MARCH 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: March 7, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Shannon S., Dan R., Jeffrey T.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Okay, Let’s get started—Let’s make it happen!”

• ·         A. JT inquiring about the plan to at least ‘break even’ with the upcoming Legends Family Reunion with Cubensis & Pitchfork (band costs, airline flight reimbursements for our first President and First Lady, Rudy & Linda).  Greg to discuss this on the LVJBS Team page.
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• ·         B. The SaddlesNSpurs 2^nd Sunday event with RedEyeGin has been canceled for the month.  Jessica to update the Facebook post and JT to edit the WildApricot event info.  (Unsure if we will continue with these promotions).
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Item 2: Vice President’s Report/PRODUCTION Report (Greg: absent—notes via Shannon):

• ·         A. For the upcoming ‘Legends Reunion’ event with CUBENSIS & PITCHFORK, we need to continue that diligent share process and ensure we are sending the info to those who ‘used to’ attend Legends Lounge events so they can plan ahead and attend.
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• --The update on the mentioned HIDEAWAY Beautification Committee will be shared to the LVJBS Team page.  Mentions:  random landscaping pruning, adding some banners/tie-dyes, artificial plants/shrubs, etc. would help the area. 
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• --Jessica to have some colored posters made for signage/displays from her school’s poster maker.
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Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• ·         A. The ‘Peter Porter Scholarship’ through the PEF (Public Education Fund), which we have provided 4 $500 quarterly scholarships to freshman college students who are studying music have been chosen.  They will be contacted and informed of their selection in mid-April.  The recipients are expected to send the the LVJBS a ‘thank you note’ along with their photo & bio to display on our website.  We will be getting a ‘Thank You Note’ to ‘Tecopa Productions for their donation of $500 to our PEF scholarship.  (Jessica to mail it.)
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• ·         B.  The website needs to be updated to remove the ‘AmazonSmile’ information since that program is no longer in service.  They will be sending us the last 4Q payment after the recent $28.87 was sent our way.  (JT to edit website)
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• ·         C. Jessica & Paige will be meeting with Louis, from Sunset Park, on March 13^th to identify the spot for the upcoming planting of the ‘LVJBS Memorial Tree’.  (We will be adding a ‘Virtual Tip Jar’ to help raise the tree’s funding.  JT to make WildApricot post & Jessica to share it on Facebook, as well.)
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• ·         D. Still no update on the discussed volunteer program: ‘Best-Crowd-Management’, (We would need to have a 10 person minimum team to complete the needed forms for their required background checks.  We currently have 5 signed up. The ‘salary’ of these volunteers would be donated back to the LVJBS as a fundraiser.)
• Please contact Paige Tolson for more info: herespaige@hotmail.com
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• ·         E. There will be no ‘Tecopa Takeover’ at Garage Mahal, in April, as once mentioned.
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• ·         F:  Concern of our upcoming ‘Reunion’ event not being able to charge money due to the ‘gaming’ bar.  We will be advertising it as a “with your $20 donation, you will get to hear two bands & get 4 ‘raffle tickets’ to enter for great prizes!”  We will ensure each guest donates $20 for this event.
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• ·         G:  We have Jeremy of JamminOn on board with a future Springtime event for the ‘Howie Green Memorial Fundraiser’.  Instead of having a band, we are thinking of a daytime event (12 PM-4:20 PM) filled with various Grateful Dead/Jam band music played on speakers.  This will allow us to increase our fundraising for the silent auction-type event.  (Howie Green’s daughters are excited for this event & want to be present.)
• (Jessica to speak with Jeremy about this mentioned change since his recent hope was to have Moksha (or like-band) perform.)
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• ·         H:  Paige will be sending Shannon our non-profit info so she can share it with her Boss in regards to a possible future Capriotti’s LVJBS Fundraising night.  More details TBD.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):

• ·         A. The Raffle items for the upcoming ‘LVJBS Family Reunion’ will be ready for the event.  The baskets/wrap/ribbons have been ordered and Jessica & Paige will gladly get them together for the event.
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• ·         B. Update on the student who ‘won’ the Electric guitar from the school’s fundraiser has shared his recent excitement about getting a new amp & headset for practicing.
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
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• ·         A. There was a large amount of LVJBS advertising this past WSP weekend.  Various LVJBS cards and guitar-pic necklaces were shared.  Keep it up! 
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• ·         B.  Jessica & JT will be collaborating on creating the photo/bio card for Howie Green’s items.  This card will be printed with VistaPrints to insert into the Howie-goods! 
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• ·         C.  COLOR:  Periwinkle

Open Floor:

• ·         Jeffrey T. came by at the start of the meeting to share his idea for the TECOPA FIREFIGHTER FUNDARAISER that is happening in Tecopa on Saturday, April 15^th.  He was hoping they could have a table set up at the Garage Mahal Takeover which ‘was’ planned for Easter weekend, yet this event was recently canceled.  (Please contact JFree if you are interested in supporting the Firefighters or attending their 4/15 event.)
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• ·         Ramon inquired via text if there was any update with having HOT BUTTERED RUM play for the LVJBS in the future.  Shannon to make contact with HBR to see what their Summer/Fall looks like.  More details TBD.

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Mar. 11^th—Jimmy Buffet @ MGM Grand

*Mar. 12^th—Janes Addiction @ The Chelsea

*Mar. 14^th—Pauly Shore & the Crusty’s @ SandDollar LV

*Mar. 15^th—Bonnie Raitt @ Venetian Theater

*Mar. 16^th-18^th—Ween @ BBLV

*Mar. 18^th—Stevie Nicks @ T*Mobile Area

*Mar. 24-25^th—John Melancamp @ Wynn Encore

*Mar. 30^th—Depeche Mode @ T*Mobile Arena

*April 1^st-- Red Hot Chili Peppers (w/ St. Vincent & King Princess) @ Allegiant Stadium

*April 8^th—BrownChickenBrown Cow w/ Girl Haggard @ Container Park

*April 8^th—The Muse (w/ Evanescence) @ T*Mobile Arena

*April 12^th—Gorillaz @ Zappos Theater, Planet Hollywood

*April 15^th—LongBeach Dub Allstars @ Oxford 24, Virgin Hotel

*April 29^th—Iggy Pop & The Losers @ The Pearl

Meeting adjourned:   8:20 PM

Next Meeting:  (second) Tuesday, April 11^th @ 7 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor (1350 E. Tropicana Ave.)

FEBRUARY 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: February 7, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:25 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Shannon S., Dan R., Jeffrey T.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie (absent)—provided notes via Greg):

“Uh…You’re waiting for us!?”

 A. Lotteries from AEG ticketing:

• Clarifications:  When ‘paid couples’ register, both people are eligible. Posts are on either Facebook, IG, or Twitter. (AEG has asked for ‘screenshots’ of those shared posts, so we need to ensure ‘all requested tasks (i.e. tag 4 non-members) is done correctly.
• Current winners:
• 3/4: Indigo/Cody
• 3/5: Erin, Shelly, Lisa, Deborah
• 3/6: Register 2/13-2/17 with ‘Winners” announced on 2/19.
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• B. SaddlesNSpurs is continuing with our assistance in their 2^nd Sunday (7 PM- 11 PM) jams.  Taylor Wachman was covering the past year’s events & has confirmed to play the upcoming 3/12 event with RED EYE GIN BAND. 
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• C. The Howie Green Memorabilia collection is ready to begin the ‘auction-type’ distribution.  We will be working on the organization of the collection this month.
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• We are looking into finding a location with a large enough area to display the items and hoping to make it a music-filled afternoon where music fans can take a look at the displayed items and make purchases.  Last month, we discussed the possible date of Sunday, March 12^th & the possible location of JamminOn TieDyes which has large table space and a music area.  We decided to contact Jeremy Strebel of JamminON for a possible 2 PM-6 PM event to not conflict with the SaddlesNSpurs, 7 PM RedEyeGin Band event.
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Item 2: Vice President’s Report/PRODUCTION Report (Greg):

