APRIL MEETING MINUTES
Date: April 2, 2024
Meeting Start: 7:01 PM
Location: Virtual (Officers & Committee Heads)
Attendees: Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C., Shana B.
Item 1: President’s Report (Jessica): “Alright! Welcome all … We are in our 4th month, second quarter of the year already!”
A. BBLV announced some of their employees moving on – One being one of our ticket advertisement/comp ticket connections (Kirk Reed). Jessica communicated with the other contacts from the March lottery tickets to see what ‘April’ tickets they might want to share with us.
C. Officers met at the Gutzats after the March Adopt-A-Highway clean-up to Inventory the LVJBS Archive. The next Inventory meeting will be on SUNDAY, MAY 5th at the Gutzats. We are considering our next Adopt-A-Highway roadside clean-up on this day as well.
D. LVJBS Memorial Tree Anniversary Event is planned for TUESDAY, MAY 7th @ 4:20 PM - with the MAY Officers/Committee meeting being held across the street at VILLAGE PUB (Sunset/Eastern—behind the 7-11) afterward. Jessica to send a reminder message to JFree this week.
E. Advertising with KUNV for April/May. We discussed a 30-second clip about the LVJBS with a familiar jam band in the background. Greg will help create the content for the clip.
G. Many people have inquired about ‘how to vend’ at Robert Shatzer’s recently announced TUSCANY SHAKEDOWN VEGAS events. Robert asked us to share his name and the vendor form with anyone who makes contact & to have them say ‘the LVJBS sent ‘em’.
H. Robert (& his Tuscany crew of four) is asking for help on a viral-video-ad He wants to make…A variety of people saying ‘SHAKEDOWN VEGAS’ in “funny voices/accents”. The Tolsons plan to bring the LVJBS banner to the Sand Dollar and record a video.
I. DONATION of the two FLUTES can take place on FRIDAY, APRIL 12th @ 9 AM for 30 minutes. The Band Director at Las Vegas High School (E. Sahara & Tree Line Road, near Hollywood) was excited and grateful to hear of our donation. He wanted their ‘advanced band’ to be in class to share a song or two with those who attend. We’ll be meeting at the school around 8:50 AM to sign-in, get a Visitor’s Badge and will leave by 9:30 AM.
J. Tiffany B. reached out concerning how the LVJBS Membership info on our website reads: Single Membership/Couples Membership/Friend of LVJBS (non-Member)…It reads they will be notified of events and “eligible for open ticket offers”. She asks if those ‘Friends of’ are eligible for lotteries, etc. if the $10/mo. isn’t paid. Jessica told her that it is for random shows, depending on finding more venues & not necessarily the BBLV or VIRGIN ones, unless there are extras. We discussed editing the wording on the website. (Greg to send new wording/edits.)
K. WEBSITE: Still reads December 2023 events on the homepage. We discussed the needed edits so Liani can help us make changes.
A. Alligators – Greg replied their way via email on 3/31. He’s providing bands that reach out with interest in playing during Dead & Co. residency with Robert Shatzer’s information. We are still seeking a cost-effective venue to host events.
B. PLANK – has reached out asking for support advertising the SDLV event
C. Eminence Ensemble (after-show inquiry) – pending venue location
D. David Nelson Band – Virgin Pool during Shakedown event
E. Mums the Word – Goldmine 05/23 for Dead and Co pre-party. Seeking a venue for 05/06.
F. Wall of Sound – booked 04/20. Sent a video to LVJBS to help promote show.
G. Marcus Rezak
H. Lightening Dan and Crawdads
Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige):
A. Scholarship update – We are still waiting for an invoice so we can make the payment. Expecting to have it by next Friday. The top 5 candidates will be sent to Paige. We will pick the top 2 by the next meeting. B. Business cards – Paige will send a new email to Angela, Shana, and Liani for their business cards. We are considering a Basic LVJBS business card to share, possibly with a QR code.
A. Scholarship update – We are still waiting for an invoice so we can make the payment. Expecting to have it by next Friday. The top 5 candidates will be sent to Paige. We will pick the top 2 by the next meeting.
B. Business cards – Paige will send a new email to Angela, Shana, and Liani for their business cards. We are considering a Basic LVJBS business card to share, possibly with a QR code.
