FEBRUARY 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: February 1, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:10 PM

Location: Jacksons Bar & Grill 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Teah H., (Greg by text)

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

“Thanks for coming!”

*Heard back from BBLV regarding the ticket distribution for the Melvin Seals/JGB show.  All of the comp-tickets were picked up, except one.  (That person did cancel the ticket need, but within 24 hours, not the needed 48 hours.  Be sure to remember to not get penalized for future ticket registrations, a 48 hour window is needed to allow time for the ‘runners-up’ to get on the will-call list.)

*A concern was had from one of our longtime members in why a ticket was not offered for her proper ‘tagging of 5 non-members’ & we identified the problem was the lack of ‘registering’ the ticket request on the WildApricot email. We are adding her name to an upcoming raffle, due to the miscommunication to compensate this mistake. **Please be sure to follow ALL steps of the ticket process.

*Also, BBLV has offered ‘unlimited’ comps for LVJBS ‘Members, Friends & Family’ for the upcoming ‘Rock & Roll Playhouse”, matinee--all-ages event, for Saturday, February 12^th, featuring CATFISH JOHN.  Be on the look out to sign-up & register your ticket requests on WildApricot.  Also, a Facebook, “LVJBS February Friends & Family” event invite will soon go out. 

*The WildApricot’s webpage for registration has been modified and updated.  Check it out!

Also, there’s now a ‘Virtual Tip Jar’ link for events, so donations to specific bands/events can be made.

*When LVJBS posted and asked, “what jambands should be contacted for future Las Vegas BBLV shows” & over 256 comments were made.  We have narrowed it down to the top 10 and will be providing BBLV with the list.

*Spoke with ART DURAN, a BBLV Employee who also plays in a local, reggae band.  We will be sharing his contact info with SaddleN’Spurs for a possible future event.

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

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.    Review of balances. Monies in both checking and savings (Scholarship fund money)
• B.     Payment ($250) to Chuck Garvey (moe.)--"The check is in the mail"…..Sent to moe.’s financial account.
• C.     Smith’s grocery-card gave us $31.31 this quarter—8 households participating.
• D.    PAY YOUR DUES!  J

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A.    The APRIL ‘Friends & Family Event” will be to the LION HABITAT in West Henderson. We had asked for a non-profit group discount & have been offered a $5 savings per ticket, if 30 tickets are purchased (They will be $20/ea. if 30 tickets (for ages 15 and up) aren’t sold.)  Each adult ticket allows a child, under the age of 14 free admission. This event will be on Saturday, April 2^nd, from 11am-3pm. Be on the lookout for a Facebook Event with the information and a WildApricot sign-up/RSVP.  Tell your friends & bring your family!

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg via text at VGK vs. Buffalo Sabers game)

• A.    Color:  Buffalo Wing Sauce Red

Item 6: Production Report (Greg via text at VGK game)

• A.    TERRAPIN FLYER is looking for a Tuesday, 4/26 venue.  We sent their info to the SandDollar. More info TBD.
• B.     We are still working on booking a band for the 2^nd Sunday in March at SaddleNSpurs (possible Reggae band in the event it can’t get booked in time), yet, we will ask to give us until 2/6 to get something locked in.

Item 7:  COMMITTEE REPORTS

• A.    BY-LAW Committee:  The updated 2022 LVJBS By-laws have been created.  The final document will be discussed at the March LVJBS meeting & posted on WildApricot, under the ‘NEWS’ tab, where the ‘Minutes’ are posted.
• B.     FUNDRAISING Committee:  JT is getting a letter to Jessica/Paige to proofread and add to letterhead, which will be a LVJBS/Band agreement contract for bands to read and sign-off on, to ensure all rules for the hired bands are followed.  More details TBA.

Open Floor:

• A.    JT & Paige (&/or Jessica) to check ROSIE’S SALOON & CAFÉ (formerly Rosie’s Den) to see what it has to offer the LVJBS....*off the US93, in White Hills, AZ, recently being remodeled by Terribles’ Casino group.  They have a stage area and are welcoming to have us work with them.  (More details TBA)

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

*TheeMessArounds @ SandDollar LV (Feb. 3)

*Dinosaur Jr. & Built to Spill @ BBLV (Feb. 4)

*THE GREEN @ BBLV (Feb. 5)

*Billy Ray Charles & Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollarLV (Feb. 5)

*Jimmy Carpenter @ SandDollarLV (Feb. 6)

*Unique Massive @ SandDollarLV (Feb. 9)

*The Black Crowes @ HOB (Feb. 11 & Feb. 12)

*Catfish John (Grateful Dead for Kids daytime event) @ BBLV (Feb. 12)

*The Unwieldies @ Gold Mine Tavern (Feb. 12)

*GALACTIC w/ Too Many Zoos @ BBLV (Feb. 16)

*The Funk Jam @ SandDollarLV (Feb. 16)

*Coheed & Cambria w/ Sheer Mag (Feb. 17)

*The Soul Juice Band @ SandDollar LV (Feb. 18)

*Allman Family Revival @ Virgin Theater (Feb. 24)

*TheeMessArounds @ SandDollar LV (Feb. 24)

*Metallica w/ Greta VanFleet @ Allegiant Stadium (Feb. 25)

*Billy Joel @ Allegiant Stadium (Feb. 26)

Meeting adjourned:   8:00 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 1^st @ 7 PM. 

