SEPTEMBER 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: September 5, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Shannon S., Brett R., Basia Y., Stephen Y., Shelly H., Scott J.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “Let’s get started!”

A. The ‘Corporate Sponsor Brochure’ is almost ready for printing. Jessica to help with printing the first set.  We will be hand-printing the envelopes for a more-personal feel.  We will need to price printing, get envelopes and postage.

B.   Officer Elections for 2024: Be on the lookout for a future email (by month’s end) which will have a SURVEY along with a detailed email about the various LVJBS offices, the election process, and the annual dues payment options/discounts. 

C. The Wild Apricot site now has an APP in the GooglePlay store.  There is a new ‘fundraiser’ section within the APP, a QR code for ticketing option, & ability to opt-in for text messages/emails/both.

D. (No new update) Been chatting with Michelle Harris at the Pioneer Saloon.  They have welcomed us to choose a future date (we’re now looking into October for better, cooler weather) for one of their 12 PM- 4 PM events where a ‘specialty drink’ will be advertised and those who purchase it, will help raise monies for the LVJBS—a portion of the drink’s proceeds will come back to the LVJBS.   More info TBA.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report & PRODUCTION Report (Greg via JT):

A. REMINDER: The mentioned Golf Tournament is now looking at an October Sunday date of Oct. 15^th or 22^nd.  The golf course is asking for us to send them the decided date once we have a 16 player team confirmed.  The group rate would be cheaper than the $50-$75 local rate.                                                                                                                    

B.  Reminder of event: Local sponsors/ads at each hole with percentages of the sign-ups going back to the LVJBS. They have a small P.A. system/stage area, which could host a small band (i.e. Pitchfork), or performer/duo.  Hoping we can get some donations for raffles and possible prize monies that could be shared.  The goal is that music fans/golfers can get together with other music fans/golfers to have some fun.  Finalized details TBD. 

C.  UPDATE:  Regarding the mentioned Facebook link for the ‘Virtual Tip Jar’ created to help gain some extra funds for those who were unable to throw some monies in during our reunion event—Thoughts are to send 50% of any donations to the Maui/Lahaina disaster instead of the ‘reunion’ fund.

D.  (No new update) PINK TALKING FISH is working with the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas for a Sunday, January 28^th event.  They would be coming our way without their equipment and are asking us to help them find local musicians/band who would like to ‘open’ their show and allow them to utilize their instruments and backline.  Greg to contact David B. and get him in touch with Eric Gould of Pink Talking Fish/Particle.  (Our first contact thoughts to contact are PITCHFORK, then, CATIFSH JOHN, or possibly MOKSHA.)  More details TBD.

 

 

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige):

• A.   The FUNDrive program from SAVERS consignment stores info/contact name will be given to our VP, Greg, to proceed with fundraising.
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• B.  Nothing Bundt Cakes have a fundraising option which either sells their Bundtlet cakes at one of our events, making us a small profit.  More details and the event TBD.
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• C.   The PEF (Public Education Foundation) made contact with us in regards to ‘opting-in’ for the 2024 Scholarship (Peter J. Porter, $500 for a selected music major).  We opted in for one (possibly more depending on funds) of the $500 scholarships. 

 

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):

• A.   We had confirmation and the go-ahead from Jeremy @ JamminOn for the discussed ‘Howie Green’s Music Collection Silent Auction’ event.  SATURDAY, Sept. 16^th (4:20 PM-7:10 PM) will work.  We are hoping to play music from a sound system playing some of Howie’s collection.  We would use his great table space to display the memorabilia, with clipboards for those to make their bids (Scott J., a new meeting attendee, has offered lending us clipboards for the silent auction.)  Jessica & the Tolsons will get over to the venue early to ready the memorabilia. (Jessica/Paige to order the large, clear zip-bags for display.)
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
• A.  COLOR:  Loden

Item 6: Open Floor (all):

• ·         JT wants to work with David DeGroot in the creation of a clear ‘LVJBS 4 the Music’ Static-Window sticker that we can use to help advertise our group.  More details TBD.

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*Sept. 6^th—The Revivalists w/ Band of Horses & The Heavy Heavy @ Virgin Theater

*Sept 8^th--  A Flock of Seagulls @ BBLV

*Sept. 8^th --  TheeMessArounds @ GoldMine Tavern

*Sept. 10^th—Marissa & The Hoolenbecks @ SandDollar LV

*Sept. 14^th—JBoog @ BBLV

*Sept. 15^th—Jimmy Plays Jerry @ SandDollar LV

*Sept. 16^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Zion, UT

*Sept. 20^th—Devon Allman & Donavan Frankenreiter w/ Goodnight Texas @ BBLV

*Sept. 21^st—Iam Tongi @ Virgin Lawn

*Sept. 29^th—Rumors of Fleetwood Mac @ The Smith Center

*Sept. 29^th—Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo @ The Pearl

*Sept. 29^th—The Psyatics, The WayOuts, & The Minges @ The Double Down

*Sept. 30^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Pioneer Saloon

*Oct. 1^st—Goose @ BBLV

*Oct. 1^st--  Shakey Graves @ Virgin Theater

*Oct. 2^nd--  Get the Led Out @ BBLV

*Oct. 6^th—Jackson Browne @ Venetian Theater

*Oct. 6^th—Kenny Loggins @ The Pearl

*Oct. 6-8—Reggae Rise Up (festival w/ Lettuce on Sunday)