A. Jessica provided her agenda to Angela to help with meeting notes.
A. COLOR: Turquoise B. New Venue Update a. Beach House – Connected with Omar. He’s very nice and friendly. They don’t charge a cover. More of a low-key with events like Oldies-night. b. Composer’s Room –They are excited about any new genre of music. Liani will be there 6-9 PM on Friday if anyone would like to check out the venue. They do not four-wall. The performer is more like an employee if you perform there. c. Fat Cat –They have a great stage. No gaming. Could charge a cover.
B. New Venue Update
a. Beach House – Connected with Omar. He’s very nice and friendly. They don’t charge a cover. More of a low-key with events like Oldies-night.
b. Composer’s Room –They are excited about any new genre of music. Liani will be there 6-9 PM on Friday if anyone would like to check out the venue. They do not four-wall. The performer is more like an employee if you perform there.
c. Fat Cat –They have a great stage. No gaming. Could charge a cover.
A. Updating upcoming events on our website (Paige). The plan is to discuss with Liani.
4/6 - Jimmy Carpenter @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/7 – Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/9 – LVBS presents Mark Hummel @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM 4/12- Herbie Hancock @ The Pearl, 8 PM 4/12 –Float Like A Buffalo @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM 4/13 – Float Like A Buffalo @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/13 – The Benders @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM 4/13 – Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Hammers Bar & Grill, 8 PM 4/18 – Eggy @ BBLV, 11:30 PM 4/18 – Jimmy Carpenter & Joe Marcineck @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/18-4/21- Phish @ The Sphere, 8 PM 4/19 – Mega-Scopes @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/19 – LP Giobbi (Dead House) @ BBLV 11 PM 4/19 – DJ Logic & Friends @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM 4/20 – DJ Logic & Friends @ SandDollar Plaza, 11:30 PM 4/20 – Catfish John @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/20 – Wall of Sound @ Fremont Country Club, 10 PM 4/20 – LP Giobbi (Dead House) @ BBLV, 11 PM 4/21 – Planck @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/21 – Bluegrass Brunch You In The Eye Feat The Lil Smokies @ BBLV, 12 PM 4/21 – LP Giobbi (Dead House) @ BBLV, 11 PM 4/23 – Khruangbin @ BBLV, 7 PM 4/24 – Khruangbin @ BBLV, 7 PM 4/22 – Swayze Crazy & Friends @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/25 – Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/26 – Ian Crawford & Cosmic Miles @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/26- Adam Ant & The English Beat @ Virgin Lawn, 7 PM 4/27 – The Moanin Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/28 – Red Eye Gin Ft. Krantz @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM 4/29 – The Funk Jam @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/6 - Jimmy Carpenter @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/7 – Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/9 – LVBS presents Mark Hummel @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM
4/12- Herbie Hancock @ The Pearl, 8 PM
4/12 –Float Like A Buffalo @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM
4/13 – Float Like A Buffalo @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/13 – The Benders @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM
4/13 – Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Hammers Bar & Grill, 8 PM
4/18 – Eggy @ BBLV, 11:30 PM
4/18 – Jimmy Carpenter & Joe Marcineck @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/18-4/21- Phish @ The Sphere, 8 PM
4/19 – Mega-Scopes @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/19 – LP Giobbi (Dead House) @ BBLV 11 PM
4/19 – DJ Logic & Friends @ SandDollar Plaza, 10 PM
4/20 – DJ Logic & Friends @ SandDollar Plaza, 11:30 PM
4/20 – Catfish John @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/20 – Wall of Sound @ Fremont Country Club, 10 PM
4/20 – LP Giobbi (Dead House) @ BBLV, 11 PM
4/21 – Planck @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/21 – Bluegrass Brunch You In The Eye Feat The Lil Smokies @ BBLV, 12 PM
4/21 – LP Giobbi (Dead House) @ BBLV, 11 PM
4/23 – Khruangbin @ BBLV, 7 PM
4/24 – Khruangbin @ BBLV, 7 PM
4/22 – Swayze Crazy & Friends @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/25 – Carlos Guerrero & Friends @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/26 – Ian Crawford & Cosmic Miles @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/26- Adam Ant & The English Beat @ Virgin Lawn, 7 PM
4/27 – The Moanin Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/28 – Red Eye Gin Ft. Krantz @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
4/29 – The Funk Jam @ SandDollar LV, 10 PM
Meeting adjourned: 8:15 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024; 7pm (After Memorial Tree Anniversary Event)
Location: VILLAGE PUB (Sunset/Eastern)
MARCH 2024 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: March 5, 2024
Meeting Start: 7:08 PM
Location: In-Person @ Crown & Anchor
Attendees: Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C., Shana B., Johnnie T., Robert Shatzer, Liani DeGeeter, David DeGeeter, Jeffrey T., David DeGroot., Scott T., Steve Smith
Item 1: President’s Report (Jessica): “Welcome to our first, in-person, Members’ meeting of 2024.”
