Tribe.net. Local Connections chanz http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/d610092c-4b31-4ca6-9060-6608bfce57be 2008-03-03T00:08:15Z 2008-03-03T00:08:15Z

<div>Ambiguous Arts Festivals presents: <br/>Cabaret Voltaire! <br/>Not Just another Cabaret <br/> <br/>This promises to be a raucous soiree with artists experimenting with new forms of dance, movement, words, music, and visual arts. <br/> <br/>Performances include <br/>Haunting melodies by Blue Richard and the Apricots <br/>Contemporary dance by Darcy McMurray, Jill Henis, and Christine Szarko <br/>Ferocious Film by Diego Maclean <br/>Spectacular and awe inspiring Fire Spinning by Primal Fire <br/>Photography by Jonathan Chesley and aflikted <br/>Neo-radical, funked out Spokenword/Beatboxing by NMA <br/>Titillating Burlesque by the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue <br/>Down and dirty experimental hip hop by CFC <br/>And many more secrets that ain’t gonna be revealed here! But, know that it will be night to explore the unknown, rely on chance encounters, and create a movement within music within motion within a moment! <br/> <br/>Doors open at 7:15, music starts at 7:30, show at 8pm. <br/> <br/>Afterwards, there’ll be a chance to dance your pants off with special guests CFC, sippin' on gin and juice. Or beer. Or some water, if that’s your thing. No need to get particular about that, it’s really just a preference thing. <br/> <br/>This will indeed be Cabaret Voltaire, a night to expect the unexpected. Not just another Cabaret! <br/> <br/> <br/>Thursday March 6th <br/>The Event Centre (1415 broad street, above Chain Chain Chain) <br/>12 dollars @ the door <br/>Doors 7:15, show 8 <br/>Reservations or questions?! 588 1346</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

chanz 2008-03-03T00:08:15Z chanz http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/2c56f87f-ccb3-4f06-b8ca-f9bb722fc0d3 2008-01-02T19:59:43Z 2008-01-02T19:59:43Z

<div>Ambiguous Arts Festivals is back, with a collaborative night of spoken word, beat and body boxing, dance, film, and live music. The tentative date is for the 29th of Febuary, and the show is looking to be held at the Events center, but, I am still looking for interesting pieces that would fit with the flow of this show. So far there are performers from Vancouver and the Sunshinecoast, but I would love to have local Victorians showcasing a little of what is being created here. <br/> <br/>Ambiguous Arts Festivals is a not for profit organization dedicated to creating events for local up and coming artist and performers to showcase their talent. If this sounds of interest to you, please feel free to get hold of me threw tribe, email, or telephone. There will be more shows following this coming year, and we’re always looking for the bizarre, amazing, titillating, and talented! And, of course, volunteers for the events! <br/>Chandler McMurray-Ives <br/>Ambiguous Arts Festivals <br/>Email: info@ambigarts.com <br/>Telephone: 5(eight eight) 1346</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

chanz 2008-01-02T19:59:43Z savage http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/edd9575d-fc7d-4718-b842-df7e867bf3e6 2007-04-09T03:58:12Z 2007-04-09T03:58:12Z

<div>well guys I knew I said it would be the end of the month, but because of my savage side I will no longer be doing anymore open mics. I had a great time and will carry many memories of the open mic with me. I will try to keep in touch my email is bluesky_savage@yahoo.ca. msg me if you want, but take care, loved you all. love savage</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

savage 2007-04-09T03:58:12Z peanut http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/e52c7a82-29c0-4dd1-8feb-9a4fd9c3160f 2007-04-08T20:46:58Z 2006-09-04T02:30:54Z

<div>peanut is coming back on oct 9th and will attend open mic on oct 11th hope to see all you fun lovers there</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 14 replies </div>

peanut 2006-09-04T02:30:54Z chanz http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/ffd25089-56a7-4b93-8b03-b03c5a6cf4f6 2007-03-13T02:06:37Z 2007-03-13T02:06:37Z