*Oct. 7^th—Pink w/ Brandi Carlile & Grouplove @ Allegiant Stadium

*Oct. 10^th—Alice in Chains @ Planet Hollywood

*Oct. 11^th—Dean Lewis @ House of Blues

*Oct. 11^th—Jackson Browne @ Venetian Theater

 

Meeting adjourned:  7:40 PM

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

Location: Crown & Anchor (E. Tropicana)

AUGUST 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: August 1, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:01 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Shannon S., Greg S., Brett R., David D.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “Happy Birthday, Jerry!”

A. Adam Peiken added some visual graphic help to the ‘Corporate Sponsor Brochure’. We were able to use David DeGroot’s fabulous desert graphics & the final edits are being done.  Jessica to help with printing the first set.  We will be hand-printing the envelopes for a more-personal feel.  We will need to get envelopes and postage.

B. We decided on the tentative date to work with Jeremy @ JamminOn for the discussed ‘Howie Green’s Music Collection Silent Auction’ event.  Jessica to contact Jeremy in regards to a SATURDAY, Sept. 16^th (4:20 PM-7:10 PM) event with a sound system playing some of Howie’s collection.  We would use his great table space to display the memorabilia, with clipboards for those to make their bids.  Confirmation of date and more details to be announced.

C.  The Wild Apricot site had a recent survey, yet wasn’t working correctly.  We will look into that and complete what’s needed.

D.  We will have a LVJBS table for the upcoming, Saturday, August 5^th  ‘One More Saturday Night’ CATFISH JOHN Shakedown event at the SandDollar Las Vegas.  We will have a 50/50 Raffle (with half going to the chosen raffle winner & the other half back to the LVJBS), keychains to share, old posters to give for a donation-cost, & an early-bird 2024 dues special.  Volunteer sign-up to work a 30 minute shift at the table will be sent to the LVJBS Team (Jessica to make post/gather names). 

E.  Been chatting with Michelle Harris at the Pioneer Saloon.  They have welcomed us to choose a future date (we’re now looking into October for better, cooler weather) for one of their 12 PM- 4 PM events where a ‘specialty drink’ will be advertised and those who purchase it, will help raise monies for the LVJBS—a portion of the drink’s proceeds will come back to the LVJBS.   More info TBA.

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

A. The mentioned Golf Tournament is now looking at an October Sunday date of Oct. 15^th or 22^nd.  The golf course is asking for us to send them the decided date once we have a 16 player team confirmed.  The group rate would be cheaper than the $50-$75 local rate.  Reminder of event: Local sponsors/ads at each hole with percentages of the sign-ups going back to the LVJBS. They have a small P.A. system/stage area, which could host a small band (i.e. Pitchfork), or performer/duo.  Hoping we can get some donations for raffles and possible prize monies that could be shared.  The goal is that music fans/golfers can get together with other music fans/golfers to have some fun.  More details TBD. 

B. Still hoping to get the Facebook link for the ‘Virtual Tip Jar’ created to help gain some extra funds for those who were unable to throw some monies in during our reunion event.

 C. PINK TALKING FISH is working with the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas for a Sunday, January 28^th event.  They would be coming our way without their equipment and are asking us to help them find local musicians/band who would like to ‘open’ their show and allow them to utilize their instruments and backline.  Greg to contact David B. and get him in touch with Eric Gould of Pink Talking Fish/Particle.  (Our first contact thoughts to contact are PITCHFORK, then, CATIFSH JOHN, or possibly MOKSHA.)  More details TBD.

D. A recent discovery was the new BEVERLY THEATER (a new local venue, downtown on 6^th Street) which was donated by its former owner to the city of Las Vegas in the hopes that local, live events would take place with no cover charges over $10.  Mention of a possible LVJBS Holiday Party (maybe with Catfish John) to be held there if the space could be rented out for our event for either dates of Saturdays Dec. 2^nd or 9^th, yet, after attending the MegaScopes CD Release Event at FERGESEN’S DOWNTOWN, Greg wants to contact them to see if that might be a good option, as well. More info TBD.

