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J.A.M. CLINIC -- SUNDAY, NOV. 8, 4:00pm @ THE MERC
"PRACTICAL MUSIC THEORY FOR REGULAR FOLKS"
$12 at the door, all proceeds will go to J.A.M.

Hey neighbors, very sorry I didn't post this a little sooner, but I just want to remind everyone of the clinic that I will be teaching tomorrow (Sunday...might already be "TODAY" by the time you read this). My intention is to give an overview of music theory that will be applicable for any musician, at almost any ability level (except perhaps more advanced players who already have a decent grasp on music theory), regardless of what styles of music or what instrument(s) you play.

You do not need to be an advanced musician AT ALL to benefit from this clinic. I believe I have a way of cutting through the complexities of music theory and boiling it down to some basic elements that are in play in virtually all of the music that we listen to. So if your knowledge of music consists of knowing nothing more than a few chords on the guitar, you can still gain a deeper understanding of those chords and how they fit together with other chords, etc.

Here's a little rundown of some of the things I'm planning to cover:

--The "musical alphabet" and the major scales
--Keys and key signatures
--The structure of major and minor chords
--The structure of more complex chords
--Chord progressions and the functions of the chords within them
--Transposing chord progressions into different keys
--An overview of the modes (time permitting)

I'll also save time at the end for general Q&A about music theory questions that people may have. I don't anticipate the clinic taking more than 60-90 minutes.

Hope to see you there!

Paul

(if you have questions in advance, shoot me an e-mail--paul@highcountryguitar.com)

I concur...MERC REVIEW #109848392093485720-Q

Thursday night's dinner at the Merc was, to coin a term, FANTABULOUS! So many tastes that integrate and melt in the mouth -- WELL worth the price for a hearty, filling, delicious meal in a relaxing, fun atmosphere of neighbors and extremely talented musicians. Oh yeah, the beer is great and always served with a smile!

We are truly blessed to have such WONDERFUL, skilled, friendly, TIPPETY-TOP CHEFS right here in our very own backyard. Thank you Rainbow, Lulu, Sarah F., Matt, Sara M., Alex, Karen A., Bud-day, and special guest chefs for putting LOTS O'LOVE in our food!

Rainbow, you are doing a PHENOMENAL job with our commUNITY hub and I ain't just butterin' yer bread!

Just heard a third close sounding gunshot. Anyone know what's going on?
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Hey J'townians...I just had the best meal ever at the merc! The food and service is just the best. What a way to spend late Saturday afternoons!
Sarah is just so sweet..what a lady...the best salad, glass of wine, french fries, even a sundae....and...all I had to do was walk home. I had a hamburger there about 3 months ago (I'm not a meat eater by trade...just once in awhile) and the best I've ever had. Kudos to the merc...and many many blessings. JM

S.A.M.C. More music tomorrow starting at 3:00~4:00, Bring your beer and gear.
See you then.JB

FIRE WOOD FOR SALE! Split pine-$175.00 per cord delivered. Call Pat @ 720-256-1525

We have people out today checking the piles. They are very secure with snow completely around them. They have been put out and are mopped up. If we get enough snow out of this next storm we will be continuing to burn either at Peewink Mtn or in upper James Creek and will notify people as such. Thanks.

LAST DAY TO PRE-REGISTER!!!

NOVEMBER JAM ARTS WORKSHOP
Practical Music Theory for Regular Folks
Taught by Paul Murin (formerly of Phix)
Sunday, November 8th
4-6pm @ the Merc

Paul's workshop has been one of our most popular. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about music from a professional musician.

$10 for preregistration/$12 day of workshop
Sign Up at the Jamestown Post Office.
SPONSORED BY JAM - JAMESTOWN AREA ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS

THE MEASLES! THE MEASLES! THE MEASLES!

CATCH EM!

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT JAMESTOWN'S ONLY PUNK BAND WILL ONCE AGAIN BE ROCKIN THE MERC. LAST TIME WAS A NIGHT TO GO DOWN IN JIMTOWN HISTORY- DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO ROCK.

MATT AND AL ARE SERVIN UP BRITISH FISH N CHIPS TO GO WITH YOUR PUNK. FISH N CHIP N BEER SPECIALS ALL NIGHT.

Hi Everybody! we are putting together a list of Birthdays for a special Birthday calendar, so please email your Birthday, your mate's Birthday, your kids' Birthdays, your dogs Birthdays, just get 'em to me by Friday the 13th. Thanks a bunch!
Camp Jimtown
(72o)561-6o23
Sara Milligan, program director.
sara.milligan@colorado.edu

Steve - thanks for the reminder of how much we have to be thankful for - can you BELIEVE this gorgeous Fall day???? Personally, I'm having a bit of a challenge staying insided - Old Man Winter's comin' soon.

Hey Jyoti - I'll be over at 5:00ish! Thanks.

Camp Jimtown would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Jackie Ashley for contributing her time and effort with us to do some yoga! Good Fun!
~Camp Jim
72o 561 6o23
Sara Milligan, Program Director

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Oooo, I want a magnet! They are pretty! And Lisa is my (and Opal's) favorite vet!

Lisa - HOW COOL IS THAT? I want one!!! I'll track you down, or stop by to meet my new little girl sometime. You are the coolest!

Steve I liked your post even if you are a "tweener" (Sky Ranch, Matoons etc.) Gratitude ! On another note, you might try posting to the Bar-K QT since not everyone on JT Qt subscribes to it and vice-versa Elean / Mom may have friends "up here" too.

http://www.quicktopic.com/16/H/tBkUdpwhPdua

Oh- and by the way- I'm heading to Tucson tomorrow to bring my mom back here to live with me. So, if you knew Elean Schein while she was here for 14 years, and would like to welcome her back, then please get in touch with me at stephenehpets at gmail dot com. She talks often of missing here and the folks here and I'm sure she'd be overjoyed to even just talk on the phone with people who know her after she gets here. Thanks.