LVJBS JULY 2025

Meeting (Virtual) Minutes

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:02 PM

Location: Virtual, via GoogleMeet

Attendees: Jessica G., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Greg S., (guest: Evan McD)

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

“Happy July!”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Current Lottery: July 20^th: START MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads Tribute)  Lotto ends:  July 13, Winners notified:  July 15, Guest List will be sent in:  July 17.

July 17: When emailing the Lottery-Guest list, Jessica to inquire about any late-summer/fall BBLV ad-partnership assistance for:

MODEST MOUSE (Aug. 27^th) & TRIBAL SEEDS & THE MOVEMENT (Sept. 11^th)

*Virgin Hotel/Mandalay Bay - prior contact, Andrew no longer with the company. Mandalay Bay - no contact currently. Angela to make contact via email.

The Australian Pink Floyd (Aug. 20), America (Sept. 26) OR  group pricing deal/ticket donations for the Mandalay Bay’s Bob Marley--HOPE ROAD show

B.  Shakedown Vegas:  We still have the box of unsold License Plates from Robert. Paige to follow up with Robert.

C.    Quarterly event with the SandDollar LV:  The confirmed Q3 event is ‘ALL YOU CAN EAT ORCHESTRA’, Saturday, Sept. 20^th. (Raffle/Merch Table volunteer list will go out at August’s end.)

D.  Johnnie T. sent an email for an upcoming ‘Swing FORE Safe Homes’ golf tournament at Henderson’s Reflection Bay Golf Course (Sept. 8^th), which for a decided amount of money ($300) can help promote the LVJBS with a:

Tee Box Sponsorship - helps the community’s Rebuilding Together Non-Profit, while allowing us the opportunity to reach new members and get our name out for future sponsors/donations.

●     Instead of traditional Tee Box signage, they utilize the golf cart's advanced GPS System to promote sponsors' logos. Benefits of this new system include better logo placement and environmentally friendly logo promotion.

●     Company logo appears a minimum of 2x during the round and marketing item to be included in gift bags (sponsor provides 150 items)

●     Paige to make contact and sign us up. We will use LVJBS post cards with QR codes for gift bags. (Jessica working with King Printing again for a donation of 500 cards with the QR code, printed on back side.)

Item 2: Vice President’s Report(Jessica P.):  (absent)

A.   Jessica G. sent Jess P. & Angela C. the promised Spreadsheet to add the LVJBS/non-LVJBS monthly events to.  Hoping this would alleviate any double duty and help Angela to copy/paste into the meeting’s minutes each month.

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

●       2025 DUES/Member updates

Dues are now $10/month (having to be paid for the month on or before the ‘first Tuesday of each month) to participate in any timed-lotteries, etc.

●       PEF Scholarship update: As of May 2^nd, applicants have been notified of their status. They were asked to confirm their acceptance of the scholarship. No response as of now.

Item 4:  SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

A.   Jessica G. sent agenda to help with minutes.

Item 5: MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR:  Ruby

Item 6: PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg): Joined at 7:45 PM

●      Greg made contact with the early June email from Ritchie Lipson (regarding his inquiry in the JBS of America chapters and his ‘Strangest of Places’ foundation/grant writing).

●     We had sentLOVE MISCHIEF SDLV’s way when the ‘Spunj’ event was canceled.  They have booked them for Sunday, Sept. 7^th. 

●      Update on the mentioned 3Q (SEPTEMBER) SandDollar LV/ LVJBS presents event:  “All You Can Eat Orchestra” confirmed for Saturday, September 20^th.

●     4Q mentions: Moksha or Mega-Scopes (Should we look into holding a date/weekend yet? Igloo/Miracle on Spring Mtn. event?)

●     Dead Space Revival (psychedelic jam rock trio from LA/OC area) contacted us for a future event.

●     The Big Deal (Ryan MacNeill, Oakland, CA band) contacted us after speaking with us at ShakedownVegas. 

●     RAININ’ MOONSHINE contacted us after the Shakedown Vegas shows.  They are interested in a future Garage Mahall show (Contact person: Michael Schneider)

OPEN FLOOR (all):

* Liani:  Zeffy/Website update? Liani not present today. Liani to provide update next week.

*An email was received (sent to JT) from NEON CRM? Paige to unsubscribe us from their email list.

*David de Groot has sent some fun LVJBS logo ‘jpegs’ for us to utilize, simply asking for some ‘credit’ if/when used.

*Adopt-A-Highway (we had mentioned a tentative date of Sunday, 9/21, but the Q3 SDLV event of 9/20 would deter our volunteers.) We are keeping the 9/21 date with a later start time (10 AM).

*LVJBS Memorial Tree (Sunset Park Drum-Circle Gathering).  The mentioned ‘Save-the-Date’ of Sunday, October 19^th was shared with Jfree & he is on board to help us lead the event.  (More info TBD)

* Future venues we mentioned looking into – Piazza lounge at Tuscany, Jackpot Lounge, The Composers Room, The Usual Place, The Red Dwarf. (Also, a new one that is on Sunset Road, east of I-11, and Gibson Road (owned by The Red Dwarf company):  THE GREY WITCH

*Evan McDonnell and his family-friends recently took over the old ‘King Tuts/ TimeOut’ bar on Charleston, west of Jones (behind the Farm Basket):  THE NEIGHBORHOOD BAR.  He joined us on our Virtual meet to discuss the new venture and shared his vision on working with the LVJBS for future collaborations. 

 

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

July 1  Stanley Avenue  @SandDollar LV

July 2 The KingJamesBrown Show  @SandDollar LV

July 4 Down South Jukers  @SandDollar Plaza

July 4 Blues Society Jam  @ SandDollar LV

July 5 Delilah's Dead  @ Pioneer Saloon

July 5 Down South Jukers  @ Gold Mine Tavern

July 5 New Waves Live  @ SandDollar LV

July 6 Mojave Blue  @ Johnnie Macs

July 10 Swayze & Friends  @ SandDollar LV

July 11 The Chicago Joes Blues Band (6 PM)  @ SandDollar LV

July 11 Chris Tofield Band (10 PM) @ SandDollar LV

July 12  Ian Crawford @ SandDollar LV

July 13  Brit Floyd  @ Lee's Family Forum

July 16  Lady Gaga @ TMobile Arena

July 16  JulyDaFunk Jam  @ SandDollar LV

July 17  The Smokestacks  @ SandDollar LV

July 18  Lady Gaga @ TMobile Arena

July 18  Down South Jukers @ SandDollar LV

July 19  Queensryche/Slaughter @ Sunset Amphitheater

July 19  The Psychedelic Furs @ House of Blues

July 19  The SwampCooolers @ SandDollar LV

July 20  Start Making Sense (Talking Heads tribute) @ BBLV

July 20  Red Eye Gin @ SandDollar LV

July 22  Perfect Strangers (Deep Purple tribute) @ SandDollar LV

July 24  Taylor Wachman  @ Wine on Water Street

July 24  Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ SandDollar LV

July 25  Dispatch w/ John Butler & GLove @ Chelsea Theater

July 25  The Moanin' Blacksnakes   @ SandDollar LV

July 26  Ian Crawford @ SandDollar LV

July 27  Less Than Jake @ BBLV

July 27  Chris Tofield Band  @ SandDollar LV

July 28  Trevor & the Swingin' Johnsons   @ SandDollar LV

Meeting adjourned:  8:15 PM

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

Location:  (Virtual for Officers/Committee Heads)

LVJBS JUNE 2025

Members’ Meeting Minutes

Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:03 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

Attendees: Jessica G., Jess P., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Johnnie T., Deborah S.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

“Welcome, Everyone, to another Vegas Summertime!  Glad to have our in-person 2^nd quarter Members’ meeting!”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Upcoming Lottery (will go out to Members late June):

*July 20^th: START MAKING SENSE(Talking Heads Tribute)

Will soon make contact in regards to upcoming late-summer/fall ad-partnership assistance:  MODEST MOUSE (Aug. 27^th) & TRIBAL SEEDS & THE MOVEMENT (Sept. 11^th)

*Should we look into Ad-Partnering with other venues (i.e. Virgin Hotel) again?  The Australian Pink Floyd (Aug. 20), America (Sept. 26)  OR possibly a group pricing deal/ticket donations for the Mandalay Bay’s Bob Marley--HOPE ROAD show which starts at month’s end?  Group supports this.

Angela to connect with Greg regarding previous contact person @ Virgin Hotel future partnership possibilities.

Currently we do not have a contact person with Mandalay Bay.

B.  Shakedown Vegas:

A huge ‘Thank You’ to our Volunteers and Supporters of this year’s Tuscany Shakedown Vegas!  We are thankful to Robert Shatzer for this fun opportunity!  Paige will cover more details in the upcoming Treasurer’s Report.

B.    Quarterly event with the SandDollar LV:

The SHAKY FEELIN’ show was moved to Garage Mahall, on Saturday, May 24^th due to a booking conflict at the SandDollar LV.  Thanks to those volunteers who helped with the LVJBS table & to the venue for being awesome hosts! The band had a great time. We had raffled off one of our donated Joel Shover Photography’s framed photos of Dead & Company.  The winner was Thomas Gharrity!      

Should we look into making the June 14^th Catfish John show, the LVJBS 2Q SDLV event? Yes – Jessica to contact Scott T. to discuss.

C.  We were gifted some random tutorial books, two bass amps, a keyboard, and stand to donate to a school last month, from the Friend of a local musician, Scott Keeton, who recently passed away.  They are stored at our Pal, Derek Jordan’s home until we find the school in need to deliver them to. 

Jessica will first contact her school to see if they are in need of the donations & look into other schools, if needed.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Jessica P.):

• A.   Will be out of town Tuesday, July 1^st during our next ‘virtual’ Officers’ meeting. We are not planning to schedule the meeting despite the proximity to the 4^th of July holiday.
• B.   Added to the ‘local upcoming events’ calendar.  Jess G. to share each month’s list to avoid Jess P. doing double duty.