<div>The RamDam Cabaret! <br/> Ambiguous Arts Festivals presents an evening of scintillating seduction, deviously delightful dance, and titillating tunes. With burlesque, dance, drag, ska, and gypsy jazz, it will be a night to expect the unexpected! <br/> <br/>Featuring such tempting tails as <br/>The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue <br/>Dragon Fire Spectacles <br/>Hideous Progeny <br/>The String Bustin' Cats <br/>and a few more surprises… <br/> <br/>Sunday, March 25th. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7:00pm. 957 Meares Street (one block south of Fort and Vancouver) $7-$17 (sliding scale) <br/> <br/>Need more info? <br/>885-1346 <br/>info@ambigarts.com <br/> <br/>About AA <br/>The Ambiguous Arts Festival is a new monthly cabaret style performance in Victoria, which will showcase local talent in a multitude of performing arts. Over the coming months, a variety of shows will take place in the living rooms and yards of various Victoria residents, inviting the audience to take a closer look at the performances, and challenging the artists to fit their performances into unconventional spaces. These intimate settings are geared to create a closer connection and interaction between artist and audience. Each show will have a different theme and will include music, dance, spoken word, comedy, and whatever else the performers of Victoria have up their sleeves. It is destined to be an event not to be missed! www.ambigarts.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

chanz 2007-03-13T02:06:37Z manj http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/85be6f13-becb-4e2f-a16e-e703a64d25a5 2007-03-05T18:43:01Z 2007-03-05T18:43:01Z

<div>Karmetik Productions is bringing Hey Ocean and Karmetik recording artist, Miss Emily Brown to Central Bar and Grill, Fri March 16th. <br/>The cover will be 10$ and the show starts at 9:30! Should be a sweet night of groovin and lovin. Mark it on yall calenders. <br/> <br/>Karmetik Underground will be performing at a big 420 fiesta (April 20th 2007) at Central Bar....details to come! <br/> <br/>Manj</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

manj 2007-03-05T18:43:01Z Eric http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/a3ae0259-c9e2-4ab2-8119-3e889f9a2c22 2007-01-10T20:46:13Z 2007-01-10T20:46:13Z

<div>There is an open mic and karoake event each week at the Brittania Arms in Cupertino on Mondays, Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays- from 9PM to 1:30AM. The host ensures a good time for all by giving everyone a chance to perform, and providing a large selection of karoake tunes to choose from, as well as an acoustic guitar / drum kit / keyboard for those who wish to play 'open mic style'. <br/> <br/>Brittania Arms <br/>1087 De Anza Blvd, <br/>Cupertino, CA, 95129 <br/>Tel : (408) 252-7262 </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

Eric 2007-01-10T20:46:13Z chanz http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/369a8978-bc4a-4f79-b8b6-bf7e39347f0d 2007-01-09T21:58:16Z 2007-01-09T21:58:16Z

<div>I'm looking for performers of all shapes, sizes and talents for a new monthly show in Victoria. Inspired by In the House in Vancouver, this show will take place (hopefully) monthly at a different venues (houses) every time. All types of performances from vantriliquism to dance to spoken word or burlesque are welcome to get incontact for either a meeting or to send footage of your shtuff. For the first show, I am not sure I'll be able to pay the performers, and am looking for anyone with a big heart who would like to see this outlet for the arts to succeed, and hopeful there'll be more to work with later! I'd also need volunteers for ideas, lighting, sound, and anything in between. you can email betweendarkanddawn@yahoo.ca, or send a message on this here tribe. Cheers all! <br/>Chanz</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

chanz 2007-01-09T21:58:16Z Gulfpirate http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/e5977e17-2e5e-464a-b04d-f16e6eef9006 2006-11-02T22:07:24Z 2006-10-30T18:56:27Z

<div>Hey all, <br/> <br/>What time should somebody show up for the Ocean Island open mic on Wednesday if they want to sign up? My bus stops running around midnight so I'd need to be there early enough to snag an early spot, if jams have a habit of going late into the night.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 6 replies </div>

Gulfpirate 2006-10-30T18:56:27Z devilgirl http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/afe5d124-b00e-4f43-905b-9f69d73eb9fd 2006-10-23T16:17:51Z 2006-10-22T22:55:29Z

<div>he was hosting the OI open mic for a while... and seems to have disappeared... <br/>anyone know how i can find him???</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

devilgirl 2006-10-22T22:55:29Z peanut http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/220134f2-861d-493e-8626-41320e107065 2006-10-17T01:08:51Z 2006-09-23T07:04:36Z

<div>my boy teaches capoeira here in oz.. <br/>and i've been taking his classes.. <br/>wanting to continue in good ol vic citay.. <br/>anyone know any good groups or classes to attend?? <br/>where when etc etc? <br/>much love to ya <br/>xoxoxo <br/>p-nutty</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 8 replies </div>

peanut 2006-09-23T07:04:36Z igrec http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/3220c8f2-68cc-42c1-a24c-c0a553d26b24 2006-09-20T23:38:22Z 2006-09-07T22:55:23Z