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

A.  Paige &/or Jessica going still planning to follow through with the box of albums from Howie Green’s Collection and see what the record stores would want to buy and those that we will use for the future ‘Silent Auction’.  More info TBD.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

A. Edits for the ‘Corporate Brochure’ were given to JT & printing to happen once edited.

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):

• A.  Still looking into the 3-Degree Guarantee, which works with local non-profits to raise money when the weather forecast is out of the 3-degree forecasted range. Shannon to contact News3 with the needed paperwork/LVJBS info to get this started once the ‘Corporate Brochure’ is finalized.
• B.   Met with a music fan, Jerrilyn who inquired about seeing CATFISH JOHN.  She asked about the best way (non-technology:  website/social media) to know about local music events.  Shannon hoping to get email and/or text ‘blasts’ sent out before events to those who prefer those reminders.  A clipboard will be at the Catfish John event to gather names/emails/numbers. 
• C.   COLOR:  AMBER

 

Item 6: Open Floor (all):

*Welcome & thanks to our logo artist, David DeGroot, who provided some stickers He had made of a few various logos and other artsy creations. 

*Thursdays now have a SWAYZE CRAZY JAM NIGHT at Saddle N Spurs. 7 PM- 11 PM, beginning Thursday, 8/3.  We will continue to sponsor their events!  Check it out!

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*August 2^nd—Little Feat & Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ The Smith Center

*August 2^nd—Stoney Curtis @ SandDollar LV

*August 4^th-- Joe Bonamassa @ The Chelsea

*August 5^th—Catfish John ‘Days Between’ event @ SandDollar LV

*August 12^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SaddlesNSpurs

*August 12^th—Dogfish @ BBLV

*August 12^th—Greta Van Fleet @ T*Mobile Arena

*August 12^th—Beck & Phoenix @ Mandalay Bay Events Center

*August 12^th—Red Eye Gin @ The Gambit

*August 12^th—Strangelove @ Santa Fe Station

*August 13^th—Clutch @ House of Blues

*August 18^th-- Peter Frampton @ The Pearl

*August 18^th—Australian Pink Floyd @ Virgin Theater

*August 19^th—Zeppelin USA @ Smith Center

*August 21^st—SwayzeCrazy & Friends Jam @ SDLV

*August 26^th—BrownChickenBrownCow  @ Frankie’s Uptown, Summerlin

*Sept. 1^st—Weezer & Spoon @ Planet Hollywood Zappos Theater

*Sept. 2^nd—Counting Crows & Frank Turner @ The Pearl

*Sept. 5^th—BluesBender Jam @ SDLV

*Sept. 6^th—The Revivalists w/ Band of Horses & The Heavy Heavy @ Virgin Theater

*Sept 8^th--  A Flock of Seagulls @ BBLV

*Sept. 8^th --  TheeMessArounds @ GoldMine Tavern

 

Meeting adjourned:  7:57 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, September 5^th @ 7 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

JULY 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: July 11, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Shannon S., Greg S., Brett R., Dan R., Scott T., Sherry R.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “So….It’s time!”

A. We have been looking into finding Corporate Sponsors who like supporting local non-profits for their tax purposes so have been drafting a Sponsor-Brochure. It is being finalized & has been given to Adam Peiken for some visual graphic help. We were able to use David DeGroot’s fabulous desert graphics.

B. Recently, JT was on the KUNV 91.5 FM station during their monthly ‘National Non-Profit Fundraising Day’ radio show where non-profits get to share information about themselves and get matched donations ‘if’ listeners want to support their cause. Ashton Ridley, from KUNV, has emailed back and wants to reconnect in the fall.  We are hoping to work with George Lyons to see if we can purchase a possible ad to play in his weekly Lyons Den radio show and/or possibly the later Rock Avenue show.  More info and the airdates will be selected soon.

C. We will be planning with Jeremy @ JamminOn to work on a future collaboration by having a local band or two play for a donation/door cover charge to help raise some funds, while supporting his great store.  (JamminOn is on-board for the future ‘Howie Green’s Music Collection Silent Auction’ event.  More details/date TBD and hoping for late summer/early fall depending on temps for the outdoor gig.) 

D.  Events have been posted on our Facebook and our Website for the upcoming Catfish John, TheeMessArounds, and MegaScopes CD Release event.

E.  Been chatting with Michelle Harris at the Pioneer Saloon.  They have welcomed us to choose a date in August for one of their 12 PM- 4 PM events where a ‘specialty drink’ will be advertised and those who purchase it, will help raise monies for the LVJBS—a portion of the drink’s proceeds will come back to the LVJBS. (Our Mayor, Shannon, will look into/listen to the two band options:  Sat., Aug. 5^th:  High Blue Cactus or Sun., Aug. 6^th:  Sonic Shakers & see which band would gather more interest to our music fans.)  More info TBA.