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

• ·        Met with Robert S. – provided payment for Shakedown sales. Returned unsold merchandise. Discussed T-shirt sales and logistics for next year. Robert suggested we consider hiring help next year (maybe teens or those needing ‘volunteer’/community service hours for school, etc.). Our sales were less than last year (only about 1/3), likely due to location of our table – towards the back of Shakedown near the stage, that Shakedown was exclusively outdoors, and that there were more vendors this year. Last year Shakedown was primarily inside, our table located at the entrance with maximum visibility. Volunteers enjoyed our location this year.
• ·        2025 DUES/Member updates
• End of June is the last time to be able to pay the half-year, 6-month Membership for $60/per person or $100/same household couple.  (July-Dec.)  After that, Membership can be paid monthly & would need to be paid ($10/ea. Month) by the ‘first Tuesday’ of that particular month. This way, monthly ‘member-credit’ is earned for monthly lotteries, etc.
• We will make a $50/6 month deal for those that pay by June 15^th. Jessica to make a Facebook post to advertise the ‘special’.
• ·       PEF Scholarship update: As of May 2^nd, applicants have been notified of their status. They were asked to confirm their acceptance of the scholarship. More info TBA – Paige to follow up.

Item 4:  SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

• A.   Jessica G. sent agenda to help with minutes.

Item 5: MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR:  Canary Yellow

PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg): (Greg not in attendance)

• ·       We had sent LOVE MISCHIEF SDLV’s way when the ‘Spunj’ event was canceled.  They have booked them for Sunday, Sept. 7^th. 
• ·       Update on the mentioned 3Q (August) SandDollar LV/ LVJBS presents event: “All You Can Eat Orchestra” band is available Friday, August 8^th or August 29^th.  Jessica sent email, on 6/2, to Nate at The SandDollar to see if one of those dates is open—They are booked in August—no open nights.  Jessica asked about 9/20 – Jessica awaiting SDLV reply for the Sept. date.  (Maybe a 6pm-9pm early show for a previously booked night?
• ·       4Q mentions: Mega-Scopes (Should we look into holding a date/weekend yet?)  Should we see if an ‘Igloo’ ‘Miracle on Spring Mtn. night can work?
• ·       Dead Space Revival (psychedelic jam rock trio from LA/OC area) contacted us for a future event.
• ·       The Big Deal (Ryan MacNeill, Oakland, CA band) contacted us after speaking with us at Shakedown Vegas. 
• ·       RAININ’ MOONSHINE contacted us after the Shakedown Vegas shows.  They are interested in a future Garage Mahall show (Contact person: Michael Schneider)

• OPEN FLOOR (all):
• * Future venues to consider – Piazza lounge at Tuscany, Jackpot Lounge, The Composers Room, The Usual Place, The Red Dwarf.

• * Liani:  Zeffy/Website update? No, Liani not in attendance.

*Fall’ LVJBS Memorial Tree event & an Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up event for September.

Sunday, September 21 – save the date for Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up event.

Sunday, October 19 – tentative date for Memorial Tree Drum Circle Gathering.   Jessica to contact JFree to see about a ‘save the date’.

*Johnnie T. shared his gratitude and gave the 2025 Officers a ‘thank you’ for their hard work! 

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*June 5—Ministry @ House of Blues

*June 6—The Funk Jam @ Virgin Hotel

*June 6—Down South Jukers @ The Hideaway

*June 6—Pepper @ Virgin Event Lawn

*June 6—The Blues Society Jam @ SDLV

*June 6—Lorraine Dietrich w/ No Surprises & Dead Money @ Red Dwarf

*June 7—Buju Banton @ Planet Hollywood

*June 7 – Ludacris @ M Resort

*June 7—Sheryl Crow @ The Chelsea

*June 7—Delilah’s Dead @ Bonfire

*June 7—Bone Thugs-n-Harmony @ Virgin Event Lawn

*June 7—Sonic Shakers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*June 8—Stephen Marley @ BBLV

*June 11—Prescott Blues Band @ SDLV

*June 12—Swayze & Friends @ SDLV

*June 13—The Pixies @ Encore Wynn

*June 13—MegaScopes @ Area 15

*June 14—Plank (6-9 PM) @ SDLV

*June 14—The Bricks (Pink Floyd Tribute) @ Bonfire LV

*June 14—Catfish John (10 PM) @ SDLV

*June 14—80sStation @ Red Rock Station

*June 16—Monk & the Po Boys @ SDLV

*June 18—The Funk Jam @ SDLV

*June 19—The Smokestacks @ SDLV

*June 20—Jimmy Carpenter @ SDLV

*June 20—Sonic Shakers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*June 20—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ Bonfire LV

*June 20 – LA Witch w/ Choke Cherry @ Swan Dive

*June 21—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ Gold Mine Tavern

*June 21 – The Un-concert @ The Space

*June 21—Trevor & The Swingin’ Johnsons @ SD Plaza

*June 21 – Guitarist Taylor Holder @ Red Rock Casino Lounge

*June 22—Mike Zito @ SD Plaza

*June 23—Gold Rush (Neil Young Tribute) @ SDLV

*June 24—Mojave Blue @ The Composer’s Room

*June 25—Kareeta @ SDLV

*June 26—Elvis Costello @ The Pearl

*June 28—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SDLV

*June 29—Peter Frampton @ The Pearl

*June 30—Moonshine High @ SDLV

Meeting adjourned: 7:54 PM

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

Location: (Virtual for Officers/Committee Heads)

LVJBS MAY 2025

Meeting (Virtual) Minutes

Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:02PM

Location: Virtual GoogleMeet

Attendees: Jessica G, Jessica P., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S.

Committee heads declined invitation.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

“Welcome to May! May we get this last stretch of the Shakedown Vegas started!”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Ad-Partnerships updates: Immediate contact (within 48hrs.) must be made once a “Congrats, you have won a BBLV Lottery Comp-ticket,” email to an upcoming show.  (The BBLV is emailed the Guest List 2-3 days after the ‘winners’ email is sent & changes cannot be made.)  The BBLV relies on our attendance to help them with inside sales.  We do not want to jeopardize our partnership with them. 

Inquired about the upcoming: GOOSE (June 3^rd) & START MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads Tribute) (July 20^th) partnerships—no reply as of yet. Plans to follow up when makes contact tomorrow when sending PTF Guest Lists their way. We will also look into STEPHEN MARLEY (June 8^th), MODEST MOUSE (Aug. 27^th) and TRIBAL SEEDS & THE MOVEMENT (Sept. 11^th)

B.  Shakedown Vegas updates:

• ·         We are helping Robert’s friend, Photographer Eric Vithalani, sell his Shakedown-Photos at our booth (There will be an added table/area that the LVJBS will be responsible for—He is donating us a portion of his sales, May 9-11.)
• ·         It is important that those who ‘sign up’ stick with their commitments, OR find someone to cover. Calling/texting the day of is not helpful for those on the previous shift.  Also, please remember to show up 15 minutes before your shift’s start to allow the previous shift to share info/updates.
• ·         David Gans will be having another BOOK SIGNING at our table, this weekend:  Friday, 5/9, from 1-3 PM (Shift leader: Angela w/ Jen, & Lu)  (Jessica to get the box of books Paige’s way.)
• ·         We have not looked into ordering from LiquidBlue (T-shirts), yet. We are foregoing order for Shakedown right. It’s a busy time and Shakedown is coming to an end.
• ·         We are needing coverage for the May 15-17 Booth shifts. 

C.    Quarterly event with the SandDollar LV:

FRIDAY, May 23^rd, SHAKY FEELIN’ show.  Venue may have double booked. Location TBD.

Plan is to have a table with license plates and T-shirt, raffle, snacks. Square banner.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Jessica P.):

• A.   Reminder that the Goose show at BBLV is same night as our scheduled ‘first Tuesday’ meeting (in-person). It was decided to move the next meeting to Wednesday, June 4^th, at Rocky’s Bar & Grill (Maryland Pkwy/Wigwam), 7 PM.
• B.    Paul Wolf – An out-of-state Friend heard David Gans mention the LVJBS on his Sirius XM Grateful Dead’s ‘Tales from the Golden Road’ radio program.
• C.    Offering support on creating a list for events both Jam Band and Non-Jam Band events locally to avoid any possible booking-conflicts of interest.
• Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):
• ·         2025 DUES/Member updates
• Now, $10/mo. (Anyone who attends any of the 4 in-person meetings in 2025 can have a $5 (up to $20) discount off of next year’s dues.)  In addition, those paying monthly must pay before the ‘first of the month’ to be included in any lotteries.  They can still get monthly ‘member credit’ if paid by the Members’ meeting date—first Tuesday—but will not be included in that month’s lottery if applicable.
• ·         PEF Scholarship update: As of May 2^nd, applicants have been notified of their status. They were asked to confirm their acceptance of the scholarship. More info TBA.
• ·         Wild Apricot – price has been increasing –Now, $147/month
• ·         First Quarter Smith’s Donation - $21.36 deposited into the bank
• ·         Shakedown Sticker Trade – suggested that we advertise to bring stickers from Shakedown (or random stickers) to trade at our next meeting in June.
• ·         Was interviewed in April, by Kent Paterson, a New Mexico journalist, at ShakedownVegas for an article about the LVJBS, the Tuscany, ShakedownVegas, and Dead & Co shows.
• ·         We need to focus on the sales of the License plates.  Robert ordered them for us and we have a lot left.  We will be sure to have some at our Shaky Feelin’ table, along with some T-shirts, in case some of our locals did not get by ShakedownVegas (or did not want to carry their goods).
• ·        

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

• A.   Jessica G. sent agenda to help with minutes.
• MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR:  Emerald

·         A.     Contacted River, the drummer from AYCE (All-You-Can-Eat) Orchestra, and Nate from the Sand Dollar regarding upcoming dates—thinking August is best since September has the Bender weekends.

PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

• ·         SHAKY FEELIN’ was initially confirmed for Friday, May 23^rd –the LVJBS Quarter 2 SDLV Collaboration (Shaky Feelin’ added us as co-promotor for this event.)
• (The SandDollar’s website shows The Spectators (6 PM) and Darius Jackson (10 PM) (Greg was asked to look into this for us & realized there was a communication error.  Shaky Feelin’ is still excited to play for the LVJBS fans, so a venue change was looked into.  Garage Mahall is happy to welcome us back.  Date changed to:  SATURDAY, MAY 24^th with an earlier doors/start time:  6 PM doors, 7 PM start—More info TBA.)
• ·         SPUNJ which was booked by Nathan Grates (SandDollar LV) on Saturday, May 24^th was canceled due to the band dissolving. (We had sent Spunj’s pals’ LOVE MISCHIEF SDLV’s way--SandDollar booked KATRINA BREE for that date.)
• ·         3Q(July/August) SandDollar LV/ LVJBS presents event:  “All You Can Eat Orchestra” update - Haley in contact with River, the drummer from AYCE orchestra, and Nate from Sand Dollar.
• ·         4Q mentions: Mega-Scopes (Should we look into holding a date/weekend yet?)
• ·         Dead Space Revival (psychedelic jam rock trio from LA/OC area) contacted us for a future event.
• ·         The Big Deal (Ryan MacNeill, Oakland, CA band) contacted us after speaking with us at ShakedownVegas. 
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• OPEN FLOOR (all):

* Liani:  Zeffy/Website update – Liani unable to attend the meeting. Text messaged that she hopes to have new site fully launched by next month. (She has been in contact with Dan R. about the website domain (lvjbs.org)—More info TBD.