• A. The Shaky Feelin’ event in January was a great event.  We were diligent in the ‘flood’ of advertising with reminders and event shares. 
• B. For the upcoming ‘Legends Reunion’ event with CUBENSIS & PITCHFORK, we need to continue that diligent share process and ensure we are sending the info to those who ‘used to’ attend Legends Lounge events so they can plan ahead and attend.
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• --We will need a small stage set-up for the outside stage that PITCHFORK will be jamming on.  Greg to inquire with BenJammin or Michael Andrieu.  (In case of inclement weather, we would have the Pitchfork members on ground level in front of the Cubensis set up.)
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• --Thoughts of having a HIDEAWAY beautification committee prior to the event is needed.  Random landscaping pruning, adding some banners/tie-dyes, artificial plants/shrubs, etc. would help the area.  Greg has some photos and ideas to help get that team started.
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• C. Made contact ANDREW CORTNEY (former Vinyl/Hard Rock Hotel production manager).  We will see if ShakyFeelin’ is available for a possible late-night Widespread Panic event at the Oxford24 (former Vinyl) venue.  He is also working with TheSpaceLV and is open to a future LVJBS collaboration.  (Thoughts on having SPAFFORD come back to town.  More info TBD.)
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• D. We will ask JT to make contact with The Brooklyn Bowl again for updates on the comp-tix in exchange for advertising help. 
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Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A. The ‘Peter Porter Scholarship’ through the PEF (Public Education Fund), which we have provided 4 $500 quarterly scholarships to freshman college students who are studying music has 13 qualified applicants of the 15 submissions.   
• 4 of the applicants will be chosen by a group of LVJBS Officers/Members on 2/26 @ 2PM, while they work on the Howie Green memorabilia organization at the Tolson’s home.  This team of evaluators will read through the applicant’s submissions and choose who they think are the most qualified.
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• B. AmazonSmile has announced the ending of their non-profits’ assistance program. Thanks to those who participated in earning extra funds for the LVJBS.  We still have the Smiths Grocery Stores’ bonuses (last quarter was $42/07 profit.) 
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• C. Louis, from Sunset Park, confirmed our springtime planting of the ‘LVJBS Memorial Tree’.  We will pick a date in March to get taken around with the Park Ranger to choose the location/area that we would like our tree planted.
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• D. The discussed volunteer program, from ‘Best-Crowd-Management’, needs us to have a 10 person minimum team to complete the needed forms for their required background checks.  We currently have 5 signed up. The ‘salary’ of these volunteers would be donated back to the LVJBS as a fundraiser.  Please contact Paige Tolson for more info: herespaige@hotmail.com
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Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• Thanks to those who helped at our recent ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY WINTER-CLEAN-UP:  Paige T., JT, Jessica G., Shannon S., & Jay E.
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• Working on having the student who ‘won’ the Electric guitar from the school’s fundraiser make a video clip of his progress for us to enjoy.  He says he is truly enjoying it and improving each day.

 

• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
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• A.        Color:  Fuchsia
• B.        Will be researching the prices for the Howie-Memorabilia Sticker on VistaPrints.
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Open Floor:

• ·         None

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Feb. 10^th & 11^th –The Black Crowes @ The Pearl

*Feb. 11^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Container Park

*Feb. 11^th—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV

*Feb. 16^th—BallyHoo @ SandDollar Plaza

*Feb. 17^th—Flock of Seagulls & Strangelove @ House of Blues

*Feb. 23^rd—Joe Marcinek w/ GrooveSession’s Ronnie & Many @ SandDollar LV

*Feb. 24^th—Jack Johnson @ The Wynn

*Feb. 24^th—Big Gigantic @ Area 15

*Feb. 25^th—Umphrey’s McGee @ BBLV

*Feb. 26^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Mtn. Springs Saloon

*Mar. 3^rd-5^th—Widespread Panic @ Virgin Theater

*Mar. 4^th—Jim Irsay Exhibit @ Downtown LV Events Center

*Mar. 4^th- The Flaming Lips @ BBLV

*Mar. 4^th—The Ma’am Jam @ SandDollar LV

*Mar. 12^th—RedEyeGin Band @ SaddlesNSpurs

*Mar. 12^th—Janes Addiction @ The Chelsea

*Mar. 15^th—Bonnie Raitt @ Venetian Theater

*Mar. 16^th-18^th—Ween @ BBLV

*Mar. 18^th—Stevie Nicks @ T*Mobile Area

*Mar. 24-25^th—John Melancamp @ Wynn Encore

*Mar. 25th--  Legends Lounge 'Grateful Family Picnic' @ The HideAway

*Mar. 30^th—Depeche Mode @ T*Mobile Arena

Meeting adjourned:   8:45 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 7^th @ 7 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

JANUARY 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: January 10, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:04 PM

Location: Sporting Life Bar (W. Sahara)

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Jessica G., Greg S., Shannon S.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

• ·         Welcome to the newly 2023 elected OFFICERS: 
• President:  John Tolson  Vice President:  Greg Serensits  Treasurer:  Paige Tolson  Secretary:  Jessica Grant  Mayor:  Shannon Stark
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• *All Officers will have Admin. access to the WildApricot site for ease of communication.
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• ·         Heard back from AEG ticketing in regards to complimentary tickets in exchange for advertising the WIDESPREAD PANIC shows.  We will receive 2 tickets for Friday, 4 tickets for Saturday, & 4 tickets for Sunday.  These will be offered to the paid 2023 LVJBS members.  More registration details TBA.
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• ·         We are ready to begin the application for our ‘Peter Porter Scholarship’ through the PEF (Public Education Fund), which will provided 4 $500 quarterly scholarships to freshman college students who are studying music.  The last entry date for Quarter 1 is Jan. 31^st. 
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• ·         SaddlesNSpurs is still asking for our assistance in the 2^nd Sunday (7 PM- 11 PM) jams.  Previously, Taylor Wachman was covering the past year’s events.  Owner, Bobby K., has asked for the LVJBS’s help for events beginning February.  JT to contact Taylor and Don Peat to see if there is further interest.  More details TBD.
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• ·         The Howie Green Memorabilia collection is ready to begin the ‘auction-type’ distribution.  We are looking into finding a location with a large enough area to display the items and hoping to make it a music-filled afternoon where music fans can take a look at the displayed items and make purchases.  Discussed the possible date of Sunday, March 12^th & the possible location of JamminOn TieDyes which has large table space and a music area.  (*JT to contact Jeremy Strebel of JamminON & Shannon to look into a sticker/label with Howie’s face on it for labeling the items in Howie’s honor.)
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• ·         The Legends Reunion event (March 25^th) promo-ad is now up:  CUBENSIS & PITCHFORK.  We will be providing a Tip-Jar for additional band funds and a ‘donation jar’ for the LVJBS to help with additional expenses. We will be fixing up the non-repairable BASS guitar to have signed by CUBENSIS as a raffle for the event.  More details TBA.
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• ·         The SHAKY FEELIN’ ad for the January 28^th event has been being advertised.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report/PRODUCTION Report (Greg):

• ·         The Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas hasn’t been much of a ‘competition’ for ‘our’ kinds of music, so now, we need to be looking for additional venues which will allow us to ‘charge’ a cover charge OR allows us to takes ‘donations; to see music unless the attendee is there to ‘gamble’.
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• ·         We’ll keep directing options to the SandDollar LV and SandDollar Plaza & aiming towards our 1x/month LVJBS presents-events.
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• ·         SkipDog had met a band from Harrisburg, PA, when He was recently in PA:
• COLD SPRING UNION will be directed to the SandDollar for a possible future event.
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• ·         We will be contacting ANDREW CORTNEY (former Vinyl/Hard Rock Hotel production manager to see if we can join up for his new venue(s).)