<div>hagger'd + 1/2 asleep i arrived last night to find a most gracious scene <br/>one i haven't seen in quite some time! <br/>despite my initial reluctance, i'm thankful for getting up <br/>whomever sign'd me up - blessings + gratitude. <br/> <br/>it was so great to share a stage w/ some of my favorite cats once again. <br/> <br/>bbp + tomorrow's not now = damn good times in the moment! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

igrec 2006-09-07T22:55:23Z igrec http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/b73519f6-eefc-48bb-9f4e-a9e347d35cdf 2006-09-10T21:57:30Z 2006-09-09T18:57:27Z

<div>things are just getting ridiculous. <br/>being that many a folk in the open mic crew has likely used a guitar tab before (hell, i don't even play + i have!), i'd love to hear thoughts on this matter. <br/> <br/> <br/>Song sites face legal crackdown <br/> <br/>By Ian Youngs <br/>BBC News entertainment reporter <br/> <br/>The music industry is to extend its copyright war by taking legal action against websites offering unlicensed song scores and lyrics. <br/> <br/>The US Music Publishers' Association (MPA), which represents sheet music companies, will launch its first campaign against such sites in 2006. <br/> <br/>MPA president Lauren Keiser said he wanted site owners to be jailed. <br/> <br/>He said unlicensed guitar tabs and song scores were widely available on the internet but were "completely illegal". <br/> <br/>Mr Keiser said he did not just want to shut websites and impose fines, saying if authorities can "throw in some jail time I think we'll be a little more effective". <br/> <br/>The move comes after several years of bitter legal battles against unauthorised services allowing users to download recordings for free. <br/> <br/>Publishing companies have taken action against websites in the past, but this will be the first co-ordinated legal campaign by the MPA. <br/> <br/>The MPA would target "very big sites that people would think are legitimate and very, very popular", Mr Keiser said. <br/> <br/>"The Xerox machine was the big usurper of our potential income," he said. "But now the internet is taking more of a bite out of sheet music and printed music sales so we're taking a more proactive stance." <br/> <br/>David Israelite, president of the National Music Publishers' Association, added his concerns. <br/> <br/>"Unauthorised use of lyrics and tablature deprives the songwriter of the ability to make a living, and is no different than stealing," he said. <br/> <br/>"Music publishers and songwriters will consider all tools under the law to stop this illegal behaviour." <br/> <br/>Sandro del Greco, who runs Tabhall.co.uk, said the issue was not serious enough to warrant jail time and sites like his were not necessarily depriving publishers of income. <br/> <br/>"I play the drums mainly but I play the guitar as well. I run the website and I still buy the [tab] books," he said. <br/> <br/>"The tabs online aren't deadly accurate so if someone really wants to know it they'll buy the book. <br/> <br/>"But most of the bands I listen to don't have tab books to buy so if you get them online, that's the only way you can really learn it unless you work it out yourself." <br/> <br/>The campaign comes after lyric-finding software PearLyrics was forced off the internet by a leading music publishing company, Warner Chappell. <br/> <br/>PearLyrics worked with Apple's iTunes, searching the internet to find lyrics for songs in a user's collection. <br/> <br/>"I just don't see why PearLyrics should infringe the copyright of Warner Chappell because all I'm doing is searching publicly-available websites," PearLyrics developer Walter Ritter said. <br/> <br/>"It would be different if they had an alternative service that also provided lyrics online and also integrated [with iTunes] like PearLyrics did. But they don't offer anything like that at all." <br/> <br/>A Warner Chappell statement said the company wanted to ensure songwriters were "fairly compensated for their works and that legitimate sites with accurate lyrics are not undermined by unlicensed sites". <br/> <br/>"We have requested that PearWorks provide us with information regarding the sources of their lyrics, and have further asked that they discontinue the service if these sources are operating without a licence." <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

igrec 2006-09-09T18:57:27Z AnnieBancos http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/376f327a-87f2-40bd-8b15-5edfdfb51d27 2006-08-14T20:09:20Z 2005-08-19T01:19:20Z