* The Pioneer Saloon (Goodsprings, NV) might be a good place to plan for a Fall or Winter daytime event

*Jess P. – advocating that we try to make the Holiday Party free for members, & the ‘suggested donation’ for other guests.

* Donated Future Raffle Items:  a backpack from Jim C., a wooden bear & a sign from Om Grown Art, a leather purse from our Shakedown neighbor Arlene’s ‘Vozee Leather & Dye’, & Photographer Joel Shover gave us a framed Dead & Co. photo.

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*May 4^th—Delilah’s Dead w/ Jimmy Carpenter @ Pioneer Saloon

*May 8^th—Stealin’ Faces @ SDLV

*May 8^th—Legion of Mario @ Piazza Lounge

*May 9^th-11^th—Dead & Company @ Sphere

*May 9^th—High Times Band @ Tuscany (late)

*May 9^th—Pink Talking Fish are Dead @ BBLV (late)

*May 9^th—Legion of Mario @ Copa Room

*May 10^th—Brunch w/ David gans @ Bistecca

*May 10^th—Catfish John @ SDLV

*May 10^th—Headz or Tailz @ Gold Mine Tavern

*May 10^th—Pink Talking Fish is Jerry @ BBLV (late)

*May 10^th—Token Rhyme @ Copa Room (late)

*May 10^th—Sol Soiree @ Piazza Lounge (late)

*May 11^th—Swayze’s Atomic City Allstars @ Copa Room (late)

*May 11^th—Grateful Dames @ Piazza Lounge (late)

*May 14^th—Chris Tofield Band @SDLV

*May 14^th—Mungo’s HiFi @ Swan Dive LV

*May 15^th-17^th—Dead & Company @ Sphere

*May 15^th—The Surprise Dead @ SDLV (late 12am-3am)

*May 16^th—Red Eye Gin @ SDLV (late)

*May 16^th & 17^th—Terrapin Flyer @ Tuscany (late)

*May 17^th—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SDLV

*May 24^th —Shaky Feelin’ @ Garage MaHall

*May 25^th—Thievery Corporation @ Durango Station

*May 27^th—Chris Tofield Band @ SDLV

*May 29^th—The Smokestacks @ SDLV

*May 29^th—Green Jelly @ Swan Dive LV

*May 30^th—JBLIZE (Jason Bonham Led Zep Experience) @ GVR

*May 31^st—Down South Jukers @ SDLV

*May 31^st—Jimmy Carpenter Band @ SDLV

Meeting adjourned:  8:16 PM

Next Meeting:   Wednesday, June 4^th    

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill

LVJBS APRIL 2025

Meeting (Virtual) Minutes

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:05 PM

Location: Virtual GoogleMeet

Attendees: Jessica G., Jessica P., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Greg S., Kathy G., Fred G.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

“Happy April Fool’s Day to all of our Jambander Fools!”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Ad-Partnerships updates:

Lottery ticket winners have 48 hours to make changes after receiving the ““Congrats, you have won a BBLV Lottery Comp-ticket,” email to an upcoming show. The BBLV is emailed the Guest List 2-days after the ‘winners’ email’ is sent & changes cannot be made.  The BBLV relies on our attendance to help them with inside sales.  We do not want to jeopardize our partnership with them. 

The forms for the April events went out to the updated Members’ list on Tuesday, 4/1: BERTHA and JRAD

Inquired about the upcoming: PINK TALKING FISH ARE DEAD (May 9^th) GOOSE (June 3^rd) & START MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads Tribute) (July 20^th) partnerships.  No reply as of yet.

B.  Shakedown Vegas updates:

●       A huge ‘Thank you’ to Paige for leading the Shakedown Vegas booth for us all & to the Volunteers who helped out for the two March weekends. The GoogleForm for the two April weekends went out on Monday, 3/31.  It was suggested that the time slots be changed to 3-hour shifts (10 AM- 1 PM, 1 PM- 4 PM, and 4 PM-close (6-7 PM).

●       It is really important that those who ‘sign-up’ stick with their commitments OR find someone to cover. Calling/texting the day of is not helpful for those on the previous shift. 

●       David Gans was truly grateful for our help for his book signing! Thanks, Everyone!

C.       Thanks to everyone who helped make the 3.14 HomeCookin’ event a success.          The pies were happily enjoyed, and the band really enjoyed their evening! 

D.      Next ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean-up: Sunday, April 6^th @ 9 AM.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report(Jessica P.):

1. Excited to volunteer at the Shakedown Vegas booth later this month.
2. Brief ongoing discussion regarding community feedback that shows start earlier than 10pm.

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

●        Submitted annual list required for non-profit’s state filings (names) to the state of Nevada ($50 fee).

●        2025 DUES/Member updates

Now, $10/mo. (Anyone who attends any of the 4 in-person meetings in 2025, can have a $5 (up to $20) discount off of next year’s dues.)

●        PEF Scholarship update: The Reviews are being done by 4 Board Members (due by April 3^rd). Access through LVJBS email.

●        LiquidBlue T-shirt order - we now have a wholesale account. Paige to check if there is a minimum order requirement. Looking into ordering a variety of options, other than ‘Grateful Dead’ theme.  There are some ‘David Bowie”, “Talking Heads”, etc. that would have an attraction.  Also, noticed that shoppers were looking for larger, ‘plus sizes’ (big/tall) when looking through shirts.

●        Shakedown Vegas Booth - It is important that volunteers review the price list and necessary details prior to starting the shift, getting to the shifts 15 minutes early to learn the routines. Last weekend, one frame was accidentally sold, and a second frame broke in the strong winds. We have replaced both, costing the LVJBS money to do so. (Kathy to get the donated shirts (the Lobster/NE ones) sold while she is in the NE part of the country.)

Item 4: SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

●     Jessica G. sent the agenda to help with minutes.

Item 5: MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR:  coral

●     Excited about possible future collaboration with ALL YOU CAN EAT ORCHESTRA. Will provide Greg with contact information.

Item 6: PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

●       ‘Celebration of Life’ for Shannon will be on Saturday, April 5^th (2 PM- 6 PM) at Garage Mahall.  Potluck-style/ BYOB. Richard is taking care of the sound, and Eric F. is taking care of the band.

o   Liani to send email blast reminder (this Wednesday/Friday) of BYOB and a dish to share. Jessica to share the Facebook info.

o   Agenda is 2-4 PM open, 4:30-5 PM speaking/sharing, 5-6 PM music

o   Angela & Haley will arrive around 12:30 PM to help with setup

o   Greg to bring utensils & napkins, Angela to bring tapestries, Everyone to bring flowers. Jessica to try to get posters printed.

●       SHAKY FEELIN’ was confirmed for Friday, May 23^rd –the LVJBS Quarter 2 SDLV Collaboration (Shaky Feelin’ added us as co-promotor for this event.)

●       SPUNJ was booked by Nathan Grates (SandDollar LV) on Saturday, May 24^th

●       Update on the mentioned 3Q (July/August) SandDollar LV/ LVJBS presents event:  “All You Can Eat Orchestra”  (and/or 4Q Mega-Scopes booking for early/late November to not conflict with the possible Tecopa Takeover event.)

Item 7: OPEN FLOOR (all):

* Liani:  Zeffy/Website- Liani unable to make it to the meeting today. Will group text later for an update. (Our WildApricot is at max-data, so it’s needed to be done ASAP.)

* Jessica- Pete Sittler sent a message about him downsizing his home & inquired about instrument donations to LVJBS. 

* Paige - We received 3 donations (a backpack from Jim C., a wooden bear from Om Grown Art, & a leather purse from our Shakedown neighbor Arlene’s ‘Vozee Leather & Dye’.)  These will make great, future raffle items.

* Kathy - leaving Las Vegas in May, but will continue to store the archive at her home.

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*April 4—The Ma’am Jam @ SandDollar Plaza

*April 5—Celebration of Life (for Shannon) @ Garage Mahall

*April 5—DownSouth Jukers @ SandDollar Plaza

*April 5—Van Halen Tribute @ Bonfire LV

*April 8—Stanley Avenue @ SandDollar LV

*April 11—DownSouth Jukers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*April 12—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV

*April 16—Waiting For the Band @ Piazza Lounge

*April 16—The Funk Jam @ SandDollar LV

*April 17—A Carny Vibe @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 17—Delilah’s Dead ft/ Ben Rafferty @ Piazza Lounge

*April 17—Prescott JRAD @ Copa Room

*April 17—Joe Marcinek Band ft. Ben Rafferty @ Piazza Lounge

*April 17—The Smokestacks @ SandDollar LV

*April 17-19—Dead & Company @ Sphere

*April 18—PITS Players @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 18—Prescott JRAD @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 18—Pete Sawyer & the Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang @ Piazza Lounge

*April 18—Xtra Ticket @ Copa Room

*April 18—Kenny Davidson’s Celebrity Piano Bar @ Piazza Lounge

*April 18—Joe Marcinek Band @ SandDollar LV

*April 18—Bounce @ Gold Mine Tavern

*April 18 & 19—BERTHA:  Grateful Drag @ BBLV (late night)

*April 19—Delilah’s Dead ft. Ben Rafferty @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 19—Xtra Ticket

*April 19—Heads All Empty @ Piazza Lounge

*April 19—Pete Sawyer & the Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang @ Copa Room

*April 19—Delilah’s Dead ft. Ben Rafferty @ Piazza Lounge

*April 19—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV

*April 19—Catfish John @ Ellis Island (late night)

*April 20—Evan Jones & Lonn Calanca @ Bistecca Brunch, Tuscany

*April 21—Swayze & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*April 23—Waiting for the Band @ Piazza Lounge

*April 23—JRAD @ BBLV

*April 24—Zajak Brothers Band @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 24—Badd JuJu@ Piazza Lounge

*April 24—Jax Plays Dead @ Copa Room

*April 24-26—Dead & Company @ Sphere

*April 24 & 25—JRAD @ BBLV (late night)

*April 25—Delilah’s Dead @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 25—The People’s Dead @ Piazza Lounge

*April 25—The Alligators @ Copa Room

*April 25—Kenny Davidson’s Celebrity Piano @ Piazza Lounge

*April 25—Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV

*April 26—PITS Players @ Shakedown outside stage

*April 26—Catfish John @ Piazza Lounge

*April 26—Bella Rayne & Friends @ Copa Room

*April 26—The People’s Dead @ Piazza Lounge

*April 26-27—Steel Pulse @ Holo Holo Music Festival

*April 26—Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers @ BBLV

*April 27—Sturgill Simpson @ Virgin Theater

*April 28—The Smokestacks@ SandDollar LV

Meeting adjourned: 8:15 PM

Next Meeting:   Tuesday, May 6^th 

Location: Virtual (GoogleMeet)

LVJBS MARCH 2025

Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:05 PM

Location: El Dorado Cantina

Attendees: Jessica G, Jessica P., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Liani D., Greg S., Adam P., Steve S., Larry W., Roland F.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

“Happy Mardi Gras & Welcome to the first in-person, public meeting for 2025! Thanks to our Parisian Members, Will & Star & our VP, Jessica for the fun décor!”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Ad-Partnerships updates:

BADFISH:  This Friday, March 7^th.  The Google Form went out and a ‘like-tag-share’ Facebook contest for additional advertisements happened.  The comp-list will be sent to BBLV on Wed., 3/5.