 

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige via JT)

• ·         A. HOLIDAZE Party-update:  61 food tickets were given out (58 plus Staff were served).  50 Gift bags provided.  54 of the 80 RSVPs were checked-in & 10 non-registered attendees. (Approx. 65 total were served food.)
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• ·         B. AMAZONSMILE for 3^rd Quarter raised $28.01. (Greg to research other-like give-backs, while making a post for Smiths Grocery, Amazonsmile, etc. which Officers can help share to their personal pages for more sign-ups.  JT mentioned the new PERKS-WORKS program that his job uses for percentages off and donations give-backs.  More details TBA.)
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• ·         C. $50 was paid to Mikey Chase’s GO FUND ME.
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• ·         D.  The old 2017 LVJBS Calendar was dispersed for those to enjoy in 2023.
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• ·         E. Louis, from Sunset Park, confirmed our springtime planting of the ‘LVJBS Memorial Tree’. 
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• ·         F.  The discussed volunteer program, from ‘Best-Crowd-Management’, needs us to have a 10 person minimum team to complete the needed forms for their required background checks.  We currently have 5 signed up. The ‘salary’ of these volunteers would be donated back to the LVJBS as a fundraiser.  Please contact Paige Tolson for more info: herespaige@hotmail.com
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• ·         A FUNDRAISING suggestion sent our way from WOW Carwash.  We can choose one of their six locations while we gather and advertise with signs/arrows for passersby to stop & drive through their wash.  We would get a percentage/match of their day’s earnings. Group suggests waiting until the spring when weather is warmer.  More details for a spring event is TBD.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• ·         Thanks to everyone’s hard work for the successful HOLIDAZE Party last month.
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• ·         The autographed, donated electric guitar raised $319 for Keller Middle School’s Band Department and made an 8^th grader extremely happy! 
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• ·         The next ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY for the WINTER-CLEAN-UP will be on SATURDAY, JANUARY 28^th @ 9 AM.  More details TBA.
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• ·         Officers will be ordering new LVJBS business cards for the 2023 year.

 

• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
• A.        Color:  Indigo
• B.        Future Mayoral ‘SHANNONAGAINS’ will be discussed.
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Open Floor:

• ·         None

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Jan. 13^th—DollyDisco @ House of Blues

*Jan. 13^th—DonzosCosmos @ Tenaya Brewery Co.

*Jan. 14^th –George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ The Westgate

*Jan. 14^th—Collective Soul @ The Pearl

*Jan. 16^th—SwayzeCrayze Jam @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 20^th—Delilah’s Dead @ GoldMine Tavern

*Jan. 20^th—The Shmarties @ LevelUp in MGM

*Jan. 21^st—The Shmarties @ Rocks Lounge, RedRock Station

*Jan. 21^st—The Unwieldies & Big Like Texas @ The Huntridge Tavern

*Jan. 21^st—REO Speedwagon @ The Pearl

*Jan. 21—BrownChickenBrownCow @ Soulbelly BBQ

*Jan. 27 & 28—The Storytellers @ Gilley’s BBQ (Treasure Island)

*Jan. 28^th—Shaky Feelin’ @ SandDollar LV

*Feb. 4^th—Sara Patterson @ The Barn, Meadview, AZ

*Feb. 4^th—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV

*Feb. 10^th & 11^th –The Black Crowes @ The Pearl

*Feb. 17^th—Flock of Seagulls & Strangelove @ House of Blues

*Feb. 24^th—Big Gigantic @ Area 15

*Feb. 25^th—Umphrey’s McGee @ BBLV

*Feb. 26^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Mtn. Springs Saloon

*Mar. 3^rd-5^th—Widespread Panic @ Virgin Theater

*Mar. 4^th- The Flaming Lips @ BBLV

Meeting adjourned:   8:10 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, February 7^th @ 7 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

DECEMBER 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: December 6, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Adam P., Jimmy C., John R., Star H.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

• ·         “Thank you to all of the Officers and Committee Heads for their 2022 service and ‘dead’ication!”

• ·         2023 Officer Nominations have now ended.  Out of the 46 sent ballots, only 22 were completed.  (It was mentioned that one of the last email’s links wasn’t linked correctly.)
• ·         2023 elected OFFICERS: 
• President:  John Tolson  Vice President:  Greg Serensits  Treasurer:  Paige Tolson  Secretary:  Jessica Grant  Mayor:  Shannon Stark

• ·         LVJBS HOLIDAZE PARTY this Saturday (with 60+ RSVPs): 
• Location: SADDLES N SPURS
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 10^th (2PM-6PM) Music will start at 2:30 PM with Donzo’s Cozmos with various special guests throughout the afternoon. 
• Cost:  Free* for Members & Invitees (*donation link/tip jar)
• Menu: Turkey/Dressing, Calzone, Mac & Cheese, Baked Ziti w/ or w/out Meat, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Veggie Tray, and Cornbread.
• Raffle:  $5 tickets for various music memorabilia: (4 drawings 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, & 6 PM)
• Contest:  Wear your best TieDye gear.  Prize will be a ‘gift certificate’ for a JamminOn item.  (Price value TBD)
• Gift Bag:  The first 50 attendees will receive a Gift Bag with various music memorabilia from Howie Green’s collection.

• ·         A bass guitar that was given to us by Ian Z. was found to be unrepairable by our tech, K-Dog.  Group discussed having it signed by CUBENSIS during our Anniversary event so it can one-day raffled for display use.

• ·    A FUNDRAISING suggestion sent our way from WOW Carwash.  We can choose one of their six locations while we gather and advertise with signs/arrows for passersby to stop & drive through their wash.  We would get a percentage/match of their day’s earnings. Group suggests waiting until the spring when weather is warmer.  More details TBD.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam):

• No Report

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• ·         A. Party-update: The 50 Holidaze-Gift bags have been made & readied for the guests.  A 2022 Officers will get there by 1 PM to help set-up and ready the event (JT, Paige, Adam, Jessica, Greg).  Wristbands will be given to those who have RSVP’d for their priority in the food line.  Holiday RAFFLE prizes were determined for the 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, & 6 PM drawings (music gift boxes from Howie’s collection.) Raffle Tickets= $5/ea.
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• ·         B. The Peter J. Porter Music Scholarship is now aligned with the PEF (Public Education Fund) applications: https://thepef.org/scholarships-plus. 
• As of now, there are two applications in the system ($2k in monies for four $500 scholarships.) More information to be sent our way in January.
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• ·         C. Louis, from Sunset Park, reached out regarding our ‘LVJBS Memorial Tree’.  The plaque is now readied, the money was received, yet their concern about planting the tree now (with the 1x/day water restrictions) now has on moving the project to the spring.  We have asked for a map from them to determine our preferred location.
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• ·         D.  The discussed volunteer program, from ‘Best-Crowd-Management’, needs us to have a 10 person minimum team to complete the needed forms for their required background checks.  The ‘salary’ of these volunteers would be donated back to the LVJBS as a fundraiser.  Please contact Paige Tolson for more info: herespaige@hotmail.com
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Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• ·         A. Scott Conte’s donated beginner’s Electric guitar was autographed by Scott Rhiner (The Moanin’ Blacksnakes) and has been a successful fundraiser for a local, Middle School Band. ($200+ raised so far) & the drawing for the prize recipient will be done on 12/15. 

 

• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg):
• A.        Color:  GA PEACH

Item 6: Production Report (Greg):

·         A.  CUBENSIS has confirmed the Legends Lounge/Grateful Family Reunion for Saturday, March 25^th @ The Hideaway.  There is a conflict with the recently announce PIRATE FEST event at Craig Ranch Park in regards to their annual use of our SoundSystem and our sound-tech, Dan R.  (Phone call made to Dan R. with these comments: We prefer to use our ‘old Legends Lounge’ system since this is an anniversary event. Discussion of priorities were had:  We can’t change the date due to flight arrangements being made.  Pirate Fest changed their ‘usual’ April date to March. We had our date chosen prior to their recent announcement of the 3/25 & 3/26 weekend. Do we rent one for our event?  Utilize Dan R. for our event?)   Decisions TBD soon.

Pitchfork will have their own system for their outside-performance.