Location:  Rocky’s Bar & Grill

JANUARY 2022 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: January 4, 2022 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor Pub 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Adam P., Steve Galbraith

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

 “Thanks for coming.  It’s a new year, so let’s get started…”

Updated Elected 2022 Officers are:

President:  Johnnie Tolson

Vice President: Adam Peiken

Treasurer:  Paige Tolson

Secretary:  Jessica Grant

Mayor:  Greg Serensits

 

*MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL info will be reviewed.  There were a few issues with members using ‘discount codes’, so some troubleshooting occurred and that helped:

 

*$10/month, if paid monthly

*$100/year (single membership), if paid in full by March 1^st

*$150/year (couple--same address membership), if paid in full by March 1^st

(Possible discounts:  If attendance in 4 or more monthly meetings the year prior was had, $20 can be taken off your year’s membership cost.)

 

**At the December 2021 meeting, the discussion of having any future elected Officer’s Membership cost reduced to $25/each (single membership) was had.  The LVJBS Team members agreed to this discount.  (**Discount only valid for those Officers who were paid in full members the year prior and attended meetings/held up to their Elected duties (Found coverage when needed, Volunteered throughout the year, etc.)

 

*TICKET LOTTERY information:

--We have extended the MELVIN SEALS & JGB lotto with the BBLV until Saturday, Jan. 8^th.  Members and any interested music fan, can help advertise the BBLV event by sharing the event to their own Facebook page, tagging at least 5 non-LVJBS members and by completing the online registration form. 25 free tickets will be distributed to those who meet the requests.

(*See the LVJBS email and/or Facebook page for complete details and forms.) 

 

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

• A.    Wasn’t able to make the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (BBLV) meeting with JT and BBLV’s Director of Marketing, Kirk Reed.  An update of the meeting was shared by JT: 
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• The BBLV wants to continue their relationship with the LVJBS, by us helping them to find ‘JamBand’ related bands for contacting and helping them to advertise their events.  This assistance will earn us an allotment of comp’d tickets for disbursement to our members.
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• (Jessica to soon send out a Facebook post, asking Jambanders to share their thoughts or hopes of future Jamband groups/musician names which they would like to see in our city.  From there, we will get those suggestions the BBLV’s way so they can contact and arrange events.)

 

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.    Review of balances. Monies in both checking and savings (Scholarship fund money)
• B.    Renewed the P.O. Box account fee
• C.   Canceled the ZOOM auto-renewal, since it’s not used any longer.
• D.   Payment ($250) to Chuck Garvey (moe.) will be sent from the LVJBS as He recovers.
• E.    PAY YOUR DUES!  J 

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A.    The next ‘Friends & Family Event” mention was a trip to the LION HABITAT in West Henderson. The date we will look into after making contact with the Lion Habitat (asking for non-profit group discount) is Saturday, April 2^nd. (More details TBD at February’s meeting.)

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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Greg via text at VGK game)
• A.    Color: GOAL’d

 

Item 6: Production Report (Greg via text at VGK game)

• A.    Saddles N’ Spurs had reached out, offering us the 2^nd Sunday/mo., (7-11PM shows), where $250 would be given to pay any brought in band & the ‘tip jar’ for us to use as needed. 
• B.    We had made contact with HOT BUTTERED RUN, for Tuesday, 2/10, yet their tour route had changed.  (More details on if/when they’ll be near Las Vegas again TBD.)
• C.    JT suggests:  Creating an online tip-jar when events are announced, so musicians can get some extra funds.  Also, in addition to the given $250, the LVJBS wants to offer a stipend of $75/additional band member, paid by the LVJBS.
• D.    We will look into hosting an event there in March.

Item 7:  COMMITTEE REPORTS

• A.    BY-LAW Committee:  The updated 2022 LVJBS By-laws have been created. The Officers are going to make any final edits/corrections, so they can be updated and published.  Members can get a copy, by requesting one.  The final document will be discussed at the March LVJBS meeting.
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• B.    FUNDRAISING Committee: We’re looking for Corporate Sponsors to help us with financing future events.
• JT’s 2022 goal is to send 5 letters/month to business sponsors in hopes for them to donate money, in exchange for their names/business names to be added to our events.  Also, depending on the given donations, a certain number of LVJBS memberships can be given to their company to share with their employees/staff, as they choose.
• **We will be reaching out to ‘Google Grants’ for a hopeful non-profit $15k grant.  More info TBA.