The forms for the late March events will go out this week:  Melvin Seals/JGB, Jerry’s Middle Finger

The forms for the April events will go out by month’s end: BERTHA and JRAD

Will inquire about the upcoming: GOOSE (June 3^rd), START MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads Tribute) (July 20^th) partnerships.

*Made contact with The Smith Center (Spencer Patterson—Director of public relations) due to his sent inquiry on group sales for an upcoming jazz quartet (THE BAD PLUS) (March 22^nd) that was advertised in an article on GRATEFUL WEB.  (Declined our involvement at this time due to our busy Sphere/Shakedown Vegas events.  Offered to share their info on our Social Media/Email blasts.)

B.  Shakedown Vegas updates:

Some of the previously discussed items:

●        Volunteer Google Form for MARCH’s 2-weekends of Volunteers went out last week. As of yesterday, 7 people have signed up to help. (2 officers, 2 committee heads, & 3 members). Form circulated during meeting.

●         March is ‘Music in our Schools’ month – advertising this is a priority to encourage donated instruments our way and to schools.  (Jessica G. to create a Flyer--later to be made into a poster-- to hang at Shakedown)

●        Poker chips ordered by Paige. #300 – enough for #50 bags one day of each weekend. Expected delivery this week. Did not order Lighters, Rolling Papers, mini-Sunscreens, hand sanitizers, or pin. The ‘license plates’ have been ordered by Robert.

●        Shakedown Vegas gives a gift bag to the Vendors (and possibly the ‘first 50-100’ arrivals)—What would we want to add to it (our LVJBS card, LVJBS sticker?) (Comic Book-Ads/Card sized have been ordered by Paige.)

●        Smaller LVJBS vinyl banner - Jessica’s childhood Friend, Todd owner of King Printing, is donating our new 4’ x 4’ Banner & printing #100 3”x5” postcards for our Shakedown use.  We will give website advertisement for his printing business in exchange.

●        We discussed getting some larger posters made sharing ‘what we do’ so they are seen as people walk by:  LVJBS helps get instruments for students in schools, LVJBS helps College-bound music majors with scholarships, LVJBS helps clean-up the community with Adopt-A-Highway, etc.

●        Whom can we advertise with?  97.1 FM radio, maybe 91.5 FM with The Lyons Den.  (Thoughts of phoning into ‘Tales from the Golden Road’ Sunday SiriusXM show soon—introducing our new Officers “That’s right—the women are smarter” & let the community know what we do and mention stopping by our table at the Shakedown Vegas weekends.)

C.  For the 3.14 Pie HOMECOOKIN’ event:

*Smith’s Bakery:  PIES were ordered last month.  Jessica to follow up with them this Friday (the week prior) to confirm the order for the 100 pies & will pick them up on 3.14 afternoon.

D.  Next ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean-up: Sunday, April 6^th @ 9 AM.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report(Jessica P.):

A.   Discussion regarding earlier start time for shows and diversifying venue locations. Venues to consider – Swan Dive, Jackpot, Soul Belly, SandDollar Plaza

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

●        2025 DUES/Member updates

Now, $10/mo. (Anyone who attends any of the 4 in-person meetings in 2025, can have a $5 (up to $20) discount off next year’s dues.)

●        Comic Book Business Cards – ordered, ready in 2 weeks

●        Scholarships – March 10 we receive applications, March 25 deadline to choose winner. We have three available credits resulting from the disqualification of previous winners.

●        Liquid Blue – Paige to discuss with Robert in the next few weeks

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

A.   Jessica G. sent agenda to help with minutes.

MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR:   Gold

1. Reminder to watch your Health & Mental Health!  Check-in with Friends!

PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

●       HOMECOOKIN’ was booked by Nathan Grates for the LVJBS Quarter 1 SandDollar Collaboration for Friday, March 14^th (3.14 = Pie Day) 

●       SHAKY FEELIN’ was confirmed for Friday, May 23^rd –the LVJBS Quarter 2 SDLV Collaboration (Shaky Feelin’ added us as co-promotor for this event.)

●       SPUNJ was booked by Nathan Grates (SandDollar LV) on Saturday, May 24th

●       July-August will be our 3Q SandDollar LV event (possibly ‘All You Can eat Orchestra’ ) and November the thought for the 4Q event.

OPEN FLOOR (all):

*We want to thank those who have reached out (and/or donated) about our former Officer and LVJBS Member, Shannon, who recently lost her life after battling an illness.  She is & will be missed. ‘Celebration of Life’ event in her honor is on April 5^th from 2-6 PM at Garage Mahal.  Potluckstyle/BYOB–more info TBA.

*Liani:  Zeffy/Website update – donations for Shannon are being received with Zeffy.

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*March 3:  Soulfood Stew (Carlos Guerrero) @ SDLV

*March 4: Chris Tofield Band @ SDLV

*March 7:  BADFISH @ BBLV

*March 7:  Sonic Shakers @ Bonfire LV

*March 8:  Down South Jukers @ SD Plaza

*March 8:  Sage Courageous @ Jackpot Bar

*March 8:  Catfish John @ SDLV

*March 12:  String Bean Syndicate @ SDLV

*March 14:  Homecookin’ @ SDLV

*March 14:  The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ Bonfire LV

*March 15:  The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SDLV

*March 15:  Bricks (Pink Floyd tribute) @ BonfireLV

*March 17:  Down South Jukers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*March 19:  The Funk Jam @ SDLV

*March 19:  Waiting For The Band w/ David Gns & Pits Players @ Tuscany - Piazza Lounge (7 PM-12 AM)

*March 20: The Rainin’ Moon Shine Band @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage (12-2:15 PM)

*March 20: The Deadgummits @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage (2:30-5 PM)

*March 20: Swayze’s Atomic City Allstars @ Tuscany – Copa Room (11:30 PM – 3 AM)

*March 20 & 21:  Melvin Seals & JGB (late night) @ BBLV

*March 20-22:  Dead & Company @ Sphere

*March 21:  Gent Treadly ft. Doug South @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage (12-2:15 PM, 2:30-5 PM)

*March 21:  The Deadgummits @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (12-5 PM)

*March 21:  Kenny Davidsen’s Celebrity Piano Bar - @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (9 PM – 1 AM)

*March 21:  Marcus Rezak @ Tuscany – Copa Room (11:30 PM – 3 AM)

*March 21:  Stanley Ave @ Bonfire LV

*March 21:  Blu Egyptian @ SDLV

*March 22:  Marcus Rezak @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage (12-2:15 PM, 2:30-5 PM)

*March 22:  PITS Players @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (12-5 PM)

*March 22:  Gent Treadly ft. Doug South @ Tuscany – Copa Room (11:30 PM – 3 AM)

*March 22:  BPR Brass Band @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (11 PM – 2 AM)

*March 22:  Float Like a Buffalo @ SDLV

*March 23:  Float Like a Buffalo @ SD Plaza

*March 23:  Red Eye Gin @ SDLV

*March 23:  Sunday Brunch w/ David Gans & Pits Players @ Bistecca Restaurant (10 AM – 2 PM)

*March 24:  The SandBox (local band jam) @ SDLV

*March 25:  Monk & the Po Boys @ SDLV

*March 26:  Blues River Band @ SDLV

*March 26:  Waiting For The Band w/ KC Shakedown Strings @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (7PM – 12 AM)

*March 27:  Jack Shure (11 AM – 6 PM)

*March 27:  PITS Players @ Tuscany - Outside Main Stage (12-2:15 PM)

*March 27:  Deliliah’s Dead @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage – (2:30-5 PM)

*March 27: KC Shakedown Strings @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (12-5 PM)

*March 27:  Drivin’ The Bus @ Tuscany – Copa Room (11:30 PM – 3 AM)

*March 27: Swayze & Friends @ SDLV

*March 27 & 28:  Jerry’s Middle Finger (late night) @ BBLV

*March 27-29:  Dead & Company @ Sphere

*March 28:  Jimmy Does Jerry @ SDLV

*March 28:  Jack Shure (11 AM – 6 PM)

*March 28:  Frankie Lee & The Inferno’s @ Tuscany - Outside Main Stage (12-2:15 PM)

*March 28:  Lonn Calance Band @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage – (2:30-5 PM)

*March 28:  Shakedown String Band (SD) @ Tuscany – Copa Room (11:30 PM – 3 AM)

*March 28:  Kenny Davidsen’s Celebrity Piano Bar @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (9 PM – 1 AM)

*March 29:  The Mega-Scopes @ SDLV

*March 29:  The Lost Vagrants @ Bonfire LV

*March 29:  Jack Shure (11 AM – 6 PM)

*March 29:  : KC Shakedown Strings @ Tuscany - Outside Main Stage (12-2:15 PM)

*March 29:  PITS Players w/TJW @ Tuscany – Outside Main Stage – (2:30-5 PM)

*March 29: Catfish John @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (12-5 PM)

*March 29:  Leon Calanca Band @ Tuscany – Copa Room (11:30 PM – 3 AM)

*March 29:  Delilah’s Dead @ Tuscany – Piazza Lounge (11 PM – 2 AM)

* March 30:  Sunday Brunch w/ KC Shakedown Strings @ Bistecca Restaurant (10 AM – 2 PM)

*March 31:  The Smokestacks @ SDLV

Meeting adjourned:  8:00 PM

Next Meeting:   Tuesday, April 1^st

Location: Virtual (GoogleMeet)

LVJBS FEBRUARY 2025 (VIRTUAL) 

Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:01 PM 

Location: Virtual (GoogleMeet)

Attendees: Jessica G, Jessica P., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Liani D., Greg S.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica G.):

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: We have Ad-Partnerships with the Brooklyn Bowl for the following Feb./March events: Gary Clark Jr.: February 20^th  BADFISH:  March 7^th events as well as the MARCH & APRIL Melvin Seals/JGB, Jerry’s Middle Finger, BERTHA, and JRAD shows. (Jessica created the Google Form for the Gary Clark Jr. lottery & will send it out this week to the updated Membership list & next week, the Badfish lottery (10 tickets) will go out. (Gary Clark has 6 tickets up for grabs.) 