Greg is going to contact an ol’ LVJBS Pal, David Nelson to see if He would like to join as a possible Pitchfork sit-in (stand-in?) and for a possible jam with Cubensis.  More details TBA.

•  B. SHAKY FEELIN’ is now confirmed for SATURDAY, JANUARY 28^th @ The SandDollar LV.

Open Floor:

• ·         The Memorial service for our longtime supporter & Hippie Thug, Mikey Chase, will be at JamminOn on Sunday, December 11^th from 2 PM- 8 PM where MOKSHA will share their music.  There is a GoFundMe page set up for his memorial expenses.  The LVJBS will donate $50.
• ·         JT met Richard Waylan, a CA Real Estate Agent, on a recent airplane trip.  They spoke of Richard’s power plant building in India and his love for marching bands.  He is willing to make purchases of marching band instruments for us to donate to local school, marching band musicians. More info TBD.
• ·         Keith C. contacted Greg to share info about a funky-fresh NY band, ANNIE IN THE WATER, who were mentioned to him by Pete Mason (PhanArt promotions).  Their name has been sent to the SandDollar and mentioned to the LVJBS for a possible future event in our fabulous city.

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Dec. 6^th—Delilah’s Dead @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 7^th—ZZ Top @ The Venetian

*Dec. 10^th- Donzo’s Cosmos @ Saddles N Spurs (LVJBS Holidaze Party)

*Dec. 10^th—ZZ Top @ The Venetian

*Dec. 10^th—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 11^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Pioneer Saloon

*Dec. 12^th—SwayzeCrayze Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 15^th- Allman Family Revival w/ Dumpstaphunk @ The Westgate

*Dec. 15^th-17^th –Social Distortion @ House of Blues

*Dec. 16^th—The Unwieldies @ Boulder City Brewery

*Dec. 16th-18^th—BLAIR-Fest @ SandDollar Plaza

*Dec. 17^th—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 17^th—BrownChickenBrownCow (w/ Wyatt, Swayze, & Rich Wells) @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Dec. 31^st—NYE w/ The Shmarties @ SandDollar Plaza

*Jan. 7^th—BrownChickenBrownCow @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 14^th –George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ The Westgate

*Jan. 14^th—Collective Soul @ The Pearl

*Jan. 21^st—REO Speedwagon @ The Pearl

*Jan. 21—BrownChickenBrownCow @ Soulbelly BBQ

*Jan. 27 & 28—The Storytellers @ Gilley’s BBQ (Treasure Island)

*Jan. 28th --Shaky Feelin' @ SandDollar LV

*Feb. 10^th & 11^th –The Black Crowes @ The Pearl

*Feb. 25^th—Umphrey’s McGee @ BBLV

*Mar. 3^rd-5^th—Widespread Panic @ Virgin Theater

*Mar. 4^th- The Flaming Lips @ BBLV

Meeting adjourned:   8:33 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, January 3^rd @ 7 PM

Location: Sporting Life Bar (7770 S. Jones Blvd. @ Sahara)

NOVEMBER 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: November 8, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:02 PM

Location: 595 Craft Kitchen/Frank’s Pizza

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Dan R., Jimmy C., Megan B., Bruce P., Ian Z.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Okay, let’s get this party started.”

• ·         Thanks to the Officers that are here tonight!  Our VP & Mayor are unable to attend, but have checked in, getting any info our way.
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• ·         2023 Officer Nominations have been coming in (nominations due by 11/15).  So far, there have been the following nominations:

PRESIDENT:  Johnnie T. & Greg S.  VICE PRESIDENT:  Johnnie T. & Greg S. TREASURER:  Paige T.  SECRETARY:  Jessica G.

MAYOR:  Adam P., Shannon S., Star H., & Scott C.

• An email will be sent to the Nominees & they will have 48 hours to accept the nomination.  Then, a GoogleForm will be sent out to Members for an anonymous vote to be completed prior to the Dec. 6^th meeting.
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• ·         LVJBS HOLIDAZE PARTY: 
• Location: SADDLES N SPURS
• Date: Saturday, Dec. 10^th (2PM-6PM) Music will start at 2:30 PM with Donzo’s Cozmos with various special guests throughout the afternoon. 
• Cost:  Free* for Members & Invitees (*donation link/tip jar)
• Menu: Turkey/Dressing, Calzone, Mac & Cheese, Baked Ziti w/ or w/out Meat, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Veggie Tray, and Cornbread.
• Raffle:  $5 tickets for various music memorabilia
• Contest:  Wear your best TieDye gear.  Prize TBA.
• Gift Bag:  The first 50 attendees will receive a Gift Bag with various music memorabilia from Howie Green’s collection.
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• ·         Scott Conte’s donated beginner’s Electric guitar was autographed by Scott Rhiner (The Moanin’ Blacksnakes) and is readied to be a fundraiser for a local, Middle School Band. 

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam-absent):

• No Report

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• ·         A. We received the 3^rd Quarter check from Smith’s Grocery Store ($27.42) 
• Be sure to sign up your rewards card with ease! 

B.  Discussed the recent updates/research on the discussed ‘Las Vegas Jam Band Society Memorial Tree’ $500 to designate & plant our own ‘tree’ at a Las Vegas park of our choice.  The tree will have a provided name plate/plaque & we will aim for a quarterly ‘Drum Circle’ at the tree to help maintain it, as needed:

Las Vegas Jam Band Society’s Memorial Tree

In Honor of our Family & Friends

‘Dead’icated 2022

• ·         C.  JT’s part-time job (event security/ticket usher) has a ‘not-for profit’ opportunity to raise monies.  We would need 10 people to volunteer at an upcoming event.  The volunteers would work in pairs at a ‘validated parking’ event.  (Volunteers would need to stand-guard at various areas and be present where needed.)  Please contact Paige or an Officer for a release form & a background check will be made.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• ·         A. Thanks for getting the donated guitar readied for the school band’s fundraiser!
• ·         B.  GRATEFUL DEAD ‘MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES’ was a fun event for the both day’s showings.  There were many LVJBS representatives enjoying the tunes & the popcorn! 

 

• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg via text):

A.    Color: Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon Orange

Item 6: Production Report (Greg via text):

·         A. Shaky Feelin’ has made contact with the SandDollar LV for a Saturday, January 28^th gig. 

·         B.  CUBENSIS has confirmed the Legends Lounge/Grateful Family Reunion for Saturday, March 25^th @ The Hideaway.  We will confirm the offers/lodging soon.  (Also, the Virtual Tip-Jar & Tip Jar at the event.)  More details TBD.

Open Floor:

 

• ·         JC mentioned the new restaurant-venue in the Arts District, Taverna Costera, which has a nice rooftop bar & event space: booking@tavernacostera.com

• ·         Ian Z. has a donated electric bass guitar to have us look at, repair, and u se for a future donation.  Also, He sends his well-wishes our way & a farewell to the LVJBS since He is departing to his hometown of Philadelphia on Nov. 18^th. Ian will be missed.
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• ·         JC also mentioned checking out a Seattle band, CYTRUS.
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• ·         Megan B. mentioned the PEF Scholarship Plus program which provides scholarships to students to pursue their college & career goals.  https://thepef.org/scholarships-plus/
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• ·         Jessica mentioned being sure to check out THE STORYTELLERS later in the month, for their last planned GILLEY’S Bluegrass & BBQ weekend event for a while:  Friday & Saturday, Nov. 18^th & 19^th (5PM-8PM, no cover)

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Nov. 12^th—AwolNation @ BBLV

*Nov. 18^th & 19^th—The StoryTellers @ Gilley’s BBQ

*Nov. 20^th—Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ BBLV

*Nov. 26^th—Grey Street (DMB Tribute band) @ Nellie’s MGM Grand

*Dec. 2^nd—Elle King @ BBLV

*Dec. 3^rd—The Lemonheads @ House of Blues

*Dec. 3^rd , 4^th , 7^th , 9^th , 10^th  --ZZ Top @ The Venetian Resort

*Dec. 15^th- Allman Family Revival w/ Dumpstaphunk @ The Westgate

*Dec. 15^th-17^th –Social Distortion @ House of Blues

*Jan. 14^th –George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic @ The Westgate

*Feb. 10^th & 11^th –The Black Crowes @ The Pearl

Meeting adjourned:  7:57 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, December 6^th @ 7 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

OCTOBER 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: October 4, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:00 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Adam P., Dan R.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Well, let’s get started!”