 

• Open Floor:
• A.    JT to follow up with ROSIE’S SALOON & CAFÉ (formerly Rosie’s Den) *off the US93, in White Hills, AZ, recently being remodeled by Terribles’ Casino group.  They have a stage area and are welcoming to have us work with them.  (More details TBA)

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

            *The Unwieldies w/ Big Texas @ Gold Mine Tavern (Jan. 7)

            *Moanin’ Blacksnakes @ SandDollar LV (Jan. 8)

            *The StoryTellers @ SandDollar LV (Jan. 20)

            *The StoryTellers @ Gilleys BBQ (Jan. 21)

*TOOL w/ BlondeRedhead @ T*Mobile (Jan. 22)

*CATFISH JOHN w/ The Alligators @ SandDollar LV (Jan. 22)

*Steve Vai @ House of Blues (Jan. 27)

*Melvin Seals & JGB @ BBLV (Jan. 28)

*THE GREEN @ BBLV (Feb. 5)

*The Black Crowes @ HOB (Feb. 11 & 12)

*Catfish John (Grateful Dead for Kids daytime event) @ BBLV (Feb. 12)

*Allman Family Revival @ Virgin Theater (Feb. 24)

*Metallica w/ Greta VanFleet @ Allegiant Stadium (Feb. 25)

*Billy Joel @ Allegiant Stadium (Feb. 26)

Meeting adjourned:   8:05 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, February 1^st  @ 7 PM. 

Location:  Jackson’s Bar & Grill

DECEMBER 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: December 8, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:02 PM

Location: Rocky’s Bar & Grill 

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

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

 “Quick meeting…A lot to do!”

Our Elected 2022 Officers are:

President:  Johnnie Tolson

Vice President: Jessica Grant

Treasurer:  Paige Tolson

Secretary:  Dianna Hank

Mayor:  Greg Serensits

*The mentioned LVJBS Holiday Party for Saturday, 12/11 will not be happening, as hoped.  We didn’t secure a location, nor band to play.  Group thought seeing ‘Donzos Cosmos’ at Tenaya Creek might be a good plan ‘B’, yet He’s not playing there until 12/18.  (More details about a gathering TBD and announced soon.)

*A ‘thank you’ to the Adopt-A-Highway Team for following through with our clean-up commitment, with N*Dot.

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

No news. Glad to help out with TheSpace LV for the past year, as VP.

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.    Review of balances.
• B.    Looking into The HideAway Lounge for a possible Holiday venue. There are no bands playing, as of yet.
• C.   The Tolsons will be hosting a SuperBowl Party on Sunday, 2/13.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A.    Another thanks to our Adopt-A-Highway volunteers!
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• B.    The next ‘Friends & Family Event” mention was a trip to the LION HABITAT in West Henderson. (More details TBD)
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Jay via text reply)
• A.    Color:  ORANGE

Item 6: Production Report (Greg) absent

 Open Floor:

• A.    We are sending going to donate $250 to Chuck Garvey, of moe., to share our support for his health, from afar.
• B.    The mention to make a motion for 2022 Officers, who attend 10-12 of the previous year’s meetings, to get a 50% off the next year’s Members’ dues will be brought up at January’s meeting. (i.e. $100 to be $50, if paid by March & the couples’ rate of $150 to be $75, if paid by March.)
• C.   Kevin, manager of Rocky’s, mentioned the ROSIE’S SALOON & CAFÉ (formerly Rosie’s Den), which is off the US93, in White Hills, AZ, recently being remodeled by Terribles’ Casino group.  They have a stage area and are welcoming to have us work with them. 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:            

*Pauly Shore & The Crusty’s @ The SandDollar (Dec. 9)

*Brown Chicken Brown Cow @ GoldMine Tavern (Dec. 11)

*PettyCash @ The SandDollar (Dec. 16)

*The AllmanFamily Revival @ Virgin Theater (Dec. 17)

*The StoryTellers @ Gilley’s (Treasure Island), (Dec. 17-19)

*Black Pumas @ House of Blues (Dec. 18)

*TheeMessArounds @ The SandDollar (Dec. 24)

*HomeCookin’ @ The Usual Space (Dec. 29)

*TOOL @ T*Mobile (Jan. 22)

*Steve Vai @ House of Blues (Jan. 27)

*Melvin Seals & JGB @ BBLV (Jan. 28)

Meeting adjourned:   7:35 PM

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

Location:  The Crown & Anchor

NOVEMBER 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: November 2, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:13 PM

Location: Jackson’s Bar & Grill 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Adam P., Ian Z., Greg S. (via phone)

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie):

 “It was a great 4-day weekend with Phish!”