*The Smith Center (Spencer Patterson—Director of public relations) had sent an inquiry on group-sales for an upcoming jazz-quartet (THE BAD PLUS) (March 22^nd) that was advertised in an article on GRATEFUL WEB.  Due to the Sphere conflicts, the early show (5 PM) would probably be the only one with any interest.  I suggested a possible ad-partnership with them for some lottery comps.  The ‘Senior Marketing Director’ asked for a pricing sheet, info about our database, and an example of our newsletter to proceed with a possible partnership? Jessica to FWD previous communications with Haley to follow up with Smith Center with more information. 

B.  Angela (Secretary) & Jessica (President) delivered a donated drum kit to Keller  MS for their band department. Angela provided a donation letter to Melanie. 

C.  Shakedown Vegas updates?

• Robert contacted us today recommending we apply for a LIQUID BLUE wholesale account. Paige will research this more and then connect with Robert. 

Some of the previously discussed items:

• Jeffrey Peterson will be making a special comic book. LVJBS agreed to purchase an ad. Cost is $150 for a 5” x 4” ½ page color ad. (Jessica created a draft of an ad, with added points of what the LVJBS does around the logo–awaiting feedback.)

• Since March is ‘Music in our Schools’ month—We want to make sure to advertise that and get some donated instruments our way and to schools. (Jessica G. to create a Flyer--later to be made into a poster-- to hang at Shakedown)

• Maybe an incentive for bringing instruments (in any condition) to our table (free T-shirt/license plate) or the mentioned ‘’line pass lanyards”.

• Line pass lanyards would get any late-Sphere arrivals into the late-night shows without much wait.

• Jessica sent an ad for rubber bracelets to the Officers’ page. (Discussed, then agreed to not order.)

• What are some things we would want to get ordered?

• • Lighters, hand sanitizers, poker chips 

  • Discussed Collaboration with Robert - LVJBS logo on one side and ‘Shakedown Vegas’ on the other 

• Shakedown Vegas gives a gift bag to the Vendors (and possibly the ‘first 50-100’ arrivals)—What would we want to add to it (our LVJBS card, LVJBS sticker?)

• The booth sizes/areas are larger this time around (the outdoor Shakedown area is in the rear of the Tuscany)—We discussed ordering a smaller LVJBS vinyl banner (square one?) We need to decide what to say on the banner-possibly using the comic book ad?  Paige has made contact with Zack M. (Scotty’s son) & will ask about price/turnaround time. (Jessica to connect with Printing Company friend (Todd) for more information on price and their turnaround time.)

• We discussed getting some larger posters made sharing ‘what we do’ so they are seen as people walk by:  LVJBS helps get instruments for students in schools, LVJBS helps College-bound music majors with scholarships, LVJBS helps clean-up the community with Adopt-A-Highway, etc.

• Whom can we advertise with?  97.1 FM radio, maybe 91.5 FM with The Lyons Den.  (Thoughts of phoning into ‘Tales from the Golden Road’ Sunday SiriusXM show soon—introducing our new Officers “That’s right—the women are smarter” & let the community know what we do and mention stopping by our table at the Shakedown Vegas weekends.)

• Jessica is getting the LVJBS table Shakedown Vegas sign-up sheet started in February so people can plan their work schedules, etc.  The needed times would be 10 AM-5 PM (event 11 AM- 7 PM)

• Kathy Gutzat will provide her easy-up & depending on booth area, purchasing an additional.

D.  For the 3.14 Pie HOMECOOKIN’ event:

(Thinking we should coordinate a special LVJBS pizza PIE creation or discounted deal with the SandDollar?  What about having a variety of pies on hand for those in attendance to have a slice?) OR, dessert PIES: Jessica’s work has had mini-pies in the past (individually boxed) & asked about pricing (They are from Walmart--$1.28/ea.--no forks needed—hold & go)? Paige to discuss ordering mini pies with her local Smith’s ($1/ea.)  (Group would rather support Smith’s since they support us with the ‘give back’ program.)

E.  Thanks to Jessica G., Ray H., and Rochelle G. for helping out with last month’s ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean-up.

F. Updates on Officer duties?

*Thoughts to discuss some helpful Officer duties for 2025—Here are some notes—Let’s add any thoughts to them: 

Vice President:  Keeping a document on a database (Google Sheets?) with any LVJBS events for the year. This way, at year’s end, we can easily count the number of events, go back to verify any dates, etc.   (WEBSITE editing is needed—There are old ads, misprints/misspelled words, etc.  Fonts are hard to read and it’s outdated.) Liani suggested using a google calendar on our new website.  

Mayor: Save some of the posted photos from the year’s events (or take some of your own!) to help with the mentioned 2026 Calendar’s pages.  (Citone/Kabik have permitted us in the past to utilize theirs if any are taken at our event/posted to Social Media).

VP or Mayor:  Helping (prior to each meeting) to get the monthly LVJBS events/non-LVJBS music events listed and shared with Angela for the meeting notes.  This helps with knowing what is upcoming to avoid double booking & helps to be a database for those who read the minutes to know what music might be of interest.  (Maybe we can start a Google Sheet where we can add whatever is heard of/announced so any one of us can add to it. This would help with adding reminders to Social Media and an easy way to copy/paste to the meetings’ minutes.)

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Jessica P.):

1. Suggested we celebrate Mardi Gras, which is on the same day as our next meeting. Next meeting (in-person) will be at El Dorado Cantina (Sunset location). 6:30 pm to set-up/ready decorations. Haley started new job here and will discuss with them prior.

2. Adam’s band – SAGE COURAGEOUS playing at The Jackpot (Jones & Harman) Saturday, March 8^{th. .} It would be great if we could support him. All ages.

(The Jackpot is a great venue, with a stage, bar, and outside patio. Possible future venue?) 

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

• 2025 DUES info/renewal reminders went out in late December. 

$10/mo. OR $100/mo. (if paid in full by March’s meeting.) OR $150/couple (with the same address, if PIF by March’s meeting.)  (Anyone who attends 1, 2, 3, or 4 meetings in 2024, can have a $5-$20 discount off of their dues.)

• Update on Blank Business Card order?  Banner order?  

-Matching content on Banner and Comic Book Ad 

• Paige will provide list of members to Jessica tomorrow 

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

1. Jessica G. sent agenda to help with minutes.

2. Angela picked up donated drum kit and provided Melanie with donation letter. Donated drums delivered to Keller MS for their band department. 

MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):   COLOR:  Turquoise 

A.   Started new job at El Dorado Cantina (Sunset location). Enjoying the   opportunity to promote us and jam band music in Las Vegas. 

PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

• HOMECOOKIN’ was booked by Nathan Grates for the LVJBS Quarter 1 SandDollar Collaboration for Friday, March 14^th (3.14 = Pie Day)  

• SHAKY FEELIN’ was confirmed for Friday, May 23^rd (& Shaky Feelin’ added us as co-promotor for this event.)

• SPUNJ was booked by Nathan Grates (SandDollar LV) on Saturday, May 24th

OPEN FLOOR (all):

*Feb. 21^st (Liani’s Birthday Jam at The Bonfire!) – 9 PM. Tribute to Little Feat, then open jam. 

*Liani:  Website update – link to demo site has been sent to everyone. (WIX STUDIO) Next step is more written content. We each will provide notes on content. (Greg to connect Liani with Tim Smith)

* Kevin Stone Metal Art Gallery event:  Saturday, Feb. 8^th, 10 AM- 4 PM (open to the public, Cocktails, Drinks, Snacks provided. Location – Coleman St, North Las Vegas.) It would be great if we could support him! 

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*2/3:  BRP Brass Band @ SandDollar LV

*2/4:  Unique Massive @ SandDollar LV

*2/5:  Tears For Fears @ Fountainbleu

*2/5:  Chris Duarte @ SandDollar LV

*2/6: Daring Greatly @ SandDollar LV

*2/7:  The Blues Society Jam @ SandDollar LV

*2/7:  Daring Greatly @ SandDollar Plaza

*2/7:  Sumptin’ Else @ GoldMine Tavern

*2/8:  Mardi Gras Party (LVBS) @ Pioneer Saloon

*2/8: Avenue B (6 PM) & Ian Crawford & Cosmic Miles (10 PM) @ SandDollar LV

*2/8:  Systerian @ SandDollar Plaza

*2/8:  Punch Drunk & Pop n Roll @ GoldMine Tavern 

*2/9:  Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV

*2/10:  Zia Band @ SandDollar LV

*2/11:  Jimmy Powers & the Hang Dynasty @ SandDollar LV

*2/12:  The King James Brown Band@ SandDollar LV

*2/13:  Bootylicious Deluxe @ SandDollar LV

*2/14:  Sonic Shakers @ GoldMine Tavern

*2/14:  Monk & the Po Boys (6 PM) & Omalza (10 PM) @ SandDollar LV

*2/14:  Fever @ SandDollar Plaza

*2/15:  Down South Jukers (Noon) @ John Mulls Meats

*2/15:  Warren G. @ BBLV

*2/15:  Sonic Shakers @ GoldMine Tavern

*2/15:  The Chris Koman Band (6 PM) & The Moanin’ Blacksnakes (10 PM) @ SandDollar LV

*2/15:  Mimi & The Riviera’s @ SandDollar Plaza

*2/16:  Dan Fester @ SandDollar LV

*2/17:  The Smokestacks @ SandDollar LV

*2/19:  Katrina Bree @ SandDollar LV

*2/20:  Gary Clark Jr. @ BBLV

*2/20:  Swayze & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*2/21:  Liani’s Birthday Bash @ Bonfire LV

*2/21:  High Value Target @ GoldMine Tavern

*2/21:  Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*2/21:  The King James Brown Band @ SandDollar Plaza

*2/21:  Strangelove @ Sunset Station

*2/22:  Los Vagrants @ GoldMine Tavern

*2/22:  Until the Eclipse (6 PM) & Classic Chaos (10 PM) @ SandDollar LV

*2/22:  Down South Jukers @ SandDollar Plaza

*2/22:  Strangelove @ Sunset Station

*2/23:  Red Eye Gin @ SandDollar LV

*2/24:  Lexi Pifer & The Hot Mess Express @ SandDollar LV

*2/25:  The Sirens @ SandDollar LV

*2/26:  Stereo A @ SandDollar LV

*2/27:  Darius Jackson @ SandDollar LV

*2/28:  The Mega-Scopes @ Swan Dive

*2/28:  Headz or Tailz @ GoldMine Tavern

*2/28:  Shattered Star (6 PM) & Retrosonic (10 PM) @ SandDollar LV

*2/28:  LVBS presents Albert Castiglia @ SandDollar Plaza

Meeting adjourned: 8:15 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 4^th  (in-person: Public)

Location:  El Dorado Cantina (Sunset Location), 7 PM

LVJBS JANUARY 2025 (VIRTUAL)

Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Meeting Start:   7:03 PM

Location: Virtual (GoogleMeet)

Attendees: Jessica G, Jessica P., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Greg S., Liani D.