Item 2: Vice President’s Report & PRODUCTION Report (Greg):
PRODUCTION REPORT (Greg):
Item 4: Secretary’s Report
o Alaska Music Conferenceo 15 minute walk from sphere, can fit 160 vendorso Will always take localso Music daily, side room for art showo Will do all 24 showso 11-7pmo Idea is a stand-alone event “dead-con”o Needs help with creating a ‘Deadheads Guide to Las Vegas’. Specifically someone that knows how to sells ads. LVJVS would be given a free ad.o LVJBS would also be given a free booth at the event.
3/9 & 3/10: 311 @ Park MGM, 8pm
Meeting adjourned:
Next Meeting(s): April 2, 2024 (Virtual for Officers/Committee Heads)
&
May 7, 2024 (In-person for Officers/Committee Heads, after Memorial Tree event @ Village Pub, Sunset)
Date: February 6, 2024
Meeting Start: 7:11 PM
Location: Virtual (Officers)
Attendees: Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C.
Item 1: President’s Report (Jessica): “We’re off to a good start to 2024!”
Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Angela):
Item 5: Mayor’s Report (Shana)
A. COLOR: San Fran Kan Red AKA Taylor Swift Red
Item 6: Open Floor (all):
Feb 18th - Damian & Stephen Marley @ House of Blues
Meeting adjourned: 8:37pm
Next Meeting: Tuesday, March 5, 2024; 7pm
Location: Rocky’s or TBD
JANUARY 2024 LVJBS Officers/Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: January 2, 2023
Meeting Start: 7:02 PM
Attendees: Jessica G., Greg S., Paige T., Angela C., Shana B., Johnnie T.
Item 1: President’s Report (Jessica): “Happy New Year everyone!”
*Jan. 5th—That1Guy @ The Usual Place
*Jan. 5th—WildChild (Doors Tribute) @ House of Blues
*Jan. 5th—BCBC @ SaddlesNSpurs
* Jan 7th – Swayze Crawford Band @ The Sand Dollar LV
*Jan. 11th—Caden Powell & the Ne-er Do Wells @ SandDollar LV
* Jan 13th – Chris Tofield Band @ The Sand Dollar LV
* Jan 20th --Ian Crawford & Cosmic Miles @ The Sand Dollar LV
*Jan. 20th—Collective Soul @ The Pearl
*Jan. 20th—SpaceProm @ The Usual Place
* Jan 25th – Keller Williams @ Brooklyn Bowl
* Jan 26th – Jimmy Plays Jerry @The Sand Dollar LV
* Jan 27th – Jimmy Carpenter Band @ The Sand Dollar – Downtown
*Jan. 27th—G3 (Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai) @ The Westgate Theater
* Jan 28th – Chris Tofield Band @ The Sand Dollar LV
*Jan 28th – Pink Talking Fish @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (BBLV)
*Jan. 29th—Unique Masive @ Sand Dollar LV
* Feb. 1st – Lettuce @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
*Feb. 5th—Swayze Crawford Band @ SandDollar LV
Meeting adjourned: 8:00 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Location: Virtual (Officers/Committee Heads)
DECEMBER 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: December 5, 2023
Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill
Attendees: Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Jimmy C., Kathy G., Fred G., David D., Angela C., Brett R., Dan R.
Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “Okay, Folks…Let’s get ‘er started!”
A. Thank you to all of the 2023 Officers and Committee Heads for all they did for the LVJBS this past year. It’s been a great year of trying to throw various events and other attempts to raise monies.
B. Recap of November’s Tech-needs:
Before year’s end, we are hoping to ensure the ‘procedural things’ are in place, according to the Bi-Laws. We will ensure that the monthly meetings are held for the elected Officers and Committee heads (possibly via Zoom) and the Members’ meetings are taking place quarterly (at random local locations). At the December 2023 meeting, we will review the Bi-Laws and give a refresher to those who may need it and share its info with the new elected Officers. We will also ensure a review of each Officers’ duties is had (e.g. Current President has been handling the Tech needs (emails of events, etc.), Social Media Chair to handle the Twitter, IG, Facebook announcements, etc.)