• A.    Thanks to the volunteers who helped out at the Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas’ RELIX booth:  Bruce Plath, Brenda Walsh, David DeGroot, Janet & Carl Swartz, Paige & JT Tolson.
• B.    Harrison Ezratty, from RELIX, is thankful for our support and has now left a suitcase with the needed supplies for future table set-up needs.
• C.    We learned that the ‘Grateful Shred’ event at the 24Oxford was aRELIX sponsored event after all.
• D.    The 2022 LVJBS Officer Nominations were announced. A new LVJBS member, Deanna Hank, was nominated for Secretary and accepted the nomination.  JT to discuss the needed role-requirements to see if that is something she will commit to. (If not, the nomination for Mayor will be an option.) Paige & Greg accepted the Treasurer nomination. Greg accepted the Mayor nomination (awaiting to hear from Lisa M., Jimmy C. for their acceptance or denial of the Mayor nomination.  Scott C. declined his nomination.) Jessica accepted the Secretary nomination ‘if’ needed & accepted the Vice President Nomination ‘if’ someone responsibly covers the Secretary position and both won’t need coverage (Adam P. accepts it, if needed, but may not be able to commit to all meetings due to his schedule.) Johnnie T. accepted the President nomination once again. (More details TBD.)
• E.    The ballots will go out soon and anonymous votes will be placed via GoogleSheets, by Nov. 15^th. The Dec. 7^th LVJBS meeting will announce the voted-in Officers.
• F.    The Bylaws were edited and awaiting the ‘final draft’ to be shared with all.  More info on the finalized date TBD. 

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

• A.    Offered to Volunteer at the SpaceLV.  No reply yet.   
• B.    It was a great weekend.

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.    Review of balances.
• B.    Smith’s grocery card use has given us additional funds.  (Please continue using the AmazonSmile and/or Smith’s Groceries accounts to help us earn monies!)
• C.    The Tecopa Takeover (Fri.-Sun., Nov. 12-14) will be a no cost event/no scheduled bands.  Hoping The MegaScopes & ShakeyFeelin’ will play.  Any musician needs to set-up their own sound systems, etc.  This is a NON-LVJBS gathering this time around.    

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A.    Our next Adopt-A-Highway event will be on Saturday, December 4^th @ 9 AM.  Please look for the event-invite soon!
• B.    Our recent ‘Friends & Family Event”, the TOM PETTY ‘Wildflowers’ movie was a great time out. Great documentary.  It will be showing in 4k resolution on Thursday, Nov. 11^th, on YouTube! Check it out!  
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• Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Jay via text reply)
• A.    Color:  Purple (Due to today’s news of the band TURQUAZ breaking up.)

Item 6: Production Report (Greg via phone):

• A.    Spoke with Andrew regarding HOT BUTTERED RUM’s availability for Saturday, February 6^th @ TheSpaceLV (3460 Cavaretta Ct.) Confirmed details TBD.
• B.    LVJBS Holiday Party is reaching out to CUBENSIS for a December 11^th event.  More details TBD.
• C.    Facebook message sent our way by Scott Frasier with a ‘missing person’ search request for Cherilyn Beardall. He’s asking for our group’s possible help to find her remains, with the possible use of a drone/search party. LVJBS Team to discuss our participation, if any, since we are ‘for the music’. (Any LVJBS member can reach out his way, if you’d like to be a part of this search effort: Contact Scott Frasier on Facebook.) We wish him and the family of Cherilyn the best. 
• D.    Bobby Kingston, owner of Saddle N’ Spurs, asked for a possible jam collaboration on the second Sunday of ea./month—A cross collaboration of the Blues Society and the LVJBS.  More details TBD.
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• Open Floor:
• A.    We are sending the String Cheese Incident family our love & support for the sudden loss of their Madison House Partner & SCI booking agent, JESSE ARATOW, who suddenly left us at age 48. 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

*JJ Grey & Mofro (Nov. 4) @ BBLV

*Blackberry Smoke @ Virgin Lawn (Nov. 5 & 6)

*MacSabbath @ TheSpace LV (Nov. 6)

*The Rolling Stones @ Allegiant Stadium (Nov. 6)

*The Black Crowes @ House of Blues (Nov. 18 & 19)

*The Foo Fighters @ Park Theater (Dec. 2)

*Pauly Shore & The Crusty’s @ The SandDollar (Dec. 9)

*The AllmanFamily Revival @ Virgin Theater (Dec. 17)

*Black Pumas @ House of Blues (Dec. 18)

*moe. (Dec. 30 & 31) @ BBLV

Meeting adjourned:   7:55 PM

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

Location:  Rocky’s Bar & Grill

OCTOBER 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: October 5, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:15 PM

Location: The Crown & Anchor patio 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Kathy G., Fred G., Diana, Sam, & Dave (from CO)

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie)

 “CHEERS!”

• A.    Thanks to those who helped out at our Fall Adopt-A-Highway roadside clean-up last month. 
• B.    The email to start nominating the Officers for the 2022 LVJBS year will soon be sent out.  The November LVJBS meeting will have the nominees accept/deny their nomination & the December meeting will conclude the voting process and announce the 2022 LVJBS Officers.
• C.   The Bi-Law Committee Members (JT, Dan, & Jessica) will soon review and finalize the created draft.