<div>Sometimes I feel like there are open mics happening all the time here in Victoria...I want to form a directory so that I don't miss all the fun! So far, I know of Ocean Island Wednesdays and Logan's on the same night...Pluto's - Tuesdays? Steamers - Mondays? Others?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 14 replies </div>

AnnieBancos 2005-08-19T01:19:20Z savage http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/46b1afe5-dd76-48c0-bcd2-4b27379e7576 2006-08-14T15:33:05Z 2006-07-23T10:03:58Z

<div>hey all you crazy, cool and wacky ppl. I have missed you all and I am very excited to be back again. Sorry to hear about your mc problems. Open kevin, yeah I don't think so. It's sad to see that the energy levels have fallen since my departure, but alas we can not all be savage. But it was great being your mc for as long as I did and I appreciate the last open mic we had togther. So to all the ppl I haven't reaquainted myself with, hey whats up. Katrina if your out there stop by and say hello, and to the rest of you, PARTY ON DUDES!!! <br/>a little bit of bill and teds excellent adventure. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 7 replies </div>

savage 2006-07-23T10:03:58Z Nagdeo Menninkäinen http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/b69915c5-8d41-4b98-9cc4-70efba333377 2006-07-27T22:18:03Z 2006-07-27T22:18:03Z

<div>Hey all you groovy groovers, <br/>I'm getting pumped for Shambles, but there's one problem: I still need to find a ride!!!! <br/>Here's what I can offer: Gas money, fragrant herb, fun times, and a thirst for adventure, be it planned or otherwise. <br/>If you can help me out, I would be eternally grateful! I'm also able to meet a prospective ride in Vancouver. <br/>I'm able to leave any time after August 5th at 3 pm (last day of work). <br/>Peace, and warm wishes! <br/>Chris</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

Nagdeo Menninkäinen 2006-07-27T22:18:03Z peanut http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/f3bb4f71-7a9b-41ee-b777-c7519c03013b 2006-07-21T04:57:16Z 2006-06-03T07:48:15Z

<div>this is peanutty butter sending love from down under, <br/>hoping all is going well back in vic.. <br/>will be back in july.. <br/>cant wait to see you all on my first weds back at ocean island</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 5 replies </div>

peanut 2006-06-03T07:48:15Z ChristopherJam http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/a58f0745-2786-42df-9766-b3276e3c2cce 2006-07-05T02:52:47Z 2006-07-05T02:52:47Z

<div>WHere: Recyclistas <br/>When: Wed: 8pm Race 10pm Bands <br/>All right you filthy bunch of hooch swillin' maniacs, pay attention. <br/>Just over 24 training hours remaing, and I hope all ye be prepared for a brutal Greek Decathalon of weaving and ripping. Checkpoints will involve a variety of terrain, so some bikes will take a little more abuse than they may be designed for, but, then again, if you have a problem with that, then you probably aren't reading this. <br/>Bands blow in from prairie winds, and Recyclistas is proud to host Carbon Dating Service (Saskatoon) on their first Western Canadian Tour. Special guests include newly immigrated Fury and the Mouse, a veritable explosion of one-legged emo-dance wave. <br/>If you aren't here, and it's because you think you have something more important to do, you may be legally retarded. <br/>UNtil Then <br/>Chris</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

ChristopherJam 2006-07-05T02:52:47Z sjon http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/a231045e-6d20-4db5-941c-1ef29c7b92fd 2006-06-08T00:44:12Z 2006-05-15T00:46:05Z

<div>I heard some people got a petition together and ousted Kevin down the backpackers. Who started it?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 4 replies </div>

sjon 2006-05-15T00:46:05Z sjon http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/7e134b12-650d-487f-a8aa-37e008f5f03b 2006-04-15T07:43:05Z 2006-04-06T22:01:16Z

<div>I know that it's hard to MC at the Ocean island. I've had to do it a few times and it can be a lot of pressure but Kevin is by far the most bias and unfair MC they've ever had. He picks his friends, cute girls, and people who suck up to him first to play. Last night I got to the mic at 9:00 and told Kev that I'd like to get out early this time cause the last few times we ended up closing out when everyone had already left. Malcolm and I had some new matierial and just wanted to test it out. The list was filled with names of people that weren't there and We only got on for around 11:00. Fair enough, but through the night people came in and played without even signing up and we got forgotten. We could have just gone down to Logans if we knew we weren't getting on the mic but Kev kept assuring us we would be next. We didn't even play. I roped a bunch of friends to come hear our new tunes and they ended up sitting around the whole night waiting without a payoff. Kevin is unfair and prejudice. I know that sometimes you have to alter the list but that was ridiculous! Has anyone else had any similar experiances or heard word of Kev's debauchery?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 23 replies </div>

sjon 2006-04-06T22:01:16Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/b9127b9e-3c98-4a44-8f76-5f1b8f3460a8 2006-04-12T20:58:13Z 2006-04-12T20:13:50Z