Item1: PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Jessica G.):

“Happy New Year, Everyone!” 

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: Emailed the marketing team regarding teaming up for Gary Clark Jr.: February 20^th & BADFISH:  March 7^th events.

B.  A 2025 Officers (only) FACEBOOK page was created (the 2024 one edited). 

C.  Robert Shatzner (Shakedown Vegas) still wants to get together with us for the LVJBS’ 25^th Anniversary Event at Tuscany’s Copa Room at some point this year. Jessica & Paige had last-minute meet-up with him yesterday. They reviewed 2025 Shakedown Vegas plans and brainstormed some ways the LVJBS can get our mission out

D.  Received emails from “Hannah” regarding NEON CRM programming.  She has been contacting our former 2023 President, Johnnie Tolson (on our LVJBS Gmail account), after her colleague, Luke, mentioned the LVJBS’ past interest.  She wanted to seek our interest. Jessica replied, we would discuss tonight. We’ve decided to work with another company. Jessica will let her know.

E. ZEFFY update – Liani, Haley, Angela will collaborate on set up. Plan is to meet within the next week. Also discussed possibility of building a new LVJBS website.

F. Elected Officers 2025

PRESIDENT: Jessica Grant

VICE PRESIDENT: Jessica Peiken

TREASURER: Paige Tolson

SECRETARY: Angela Carlson

MAYOR: Haley Schuster

*Thoughts to discuss some helpful Officer duties for 2025:

Vice President:  Keeping a document on a database (Google Sheets?) with any LVJBS events for the year. This way, at year’s end, we can easily count the number of events, go back to verify any dates, etc.   (WEBSITE editing is needed—There are old ads, misprints/misspelled words, etc.  Fonts are hard to read and it is outdated.)

Mayor: Save some of the posted photos from the year’s events (or take some of your own!) to help with the mentioned 2026 Calendar’s pages.  (Citone/Kabik have permitted us in the past to utilize theirs if any are taken at our event/posted to Social Media).

VP or Mayor:  Helping (before each meeting) to get the monthly LVJBS events/non-LVJBS music events listed and shared with Angela for the meeting notes.  This helps with knowing what is upcoming to avoid double booking & helps to be a database for those who read the minutes to know what music might be of interest.  (Maybe we can start a Google Sheet where we can add whatever is heard of/announced so any one of us can add to it. This would help with adding reminders to Social Media and an easy way to copy/paste to the meetings’ minutes.)

Item 2: VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Jessica P.):

Happy to be involved!  

(She ‘jokingly’ stated that her Husband (a former LVJBS V.P.) can be known as the ‘Goodman’s of the LVJBS!)  ;)

• Item 3: TREASURER’S REPORT  (Paige):
• ·         2025 DUES info/renewal reminders went out in late December.
• $10/mo. OR $100/mo. (if paid in full by March 4 meeting.) OR $150/couple (with the same address, if PIF by March’s meeting.)  (Anyone who attends 1, 2, 3, or 4 meetings in 2024, can have a $5-$20 discount off of their dues.)
• o   Sent out invoices with adjusted dues for officers today.
• ·         Blank business cards with our logo & website – plans to order next week. What content should go on the back?
• ·         Banner – planning to order a new one next week. What content to include?
• ·         Logo – will consider changes in the future

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

• A.   Jessica G. sent agenda to help with minutes.

MAYOR’S REPORT (Haley S.):

COLOR:  Periwinkle Blue

• A.   Grateful to be an LVJBS Officer! 

PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

• ·         SPUNJ was booked by Nathan Grates (SandDollar LV) for: 05/24
• ·         HOMECOOKIN’ was booked by Nathan Grates for the LVJBS Quarter 1 SandDollar Collaboration for Friday, March 14^th (3.14 = Pie Day—maybe an LVJBS pizza pie special & some sweeter, dessert pies for sale/give aways!?)
• o   Greg has been in contact with Nate and Jordan for 3 weeks to facilitate the booking. Payment was not discussed.
• ·         All You Can Eat Orchestra – needs contact info for future booking in August, September
• ·         Jeff from Shaky Feelin’ – they are playing Grateful Festival in Flagstaff (May23-25-Memorial Day Weekend), interested in Vegas gig before or after
• o   We discussed Bonfire or SandDollar as possible venues. Sunday evening (05/25) at SandDollar, after Saturday SPUNJ event. (Would be Q2 collaboration event if so!)
• §  Greg will connect with The Bonfire and Nathan at SandDollar.

OPEN FLOOR (all):

*Next Adopt-A-Highway clean-up date thought: Sunday, Jan. 19, 9 AM (Jessica G. to create an LVJBS event!)

* Feb 21 – Liani’s birthday celebration. The event will be at The Bonfire.

* Greg suggested looking into – “The Side Yard” – a possible event space

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*Jan. 7^th—Los Platanos @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 8^th—Mimi & The Rivieras @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 8^th—All You Can Eat Orchestra @ FatCat

*Jan. 9^th—Bootylicious Deluxe @ SandDollar Plaza

*Jan. 9^th—Velvet Moons Open Jam @ Bonfire LV

*Jan. 10^th—Ian Crawford Los Four Locos @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 10^th—Mimi & The Rivieras @ SandDollar Plaza

*Jan. 10^th—The Shed Open Jam @ FatCat

*Jan. 10^th—Cover Junkies @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 11^th—Down South Jukers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 11^th—The King James Brown Band @ SandDollar Plaza

*Jan. 11^th—All You Can Eat Orchestra @ FatCat

*Jan. 11^th—Retrosonic @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 14^th—Velvet Moon Band @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 15^th—Electric Witness @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 15^th—DownSouthJukers @ FatCat

*Jan. 17^th—Sonic Shakers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 17^th—Los Platanos @ FatCat

*Jan. 17^th—E1even E1even @ Bonfire LV

*Jan. 18^th—Critical Wayz @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 21^st—Down South Jukers @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 22^nd --The Killers AfterParty @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 23^rd —Swayze & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 23^rd—Velvet Moons Jam @ Bonfire LV

*Jan. 24^th—Velvet Moon @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 25^th —Red Eye Gin @ SandDollar LV, 9 PM

*Jan. 25^th—Bounce @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 25^th —The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM

*Jan. 26^th —Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 28^th —Jay Dead @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 31^st —Jimmy Carpenter @ SandDollar LV

*Jan. 31^st—Red Eye Gin @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Jan. 31^st—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ Bonfire LV

Meeting adjourned:  8:12 PM

Next Meeting:   Tuesday, February 4^th  

Location: Virtual via GoogleMeet

LVJBS DECEMBER 2024 (In-Person)

Meeting Minutes

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Meeting Start:   7:15PM

Location: The Phoenix Bar & Grill

Attendees: Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C., Haley S., Brett R., Johnnie T., David D., Stephanie F.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica):

“Here we are!  The final month of 2024.  First off, I want to thank everyone for their trust & kind words regarding this year’s Presidency!  Also, a huge ‘thank you’ to my fellow Officers and Committee Heads!”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates:

*BBLV: (Nothing ‘jambandy’ listed for December or January—Will look into Gary Clark Jr.: February 20^th ).

B. The Tecopa Takeover X was a fun success & the 11/11 Conscious Collective at Bonfire was a great fundraiser for a great cause!  Loved the ‘Uganda Kids’ thank you video!

C.  Robert Shatzner (Shakedown Vegas) wanted to get together with the LVJBS’ 25^th Anniversary Event at The Tuscany’s Copa Room (No update from Production Report.)

D.  LVJBS Holiday Party Update –Saturday, Dec. 7^th @ The Bonfire (610 E. Naples Dr.), The Withdrawals. 

Food/Drink (for individual purchase) – Greg communicating with Mario from Bonfire on menu

Dessert bar:  cookies/treats – provided by LVJBS – Angela and Jessica to discuss.

White Elephant Gift Exchange: Jessica to make a Facebook post on Wed. with the info to remind guests to bring a $20 valued gift to share/take home.

Silent Auction: Jessica contacted OM GROWN ART for the value on the ‘wooden BOSS soundwave’ piece.  It retails for $250.  We will start the ‘on-paper’ silent auction at $40.  Jessica to create the form/bring a clipboard for the table.

50/50 Cash Raffle: Paige has the Raffle Tickets/pens/jar

End-of-Year ‘thank yous’ :  Paige will contact Robert and ask how we can thank him. (Update since meeting:  Jessica spoke w/ Robert & He gratefully welcomes a dinner-meeting to discuss Shakedown 2025.  Paige, Jessica, & Liani to meet with him in December.)

E. OFFICER ELECTIONS 2025

PRESIDENT: Jessica Grant (ran unopposed)

VICE PRESIDENT: Jessica Peiken (*couldn’t attend tonight, but is excited to be more involved with the LVJBS)  (ran unopposed)

TREASURER: Paige Tolson   (ran unopposed)

SECRETARY:  (2 nominees accepted) Angela Carlson OR Liani DeGeeter (*could not attend tonight). Angela Carlson received the most votes.

MAYOR: (4 nominees accepted) Cindy Coleman (couldn’t attend tonight—not feeling well), Liani DeGeeter, Stephanie ‘Werkema’ Flores, OR Haley Schuster. Haley Schuster received the most votes.

*Ballots handed out to PAID members who did not vote online.  (41 paid 2024  members were mailed the ballot, with the offer to vote in-person at the December meeting.)  Only 15 voted online and 2 in person.