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

• A.   The mentioned Golf Tournament is looking into Sept./Oct. dates and looking into weekdays, rather than weekends to help keep it an ‘under $100’ event ($50-$65 golf range with additional for raffles/beverages). Still collaborating with Freddy @ Angel Park who supports this idea of 4 groups of 4 golfers.  Local sponsors/ads at each hole with percentages of the sign-ups going back to the LVJBS. They have a small P.A. system/stage area, which could host a small band (i.e. Pitchfork), or performer/duo.  Hoping we can get some donations for raffles and possible prize monies that could be shared.  The goal is that music fans/golfers can get together with other music fans/golfers to have some fun.  More details TBD. 
• B.   Still hoping to get the Facebook link for the ‘Virtual Tip Jar’ created to help gain some extra funds for those who were unable to throw some monies in during our reunion event.
• C.    Andrew Cortney, at TheSpaceLV made contact with SPAFFORD in hopes they can be booked, but Spafford’s calendar is book pretty far in advance, so we will have to look into a future date with them.
• D.  Recently connected Max A. with CUBENSIS’ team. (FYI)
• E.   Checked out the new BEVERLY THEATER (a new local venue, downtown on 6^th Street) which was donated by it’s former owner to the city of Las Vegas in the hopes that local, live events would take place with no cover charges over $10.  (Jimmy & Greg recently checked out a NOLA performer, IceMan Special).  Mention of a possible LVJBS Holiday Party (maybe with Catfish John) to be held there if the space could be rented out for our event for either dates of Saturdays Dec. 2^nd or 9^th.  More info TBD.

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige):

• A.    The PEF Scholarship (Public Education Foundation) sent their ‘Impact & Recognition’ book that recognizes the LVJBS and the given Peter J. Porter Scholarship recipients. (Jessica to add photos of the needed pages to the LVJBS Team page for all to see.) 
• B.   Paige &/or Jessica going to follow through with the box of albums from Howie Green’s Collection and see what the record stores would want to buy and those that we will use for the future ‘Silent Auction’ before the next meeting.
• C.   An invoice for SoundMan Dan’s LVJBS Reunion work was received and a check for $100 was given.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):

• A.  Went by our Adopt-A-Highway sign, which is once again present, but still awaiting the LVJBS-Las Vegas Jam Band Society addition to it.  We will do our next clean-up event in September.

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):

A.  Will be getting our additional cards/advertisements for the LVJBS at future summertime events.

B.  Still looking into the 3-Degree Guarantee, which works with local non-profits to raise money when the weather forecast is out of the 3-degree forecasted range. Shannon to contact News3 with the needed paperwork/LVJBS info to get this started.

C.  COLOR:  Tangerine

 

Item 6: Open Floor (all):

*JT had contact with an old Linkedin connection who might be able to help with fundraising from random organizations that give monies to those with musical endeavors. More info TBD.

*Welcome to Scott Tillotson (of Catfish John) who wanted to welcome the LVJBS to assist with their upcoming Jerry-Days Between event on August 5^th.  We are hoping to get an LVJBS table, do a 50/50 Raffle, and help the band in getting various vendors who would like to set up in the courtyard of the SandDollar LV that evening. (Ideas:  JamminOn, Body Painters, HoolaHoop dancers, etc.)

*Brett R. mentioned speaking with Aaron at Guitar Center who spoke of SaddleNSpurs’ Monday night open-mic nights.  Check it out! 

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*July 13^th—Stephen Marley w/ Hirie & Arise Roots @ Virgin Theater

*July 15^th—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV

*July 17^th—Swayze Crazy & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*July 21^st—Thee MessArounds & Ian Crawford & Cosmic Myles @ SandDollar LV

*July 21^st—The Green @ BBLV

*July 22^nd—Headz or Tailz @ The HideAway

*July 22^nd—MegaScopes CD Release Party @ Fergusons Downtown

*July 22^nd—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes (SDLV’s 48^th Anniversary Event) @SandDollar LV

*July 28^th & 30^th--The Smashing Pumpkins @ The Chelsea Theater

*August 2^nd—Little Feat & Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ The Smith Center

*August 2^nd—Stoney Curtis @ SandDollar LV

*August 4^th-- Joe Bonamassa @ The Chelsea

*August 5^th—Catfish John ‘Days Between’ event @ SandDollar LV

*August 12^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SaddlesNSpurs

*August 12^th—Greta Van Fleet @ T*Mobile Arena

*August 12^th—Beck & Phoenix @ Mandalay Bay Events Center

*August 12^th—Strangelove @ Santa Fe Station

*August 13^th—Clutch @ House of Blues

*August 18^th-- Peter Frampton @ The Pearl

*August 18^th—Australian Pink Floyd @ Virgin Theater

 

Meeting adjourned:  8:00 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, August 1^st @ 7 PM

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

JUNE 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: June 6, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:00 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor

Attendees:  Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Shannon S., Greg S., Brett R., & Dan R.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “We can get started!”