<div>As I walk down the street, sealed off from the world by high-performance earbuds, I find myself revisiting the favorite songs of my youth... <br/> <br/>"Every Rose Has It's Thorn" baby <br/>This song was my very favorite slow song when I was a youngster. <br/>It still touches me! I don't find it cheesy at all. <br/> <br/>And I LOVE the fact that there's 2 electric guitar solos and the first one comes only a miunte into the song ;) <br/> <br/>"Don't Know What You Got (Til It's Gone)" by Cinderella was also a favorite </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

2006-04-12T20:13:50Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/336d1130-3b82-47e4-b45a-2b9cf7a80480 2006-01-13T18:10:19Z 2005-12-10T01:58:36Z

<div>I signed a petition calling on the broadcast consortium in Canada to include Jim Harris, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, in the 2005/2006 televised leaders’ debates. <br/> <br/>Despite being a national party with widespread public support and a full slate of 308 candidates, the Green Party of Canada was excluded from the nationally-televised leaders’ debates in the 2004 federal election. <br/> <br/>Now the broadcast consortium that controls the debate is trying to exclude Green Party of Canada leader Jim Harris again during the 2005/2006 election. This despite the fact that 4.3% of voters voted for the Green Party of Canada in 2004 and polls show that literally millions of Canadians say they would consider voting green in this election. <br/> <br/>The Green Party of Canada must be included in the election debate. <br/> <br/>I encourage you to learn more about this issue and to sign the petition calling for the Green Party to be included in the debate at http://www.info-greenparty.ca/petition/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

2005-12-10T01:58:36Z peanut http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/ecaddb91-89ed-4736-8828-2dbeab937c05 2006-01-05T03:34:35Z 2005-12-23T04:45:41Z

<div>yo homies!! <br/>it's me p-nut, from down under!! <br/>just thougth i'd say hi! <br/>hope you all remember me,... ahaha.. <br/>i'm going to see TALL PAUL tongiht!!!! <br/>he's playing at the bar i work at!!! <br/>WOOHOO!!!!!! miss you all like crazy! <br/>hope the wednesday nights are still rocking as per usual! <br/>much love.. <br/>type me a line PLEASE!! i miss you all!!!!!! <br/>heart <br/>Peanutty Budddddaaaaa!!!!!!!!! &amp;lt;3</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 8 replies </div>

peanut 2005-12-23T04:45:41Z igrec http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/a4bbe62d-ae29-4835-a7dc-b9a6bacfa39e 2005-12-23T10:33:53Z 2005-12-22T07:18:22Z

<div> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>...anybody?!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

igrec 2005-12-22T07:18:22Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/3ed2d4d0-713e-4d93-9139-392531b9b184 2005-12-09T21:33:22Z 2005-12-09T19:44:28Z

<div>I found this on the Victoria Bluegrass Association site and I think it's just fantastic... <br/> <br/> <br/>Jam Etiquette <br/> <br/>Before joining an existing jam, listen to a tune or two in the background. Join in if you think you can keep up. If not, play quietly in the background. <br/> <br/>Ensure that your instrument is in tune. If you're new to digital tuners, be aware that they should be calibrated to A 440. <br/> <br/>The purpose of jamming is to make music and have fun. It is not to play as loud as you can, as fast as you can, or to show off how good a player you are. Listen to others in the jam, and make sure you blend into the music and/or singing. <br/> <br/>Don't practise your break (solo) in the jam circle. If you're playing the melody when it's someone else's turn to take a break or when someone's singing, you're stepping on toes. <br/> <br/>Don't hog the jam. Give everyone a chance to play. Be supportive. <br/> <br/>When it's your turn to pick a tune, let everyone know the name of the tune, the key, the form (if it's an instrumental) and if there are any odd or unusual chord progressions, timing or rhythm issues. It's best and most rewarding to do tunes in generally accepted keys. Songs, however, are usually done in the key selected by the singer. But, this being said, it’s best to pick a key and tempo that suits the tune and the abilities of the other jam participants. <br/> <br/>If capos are being put on or taken off between tunes, wait a few seconds for people to recheck their tuning. <br/> <br/>If you don't want to take a break on a particular tune, make it obvious, such as by stepping back out of the circle, and letting the person on your left know. No one wants to start their break half way through. <br/> <br/>If you can't hear a break or the words of a song, you are playing too loudly. Tone is every bit as important as volume. If the volume is getting "up there" on a particular tune, don't play. Work on your harmony singing or listening skills. <br/> <br/>Listen for the rhythm of the tune or song, get in the groove AND STICK WITH IT. If you find you're not in good time, stop playing for a beat or two until you feel the rhythm again. It is next to impossible to pick up the rhythm again, without stopping first. <br/> <br/>Don't have your eyes glued to your instrument. Look around, communicate with your eyes and body. A lot of communication in a jam is very subtle and you need to be alert to catch the signals. <br/> <br/>Listen, listen, listen. Listen to the bass and the room as a whole. Don’t just listen to your neighbours because they may be leading you astray.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 2 replies </div>