• ·         Thank you again to our Volunteers & our Officers, for their service so far this year!  J  2023 Officers Nominations will be going out this month with November being the ‘acceptance/denial’ of those Nominations, & December being the Elections for the upcoming year’s offices:  President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, & Mayor.  Be on the lookout for an email to NOMINATE! 
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• ·         The TECOPA TAKEOVER will be on Friday 11/11 through Sunday, 11/13.  This event will be $100 for the weekend’s events. 
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• ·         LVJBS HOLIDAZE PARTY:  We are still trying to lock down a venue, a band, & the date.
• OPTIONS: 
• THE SPACE—Spoke with Mark. 
• *Sat., Dec. 17^th   OR Sun., Dec. 11th:  5 hours, up to two bands, no video ($1500 with the ‘door money’ to the bar, then an 80-LVJBS/20-bar split after that.  (Tix would be 75 sold at $20/ea.) OR $3000 and all the door goes to LVJBS.)
• *No response from Square Bar or Diversified Amusement.
• SADDLES N SPURS
• *Sat., Dec. 10^th (2PM-6PM can have ‘our music’ and then, the stage is theirs) We will look into the ability to have LVJBS Holiday foods provided OR what SnS will allow.
• Meeting members prefer the SnS event due to the ‘free’ show and no cost to use venue.
• GARAGE MAHAL awaiting response for date and use.
• ·         Picking up the plethora of albums, CD’s, posters, music equipment, & memorabilia from Howie Green’s home on Thursday, 10/6.  Paige & JT will organize & catalog in into possible raffles/silent auctions, etc. to help raise funds for our Scholarship fund.  More details TBA.
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• ·         Scott Conte’s donated beginner’s Electric guitar will be autographed by Scott  Rhiner (The Moanin’ Blacksnakes) and given to a school/student in need.  Jessica to speak with her school’s band to see if they have a use for it OR possibly would want to hold a school wide raffle for the chance to ‘win’ the Guitar and starter-materials.  More info TBA.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam):

• ·         ShakyFeelin’ was a great time! 
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• ·         Reminder of the upcoming ‘Nirvana’ tribute band (Smells Like Nirvana) that will be at The SpaceLV on Oct. 16^th ($20 in case anyone’s interested.  They are great!)

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• ·         A. We provided the $1k to the Tecopa Takeover event, the needed $500 to ShakyFeelin’, & sent the check to the Parks & Rec for the Memorial tree:

B.  Discussed the recent updates/research on the discussed ‘Las Vegas Jam Band Society Memorial Tree’ $500 to designate & plant our own ‘tree’ at a Las Vegas park of our choice.  The tree will have a provided name plate/plaque & we will aim for a quarterly ‘Drum Circle’ at the tree to help maintain it, as needed:

Las Vegas Jam Band Society’s Memorial Tree

In Honor of our Family & Friends

• ·         C.  We will be providing a $250 VISA Gift Card or Delta Airline Gift Card to our former LVJBS Officer, Dan. R., in memory of his late wife, Donna.
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• ·         D.     PAY YOUR DUES!  J

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• ·         A. Thanks to those volunteers that helped with our last LVJBS ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY on SUNDAY, 9/11.

 

• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg via text):

A.    Color:  GOLD

 

Item 6: Production Report (Greg via text):

·         A. Reached out to ANGEL PARK regarding the previously mentioned LVJBS Golf outing on either 11/5 or 11/6, with possible music afterwards.

·         B.  Was contacted by CUBENSIS regarding the previously discussed Legends Lounge/Grateful Family Reunion.  (We think the spring event would be best, yet Cubensis is looking for a November date due to an AZ date of 11/5 falling through: The SandDollar is booked—They shared offers plus lodging/meals.)  Discussed the concerns or the possible Angel Park Golf Outing being on 11/5 daytime & the ‘Grateful Dead Meet-up at the Movies’ being on 11/5 afternoon and the busy Tecopa happening directly after.  (Meeting members are aiming for the original spring-MARCH date instead.)

 

Open Floor:

• ·         Please remember the VARIETY-SHOW-type-SIDE-STAGE event (at Tecopa) where it would be an interactive, fun display of talents (e.g. jugglers, comedians, dancers, etc.)  & please continue to spread the word of that fun, connecting Jfree with those interested artists.  
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• ·         Dan R. & Jessica G. discussed the recently edited Bylaws & are interested in being nominated for the LVJBS SHAMEN for 2023.  More details and info at the November meeting.  ;)
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• ·         GRATEFUL DEAD ‘MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES’ will be showing the DENMARK, 4/17/72 show.  This event will be at three local cinemas on TUESDAY, Nov. 1^st, 7/7:30 PM evening shows OR SATURDAY, Nov. 5^th, 3 PM. Matinee show.
• (Century SouthPoint @ 7:30 PM, Regal Village Square @ 7 PM, or Century Santa Fe @ 7:30 PM). 
• LVJBS will be making an event for the REGAL VILLAGE SQUARE, 7 PM, Tuesday, 11/1 &/OR the 3 PM show on Saturday, 11/5.  More details to be posted to our website/Facebook page soon! 
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UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Oct. 6^th--The Soul Juice Band @ SantaFe Station

*Oct. 7^th—Eddie Vedder & the Crusaders @ Park MGM

*Oct. 7^th—The Soul Juice Band @ Sunset Station

*Oct. 7^th-9^th—Reggae Rise Up @ Downtown LV

*Oct. 8^th—BrownChickenBrownCow @ The Backyard Bar

*Oct. 10^th—GWAR @ BBLV

*Oct. 12^th—The Movement @ Virgin Lawn

*Oct. 14^th & 15^th—The Storytellers @ Gilley’s

*Oct. 16^th—The StoryTellers @ Pioneer Saloon

*Oct. 16^th—Smells Like Nirvana @ The Space

*Oct. 15^th—The Soul Juice Band @ Santa Fe Station

*Oct. 15^th—Bonobo @ Area 15

*Oct. 20^th—The Soul Juice Band @ Santa Fe Station

*Oct. 22^nd—BrownChickenBrownCow @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Oct. 28^th—The Soul Juice Band @ Sunset Station

*Oct. 28^th—FOALS @ BBLV

*Oct. 28^th & Oct. 29^th—Bob Weir & The Wolf Bros. @ Virgin Theater

*Oct. 29^th-- Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs @ House of Blues

*Oct. 30 & 31^st—Duran Duran @ The Wynn

*Nov. 12^th—AwolNation @ BBLV

*Nov. 20^th—Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ BBLV

 

Meeting adjourned:  7:42 PM

Next Meeting:  (3^rd) Tuesday, November 8^th @ 7 PM (due to the GD Movie Meet-up)

Location:  595 Craft & Kitchen  (4950 S. Rainbow @ Tropicana)

SEPTEMBER 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: September 6, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:08 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Adam P., Dan R., Ramon F., Jeffrey T.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Let’s get going!”