Item 2: Vice Presidents/PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

• A.    SPUNJ reached out via email last month (Tony from Grateful Fest sent them our way).  They are a Eugene, Oregon ‘high energy jamband’ (Jessica connected them with Nathan Grates (SandDollar) who said He had reached out to them regarding their preferred Saturday, 5/24 show. Spunj has not responded as of today.)
• B.     Quarterly collaboration with Sand Dollar
•  Jessica & Greg to connect with Nathan
• Bands we are considering for first quarter:

           Big Like Texas, All You can Eat Orchestra, Moksha, and Home Cookin’.
(Jessica will contact Jordan – lead singer of Home Cookin’)

• C.     Greg will continue to be Production Committee head. Has held officer position since 2000.

Item 3:  TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

• A.   Has been a Member since 2008 & an Officer for 10 years
• B.    We are now a “Paypal confirmed charity”
• C.    Plans to open a third Wells Fargo Account for PayPal account ease
• D.   Provided business cards to officers (no names/personal info on them, just the position & LVJBS contact info)
• E.    2025 DUES info will go out in January.   $10/mo. OR $100/mo. (if paid in full by March’s meeting.) OR $150/couple (with same address, if PIF by March’s meeting.)  (Anyone who attend 1, 2, 3, or 4 meetings in 2024, can have $5-$20 discounted off of their dues.)

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

A.    Jessica provided her agenda to Angela to help with meeting notes.

MAYOR’S REPORT (Shana)):

COLOR:  RED for UNLV Rebels

    A.    Shana wanted us to know that “being an Officer has been a blast and she is sad to leave.  But, is excited to see the changes next year with the ‘all-women’ Officers’ board and excited to see how the 2025 Mayor spot becomes more of an ‘active’ position”

OPEN FLOOR (all):

• Jessica – shared a previous LVJBS created calendar & wonders if we should collect photos of events in 2025 to make a 2026 Calendar as a 2025 Holiday gift.  Group supports this thought.

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*Dec. 3—Jimmy Carpenter Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 6—The SwampCoolers @ SandDollar Plaza

*Dec. 6—Sonic Shakers @ GoldMine Tavern

*Dec. 7—LVJBS Holidaze Party (w/ The Withdrawals) @ Bonfire Las Vegas

*Dec. 7—Cherry Hill @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 7—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ GoldMine Tavern

*Dec. 8—Zia Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 11—Dave T & The Soul Juice Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 12—Sonic Shajers @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 13—Eleven Eelevn @ GoldMine Tavern

*Dec. 13—The King James Brown Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 14—Headz or Tailz @ GoldMine Tavern

*Dec. 14—Float Like A Buffalo @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 14—Float Like A Buffalo @ SandDollar Plaza

*Dec. 16—Cosmic Miles @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 18—The Funk Jam @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 19—Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 20—Igloo Boogaloo Part 2 “MegaScopes” @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 20—Jimmy Carpenter @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 20—Down South Jukers @ SandDollar Plaza

*Dec. 20—Stanley Ave. @ Bonfire Las Vegas

*Dec. 21—Classic Chaos @ GoldMine Tavern

*Dec. 21—Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ Sand Dollar LV

*Dec. 22—String Bean Syndicate @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 23-- The King James Brown Band @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 24—The Shmarties 2.0 @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 25—Swayze & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 26—Monk & the Po Boys @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 27—West Coast Travelers @ GoldMine Tavern

*Dec. 27—Cosmic Miles @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 27—The Down South Jukers @ Bonfire Las Vegas

*Dec. 28—Catfish John @ SandDollar  LV

*Dec. 28—Classic Chaos @ Bonfire Las Vegas

*Dec. 29—The Smokestacks @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 31—NYE!  The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV

*Dec. 31—NYE!  The Moonshiners @ SandDollar Plaza

Meeting adjourned:  8:40 PM

Next Meeting:   Tuesday, January 7^th  

Location: Virtual (w/ new Officers)

LVJBS NOVEMBER 2024 (Virtual)

Meeting Minutes

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Meeting Start:   7:05 PM

Location: Virtual, via GoogleMeet

Attendees: Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C., Shana B., Liani D., Jimmy C.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica):

“Welcome!  This year is flying by!  Thanks everyone for being flexible with the meeting-date change.”

A.    Ad-Partnerships updates (November):

*BBLV: (only J Boog, 11/4, provided 5 pair tickets) (Nothing ‘jambandy’ listed for December or January) Gary Clark Jr.: February 20^th

*SandDollar Plaza: (Spafford, 11/3, provided 10 tickets) We will continue to post their nightly SDLV events on our social media.

B.  Thanks for everyone’s hard work at the Shaky Feelin’ events!  Recap during the Treasurer’s report. 

C. Tecopa Takeover X is this weekend, Nov. 8-10.  LVJBS provided our annual donation to the event. LVJBS to help with volunteering. Paige will bring our banner to display.

D.  Robert Shatzner (Shakedown Vegas) contacted a few of us via group-text, wanting the LVJBS to book a show.  Robert offered a $2k donation for a 200+ person event at the Tuscany’s Copa Room (welcoming guests inside for a ‘donation’—A ‘Customer Appreciation’ show, a LVJBS’ 25^th Anniversary Event.) Offered him an invite to this virtual meeting to discuss, which he did not accept. Concerns about packing the Copa Room without the ‘convenience’ that the Sphere shows provided (hotel use, walking distance after show, etc.) 

E.  LVJBS Holiday Party Update –Saturday, Dec. 7^th @ The Bonfire (610 E. Naples Dr.), The Withdrawals. 

• ·         $20 donation at the door.
• ·         Food/Drink (for purchase). Greg to discuss set menu, dessert tray (provided by us) & drink specials with Russ.
• ·         White Elephant Gift Exchange (under $20)
• ·         End-of-Year ‘thank yous’ were mentioned—possible 1^st beverage paid for by the LVJBS to those who helped us out this past year,
• ·         Flyer:  Created by Liani, she will add info for White Elephant Gift Exchange.
• ·         The Withdrawals – $1200 for the band. They will take care of lodging.

F. Nominations for the 2025 LVJBS Officers

Nov. 7^th-Nov 15^th – paid due members invited to provide nominations

Nov. 15^th-Nov 20^th – those nominated will be contacted to accept nominations

Nov. 22^nd—Ballot Voting Email sent to Paid-Members.

Jessica can create a GoogleForm for early voting to occur once nominees have accepted. Paid 2024 Members are eligible to vote. (Voting deadline:  Sunday, Dec. 1^st)

In-person, paper-ballot voting (Jessica to create the ballot) at the meeting & elected Officers will be announced at the Tuesday, Dec. 3^rd (in-person) Meeting.

PRESIDENT: Jessica Grant, Jay Matts

VICE PRESIDENT: Jay Matts, Greg Serensits, Roland Fornoff

TREASURER: Paige Tolson,

SECRETARY: Angela Carlson

MAYOR: Cindy Coleman, Liani DeGeeter, Haley Schuster

Item 2: Vice Presidents/PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

• A.  KROWE (Barrett Ver Planck) reached out at Garage Mahall about wanting to introduce his hard-rock jam’ish band to us at some point.
• B.   SPUNJ reached out via email (Tony from Grateful Fest sent them our way).  They are a Eugene, Oregon ‘high energy jamband’ (They will be swinging through town & hope to do a Saturday, 5/24 show, hoping for a show at the SandDollar)  (Should we look into this being an LVJBS show?  Plaza?  OR, simply send it to SandDollar LV for their 10 PM-2 AM schedule?) Jessica to reply to email. More info TBD.
• C.   SandDollar Partnership discussion.  Greg and Jessica had email chat with Nathan Grates of the SandDollar.  He welcomes us to help sponsor future events.  We think doing so quarterly (4x/year) would be best.  Jessica to return email asking if these would be bands that the SandDollar adds us to assist with OR if they would want ‘us’ to locate the bands?  We will also ask about payment.  Would SandDollar pay for these?  At SDLV or SD Plaza?  Ticketed events or the 10 PM- 2 AM free shows?  The LVJBS prefers weekend shows to ensure we have Table/Staff to volunteer and attend.

TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

*3Q Smith’s Donation earned us $15.20 (11 households now participating)

*Shaky Feelin’ recap: Overall was a success! We invested $514 for 2-night event.

*Shakedown Table TY to supporters as end-of-year recap at Holiday party.

*ZEFFY update? Liani and Angela will collaborate on setup.

*Item donation from Shakedown Vegas (The Boss’ Wooden plaque: “The Promised Land”) for Silent Auction. Jessica will contact thanking for donation and determine value for future silent auction (at Holidaze Party).

SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

A.    Jessica provided her agenda to Angela to help with meeting notes.

MAYOR’S REPORT (Shana)):

COLOR:     Brown

·         Shauna now living in Reno expressed being our Reno-delegate and is interested in starting a future Reno Jam Band Society Chapter.

OPEN FLOOR (all):

• A.   (Liani) Conscious Collective: Non-profit created by local Valerie Cohen, helps with Sustainability and Technology for villages (Uganda) Mojave Blue/Funk Jam members will be performing to help raise funds on Monday, 11/11: Bonfire – 4pm-11pm $10-15.  LVJBS will try to attend and support.
• B.  (Jessica) Discussion of Fundraising Emails received: (Dave & Buster’s Power-Cards $20 cards we sell (90-day timeframe) and 50% returns to us.  The cards are loaded with 100 chips, no expiration.  (Maybe a future Friends & Family event? Possibly start sales in December for those to purchase for the Holidays.  If not, we can make it a Springtime event.)  (Also, California Fish Grill sent one for dine-in, percentage back.)
• D.    Jam Band Society of America (additional chapters) follow up - Paige has sent an email to those who had interest– no response yet.