WildApricot has an option for TEXT MESSAGING our members and/or EMAIL. A notification will be sent, asking members if they are ‘willing to accept text messages’. (Pricing was originally $30 and is now $15/year). Texting prices vary: $6/month (or $.04/message). WildApricot is currently costing us $140/month. More details TBD.
C. Officer Elections for 2024: 2023 had 38 paid members. 22 members votes for the 2024 elections.
Current 2023 Officers:
PRESIDENT: Johnnie Tolson, VICE PRESIDENT: Greg Serensits, TREASURER: Paige Tolson, SECRETARY: Jessica Grant, MAYOR: Shannon Stark
Elected 2024 Officers:
PRESIDENT: Jessica Grant, VICE PRESIDENT: Greg Serensits, TREASURER: Paige Tolson, SECRETARY: (pending: Jessica Grant elected, but can only hold one Office.) MAYOR: Shana Bachman
D.JT to send the other five 2024 Mayor Nominees an email to see if one of them would like to become our Secretary and help with those needs since the Secretary Office is again open. We will have another voting session to determine who the group would like to support for this change. The new Officer will be announced before our January 2nd meeting.
E. IT-Committee Head position is needed. Group voted & all ‘Ayes of the World’ support this new position to assist the Officers with the Technology needs. For now, the current Secretary (Jessica) will create a GoogleDoc and share it with the LVJBS Team to help identify ‘what tasks are needed’ & ‘what tasks are done’. We feel this will help with communication amongst tasks.
F. JT made contact with Harrison Ezratty (RELIX magazine promotor) about needing any assistance at the upcoming Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (BBLV) shows in exchange for comp-tickets to jam band-events. Upcoming: Keller Williams, Pink Talking Fish, Lettuce, Matisyahu (More info TBD)
Approximate agenda of events:
1:00 PM: Doors open
2-3:00: PITCHFORK
3:30-6:30: CATFISH JOHN
6:30-9:00: Acoustic Campfire Session/Clean-up
C. The created STATIC STICKER will be free to all paid attendees of the Holidaze Event ($2/each for additional or future sales). Also, thanks to David DeGroot for his colored-hand-flyer that will be available for those to have as a keepsake.
A. We are glad that the rumored ‘PHISH BOWL’ at the Sphere is happening! April 18-21, 2024.
B. Spoke with PINK TALKING FISH who will be playing the BBLV on Sunday, January 28th. They don’t plan on bringing their ‘backline’ and asked if any local band would be able to ‘open’ for them, allowing their use of equipment. Greg reached out to a few of our local bands and none were interested for that date. Dave B. spoke with the DUNE BABOONS. They don’t use a keyboard, so unsure what will be decided. (Greg to ask Eric of PTF to create a list of backline needs so we can assist with this event.)
C. A PHISH-BOWL after-party is definitely a thought for a successful event. We contacted both Nathan and the SandDollar LV and Andrew at Virgin Hotel’s Oxford24, yet didn’t hear back, in regards to helping promote an event for the late night of Friday, 4/19.
We were contacted by Darren (former Particle Drummer) who is interested in having his current band, WALL OF SOUND, play an after show & Jeff from SHAKY FEELIN’. Groups voted on SHAKY FEELIN’ having more of a fan base, which would make for a successful after party event. (More details TBD.)
(We are assuming Pete Shapiro (of the Brooklyn Bowl) might be working on something at the nearby, in walking-distance from the Sphere, BBLV. We will await further updates to decide any involvement.)
D. CUBENSIS is playing in Tempe, AZ on Thursday, 2/1 & asked about possibly coming here on Friday, 2/2. (Suggested they make contact with the SandDollar for their band’s price-offer plus tips, since we don’t have a great venue option at this time.)