A. We are working on a survey to be sent to our Officers and Members which the received data will be collated to help us easily see a breakdown of info to help us with future membership and collaboration with others. Some of the questions would be:

• ·         Are you a paid Member (yearly, monthly)?
• ·         Why are you associated with the LVJBS?
• ·         Have you ever volunteered at a LVJBS event?
• ·         Have you ever purchased LVJBS merch?
• ·         Have you ever received a prize from the LVJBS?
• ·         What type of music do you like to hear live?
• ·         Ever made a donation?
• ·         Ever purchased a ticket to a LVJBS event?
• ·         Have you ever ran for a LVJBS Office?  Held an Officer position?
• ·         Ever attended a monthly meeting?
• ·         What prices are you willing to spend for a live music event?
• ·         How much would you pay for two events?
• ·         Belong to any other non-profits?
• ·         Have you ever referred a friend to the LVJBS?
• ·         Comments, etc.?

B. We have been looking into finding Corporate Sponsors who like supporting local non-profits for their tax purposes so have been drafting a Sponsor-Brochure that will easily be distributed to find these supporters.  Draft is now being edited & will be given to Adam Peiken for some visual graphic help, using David DeGroot’s fabulous desert graphics that were recently created and shared.

C. Recently, JT was on the KUNV 91.5 FM station during their monthly ‘National Non-Profit Fundraising Day’ radio show where non-profits get to share information about themselves and get matched donations ‘if’ listeners want to support their cause.  We mentioned our support for George Lyons’ radio show and George’s LVJBS connection.  Ashton Ridley, from KUNV, has emailed back and wants to reconnect in the fall.  We will touch base with George Lyons to see if we can purchase a possible ad to play in his weekly radio show.  More info TBD.

D. Will touch base again with Jeremy @ JamminOn to work on a future collaboration by having a local band or two play for a donation/door cover charge to help raise some funds, while supporting his great store.  (We have been approved for the future ‘Howie Green’s Music Collection Silent Auction’ event.  More details/date TBD and hoping for late summer/early fall depending on temps for the outdoor gig.)

E. SaddlesNSpurs contacted us for a June 10^th event.  We declined sponsoring this since we don’t have any interested bands who want to play a Sunday event right now. 

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

• ·         A. Spoke with MARCUS REZAK recently in AZ about our thought of him coming to play a future Vegas show with his two bands.  Unfortunately, his requirements and numbers are unreachable for us right now, so ensured him that when He is near Las Vegas or coming through Vegas again to touch base with us for helpful advertisements or volunteering for his gigs. 
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• ·         B. The Facebook link for the ‘Virtual Tip Jar’ will soon be created to help gain some extra funds for those who were unable to throw some monies in during our reunion event.
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• ·         C. The mentioned ‘BritFloyd’ tribute band had asked for a high price & were connected to Andrew Cortney.
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• ·         D. The mentioned Golf Tournament is still in the works!  Spoke with Freddy @ Angel Park who supports this idea of 4 groups of 4 golfers.  Local sponsors/ads at each hole with percentages of the sign-ups going back to the LVJBS. Thoughts of it being a Saturday/Sunday event with a music venue involved so a small band can play and prize monies would be shared.  Hoping that musician-golfers can get together with music fans to play rounds with one another.  More details TBD. 

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige):

• ·         A. The PEF Scholarship (Public Education Foundation) hasn’t had more contact with us since the last correspondence.  (Jessica sent a ‘thank you card’ to Tecopa Productions for their help in sponsorship.)
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• ·         B. There is a box of albums from Howie Green’s collection that Paige is going to get out of the garage heat and over to Greg’s house so they can be sorted into a sell/auction/donate pile so it can be easily readied for the future Silent Auction event.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):

• ·         A. Thanks to all who helped make last month’s ‘LVJBS Memorial Tree’ Dedication event a success.  We are hoping to make it a future event (possibly the first weekend in May, each year).
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• ·         B. Have been corresponding with Stephanie Lopez, the new person in charge of N*Dot’s Adopt-A-Highway program about our missing roadside sign. Thoughts of having our area moved to be further down the HWY 564 were mentioned to avoid the ‘vandalism/graffiti’ of the sign which is currently near the ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ art area across the way.  I suggested us trying our sign once more at the ‘original area’ due to the safer roadside parking area for our Members in the hopes it doesn’t continue to get vandalized.  Ms. Lopez agreed and has our sign being recreated adding ‘LVJBS—Las Vegas Jamband Society’ to it.
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• ·         C. Brought a tie-dyed Birthday balloon over to our Friend, Jared Eppsteiner, as He recovers in the hospital. 
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
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• ·         A. Spoke again with Derrick (agent) & Brian of Hot Buttered Rum regarding their recent plan to get to Vegas.  The mentioned 12/22 event is too close to the Holidays since there are many young children/grandchildren that are focused on.  We offered our assistance by volunteering and promoting their events when nearby or in Las Vegas again.
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• ·         B. 3-Degree Guarantee which works with local non-profits to raise money when the weather forecast is out of the 3-degree forecasted range.  Shannon to contact News3 with the needed paperwork/LVJBS info to get this started.
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• ·         C. Some LVJBS cards were given out at the recent Billy Strings BBLV event. 
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• ·         D.   We want to send our love and support to one of our members, Jared E., on a recent medical challenge and wish him luck & support.
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• ·         C.  COLOR:  Saffron (for our Golden Knights!)
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Item 6: Open Floor (all):