2005-12-09T19:44:28Z ChristopherJam http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/f934bbc6-e63d-4849-b583-510185563abe 2005-12-09T19:19:22Z 2005-12-09T17:16:58Z

<div>listen here you little...... <br/> To-night marks the dawn (or dusk) of something. Who cares what. Let's do bad things to our bodies while on bikes and go who knows where while doing it. Midnight Mystery Ride meets at 10pm at Centennial Sq, and we provide an avenue for you to take mind altering drugs and pedal your piece of bike all over town/maybe beyond. Dig? <br/> <br/>Annie: Come to the Shop. I heard. I know. I feel. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 1 reply </div>

ChristopherJam 2005-12-09T17:16:58Z Micha http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/d904e51b-8f1f-40b8-b433-68d9c5851d68 2005-11-16T23:07:11Z 2005-11-09T05:22:52Z

<div>I don't normally do things like this but a tragic accident has recently taken a phenomenal bluesman from our midst. I am sincere when I say this man was the best stand up bass player I have ever seen. Please check out this link as I'm hoping word will get around and perhaps an event could be organized or at the very least, the best of thoughts and wishes can be extended to the survivor of this tragic accident. <br/> <br/>http://members.shaw.ca/westcoastblues/ <br/> <br/>I posted this as well under the Victoria BC tribe and I hope I'm not stepping out of tribe bounds by posting in these two tribes but as this tribe especially is a tribe of musicians, I am hoping perhaps that some may know James Taylor and Matt Pease.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 2 replies </div>

Micha 2005-11-09T05:22:52Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/ce1a67f9-c5c9-4e9d-a450-064176855cb4 2005-11-16T02:18:42Z 2005-11-15T17:28:21Z

<div>Sean - wanna get a little Floyd set together for the open stage? <br/> <br/>I know a bunch of their tunes.. Fearless, Time, Comfortably Numb, pretty much anything from Meddle, Dark Side, The Wall... <br/> <br/>Wanna wanna? :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 2 replies </div>

2005-11-15T17:28:21Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/478c9354-1dd1-42aa-a7ad-f29da150b274 2005-11-09T17:53:03Z 2005-11-08T23:38:57Z

<div>(to the open mic this week - calm down) <br/> <br/>Who wants to jam?! :) <br/> <br/>basssssie</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 6 replies </div>

2005-11-08T23:38:57Z sjon http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/c4eb85ac-57e9-469d-a822-6f211c041ff1 2005-11-04T17:48:18Z 2005-10-31T02:44:22Z

<div>I think it would be a great idea for us all, that is the open mic crew and similarily related comrades, to get together for an open mic night someplace sometime. Whatcha say? Who can come? Where'd ya wanna go?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 22 replies </div>

sjon 2005-10-31T02:44:22Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/b9be3ba0-656f-4cab-84f0-7d7785f9248c 2005-11-03T19:56:14Z 2005-11-03T19:56:14Z

<div>Totally off topic, indeed - I'm posting this here because people with more than a few tribe friends won't have this old post of mine in their 'recent blog postings' list... <br/> <br/>Please check out and weigh in on this, I am so interested in everyone's opinion! <br/> <br/>http://people.tribe.net/bassie/blog?r=10448&amp;topicId=0db0e45d-e539-4978-bcda-40360205ab98</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 0 replies </div>