*Dec. 5—Chris Tofield Jam @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 7—Jimmy Carpenter Band @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 8—Soul Juice Band @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 8—Chris Isaak @ The Pearl
*Dec. 8—Robby Krieger @ Vamp’d
*Dec. 9—Catfish John w/ Pitchfork @ LVJBS Holidaze Party
*Dec. 9—Peace Frog @ The Suncoast Theater
*Dec. 11—Swayze Crawford Band @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 15—The Rayford Bros. @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 16—Marc Rebillet @ BBLV
*Dec. 20—MegaScopes @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 22—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 24—Red Eye Gin @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 25—Swayze Crawford Band @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 26—Trevor & The Swingin’ Johnsons @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 27—Chris Tofield Band @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 29—Marc Rebillet @ BBLV
*Dec. 29—The Roots @ The Pearl
*Dec. 29—Bad Faerie Ball @ Artiface
*Dec. 29—Jimmy Carpenter Band @ SandDollar LV
*Dec. 31—BrownChickenBrownCow @ Frankie’s Uptown
Meeting adjourned: 8:23 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Location: Starboard Tack, 2601 Atlantic Street, Las Vegas, NV 89121
NOVEMBER 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: November 7, 2023
Meeting Start: 7:00 PM
Location: The Phoenix Bar’s Patio
Attendees: Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Kathy G., Fred G., Basia Y, Stephen Y., Angela C., Shannon S.
Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “Okay, I’d say it’s about time!”
A. A big ‘thank you’ to Greg for leading the Savers’ FUNDrive. (More info below in the VP’s report.)
B. Before year’s end, we are hoping to ensure the ‘procedural things’ are in place, according to the Bi-Laws. We will ensure that the monthly meetings are held for the elected Officers and Committee heads and the Members’ meetings are taking place quarterly. At the December 2023 meeting, we will review the Bi-Laws and give a refresher to those who may need it and share its info with the new elected Officers. We will also ensure a review of each Officers’ duties is had (e.g. Current President has been handling the Tech needs (emails of events, etc.), Social Media Chair to handle the Twitter, IG, Facebook announcements, etc.)
C. Officer Elections for 2024: Prior to tonight’s meeting, the nominations for the Offices were as follows: President (4), Vice President (7), Treasurer (2), Secretary (4), & Mayor (12).
An email with the required duties will be sent to the Nominees on November 15th, asking for the acceptance/denial of the position by Nov. 17th so the ballots can be sent to the dues paying members to place their votes.
D. Spoke again with Michelle Harris at the Pioneer Saloon. They have welcomed us to choose a future date (Nov./Dec.) 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. (An email will the upcoming bands’ names will be sent to the LVJBS Team Page for us to decide which event to host. We will need a few representatives to help share the info about what the LVJBS does and mention our fundraiser beverage while there.) More details TBD.
E. The ‘Corporate Sponsor Brochure’ is currently getting printed through VistaPrint & will be sent out to possible Sponsors shortly after.
F. Rockstars of Tomorrow has recently been introduced to us by Marissa Hollenback (via Tiffany Belcher) to help them gain sponsorship of musicians to assist their young musicians as they begin their musical journeys. We hope to learn more about their program in 2024 to assist them, as needed.
G. Our LVJBS TEAM page is one that the Current Officers and Committee Heads will use to share info/behind the scenes discussions. (We need to ensure all members who need to be on it, remains on the page. It looks like a member was accidently removed?)
Item 2: Vice President’s Report & PRODUCTION Report (Greg via JT)
A. The Savers FUNDrive raised $140.42. Thanks to Jimmy C. for the use of the Van to help deliver/weigh the collected goods. (Also, thanks to RJ Fuqua for helping to load the Tolson/Grant collection to store at his home.)
B. LVJBS Holidaze Party is confirmed. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th. Event will be a $20 donation, with $5 of that price going towards a 50/50 Raffle Ticket. This will be a BYOB & BYOFood event. Supervised children are welcomed.
*Nov. 10-12: The Tecopa Takeover @ Tecopa Hot Springs Resort
*Nov. 10th: TheeMessArounds @ GoldMine Tavern
*Nov. 11: Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ The Backyard
*Nov. 13th: Swayze Crawford Band @ SandDollar LV
*Nov. 15th: Nick Moss @ SandDollar LV
*Nov. 17th: Marissa & the Hollenbacks @ GoldMine Tavern
*Nov. 18th: The Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ The SandDollar LV
*Nov. 19th: Grateful Zone @ HUDL Brewery
*Nov. 19th: Dan Fester @ SandDollar LV
*Nov. 20th: Unique Massive @ SandDollar LV
*Nov. 22nd: The Funk Jam @ SandDollar LV
*Nov. 24th: Lindsay Sterling @ The Smith Center
*Nov. 25th: Corey Feldman & The Angels @ SandDollar Plaza
*Nov. 26th: Tower of Power @ The Smith Center
*Nov. 30th: Strangelove (Depeche Mode Tribute) @ Hard Rock Live
Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 5th @ 7 PM
OCTOBER 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: October 3, 2023
Location: Crown & Anchor
Attendees: Johnnie T., Paige T., Jessica G., Greg S., Shannon S., Jimmy C., David D., Dave B., Darryl
Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie): “Ready to get going, Guys!”