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

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.     Review of balances.
• B.     Donated the $1k towards the Tecopa musicians fund:                      (Reminder notes from Sept.’s meeting: Due to Covid regulations, we have decided to cancel the 2021 TECOPA TAKEOVER (weekend of Nov. 11-14).  The LVJBS donated (& will still provide) $1k to assist with the bills and it has been decided that a less formal event will still take place, while we celebrate one another, while having a great 2-day party.  So far, MegaScopes, Shaky Feelin’, & a few other local music acts will still be sharing in the fun.  Camping and lodging is up to the individuals who attend. (More info to come.)
• C.   We are still awaiting the Federal Grant monies for the scholarship funds.  More details TBA.
• D.   Welcome back to the Secretary position, Jessica Grant.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A.    I will be phoning the N*Dot (Adopt-A-Highway) director, Marc Cutler, this week to ensure He knows our roadside sign has once again been ‘tagged’ & ensure He knows that the ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ attraction is one of the leading causes of the left debris and that our ‘sign area’ seems to be the attendees’ parking area for its visitors.
• B.    There is a TOM PETTY ‘Wildflowers’ movie that is playing nationwide on Wednesday, October 20^th.  I will create an invite for a local theater for our members/guests to enjoy together.  More details TBA.

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Jay via text reply)

• A.    Color: Kind Blue

Item 6: Production Report (Greg)

• A.     The DIRK QUINN BAND has once again shown interest in coming through Las Vegas in 2022.
• B.    HOT BUTTERED RUM is available 2/1/22 through 2/6/22 (Tuesday-Saturday).  The group supports this event.  Superbowl Sunday is that Sunday, 2/7. 
• Venue options: Diversion Amusement (@ 5321 Cameron St.), TheSpaceLV (3460 Cavaretta Ct.), private home (maybe Basia & Steve’s?)  More details TBD.

Open Floor:

• A.    Our annual HOLIDAY PARTY will be here before we know it!  Thoughts are to have CUBENSIS join us. Date thoughts:  Fridays/Saturdays--12/3, 12/4, 12/10, or 12/11
• B.    Diana mentioned the ‘NYC Freaks’ which started in her home state of NY, as an email-chain in 1995 by a group of WSP fans.  (This was similar to our ‘ol LVJBS YahooGroup email-blasts, which could be read as a daily email blast or individual emails as they came through.)  Greg & Diana spoke at the SandDollar recently about bringing back the ‘YahooGroup’ feeling, by possibly adding a Gmail/Google folder where people could share tickets for sale/give aways/garage sales/party info invites, free giveaways, etc. 
• Other thoughts:  An LVJBS phone APP/QR Code events or posts, or a DISCORD software platform: Discord is a VoIP, instant messaging and digital distribution platform. Users communicate with voice calls, video calls, text messaging, media and files in private chats or as part of communities called "servers". Servers are a collection of persistent chat rooms and voice chat channels. 

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

*Reggae Rise-up Festival w/ Matisyahu/Slightly Stoopid/SOJA, etc. (10/9 & 10/10)

 @Downtown LV Events Center

*Pauly Shore & The Crusty’s @ The SandDollar (Oct. 18)

*Wilco (Oct. 22) @ BBLV

*The StoryTellers @ Gilley’s BBQ (Oct. 22 & 23)

*TheeMessArounds @ The SandDollar (Oct. 28)

*Grateful Shred @ 24 Oxford (Oct. 28 & 29)

*PHISH @ MGM Grand (Oct. 28-31)

*(late night) DISCO BISCUITS @ BBLV (Oct. 28-30)

*The Moanin’Blacksnakes @ The SandDollar (Oct. 29)

*Catfish John @ The SandDollar (Oct. 30)

*PinkTalkingFish @ 24 Oxford (Oct. 30 & 31)

*JJ Grey & Mofro (Nov. 4) @ BBLV

*The Rolling Stones @ Allegiant Stadium (Nov. 6)

*The Black Crowes @ House of Blues (Nov. 18 & 19)

*The Foo Fighters @ Park Theater (Dec. 2)

*The AllmanFamily Revival @ Virgin Theater (Dec. 17)

*Black Pumas @ House of Blues (Dec. 18)

*moe. (Dec. 30 & 31) @ BBLV

Meeting adjourned:   8:15 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, November 2^nd @ 7 PM.  Location:  Jackson’s Bar & Grill

August 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: August 3, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:05 PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom 

Attendees: Johnnie T., Paige T., Tiffany B., Jessica G., Greg S., Dan R.   

                           

Item 1: President’s Introduction (Johnnie) 

 A.   By-Law Committee: Dan will put together a draft of meetings that occurred and come up with a final draft before next month’s meeting. 

B.   Grant Writing Committee: Will meet again soon.

C.  Discussed changes in mask mandates and how that may impact future shows.  Which music venues would be to our advantage to host future endeavors, such as Bootleggers. 

 

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam)

A.  Not in attendance, no report.

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

A.  Paige reviewed balances from accounts. 

B.  $10K Grant still pending in the bank.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Tiffany)

A.  Doug, from Terrapin Flyer in Chicago, continued conversations about potential show on November 14th. Contact information was forwarded to Jammin On.

Item 5: Mayor’s Report (Jay)

A.  Not in attendance.  Color:  Orange

Item 6: Open Floor

 A.  (Greg S.)  Steely Dead Show: waiting on response from Andrew.  

B. (Greg S.)  Grateful Shred is locked in for October 28th and 29th! Pink Talking Fish is locked in for October 30th and 31st! A limited number of tickets will be available to LVJBS members. 