• Thank you to everyone, our Volunteers & our Officers, for their service so far this year!  J  2023 Officers Nominations will be in October, with November being the ‘acceptance/denial’ of those Nominations, & December being the Elections for the upcoming year’s offices:  President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, & Mayor. 
• Our 2^nd Sunday events at SaddlesN’Spurs (with an open jam) will continue this month, September (9/11 with RED EYE GIN) & next month, October 9^th (band TBD).
• (The November & December events will not be an LVJBS collaboration due to the Tecopa Takeover weekend & the December Holidays.)  *Due to the amount of beverages provided from the bartenders, the bands will no longer have ‘provided’ drinks.  (Suggestion:  The bar might want to provide a couple of ‘raffle-like’ tickets to the band members to help control the comps.)
• The TECOPA TAKEOVER will be on Friday 11/11 through Sunday, 11/13.  This event will be $100 for the weekend’s events.  We will be working with the Bichsel’s (Dave & Megan) to ensure the Volunteer list is filled (Security/Gate Staff/Bracelets, etc.)  The helpful Google-Sheet time-slot lists were helpful in the past.
• No reply yet from Goodwill via email attempt regarding instrument donations.
• SHAKEY FEELIN’ is booked at the SandDollar Plaza for Sept. 23^rd.
• Looking at various, new venues across town.  DIVERSION AMUSEMENTS (5321 Cameron St., near Hacienda) is a rental-events space & is one that may work for our upcoming Hot Buttered Rum/Holiday event.  More details & band confirmation TBA. (Other thoughts:  Garage Mahal or The Space LV)
• Sent a message to one of our musician-pals, Tom Wood, in regards to a confusing Facebook page called Las Vegas Jam Band Society.  Some LVJBS inquiries have joined the conflicting page.  LVJBS is a recognized non-profit so we are asking for the other page to kindly name edit.
• Laurie Green, Howie’s widow, reached out regarding the plethora of albums, CD’s, posters, music equipment, & memorabilia that she wants to donate our way at September’s end.  The Officers will get together to pick up the many boxes and better organize them into possible raffles/silent auctions, etc. to help raise funds for our Scholarship fund.  More details TBA.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam):

• Nothing new to report. 
• There is an upcoming ‘Nirvana’ tribute band (Smells Like Nirvana) that will be at The SpaceLV on Oct. 16^th ($20 in case anyone’s interested.  They are great!)

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A. We will provide $1k to the Tecopa Takeover event.
• B.  Discussed the recent updates/research on the discussed ‘Las Vegas Jam Band Society Memorial Tree’ $500 to designate & plant our own ‘tree’ at a Las Vegas park of our choice.  We will use some of the ‘Howie Green’ raised funds to help with the memorial.  The tree will have a provided name plate/plaque:

Las Vegas Jam Band Society’s Memorial Tree

In Honor of our Family & Friends

• C.  We will split the funds earned from the ‘Green’ donation with 10% of funds to the LVJBS, $500 to the Memorial tree, & the rest to the Scholarship fund.
•   D.  We will be providing a $250 VISA Gift Card or Delta Airline Gift Card to our former LVJBS Officer, Dan. R., in memory of his late wife, Donna.
•  E.     PAY YOUR DUES!  J

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A. Reminded our Production Team to make contact with Phil Kotler, the Entertainment & Events Manager at SQUARE BAR (Maryland Pkwy, near Karen—Commercial Center).  They have a small stage area with live music on Friday nights, which show on their bar TVs overhead, as well.  Their calendar is booked through August and sounded open to working with the LVJBS for future dates.  (JT or Greg to make further contact via email:  phil@squarebarlasvegas.com or business phone: (702) 234-8963.)   
• B. Contacted the GAMBIT --Henderson venue (the old E-String Bar & Grill) as requested.  The booking person, Assistant Manager, doesn’t think going beyond their ‘fixed menu, Jazz-style events will work out.
• C. REMINDER: The next LVJBS ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY after summer, clean-up will be on SUNDAY, 9/11 from 9AM-11AM.  Please plan on joining us to help clean-up our lake’s roadside! 

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg)

·         A.    Color:  SAPPHIRE BLUE

Item 6: Production Report (Greg):

·         A. Discussed more of the Legends Lounge/Grateful Family Reunion (which we thought could be in Sept./Oct. might work better in the Springtime).  Update:  Thoughts are to move it to the Spring due to Tecopa. April 8^th (Easter weekend) or the following April 15^th, prior to the SoCal ‘Skull & Roses’ festival the weekend of April 19-23.  More contact with Cubensis and Catfish John will happen soon.

·         B.  BOOTJUICE made contact with us due to them being near Las Vegas in November.  (They will be at the Tecopa Takeover, so may not have known that we are connected with that.)  Greg suggested they make contact with The SandDollar Lounge.

 

Open Floor:

• Welcome Jeffrey Trower!  The TECOPA TAKEOVER is nearing (Nov. 11-13) & JFree brought up his annual Raffle-fun once again!  Please look for the upcoming Volunteer list & let him know of any donations for the Raffle. 
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• JFree also mentioned a VARIETY-SHOW-type-SIDE-STAGE event (at Tecopa) where it would be an interactive, fun display of talents (e.g. jugglers, comedians, dancers, etc.)  Please continue to spread the word of that fun, connecting Jfree with those interested artists.  J
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• Ramon has continually been in touch with Derrick, the local manager for HOT BUTTERED RUM.  We need to confirm the venue location and the confirmed 12/18 date that was shared last month.  Due to the later date in December, the Officers mentioned it possibly being a daytime event in the case that it’s outdoors (2PM-5PM-ish). We want to see if any of the band’s ‘requests’ can possibly be ‘discounted’ to our non-profit (Band lodging, Meal & Beverage requests, Porta-potty rentals depending on the venue, heat lamps, etc.)
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• ·Discussed a future meeting location at the German-American Social Club in N. Las Vegas, 1110 E Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. They do a Tuesday-Bluesday event (Monk & the Po’ Boys participate on the 4^th Tuesday of each month, not the first Tuesday, like our meeting dates.)

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Sept. 6^th—BIGFOOT COUNTY @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sept. 9^th—BrownChicken BrownCow (w/ Swayze Crayze) @ The Tavern

*Sept. 10^th—RAYFORD BROS. @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sept. 10^th—METALACHI @ Downtown Container Park

*Sept. 11^th—RED EYE GIN @ SaddlesNSpurs

*Sept. 13^th—KANSAS @ The Smith Center

*Sept. 15^th—Nine Inch Nails @ Zappos, Planet Hollywood

*Sept. 16^th—Jimmy Carpenter’s Album Release Party @ SandDollar LV

*Sept. 23^rd—SHAKEY FEELIN’ @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sept. 24^th—UB40 @ Sunset Station Outdoor Ampitheater

*Sept. 24^th—CATFISH JOHN @ GoldMine Tavern

*Sept. 25^th—The StoryTellers @ Pioneer Saloon

*Sept. 29^th:  KHRUANGBIN w/ Genesis Owusu @ BBLV

*Oct. 4^th—APOCALYPTICA @ BBLV

*Oct. 10^th—GWAR @ BBLV

*Oct. 28^th—FOALS @ BBLV

*Nov. 12^th—AwolNation @ BBLV

*Nov. 20^th—Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ BBLV

 

Meeting adjourned:  8:29 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, October 4^th @ 7 PM. 

Location:  Rocky’s Bar & Grill

AUGUST 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: August 2, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: 595 Brewery

Attendees:  Paige T., Jessica G., Jeffrey T., Ramon F.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie—absent w/ notes via Paige):

“Let’s do this!”

• ·      JT reached out to Steve Yakaitis who showed interest in volunteering and assisting us with fundraising since his retirement. (JT is hoping to make Steve an ‘assistant’ of sorts by helping to create a letter for sponsors to help with fundraising, contacting various sponsors, etc.) Nothing yet finalized.  More info TBD.
• ·      Our 2^nd Sunday events with TheeMessArounds at SaddlesN’Spurs (with an open jam) have been doing well. The next event is August 14^th.  Please remember to spread the word (like & share it) for extra advertisement help.
• Question: Does the LVJBS want to continue with these 2^nd Sunday events?  If so, the next two months would fall on Sunday, Sept. 11^th & Sunday, October 9^th. (*The November date will conflict with our Tecopa Takeover & the December event would fall on Sunday, Dec. 11^th.)
• *Meeting attendees discussed a possible LVJBS Holiday Party on that date, if so. YET, later in the meeting (*see ‘Open Floor’) discussed a possible 3^rd Sunday switch with LVBS (LV Blues Society), to possibly host a touring band with an LVJBS Holiday event on 12/18.  More details and discussion TBD.
• ·         No reply yet from Goodwill via email attempt regarding instrument donations.  JT to call again soon. More info TBD.
• ·         Still no reply from Dan R. as of now, in regards to the LVJBS’ empathy towards his recent loss of his lovely wife, so we will reach out once again, offering a Gift Card for an Airline/Travel Voucher for Dan to be able to visit family out of state.
• ·         SHAKEY FEELIN’ is booked at the SandDollar Plaza for Sept. 23^rd. (Greg to get graphic our way for advertising.)  
• ·         We will be getting 10 tickets from BBLV to raffle off to our Members.  Winners posted SOON!
• ·         Spoke with Harrison at RELIX magazine in regards to a RELIX table set up at Goose.  We will need 3-4 Volunteers, so please let us know if any interest! 

