SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN THE PARKING LOT! (Select 720pHD Picture Quality) Rising above the shrill squeals of children playing chase in the shopping center parking lot come the rich acoustic, high-lonesome sounds of traditional American bluegrass. Musicians, “pickers” they call themselves, gather from near and far to play this music with roots that often go back to England and Ireland. The tunes reflect deep emotions of love and loss. As you will hear, spiritual music is also a moving part of the mix. You will also enjoy some fine ensemble playing with several pickers sharing melody and rhythm with none dominating, a mesmerizing symphony of acoustics and subtle banjo percussion. Check out Jack Lewis' tasteful banjo vamps, Doug Buchheister's delicate mandolin embellishment, and Pat Moran's warm dobro fills. All support the feeling of each performance. The “jam” is a spontaneous process – nothing planned or rehearsed. Each picker in the group has the opportunity to name his or her chosen song to perform, and the entire group plays along. It makes for an interesting jam each week since different pickers show up, and some of the same songs are sung in different ways. Even less experienced players get a chance to play and sing. The Ocoee Parking Lot Bluegrass Jam is a well-established, open jam and has welcomed pickers of all skill levels for twenty-four years behind the Pizza Hut at 10870 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, Florida 34761. The area is about 10 miles West of Orlando. People of all ages and backgrounds enjoy the Jams. It’s very much a place for families, young couples, retirees, children, pets, and tourists who make it one of their stops because they have seen the videos from many points on the globe. Weather permitting the Jam begins every Friday evening at 6:30. See: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1991-06-10/news/9106100152_1_bluegrass-music-piggly-wiggly-bass-fiddle Tonight’s pickers: Several new pickers were welcomed this week. From the Central Florida area: Adaire Fluno and Chet Adkins, and from Tennessee, Don Sadler. Jack Lewis – banjo, vocals Johnny Adams – mandolin, guitar, vocals Lowell Trent – banjo Gerald Creed – guitar, vocals Bill Miller – upright bass, vocal Charlie Comstock – dobro Russell White – guitar, vocal Patrick Moran – dobro, vocal Jerry Jernigan – guitar, vocal Doug Buchheister – mandolin, vocals Bill Phillips – guitar, vocals Adaire Fluno – guitar, vocals Don Sadler – fiddle Chet Adkins – banjo Copyright Disclaimer--"Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use." NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE. All songs are “cover” songs and instrumentals, and no admission is charged for the event.

• published: 18 Mar 2015
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