 B. (Greg S.)    Cubensis and Moon Alice are still a possibility and a work in progress. Stay tuned! 

D. (Jessic G.)  Moe announced December 30th and December 31st in Vegas, baby! 

Meeting adjourned:  7:35 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, September 7th via Zoom

SEPTEMBER LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: September 7, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:32 PM (technical difficulties)

Location: Virtual via Zoom 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., Jessica G., Dan R.,  Adam P., Megan B., David B., & Jenny M.

Item 1: President’s Report (Johnnie)

 “Thanks for your patience with the technical delay!”

• A.    Our elected Secretary, Tiffany Belcher, has decided to step down from her position for the rest of 2021.  A motion was held to have our former LVJBS Secretary, Jessica Grant, take over the 2021 Office of Secretary.  (Jessica agreed to the task at hand.)
• B.    The last month’s meeting minutes were not recorded, nor posted to WildApricot.  (JT to send the recording to Paige so the meeting’s minutes can be noted.)
• C.    An email at September’s end will go out to begin the 2022 Officer Nominations.  In October, the nominated Members will be announced.  In November, the acceptance/denial of the nominated offices will be held & the voting for the 2022 Offices will be held in December.
• D.    The Bylaw Committee met to make changes to the JamBandSociety of America’s document.  We will soon ensure they are typed, reviewed, and are readied to be shared for the October Members’ meeting (last week of September). 

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam)

• A.    No new news. 

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.     Review of balances.
• B.    The AmazonSmile account raised additional funds.

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Jessica)

• A.   Glad to be back as part of the LVJBS Officers. 
• B. Been in contact, via our LVJBS Messenger, with the promotor for Mike Gantzer's AQ & Friends (feat. members of Aqueous, Dopapod, & more! (Oct. 3rd) @ Fremont Country Club & Backstage Bar & Billiards.  We shared their flyer and info on our page.  They are willing to offer up a pair of tickets to their event to raffle off to our Members.  (More info to come!)

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Jay)

• A.    Color:  Turquoise

Item 6: Production Report (Greg—absent)

• A.     Some comp-tix to the Virgin Event Lawn shows were offered to Members, at the last minute & possibly more for future shows will be provided.  More info to come.

Open Floor

• A.    (Jessica G.)  We recently got a call from Marc Cutler (N*Dot) about our group still participating in the ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY clean-up area because there are other groups wanting to help the program.  (I did mention that August is a month we often don’t participate due to the heat of the summer—Yet, we drive by to ensure there is not any immediate need.)  Marc did ask for us to ‘pin’ the area that we cover and send his way. The next Adopt-A-Highway clean up date is scheduled for Saturday, September 25^th @ 9 AM.  (Facebook and email invite to be sent out soon!)
• B.    (Dave B. & Megan B.) Due to Covid regulations, we have decided to cancel the 2021 TECOPA TAKEOVER (weekend of Nov. 11-14).  The LVJBS donated (& will still provide) $1k to assist with the bills and it has been decided that a less formal event will still take place, while we celebrate one another, while having a great 2-day party.  So far, MegaScopes, Shaky Feelin’, & a few other local music acts will still be sharing in the fun.  Camping and lodging is up to the individuals who attend. (More info to come.)

UPCOMING (LVJBS & non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

            *The Blues Bender (Sept. 10-13) @ The Westgate

            *SteelyDead (Sept. 12^th) @ 24 Oxford Virgin Hotel

            *Gary Clark Jr. (Sept. 11) @ 24 Oxford Virgin Hotel

           *Andy Frasco (Sept. 16⁾ @ JamminOn Main

*Catfish John (Sept. 18) @ The SandDollar

*GrooveSession (Sept. 23) @ The SandDollar

*Get the Led Out (Sept. 29^th) @ BBLV

*Ween (Oct. 1-3) @ Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

*Mike Gantzer's AQ & Friends (feat. members of Aqueous, Dopapod, & more!               (Oct. 3rd) @ Fremont Country Club & Backstage Bar & Billiards (see ad on our    LVJBS Facebook page)

*Reggae Rise-up Festival w/ Matisyahu/Slightly Stoopid/SOJA, etc. (10/9 &                  10/10) @Downtown LV Events Center

        *Wilco (Oct. 22) @ BBLV

         *JJ Grey & Mofro (Nov. 4) @ BBLV

         *moe. (Dec. 30 & 31) @ BBLV

 

Meeting adjourned:   7:55 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, October 5th @ 7 PM.  Location:  via Zoom

July 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: July 6, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:03 PM

Location: Virtual via Zoom 

Attendees: Johnnie T., Adam P., Paige T., Tiffany B., Jay M., Jessica G., Jenny M., Jeffrey T., Greg S., Dan R.   

                           

Item 1: President’s Introduction (Johnnie) 

 A.   By-Law meeting will be immediately following tonight’s monthly LVJBS meeting via Zoom. 

B.   Grant Writing Committee will be meeting next week, hopefully. 

C.  Copa at Bootleggers is reopening! Johnnie will reach out for details in hopes of joint ventures at their facility.  We’d also like to consider teaming up with the Blues Society. 