A. The Howie Green Silent Auction was a great event at JamminOn this past weekend. We had some good exposure and was able to rid many of the items and get some donations. (Paige to discuss more in the Treasurer’s report below.)
B. 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.
C. Officer Elections for 2024: Be on the lookout for a future email 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. (Survey has been delayed due to its formatting in WildApricot.) *Nominations will be needed by November 1st, Nominees can accept or decline their nomination by the November meeting of the 7th, through the 10th, & the elections for the 2024 Officers will happen at the December 5th LVJBS meeting—2023 active members can vote.
D. (No new update) Been chatting with Michelle Harris at the Pioneer Saloon. They have welcomed us to choose a future date 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. (We are hoping for one of our members’ bands to participate—Catfish John, Pitchfork?) More details/date TBD.
Item 2: Vice President’s Report & PRODUCTION Report (Greg via JT):
A. The mentioned Golf Tournament has not had any comments or interest in the recent Facebook post about it. One more post with an actual date listed will be the next step to see if anyone wants to participate.
B. The FUNDrive program from SAVERS consignment stores is happening now! The Collection date for the donations is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. Been in contact with the SAVERS event organizer who is inquiring our thought on how many boxes/bags we anticipate. We are unsure of this answer, but we have a good start with advertising and pick-up areas. So far we have a South Las Vegas and an East Las Vegas Collection site (RJ Fuqua’s and Greg’s home) and we are looking into other convenient locations to help make the Nov. 4th morning pick-ups easily happen. (We are anticipating having enough donations to make the ‘rented’ UHaul truck reimbursed ($75) through Savers due the many boxes of books that are already readied. Greg will make rounds to the pick-up areas on the morning of Nov. 4th.)
--LVJBS will provide large plastic bags for ease of collecting. Just let an Officer know and some can be brought your way!
COLLECTION REMINDERS:
*Collecting Clothes (men’s, women’s, children’s), clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc. ($.20/lb.)
*Household Textiles (bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.) (Large Garbage Bags/Small Garbage Bags)
*Small Household Goods (kitchen items—pots/pans, dishes. Silverware, serving pieces, hand-help appliances, home décor, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics) ($.02/lb. in BOXES)
*Books (paperback/hardcovers, all genres) ($.10/lb. in BOXES)
C. LVJBS Holiday Party is ready to be planned. We are looking into SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9th. Dave B. to inquire about the use of GARAGE MAHAL as a venue and Greg to see if CATFISH JOHN will be available to perform. (Possible PITCHFORK as some ‘before play’….) More details TBA.
*Oct. 6th—Jackson Browne @ Venetian Theater
*Oct. 6th—Kenny Loggins @ The Pearl
*Oct. 6-8—Reggae Rise Up (festival w/ Lettuce on Sunday)
*Oct. 7th—Pink w/ Brandi Carlile & Grouplove @ Allegiant Stadium
*Oct. 10th—Alice in Chains @ Planet Hollywood
*Oct. 11th—Dean Lewis @ House of Blues
*Oct. 11th—Jackson Browne @ Venetian Theater
*Oct. 12th—The Main Squeeze @ 24 Oxford
*Oct. 12th—Cheap Trick @ The Pearl
*Oct. 13-15th—Renaissance Faire @ Sunset Park
*Oct. 14th—The Wallflowers @ The Strat
*Oct. 14th—The Psychedic Furs & Squeeze @ The Pearl
*Oct. 15th—Nickel Creek w/ Monica Martin @ BBLV
*Oct. 15th-- Christopher Cross @ The Pearl
*Oct. 15th—Porno4Pyros @ House of Blues
*Oct. 19th—Joe Marcinek Band @ SandDollar LV
*Oct. 21st—BrownChickenBrownCow @ GoldMine Tavern
*Oct. 22nd—The Ojays @ The Pearl
*Oct. 26th—Yacht Rock Review @ House of Blues
*Oct. 27th—The Cult @ The Pearl
*Oct. 28th—Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper @ Planet Hollywood
*Oct. 28th—Marc Rebillet @ BBLV
*Oct. 28th—Radford Bros. & The Bat Band @ SandDollar LV
Meeting adjourned: 8:33 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 7th @ 7 PM
Location: The Phoenix Bar & Grill Patio @ 4213 W. Sahara Ave.