2005-11-03T19:56:14Z Micha http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/1ac1b03a-0811-492f-80d7-ba811ee290de 2005-10-24T23:37:13Z 2005-10-24T19:14:26Z

<div>...so, Open Mic sounds totally cool but what if you don't play instruments and only sing in the car because the dog is the only one who appreciates your singing? In other words, can I still come because I LOVE music but I would be a shameful contributor? ^^!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 3 replies </div>

Micha 2005-10-24T19:14:26Z AnnieBancos http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/8ef5fea0-ebd9-44ae-9c53-0bf08da64e6a 2005-10-21T21:15:19Z 2005-10-05T16:07:54Z

<div>Tonight is Peanut's last open mic before she goes abroad! Come out and sing her a song or bring her your old boomerang that you don't use anymore. Peanut, the open mic won't be the same without you but we'll be anxiously waiting for your return. So much love :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 4 replies </div>

AnnieBancos 2005-10-05T16:07:54Z juliabreese http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/cc1df7b5-85fa-48f9-a50b-7bb6b0d66081 2005-10-11T19:13:48Z 2005-09-28T19:45:49Z

<div>Is there an open mic tonight at Ocean Island? Anyone know what time it is?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 13 replies </div>

juliabreese 2005-09-28T19:45:49Z AnnieBancos http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/6328a4d1-73f9-4323-8b00-85f88ad3790f 2005-09-16T02:21:38Z 2005-09-15T07:59:04Z

<div>Wow...tonight left me all shook up in a good way. You are all so amazing...I continue to be blown away again and again each and every time an excellentatious, flippin' fantabulous, make-you-shake-your-damn-butt-so-hard kind of jam happens. Everyone, loud and soft, new and old, makes me want to smile or reach out a hand and grab the hand next to me. Don't stop, don't ever stop!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 6 replies </div>

AnnieBancos 2005-09-15T07:59:04Z sjon http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/673d0372-8375-4813-b47c-eff4b5293754 2005-09-13T08:30:23Z 2005-08-25T19:32:44Z

<div> Do ya'll feel it to be thievery to play covers? I like playing covers because it spreads a thin layer of familiarity to faces. Although you don't put much on the line singing other peoples tunes, you can sure get people to sing along and jump around. Last night I was moved by a courageous performance. One of our tribe members put her head down and belted out a doozying original and I was extremely impressed. As the heart of this musician was being sung out so expressivly, I noticed people giggling, talking, writing, wandering and generally not paying much mind to her. I'm guilty of this as well, but where's the line. I remember Stephen going up to play some originals once and the crowd was so flakey that he was visibly upset on the stage. He wanted some respect and he fully deserved it but the audience is unforgiving sometimes. I guess this is why I just plug away at poppy Beatles or Strokes tunes. I'd like to play originals but I doubt anyone would notice. Do you guys usually play originals? How do you choose what to play? Are we frowned upon by serious musicians if we only play covers? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 16 replies </div>

sjon 2005-08-25T19:32:44Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/e4d2bd1f-017a-47dc-90da-14c023809ac7 2005-09-09T22:50:39Z 2005-08-27T20:01:49Z

<div>The Ocean Island open stage nights have been some of the most memorable nights of the summer for me, so I want to give back to everybody - and my landlord just happens to have left for Burning Man this morning! ;-) <br/> <br/>I'd like to have everyone over at 8pm for a jam party on Saturday, Sept 3rd!! My place is suh-weet for gatherings - let's have some fun and celebrate our awesome summer at the OI. <br/> <br/>Sammy D, Sean G... maybe get Stephen on decks, burn some cones, play some reggae. Whatdy'all say? <br/> <br/>Drop me a message for the address etc. Let's keep this a family gathering. I'm afraid I'll have to turn away any groups of alcohol-carrying strangers. (My house has a reputation.) <br/> <br/>love y'all, <br/>Kevin</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 11 replies </div>

2005-08-27T20:01:49Z http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic/thread/10808821-9dec-4b9f-9dab-408fab4e6260 2005-09-09T17:17:07Z 2005-09-08T16:43:38Z

<div>Last night was an interesting night for me. It felt like we had both some of the best moments we've ever had, and some of the worst. My favorite jam was the 6 and 1/2 guitars jam. That ruled! <br/> <br/>love you all supermuchly <br/>~bassie</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/openmiccrewvic">Open Mic Crew</a> - 7 replies </div>

2005-09-08T16:43:38Z