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam-absent)

• ·         No report. 

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

·         A.    Review of balances. Monies in both checking and savings (Scholarship fund money)

·         B.    Discussed the recent updates/research on the discussed ‘Las Vegas Jam Band Society Memorial Tree’ --We mentioned a possible memorial tree for our recent losses (Jenn M, Donna R., etc.).  Looked into pricing for these types of memorials. $500 to designate & plant our own ‘tree’ at a Las Vegas park of our choice.  Another option for $100, would provide a name plate/plaque to an existing tree. (Paige showed the researched location options and the existing tree info.)

After great discussion, the meeting attendees narrowed down the $100 tree locations to more central locations, in safer, less crime-filled areas to avoid any vandalism. We also discussed being sure to check out ‘where’ in those parks the tree would be, to ensure there is ‘space’ for drum circle-type events that are not near neighborhood walls, etc.  (We do not want to have noise complaints, we want to ensure there is parking nearby, etc.)  Meeting attendees considered discussing the $500 tree, choosing our centrally located & drum-circle friendly, Sunset Park.  (*Paige & Jessica are going to make the effort to check out the other parks’ existing $100 trees, the location within the parks, & take photos to share at our Sept. meeting.) 

• ·         C.    PAY YOUR DUES!  J

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• ·         A. Met with Phil Kotler, the Entertainment & Events Manager at SQUARE BAR (Maryland Pkwy, near Karen—Commercial Center).  They have a small stage area with live music on Friday nights, which show on their bar TVs overhead, as well.  Their calendar is booked through August and sounded open to working with the LVJBS for future dates. 
• (JT or Greg to make further contact via email:  phil@squarebarlasvegas.com or business phone: (702) 234-8963.) 

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg—via text)

·         A.    Color:  Forest Green

Item 6: Production Report (Greg—via text):

• ·         A. Spoke with Dave about doing the discussed Legends Lounge/Grateful Dead ‘reunion style’ party (Sept./Oct.) at The Hideaway that was discussed at a recent meeting, yet it might be ‘too close’ to the Tecopa weekend which takes a lot of planning, as well.  Possible thought of asking CUBENSIS to join Tecopa instead.  More info TBD.

 

Open Floor:

• ·         Welcome Jeffrey Trower!  The TECOPA TAKEOVER is nearing (Nov. 11-13) & JFree brought up his annual Raffle-fun!  In the past, Volunteers have been great and helpful to ensure JFree can still enjoy the festival, without taking on the quite huge raffle tasks.  He asked if the LVJBS would still offer our volunteering help.  Paige & Jessica support and feel our ‘usual’ volunteers would assist. (Megan B. is often helpful in creating those volunteer sign-ups, etc.)
• ·         JFree also mentioned a VARIETY-SHOW-type-SIDE-STAGE event (at Tecopa) where it would be an interactive, fun display of talents (e.g. jugglers, comedians, dancers, etc.)  Please be sure to spread the word of that fun, connecting Jfree with those interested artists.  J

 

• ·         Welcome Ramon Fagundo!  Ramon has been talking with Derrick, the local manager for HOT BUTTERED RUM, who Ramon has recently become a ‘huge fan’.  HBR had played for the LVJBS in the past and are interested in coming through town again.  They are nearby, in SoCal the week of Dec. 7^th-12^th.  (The mention of SaddlesNSpurs, that following Sunday, Dec. 18^th, was discussed in case the ‘date swap’ of the LVBS’s 3^rd Sunday event could possible switch with ‘our 2^nd Sunday’ date of Dec. 11^th.  Our Production Team will soon make contact with the LVBS to see what their thoughts are before looking into another venue location/making contact with Hot Buttered Rum. (This event could also be our annual LVJBS Holiday Party!?)

(Ramon shared his contact info with us for any future need!)  J

 

• ·         Question brought up regarding the GAMBIT Henderson venue (the old E-String Bar & Grill).  Jessica to make contact with them to see what their venue is like these days & inquire whether or not it would welcome a LVJBS collaboration, or a possible meeting location to meet their Management.  More info shared at the Sept. meeting.

 

• ·         The next LVJBS ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY after summer, clean-up will be on SUNDAY, 9/11 from 9AM-11AM.  More info to be shared soon, via a Facebook event.  Please plan on joining us to help clean-up our lake’s roadside! 

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*August 3^rd—INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN (TP tribute) @ SandDollar Plaza

*August 3^rd—UNIQUE MASSIVE @ SandDollar LV

*August 6^th –THE MOANIN’ BLACKSNAKES @ SandDollar LV

*August 6^th—FATHER JOHN MISTY @ Virgin Theater

*August 7^th—RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS @ Allegiant Stadium

*August 7^th –MOKSHA @ SandDollar Plaza

*August 8^th—The SMOKESTACKS @ SandDollar Plaza

*August 13^th—GEORGE CLINTON, KARL DENSON, FISHBONE, FANTASTIC NEGRITO @ Craig Ranch Amp.

*August 14^th—TheeMessArounds @ SaddlesNSpurs

*August 14^th—BIGFOOT COUNTY @ SandDollar LV

*August 19^th—GREY STREET (DMB Tribute) @ Sunset Station Club Madrid

*August 19^th—NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHTSWEATS @ Virgin Theater

*August 19^th—THIEVERY CORPORATION @ Virgin Lawn

*August 19^th—UNIQUE MASSIVE @ SandDollar Plaza

*August 19^th—ZOSO (Led Zeppelin Experience) @ BBLV

*August 20^th—Australian Pink Floyd @ The Smith Center

*August 20^th—GOOSE @ BBLV

*August 28^th—WAR @ Clark County Gov’t Center

*August 31^st—BIGFOOT COUNTY @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sept. 10^th—RAYFORD BROS. @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sept. 23^rd—SHAKEY FEELIN’ @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sept. 27^th:  GET THE LED OUT @ BBLV

*Sept. 29^th:  KHRUANGBIN w/ Genesis Owusu @ BBLV

 

Meeting adjourned:  7:55 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, September 6^th @ 7 PM. 

Location:  Rocky’s Bar & Grill

JULY 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: July 5, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:10 PM

Location: ChebaHut, UNLV Rebel Plaza

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Will H., Star H., Dan R., Greg S. (via phone)

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Shall we get started!?”

Thanks to our new LVJBS Members, Will & Star Houston, for joining us.   :)

• TheeMessArounds had a good June 12^th, Saddle & Spurs, turn out.  They will play again on July 10^th & August 14^th. (We’re asking all to be sure to spread the word (like & share it) for extra advertisement help.)
• No reply yet from Goodwill via email attempt regarding instrument donations.  JT to call again soon. More info TBD.
• One of our longtime members, Steve Yakaitis (Basia) has been gratefully showing more interest in volunteering and assisting us with fundraising since his retirement. JT is hoping to make Steve an ‘assistant’ of sorts by helping to create a letter for sponsors to help with fundraising. Hoping that Steve could find various sponsors’ best contact and JT would follow-up accordingly.
•  No reply from Dan R. as of now, in regards to the LVJBS’ empathy towards his recent loss of his lovely wife.  (*See ‘Treasurer’s Report’ below for more info…)

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam-absent)

•  No report.  We send our love & healing strength for recent injury. 