D.  Ashley, a promoter of a band from Chicago, contacted Johnnie. Johnnie will forward the information to Greg S. 

E.  We’d like to host another LVJBS concert soon! We are looking at possible dates in August for our next event so stay tuned!

F.  Ween is coming October 1st-3rd. Johnnie will contact Brooklyn Bowl to see if they will honor giving LVJBS tickets as planned for the 2020 shows that were cancelled due to Covid. 

G.  Relix reached out to see if LVJBS is interested in assisting with tables for Ween shows and Halloween after shows. 

H.  Discussed Scholarship money disbursement of funds. 

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam)

A.  Adam has kept lines of communication open with The Space. They are booking a lot of shows and events. With higher capacity limits now, they may be open to discussing 2-set shows in the future! 

Item 3:  Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

A.  Paige reviewed balances from accounts. 

B.  Went through the process for the $10K Grant and the money should hopefully process soon! 

C.  Basia’s stream party was a success!  We sold 12 tickets online and additional tickets in person. We also had a couple sign up for new LVJBS memberships! We are excited to welcome new members.

D.  Smith’s Quarterly earnings were $30.10. 

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Tiffany)

A.  Doug, from Terrapin Flyer in Chicago, reached out about booking a show on November 14th. Due to the overlap with Tecopa weekend, we will forward the potential interest to other venues. 

Item 5: Mayor’s Report (Jay)

A.  Color:  Turquoise

B.  Shows in Oregon often mix 2 bands for one set each.  Discussed thoughts about exploring shows like this held by LVJBS in the future. 

Item 6: Open Floor

 A.  (Jenny M.)  Let’s follow up on contacting Blues Society about possible joint endeavors.  We may discover new local bands.

B. (Greg S.)    TV Broken 3rd Eye Open reached out to Greg about their interest in doing a show between 9/19 - 9/23.  Greg will refer the information to The Sand Dollar to see if they are interested. 

D. (Greg S.)  Cubensis and Moon Alice would like to play a show between  10/13 - 10/17.  Yak Attack is also interested. 

E. (Jeffrey T.)  

1. Tecopa is in full force! Jeffrey will be running a side stage variety show so they will be looking for acts! This can be anything from acoustic acts, fun artsy performances, etc. 

2. Gambit, formerly known as E-String, is open and their PA system sounds great! They may be a place to consider for live shows.

3. There’s a Rolling Rhythm Cart currently being stored at a space with First Friday. There’s about 30 pieces of percussion instruments sponsored by Remo drums. Perhaps, we could look into peaking interest with Jammin On to store and use for various purposes. For example, Squirt the Shirt events with schools including drums and percussion. 

F.  (Greg S.)  Discussed having another Golf outing in September for LVJBS. 

G.  (Jessica G.)  There’s an online event celebrating Further Festival on July 9th. Check it out on goingfurther.com 

Meeting adjourned:  8:18 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, Aug 3rd via In-person @ Crown and Anchor Bar

JUNE 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: June 1, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:00 PM

Location: Remedy’s Tavern (location change) 

Attendees: Johnnie T, Paige T., & Jessica G., (in-person), Greg S. (via text), Basia Y., Steven Y., Kathy G., Fred G., Dan R., & Adam P. (via Zoom)

Item 1: President’s Introduction (Johnnie)

• A.    (Johnnie) “Thanks to everyone who attended & those who were flexible with the change.”
• --We need to reschedule (in advance) any meeting where the majority of the Officers are not going to be present. Officers needs to ‘step-down’ from their position if time doesn’t allow them to hold their position. More information on this will be discussed at our upcoming ‘Bi-Law’ Committee meeting. There have been some who have shown interest in reevaluating our current Bi-Laws.  They will soon get an email with date options for a meeting week of June 7-11.  (Dan R. will be out of town, but will join via Zoom.)
• B.   There have been two who have shown interest in the needed Grant-Writing.  Jenny M. will be a big part of the ‘Google Grant’.
• C.    The next event is our ‘Friends & Family’ event at Basia and Steve’s home on Saturday, June 12^th (2:30-10:30 PM) with the LiveStream of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.  $5 members & $10 non-members.  LVJBS to cover the cost difference to help pay for the ‘Porta-Potty’ and excess costs.
• D.   We are looking into an August event, with Andrew at the new Virgin Hotel. (More info in the Production report, via Greg).
• E.    Optional Venues:  The Gambit & 9^th Island (Lake Mead, near Boulder Highway).
• F.    Officers to meet at some point this month to discuss the ‘LVJBS Scholarship’ Distribution so this process can move along.

Item 2: Vice President’s Report (Adam)

  A.   No new news. 

Item 3: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.    Review of balances.
• B.    The AmazonSmile account raised $24.22 this past month.
• C.   Basia/Steve will be reimbursed for the Porta-Potty for the upcoming, 6/12, event.
  

Item 4: Secretary’s Report (Tiffany:  absent via Jessica)

• A.    No report.  (Jessica to post minutes within 24 hours.)