*(Greg) Wanted to acknowledge a collective gathering of music fans getting together in a rented park area in our neighboring state of AZ.  The recent ‘Grateful Gathering’ which had some of the AZ Heads, Prescott JRAD, some of the Phoenix crew & others working together to support musicians and one another!   

*(all) Go Knights GO!

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*June 3^rd-10^th—James Taylor @ The Chelsea (Residency)

*June 8^th—Stick Figure & Pepper @ Virgin Theater

*June 14^th—Robert Plant & Allison Krause @ The Pearl

*June 17^th—Matisyasu & The Wailers--Radiance Wellness & Music Festival @ Area 15

*June 17^th—Elvis Costello & the Imposters w/ Charlie Sexton & Nick Lowe @ The Pearl

*June 18^th—Catfish John for Kids @ BBLV

*June 21^st—Mike Love & The Full Circle @ Backstage Bar & Billiards

*June 23^rd & 24^th—Peace Frog (The Doors tribute) @ The Cannery NLV

*June 24^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SaddlesNSpurs

*June 24^th—Big Like Texas @ Gold Mine Tavern

*June 30^th & July 1^st—STS9 @ Area 15

*July 1^st—Big Like Texas & The Unwieldies @ The Huntridge Tavern

*July 4^th—TheeMessArounds @ The SandDollar LV

*July 7^th—Melissa Etheridge @ The Pearl

*July 13^th—Stephen Marley w/ Hirie & Arise Roots @ Virgin Theater

*July 21^st—The Green @ BBLV

*July 28^th & 30^th--The Smashing Pumpkins @ The Chelsea Theater

Meeting adjourned:   8:10 PM

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

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill 

MAY 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: May 2, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor

Attendees:  Our Officers: Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Shannon S., & Greg S.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “Let’s get started—Thanks for showing up!”

A. Thanks to Jessica for getting our monthly meeting minutes posted promptly each month.

B. Recent thoughts have been to ‘how to raise funds without having an event’?  Prior to the pandemic & recent inflation, it was easier to have events with cover charges.  We have been looking into finding Corporate Sponsors who like supporting local non-profits for their tax purposes so have been drafting a brochure that will easily be distributed to find these supporters.  Draft is now being edited.

C. Recently, JT was on the KUNV 91.5 FM station during their monthly ‘National Non-Profit Fundraising Day’ radio show where non-profits get to share information about themselves and get matched donations ‘if’ listeners want to support their cause.  We mentioned our support for George Lyons’ radio show and George’s LVJBS connection.  Ashton Ridley, from KUNV, has emailed back and wants to reconnect in the fall.

D. Made connection with Jeremy @ JamminOn to work on a future collaboration by having a local band or two play for a donation/door cover charge to help raise some funds, while supporting his great store.  (We have been approved for the future ‘Howie Green’s Music Collection Silent Auction’ event.  More details/date TBD.)

E. Recently joined the Las Vegas Live Music Facebook page and introduced self & the LVJBS.  There has been a lot of comments and positive feedback.  This will be a good place to find venue information and share local live music events.  

F. All At Odds (local live music/digital creator) reached out for a future collaboration.  (Recent show at SoulBelly BBQ)

G. Was contacted by Room6Radio, a podcast, asking about local live music venues in Las Vegas.

H. Last month’s minutes mentioned SaddlesNSpurs wanting to change our 2^nd Sunday supported event to a Tuesday event.  SnS’s owner had made the date change request mistake.  It wasn’t meant to be a change of day—2^nd Sundays work!  (We are going to get some of our interested bands in contact with SnS for the fall.)

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

A. Greg to make a Facebook “Virtual Tip Jar” request to help with lost funds from the recent LVJBS Legends Reunion event—There is a current website link.

B. Made contact with Jimmy Duke, who is looking into a future lighting gig for ‘Brit Floyd’ (tribute band).

C. Greg and JC plan to meet up with Andrew Cortney (Oxford24 venue at Virgin, The SpaceLV, & Craig Ranch Amphitheater) to discuss a fall event.