SEPTEMBER 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: September 5, 2023
Meeting Start: 7:05 PM
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.
A. REMINDER: The mentioned Golf Tournament is now looking at an October Sunday date of Oct. 15th or 22nd. 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 28th 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 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica):
UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:
*Sept. 6th—The Revivalists w/ Band of Horses & The Heavy Heavy @ Virgin Theater
*Sept 8th-- A Flock of Seagulls @ BBLV
*Sept. 8th -- TheeMessArounds @ GoldMine Tavern
*Sept. 10th—Marissa & The Hoolenbecks @ SandDollar LV
*Sept. 14th—JBoog @ BBLV
*Sept. 15th—Jimmy Plays Jerry @ SandDollar LV
*Sept. 16th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Zion, UT
*Sept. 20th—Devon Allman & Donavan Frankenreiter w/ Goodnight Texas @ BBLV
*Sept. 21st—Iam Tongi @ Virgin Lawn
*Sept. 29th—Rumors of Fleetwood Mac @ The Smith Center
*Sept. 29th—Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo @ The Pearl
*Sept. 29th—The Psyatics, The WayOuts, & The Minges @ The Double Down
*Sept. 30th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ Pioneer Saloon
*Oct. 1st—Goose @ BBLV
*Oct. 1st-- Shakey Graves @ Virgin Theater
*Oct. 2nd-- Get the Led Out @ BBLV
Meeting adjourned: 7:40 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 3rd @ 7 PM
Location: Crown & Anchor (E. Tropicana)
AUGUST 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: August 1, 2023
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. 16th (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 5th ‘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.
A. The mentioned Golf Tournament is now looking at an October Sunday date of Oct. 15th or 22nd. 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 28th 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 6th 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. 2nd or 9th, 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):
*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!
*August 2nd—Little Feat & Dirty Dozen Brass Band @ The Smith Center
*August 2nd—Stoney Curtis @ SandDollar LV
*August 4th-- Joe Bonamassa @ The Chelsea
*August 5th—Catfish John ‘Days Between’ event @ SandDollar LV
*August 12th—Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ SaddlesNSpurs
*August 12th—Dogfish @ BBLV
*August 12th—Greta Van Fleet @ T*Mobile Arena
*August 12th—Beck & Phoenix @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
*August 12th—Red Eye Gin @ The Gambit
*August 12th—Strangelove @ Santa Fe Station
*August 13th—Clutch @ House of Blues
*August 18th-- Peter Frampton @ The Pearl
*August 18th—Australian Pink Floyd @ Virgin Theater
*August 19th—Zeppelin USA @ Smith Center
*August 21st—SwayzeCrazy & Friends Jam @ SDLV
*August 26th—BrownChickenBrownCow @ Frankie’s Uptown, Summerlin
*Sept. 1st—Weezer & Spoon @ Planet Hollywood Zappos Theater
*Sept. 2nd—Counting Crows & Frank Turner @ The Pearl
*Sept. 5th—BluesBender Jam @ SDLV
Meeting adjourned: 7:57 PM
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 5th @ 7 PM
JULY 2023 LVJBS Meeting Minutes
Date: July 11, 2023
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. 5th: High Blue Cactus or Sun., Aug. 6th: Sonic Shakers & see which band would gather more interest to our music fans.) More info TBA.
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
*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 5th. 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!
*July 13th—Stephen Marley w/ Hirie & Arise Roots @ Virgin Theater
*July 15th—Catfish John @ SandDollar LV
*July 17th—Swayze Crazy & Friends @ SandDollar LV
*July 21st—Thee MessArounds & Ian Crawford & Cosmic Myles @ SandDollar LV
*July 21st—The Green @ BBLV
*July 22nd—Headz or Tailz @ The HideAway
*July 22nd—MegaScopes CD Release Party @ Fergusons Downtown
*July 22nd—The Moanin’ Blacksnakes (SDLV’s 48th Anniversary Event) @SandDollar LV
*July 28th & 30th--The Smashing Pumpkins @ The Chelsea Theater
Next Meeting: Tuesday, August 1st @ 7 PM
Location: Crown & Anchor (1350 E. Tropicana Ave.)