Item 5:  Mayor’s Report (Jay:  absent via Jessica)

• A.   Color:  MINT

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

• A.    Sunday, September 12^th, STEELY DEAD @ 24 Oxford, Virgin Hotel & Casino
• B.    Additional bands still being looked into through Andrew at 24 Oxford (former Vinyl @ the HRH). TBA.

Open Floor

            A. (Jessica G.)  Facebook contact from ‘Mitch’, representing the SoCal Dead cover band, LIGHTNING DAN & THE CRAWDADS, who are interested and available to play in the Fall.

     B. (Dan R.)  The renewing of the Area51Soundtest website name is happening                                once again. 

    C.  (Johnnie T.)  Will be meeting with a new connect, Gene, who is hosting a VGK                              view party this week, so a possible new venue/stage area can be      looked into. More details shared at next month’s meeting.

UPCOMING (non-LVJBS) EVENTS:   

*TheeMessArounds @ JamminOn, First Friday, 6/7 & Saturday, 6/8 @ Soul Belly BBQ

*Catfish John, Saturday, 6/8 @ SandDollar Lounge

*Scott Pemberton, Friday, 6/11 @ SandDollar Lounge

*The Moanin’ Blacksnakes, Saturday, 6/12 @ SandDollar Lounge, 10 PM

*THE MEGASCOPES, Saturday, June 19^th @ SandDollar Lounge, 10 PM

 

Meeting adjourned:  7:30 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, July 6th @ 7 PM. 

Location:  TBD: Either the Tolson’s home OR  the Sporting Life Bar (4570 W. Sahara) 

MAY 2021 LVJBS Meeting Minutes 

Date: May 4, 2021 

Meeting Start: 7:12 PM

Location: Crown & Anchor Patio 

Attendees: Johnnie T., Adam P., Paige T., Jessica G., Jenny M., Greg S., Basia Y., Steven Y., Jimmy C. 

                           

Item 1: President’s Introduction (Johnnie)

• A.    (Johnnie) “Thank you for showing up!  Appreciate that.”
• We’ve had four shows at The Space.  (3 were financially successful.)  Hoping for one more show there, within the next 2-3 months.  Open dates: 6/25, 7/30, 7/31, or early August weekends. (Max. capacity @ The Space is 410 with “the sweet spot” being 205.)  Will speak with Mark @ The Space for more info.
• After that, we will continue looking into the old E-String Bar & Grill which is now remodeled to The Gambit.  (Opening soon—date TBD)  Thoughts for the first booked band there: Moksha, The Moanin’ Blacksnakes, Pitchfork, Terrapin Flyer (Chicago)

Item 2: President’s Report (Johnnie)

• A.   Been working on refreshing the website.  Will be able to draft/clone the site to play around & make edits.  More updates to follow.
• B.   Bi-Law Committee discussed. An email was sent to LVJBS members to see who wants to join & 5 had volunteered.  Another request will go out, asking for others & a future Zoom meeting to be held.  Date TBD.

Item 3: Vice President’s Report (Adam)

• A. No new news.  Side note:  Punk Rock Bowling (Sept. 24-26) has changed the headliner from NoFX to the Descendants. 
• B.  Follow-up on the “grants/money” that The Space has which will help us to book shows that are guaranteed to bring in revenue.  More details after JT speaks to Mark @ The Space.

Item 4: Treasurer’s Report (Paige)

• A.    We had 4 shows at The Space.  For FLUX, we sold 51 tickets & 1 Live Stream.  It was a small loss. The total losses of all 4 shows were approx. $800, so for a “safe, socially distanced, fun time of live music”, we averaged a loss of $200/ea.
• B.    Scholarship fund money distribution to be further looked into.  We can look into CCSD, if the former recipient names don’t work out.  More info to follow.
  

Item 5: Secretary’s Report (Tiffany:  absent via Jessica)

• A.    Contact with Terrapin Flyer (from Chicago) was had.  Doug is interested in a Vegas date.

Item 6: Mayor’s Report (Jay:  absent via Jessica)

• A.   Color:  Blue
• B.   “Nothing new to report.  Feels like music is creeping out slowly, but we’re still on the way to the promised land.”

Item 7: Open Floor

     A. (Jenny M.)  The vacant house that was mentioned at the last meeting has approximately 3 weeks before it is listed and unavailable. Possibly a Catfish John local show. Greg to contact Scott T. More details TBA.

     B. (Greg S.)   Followed up with Steely Dead, a Steely Dan/Grateful Dead band for a future show.  Negotiations still in progress. More details TBD.  

    C.  (Jessica G.)  Adopt-A-Highway:  Thanks to those who volunteered for the Spring Clean-up.  It was a success.  The group ended up on a Field Trip across the road to the ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ site.

    D. (Basia & Steve) Looking into a future June weekend event at their home again.  Possibly with Pitchfork.  More info TBD.

     E.  (Jessica G.)  Be sure to check out JOE MARCINEK at JamminOn this Friday, May 7^th. 

Meeting adjourned:  8:00 PM

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, June 1^st @ 7 PM.  Location:  Tenaya Creek Brewery