D. Looking into hosting a late summer/early fall GOLF TOURNMENT at Angel Park where we can have local businesses sponsor each hole.  We would have advertisements (signs/info) at each hole.  Also, each sign up player will get a percentage/donation of the sign-up fee returned to the LVJBS to help raise funds.

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige):

• ·         A. The PEF Scholarship (Public Education Foundation) let us know that during the summer, we will receive a copy of their scholarship book with the listed recipients. The LVJBS will be recognized as a donor.  (Jessica to send a ‘thank you card’ to Tecopa Productions for their help in sponsorship once that makes it our way.)

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):

• ·         A. The next planned ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY event will be on SUNDAY, MAY 7^th @ 9 AM.  Details on our Facebook page.
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• ·         B. The LVJBS Memorial Tree ‘dedication’ ceremony/drum circle will be on SUNDAY, MAY 7^th @ 4:20 PM (until sunset—approx. 7:10 PM) at Sunset Park.  Details on our Facebook page.
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
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• ·         A. Made contact with Derrick (agent) & Brian of Hot Buttered Rum regarding their recent plan to get to Vegas.  The date they mentioned was ‘too soon’ (5/22) with not enough time to advertises or find a location.  They also mentioned 12/22, which may be too close to the Holidays.  We will work with them to secure a future, better date soon!
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• ·         B. 3-Degree Guarantee which works with local non-profits to raise money when the weather forecast is out of the 3-degree forecasted range.  Shannon to contact News3 with the needed paperwork/LVJBS info to get this started.
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• ·         C. Keychain pics and cards plan to be given out at the updated Catfish John show.  (Lots of recent gigs have had our info shared/given out.)
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• ·         D.   We want to send our love and support to one of our members, Jared E., on a recent medical challenge and wish him luck & support.
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• ·         C.  COLOR:  Coral

Item 6: Production Report (Greg):

• ·         A. MARCUS REZAK (who played the ‘Jerry’ part at our recent Reunion event) wanted to come back with one (or two) of his other bands (Shred is Dead or Gumbo (Phish tribute), Guitar Headband, or a Zappa Experience). 
• -Jessica made contact with him to look into their cost requirements/requests:  Hospitality (bar/food), Travel, Room needs, etc.  (They are looking into a late summer, early fall/Holiday release album release party.)  His Agent, Matt, sent email with pricing. 
• -Greg to contact back with our concerns (finding venues that allow us to charge cover charges & giving us a better ‘ballpark’ number of costs) so we can look into a possible future collaboration.  More info TBD.

Item 7: Open Floor (all):

*(Jessica) A lot of LVJBS cards/keychains were given out at the recent Ventura ‘Skull & Roses’ event.

*(Jessica) The LVJBS July meeting will be the second-Tuesday (July 11^th) due to Independence Day.

 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

*May 5^th—The Unwieldies @ Boulder City Brewery

*May 5^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Gold Mine Tavern

*May 5^th—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV

*May 5^th & 6^th—Kool & The Gang @ Westgate (Residency)

*May 5^th & 6^th—The B-52s @ The Venetian (Residency)

*May 6^th—Reggae in the Desert @ Clark County Gov’t Amphitheater

*May 6^th—Pitchfork @ SoulBelly BBQ

*May 10^th-- The B-52s @ The Venetian (Residency)

*May 12^th & 13^th-- The B-52s @ The Venetian (Residency)

*May 12^th & 13^th—The Pixies @ The Wynn

*May 13^th—Jazz in the Park @ Clark County Gov’t Amphitheater

*May 14^th—Mr. Bungle & The Melvins @ House of Blues

*May 17^th—Jimmy Carpenter @ The Gambit

*May 20^th—HomeCookin’ @ Backstage Bar

*May 24^th—Billy Strings @ BBLV

*May 26^th—Caamp @ BBLV

*May 27^th—Ringo Starr @ Venetian Theater

*June 2^nd & 3^rd —Seal @ Venetian Theater

*June 3^rd-10^th—James Taylor @ The Chelsea (Residency)

*June 8^th—Stick Figure & Pepper @ Virgin Theater

*June 14^th—Robert Plant & Allison Krause @ The Pearl

*June 17^th—Matisyasu & The Wailers--Radiance Wellness & Music Festival @ Area 15

*June 18^th—Catfish John for Kids @ BBLV

*June 21^st—Mike Love & The Full Circle @ Backstage Bar & Billiards

*June 23^rd & 24^th—Peace Frog (The Doors tribute) @ The Cannery NLV

*June 24^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SaddlesNSpurs

*June 30^th & July 1^st—STS9 @ Area 15

Meeting adjourned:   8:15 PM

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

Location: Crown & Anchor

APRIL 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: April 11, 2023 

Meeting Start: 7:07 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor

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

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Let’s get started.  Thanks to everyone’s contributions to the Legends Lounge Reunion.”