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

·       A.    Review of balances. Monies in both checking and savings (Scholarship fund money)

·       B.    Review of AmazonSmile added funds ($37+)

·       C.    Discussed the ‘Las Vegas Jam Band Society Memorial Tree’ --We mentioned a possible memorial tree for our recent losses (Jenn M, Donna R., etc.).  Looked into pricing for these types of memorials. $500 to designate a ‘tree’ at a random Las Vegas park.  We could ‘byo-plaque’ to a purchased/planted tree OR for $100 add our name plate/plaque to an existing tree. Group is leaning towards finding a great tree at Sunset Park (since it is centrally located in the valley and is one spot that ‘we’ have been to or hosted various drum circles at, in the past & since it would make for great, future memorial gatherings of music & friendship.)         Paige to bring more info to our August meeting.

·       D.     PAY YOUR DUES!  J

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

•   Nothing new to report.

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg—via phone)

·       A.    Color:  Aquamarine

Item 6: Production Report (Greg—via phone):

• Spoke with Nate at the SandDollar Plaza regarding the Friday, Sept. 23^rd
• SHAKEY FEELIN’ event.  $500 from the LVJBS and $500 from the SandDollar was agreed upon.  A ‘tip jar’ will be present and Jimmy will get those proceeds ShakeyFeelin’s way.  (Greg to send a graphic to JT and Jessica for advertising help.) 

Open Floor:

• (Paige) Random question for the SandDollars’ Bars:  Who can be contacted for them to serve BACARDI RUM?  Answer:  Anthony Jamison   J

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

• ·       July 5^th THE SMOKESTACKS @ SandDollar LV
• ·       July 6^th UNIQUE MASSIVE @ SandDollar LV
• ·       July 6^th RED EYE GIN @ SandDollar PLAZA
• ·       July 7^th JIMMY CARPENTER @ SandDollar PLAZA
• ·       July 8^th THE KING JAMES BROWN BAND @ SandDollar PLAZA
• ·       July 8^th MORRISSEY @ Caesars Coliseum
• ·       July 8^th ELECTRIC CHURCH @ SandDollar LV
• ·       July 9^th  SHANDA & THE HOWLERS @ SandDollar PLAZA
• ·       July 9^th THE BLACK KEYS & BAND OF HORSES @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
• ·       July 10^th TheeMessArounds @ Saddles & Spurs
• ·       July 14^th THE SHMARTIES @ Level Up (MGM Grand)
• ·       July 15^th JOSS STONE @ RedRock Station
• ·       July 15^th BIGFOOT COUNTY @ The Backyard (115 Water St.)
• ·       July 17^th The Jason Daniels Band @ SandDollar PLAZA
• ·       July 21^st LED ZEPPELIN II @ House of Blues
• ·       July 22^nd  THE SHMARTIES @ The Palms
• ·       July 23^rd THE SHMARTIES @ Vagabond
• ·       July 23^rd THE COUNTING CROWS @ The Chelsea
• ·       July 23^rd STRANGELOVE (Depeche Mode Tribute) @ SantaFe Station
• ·       July 23^rd CHERRY HILL (w/ THE DIRTY HOOKS @ SandDollar LV
• ·       July 24^th THE SHMARTIES @ SandDollar PLAZA
• ·       July 24^th THE LUMINEERS @ MGM
• ·       July 27^th JIMMY CARPENTER @ SandDollat PLAZA
• ·       July 29^th LEON BRIDGES @ Virgin Theater
• ·       July 30^th JBoog & The Green @ Downtown Events (Reggae RiseUP)
• ·       July 30^th JAMES TAYLOR @ T*Mobile Arena
• ·       July 30^th The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV

 

Meeting adjourned:  7:40 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, August 2^nd @ 7 PM. 

Location: 595 Craft Kitchen (4950 S. Rainbow) 

JUNE 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: June 7, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:05PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Jay Steven Smith, Dan R.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Okay, Let’s get started!”

*The ‘Second Sunday’ Saddle N’ Spurs event for June will be Sunday, June 12^th with TheeMessArounds w/ an open jam (7-11 PM)  (Please help to advertise!  Tell you friends!)

*Will be making sure to get back in contact with the GOODWILL stores for their help in gathering donated musical instruments for our local schools. Our hope is to gather many instruments to publicize with the local news and present to a particular schools.  (Scott T. has one guitar to donate to start it off.)

*We reached out to GOOGLE in regards to their $10k-15k grants.  We will hold a meeting with them soon in hopes to get info ready for the 2022-23 school year.  More details TBD.

* We were saddened to hear of the passing of one of our founding LVJBS members & former Treasurer, Dan R.’s wife of 30 years, Donna.  Our group members wants to help Dan out with any need He might have, whether it’s airfare to visit family or simply something that will help him to smile.  More info TBD.

*A special “Thank You” to our community of music friends & family for being so wonderful and thoughtful for so many.  JT specifically thanks those who reached out to him & Paige and showed care while He was in the hospital.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam)

*absent*

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

·       A.    Review of balances. Monies in both checking and savings (Scholarship fund money)

·       B.    Shared thoughts & a request of having future meetings at various ‘non-smoking’ locations to help those with sensitivities enjoy the meetings, as well.

·       C.     PAY YOUR DUES!  J

 

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

·       A.  Was contacted by Monique who helps promote the upcoming George Clinton/Fishbone, etc. show at Craig Ranch Amphitheater, on Aug. 13^th. They want to offer our Members a group of tickets (QR code entry) with help in advertising.  JT to contact her back with the plan.  More info TBA.

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg)

·       A.    Color:  Jenny Rose Red

·       B.  Been speaking with Nate LaPointe regarding the GoFundMe for Craig Marshall of Cubensis, which has already met its goal.  They spoke of a possible “CraigRaiser”, here in town, with members of Catfish John, TheeMessArounds, Cubensis, & other Dead related musicians gathering to hold a fundraisers with old and new LVJBS friends.  Hoping to combine the past LEGENDS LOUNGE FAMILY PICNIC event with this ‘CraigRaiser’, while inviting Rudy (&/or Linda) Jalio to the event.  Thoughts of dates:  Sept. 10/11 or Oct. 8/9 --More discussion & details TBD.

 

Item 6: Production Report (Greg):

*Nothing new to report*

 

Open Floor:

• *Thanks to JT and Paige for representing the LVJBS at the recent THE SOUL JUICE BAND & Iverson ChildHaven fundraiser on May 20^th.  The event was a good time & JellyBread was missed after them having to cancel.
•  Welcome back to our LVJBS Member/Music supporter, Steven Smith, who recently left Las Vegas to be with his parents in Florida.  
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UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

*Friday, June 10^th: SWAYZECRAZY BAND @ Henderson 115 Water St.

*Saturday, June 11^th: BOOMBOX @ BBLV

*Wed., June 15^th:  THE FUNK JAM @ SandDollar LV

*Thursday, June 16^th:  THE WAILERS @ House of Blues

*Fri. & Sat., June 17^th & 18^th:  THE STORYTELLERS @ Gilley’s BBQ (Treasure Island)

*Sat., June 18^th:  CATFISH JOHN @ SandDollar LV

*Sat., June 18^th:  GOV’T MULE @ BBLV

*Thurs., June 23^rd:  KingJames Brown Band @ SandDollar Plaza

*Friday, June 24^th:  MEGASCOPES @ SandDollar Plaza

*Saturday, June 25^th:  PITCHFORK @ SoulBelly BBQ

*Saturday, June 25^th:  PRIMUS @ Virgin Theater

*Sunday, June 26^th:  BigFoot County @ SandDollar Plaza

*Tuesday, June 28^th:  The Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar Plaza

*Thursday, June 30^th:  Jimmy Carpenter @ SandDollar Plaza

*Sat., July 2^nd:  CATFISH JOHN @ SandDollar Plaza

 

Meeting adjourned:   7:40 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, July 5^th @ 7 PM. 

Location:  Cheba Hut, Maryland Parkway, near UNLV.