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*Thurs., 11/7:  Delilah’s Dead @ Tuscany’s Piazza Lounge

*Fri., 11/8:  Sema Fest:  Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Fitz & the Tantrums @ LVCC

*Fri., 11/8: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard @ Planet Hollywood

*Fri., 11/8:  BEAT:  Music of King Crimson (Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, Danny Carey) @ Virgin Theater

*Fri., 11/8:  Nahko & Medicine for the People @ Area 15

*Fri., 11/8:  Sonic Shakers @ SDLV

*Fri., 11/9:  Mojave Blue @ Bonfire

*Sat., 11/9:  Billy Joel & Sting @ Allegiant Stadium

*Sat., 11/9:  Peace Frog @ The Space LV

*Sun., 11/10:  Delilah’s Dead @ SoulBelly BBQ

*Mon., 11/11:  Mojave Blue & members of ‘Funk Jam’ jam @ Bonfire

*Wed., 11/13:  Down South Jukers @ SDLV

*Fri., 11/15:  Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/16:  The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/16:  Red Eye Gin @ Tuscany’s Piazza Lounge

*Sat., 11/16:  Down South Jukers @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Mon., 11/18:  Swayze & Friends @ SDLV

*Fri., 11/22:  Darius Jackson @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/23:  Mojave Blue (early) @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/23:  Chris Tofield Band @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/23:  Thee MessArounds @ Gold Mine Tavern

*Tues., 11/26:  Unique Massive @ SDLV

*Wed., 11/27:  The Funk Jam @ SDLV

*Fri., 11/29:  Jimmy Carpenter @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/30:  Dune Baboons (early) @ SDLV

*Sat., 11/30:  Catfish John @ SDLV

Meeting adjourned:  8:39PM

Next Meeting:   Tuesday, December 3^rd

Location: In-person Meeting @ The Phoenix

LVJBS OCTOBER 2024 (Virtual) 

Meeting’s Minutes

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM 

Location: Virtual, via GoogleMeet

Attendees: Jessica G., Paige T., Angela C., Greg S., Jimmy C., Liani D.

Item1: President’s Report (Jessica):

“Hey Everyone!  It’s October already!”

A.    Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas Partnership update:

* Sent email requesting the following shows for an October partnership:  Dropkick Murphys (10/6), Rival Sons & Clutch w/ Black Stone Cherry (10/10), Highly Suspect w/ Dead Poet Society (10/13), The Crane Wives (w/ Rett Madison) (10/24), Bowling for Soup (10/25). 

*They replied today offering 10 tickets for Bowling for Soup on 10/25. (This is the same day as Pretty Lights @ MGM.)

B.  LVJBS Holiday Party planning needs to occur. 

DATE?  BAND(S)? FOOD?  GIFT EXCHANGE (White Elephant Style?)

Considered dates: Saturday or Sunday, December 7^th or 8^th   

Discussed possible bands:  Local–Maybe Moksha? Former local Member, Keith Kevula of The Withdrawals recently expressed interest. (He lives in New Mexico.) Paige will connect him with Greg. 

Possible locations – Tuscany, Swan Dive, Bonfire  (Greg to get contact info from Liani and make contact with Bonfire first.)

*Discussed announcing a ‘Thank You’ to those that supported us a Shakedown. Still need to determine the number of people and the dollar amount.  (Jessica and Paige to collaborate.)

C. November meeting—We will need to start the Nominations for the 2025 LVJBS   Officers & December will start the Elections.

D. Thanks to JT for helping to get the WildApricot advertisements/Online registration for the Shaky Feelin’ event taken care of.  (Had some delay due to the lack of clarity with making it one/two days, the flier not having a final edit due to lack of communication with our VP’s phone/email issues.)

Item 2: Vice Presidents/PRODUCTION REPORT(Greg):

1. SHAKY FEELIN’ event: October 18^th & 19^th @ Garage Mahal. 

Time: 7:30-11 PM (doors at 6 PM) 

$15 for one night/ $25 for both nights

*porta-potty & hand-wash station – ordered by Paige. Handicap and wash station. Will be dropped on 18^th and picked up on Monday, the 21^st. (Connected the Company with Richard, of Garage MaHall for pick-up/drop-off ease.)

*Raffle: RHCP stickered (autographed by Cubensis) Guitar. Jessica will make signs and bring a light so it is visible. 

*50/50 Cash Drawing ($5/ea., 5 for $20)

*MERCH TABLE: Liani to get the tubs to the venue. Paige to connect with Robert regarding license plates.

*We will be having a ‘Facebook Contest’ this week (by Friday) to help with the next 2-weeks of advertising with a “like this post/share it/tag 3 friends” for a chance to win a guest-list ticket. One night of their choice if they win.

*FRIDAY:  BYOB Cooler of beverages.  Food provided for JC’s Birthday. Jimmy C has offered to pay for the food. They provide the plates/utensils/napkins. Food available from 6-9 PM.

*SATURDAY:  BYOB Cooler & Foods (& a Pot-Luck style food share table) *Plates/Utensils (LVJBS will provide. Jessica purchased a box of plastic utensils & will pick up plates/napkins before the event.)

*Jessica to create signs for the Raffles/50-50, the price of event signs for the entry table & will bring clipboards to help with outside winds, etc. Paige: will bring Money Box/2 different Raffle Jar/Tub/color of Tickets.

*Jessica to organize a Volunteer sign-up to staff the entry/raffle table 

*Payment amounts given to the Treasurer for payments.

*Lodging – 4 band members will be lodging at GarageMahal. 1 prefers to stay at a hotel. 

*Food will be provided to the band Friday and Saturday. 

*Richard will be paid $200 by Jimmy C and $200 from LVJBS for use of the venue.

1. Jam Band Society of America (additional chapters).  Jessica reached out to Dan R. to help get those questions answered.  No response. Greg suggested we provide a copy of our charter to use as a template when setting up a 501c3. 

Paige to help communicate the info regarding a future chapter in Tulsa. 

1. Greg is in communication with Andrew Courtney (Area15) who is offering to help promote any future jam bands.

1. Michael Schneider (past & current member) Local Band, THERAININ’ MOONSHINE sent an email early Sept. about an upcoming PUTTERS (6295 S. Pecos) on Saturday, 10/12 (6-9 PM) & wants to collaborate more. Jessica will create a Facebook post to share the word about their upcoming gig.

1. Liani has been in touch with AJ from the Funk Jam regarding a fundraiser for non-profit Conscious Collective on 11/11. Location to be decided. More info TBD.  (Jammy-Awards/Uganda Fundraiser)

ITEM 3: TREASURER’S REPORT (Paige):

*Shakedown Table TY to supporters – We plan to give “Thank You Gifts” as end-of-year recap at the Holidaze party. Jessica and Paige will discuss. 

*PEF Scholarship Plus Letter of Intent was submitted.  (We have a $500 credit.  We’ll give an additional $1500 for the four 2024-2025 Scholarships.) 

*ZEFFY – Angela offered to help with setup. (Paige to add Liani & Angela with the credentials to view.)

ITEM 4: SECRETARY’S REPORT (Angela):

A.    Jessica provided her agenda to Angela to help with meeting notes.

ITEM 5:  MAYOR’S REPORT (Shana):

COLOR:  

A.    Orange 

OPEN FLOOR (all):

*(Jessica) LVJBS Friends & Family Event:  Sunday, 10/20 @ 4 PM.  Southpoint Hotel Cinemas--Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers Beach Party movie. (A Facebook event was created.)

*(Jessica) Adopt-A-Highway Fall Clean-up (decided date: Sunday, 10/13). N*Dot made contact with us (new contact person:  Brett) sent an application our way for E-sign & renewal.)

*(Liani) Henderson’s Hot Rod Days (feat. Mojave Blue)  Saturday, 10/5, 11 AM– 2 PM  (Jessica to post on Facebook)

*(Liani) Been in touch with AJ (from the Funk Jam) regarding a fundraiser for non-profit Conscious Collective on 11/11. Location to be decided. More info TBD.  (Jammy-Awards/Uganda Fundraiser)

*Jessica will post about the STOP MAKING SENSE (Talking Heads Remastered IMAX movie which will be in theaters on Wed., 10/2.)

UPCOMING LVJBS (& non-LVJBS) events:

*10/1:  Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV

*10/2:  BlackUhuru @ SwanDive

*10/2:  The King James Brown Band @ SandDollar LV

*10/3:  Bootylicious Deluxe @ SandDollar LV

*10/4:  BluEgyptian Band @ SandDollar Plaza (free)

*10/4:  The Blues Society @ SandDollar LV

*10/4-10-6:  Reggae Rise Up Festival (Downtown Events Center)

*10/5:  Justin Howl @ SandDollar LV (6-9 PM)

*10/5: Blue River Band @ SandDollar LV (10 PM)

*10/5:  Sammy Hager B-day Bash w/ Iron Maiden, etc. @ Mandalay Bay

*10/5:  John Waite @ Santa Fe

*10/5:  Yachtly Crew @ The Pearl

*10/6:  Soul Town & Jack Corner @ SandDollar LV

*10/6:  Dropkick Murphys @ BBLV

*10/7:  Stanley Avenue @ SandDollar LV

*10/8:  Johnny Deadly Trio @ SandDollar LV

*10/9:  Sunsquabi @ The Wall/Area15

*10/9:  Sonic Shakers w/ Horny Boys @ SandDollar LV

*10/10:  CROS @ SandDollar LV

*10/10:  Rival Sons & Clutch @ BBLV

*10/11:  The Chris Koman Band (6-9 PM) @ SandDollar LV

*10/11:  Float Like a Buffalo @ SandDollar LV (10 PM)

*10/12:  Float Like a Buffalo @ SandDollar Plaza

*10/12:  Catfish John @ Gold Mine Tavern

*10/12:  Modern English @ SwanDive

*10/13:  Red Eye Gin @ SandDollar LV

*10/13:  Blues Society Event @ SandDollar Plaza

*10/13:  Highly Suspect @ BBLV

*10/14:  Swayze & Friends @ SandDollar LV

*10/15:  The Smokestacks @ SandDollar LV

*10/16:  Dirty Red & The Soul Shakers @ SandDollar LV

*10/17:  Particle Kid @ The Usual Place

*10/18 & 10/19:  Shaky Feelin’ @ Garage MaHall

*10/19:  Headz or Tailz @ Gold Mine Tavern

*10/22:  The Schmarties @ SandDollar LV

*10/24:  The Crane Wives w/ Rett Madison @ BBLV

*10/24:  Chris Tofield @ SandDollar LV

*10/25:  Bowling For Soup @ BBLV

*10/25:  Cosmic Miles @ SandDollar LV

*10/25 & 10/26:  Pretty Lights @ MGM Grand Arena

*10/26:  Joe Bonamassa @ Lee’s Family Forum

*10/26:  Cypress Hill w/ Tech Ni9e @ Downtown Vegas Events

*10/26:  Catfish John @ SandDollar LV

*10/30:  Tears for Fears @ Fountainbleau

*10/30:  The Funk Jam @ SandDollar LV

*10/31:  Bootylicious Deluxe @ SandDollar LV

Meeting adjourned:  8:28PM

Next Meeting:  (Virtual, Officers/Committee Heads) 

Tues., Nov. 5th

Location: Virtual via GoogleMeet