it you'll have 3 open mics a week located .... and then (wait, wait) ..... it's street busking....

    have fun... that's what it's all ab out...

    the b est,

    Wichita Sam
  • Crow May 13, 2010 at 6:44am
    hey yeah! little kids are a great audience! i've got a 2, 5, and 6 year old, and they like to dance to any strummy sound i come up with. they just love hearing real instruments being played, and they seem to enjoy being able to actually see the instruments too.

    it's just good fun. good stuff!
  • Constantine Caviris May 13, 2010 at 12:49am
    Cool! Always great to make some music and have some fun...
This reply was deleted.