• ·         A. A newly created FUNDRAISING BROCHURE has been drafted & sent to our Mayor (Shannon) to add to.  Once the draft is edited, it will be sent to all Officers for additional adds/concerns.  This brochure would be one that we can send to various corporations in the hopes that donations can be sent our way.
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• ·         B. The new owners of SaddlesNSpurs has asked that we move our former 2^nd Sunday event to a 2^nd Tuesday event.  Discussed our thoughts of weeknight shows already tending to be a concern for many of our LVJBS members—especially since the location is not too convenient.  More details TBD.
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• ·         C. THE SPACELV was contacted.  We are looking into a JUNE event. (Thoughts:  3 local bands for $20-25 to help recover funds from the recent Legends Lounge loss.)  Concerns:  June weekends have some out of town events/locals not wanting to spend $20-25.  More info TBD.
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• ·         D.  We are wanting to rid the remainder of Howie Green’s memorabilia by July’s end before donating it.  The summer heat could be bad for its currently stored garage location.
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• ·         E.  A few members are planning to support our musician friend, Taylor Wachman, at his Friday, 4/28 event at THE GAMBIT (formerly The E-String) & to check out the venue for possible future use. 
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• Item 2: Vice President’s Report/PRODUCTION Report (Greg: absent—notes via Jessica):
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• ·         A. Thank you all for the Legends Lounge Reunion’s hard work.
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• ·         B. The check from The Hideaway will be given to our Treasurer ASAP.
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• ·         C. Suggestion of adding a VIRTUAL TIP JAR asking those who missed out on donating to the RAFFLE at the Legends event.  (The website has a Virtual Jar already, says JT.)  We will need to add a post on our Facebook page with a link to donating.  (Greg to create this post.)
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• ·         D. Have not heard from any bands coming through with particular dates.

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• ·         A. The Legends Lounge Reunion was about a $1K loss.  Still awaiting the check from our VP from The Hideway.
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• ·         B. Decided it would be best to make contact with bands/Agents prior to their arrival to our events to see ‘how’ they would like their funds given (by check, cash, etc.).  This would avoid any confusion on ‘either end’.
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• ·         C. During the Legends event, the TECOPA PRODUCTIONS crew asked if the LVJBS would be interested in ‘matching’ their $500 donation to the 4/15 Tecopa Firefighters Fundraiser.  Due to our recent money loss, we will offer $100.
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• ·         D.  Cubensis autographed the donated bass guitar (with the RHCP sticker on it) & a few of the event posters.  These will soon be a fundraiser.
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• ·         E.  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 & we should be hearing from the recipients soon since they should be 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 once our recipients make contact.)
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• ·         F. We are declining our thoughts of the discussed volunteer program: ‘Best-Crowd-Management’ since we didn’t get enough volunteers and hadn’t heard back from the company.
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• ·         G:  Paige sent 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.
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Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):

• ·         A. The next planned ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY event before the summertime heat will be on SUNDAY, MAY 7^th @ 9 AM.  More details TBA.
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Shannon):
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• ·         A. Reached out to Hot Buttered Rum after Ramon sent their interest our way.  Spoke with Derrick, their Agent.  They were looking into a Spring/Summer date.  Shannon to speak with Greg to make contact with the HBR Agent before our May meeting to inquire costs, etc.
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• ·         B. The recent JamminOn’ event for Leo/Tandy’s wedding event was celebrated and enjoyed by a few of the LVJBS Officers/Members.  Many LVJBS necklaces/cards were shared with the attendees.
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• ·         C.  COLOR:  Chartreuse

Production Report (Jessica):

• ·         A. Marcus Rezak reached out after having a great time with Cubensis & the LVJBS.  He would like to have his other bands, Dead tribute SHRED IS DEAD & his Phish Tribute band, GUMBO, come back to play for the LVJBS.  He sent dates of May 19/20, yet the team feels this is too soon to plan a successful event (especially with Dead & Co. being in L.A. that weekend).  He says dates ‘further’ out would work, too!  (Jessica to email Marcus to see what his minimums would be, rooms needed, bar tab, etc. before the May meeting.)  (*another optional thought is having one or both bands back for our annual Holiday party event.) 
• More details TBD.

Open Floor:

• ·         Welcome to Brett R. (a new LVJBS member & music fan) who attended our meeting and shared great thoughts/ideas.
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UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS: 

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

*April 14^th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SandDollar Plaza

*April 15^th—Bluegrass Festival @ Centennial Hills Park

*April 15^th--  Catfish John @ Gold Mine Tavern

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

*April 15^th—MegaScopes @ Boulder City

*April 15^th—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV

*April 28^th—The Unwieldies & Big Like Texas @ SandDollar LV

*April 29^th- Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Pioneer Saloon

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

Meeting adjourned:   8:01 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, May 2^nd @ 7 PM

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

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)