Vol. 37 , Issue 1 NorthWest Western Swing Music Society January 2020 PO Box 14003, Mill Creek, WA 98082 Preserving the music that is too country for Jazz Included In This Issue and too jazz for Country 1 You are Invited to the January Grand Jam! 4 Cherishing the Memories You are Invited to the NWWSMS’ 5 Announcing the NWWSMS Winter White January Grand Jam Dinner/Dance and Fundraiser Happy New Year to each of you! We’re ready to kick off 6 Voting for the 5th Annual People’s Choice 2020 with lots of live music - you might say, a western swing Award (NWWSMS Showcase Band of the free-for-all - everyone is invited to sign up and join in. This Year) is an opportunity for musicians to possibly discover a future 9 New: Anhalt Western Round-Up ‘best friend’ or ‘pickin’ buddy.’ You might decide that 2020 Jody Nix Celebration Cruise Jeanne Yearian is the year you’re going to do it . and sign up for lessons with one of the outstanding instructors ready to take you to 11 Academy of Western Artists 2020 Event President/Secretary 11 Academy of Western Artists 2020 Event the next level on your journey through western swing, as a Information musician or vocalist. Better yet, catch a vision for a new band. This could be the 12 Jam Ettiquette time and place for any number of new beginnings, right here at the Western Swing Showcase, from 1 to 5 pm, on January 12th, at the Lynnwood Eagles. 13 Cowtown Society of Western Music At this time, in the Puget Sound area the number of jams and open stages where Nominations Open for 2020 Awards new and aspiring musicians can mingle and share the stage with more experienced Tommy Thomsen’s Birthday Bash players is steadily decreasing. Take this opportunity to sample the dynamics of San Angelo TX Event Update San Angelo TX Event Update playing in a group setting and the potential of developing your musical skills in a 14 WS Music Society of the Southwest safe and supportive environment. Texas Steel Guitar Assoc . Jamboree Over the years, I have attended numerous jams and have also been part of host 15 San Angelo Cowboy Ball Information bands at jams, so I’ve seen it from both sides. One thing I quickly discovered. Each musical genre and group has its own way of conducting a jam session. It’s a good 16 2020 Ameripolitan Awards Event Flyer idea for novice players - before jumping blindly into a potentially scary or In Every Issue embarrassing situation - to learn something of jam etiquette so you can get the most out of your experience and leave looking forward to the next time! 2 NWWSMS Mission Statement/Contact At our western swing jams, novice musicians are mixed with experienced players Information on stage and perform songs together. The ‘jam band leader’ will ensure there is an Current Officers & Board Members experienced drummer, bass player, rhythm guitar and at least one lead instrument Meeting Minutes of the Board on stage during their set. The 3 Upcoming Showcase Information leader of the jam band will run President’s Corner the stage and ‘direct traffic’ (see page 6 of this newsletter for more on Renew, join or donate - Here’s how! directing traffic). Around the Northwest-bring local, live On Page 12 are some jam music to your event etiquette guidelines compiled 7 Event Photo Highlights from various sources. Some 8 Swingin’ West’s Top Tens & Review by pertain to the way the NWWSMS Mike Gross conducts jam sessions but most NWWSMS Membership Application would be valuable no matter Above: Jammers performing at the 2019 Grand Jam whose jam you are joining. 10 Showcase/Festival Highlights 11 Top 10 from DJ Skeebo Norris, Texas MEMBERSHIP REMINDER: RENEWALS DUE JAN. 1ST Top 10 from DJ Wyn Machon, NZ Become a member, renew or donate on-line or by mail. Mail your check to: NWWSMS, PO Box 14003, Mill Creek, WA 98082. Page 2 NorthWest Western Swing Music Society News January 2020 MINUTES FROM THE BOARD DECEMBER 8, 2019 Enumclaw 3rd Sunday Jam Update: The November 17 jam filled the Enumclaw Music President Jeanne Yearian called the meeting to store with music. We had three accordions, order at 10:50 am. one dobro, one fiddle, both a guitar and Present by Verbal Role Call: Tony Bachler, ukulele, playing lots of western swing. Due to Sharon Capps, Dave Enslow, Butch Gibson, December’s busy holiday schedule, the next Lori Hanson, Sharon Smith. jam will take place on Sunday, January 19, from 2 to 5 pm, at Enumclaw Music on Cole Guests: N/A St. President’s Report: Jeanne Yearian reported 2020 Western Swing Festival - August 4 on the vacant position of Treasurer and (set up) through August 10 (tear down). Showcase coordinator for 2020. Discussion Nominations for Inductees into the 30th Hall of Business Address followed. Fame will open in January 2020. Completed PO BOX 14003, MILL CREEK, WA 98082 In the interim, Tony Bachler, assisted by Lori nominations need to be received by March 15, Hanson, will fill the position of Treasurer. Butch 2020. The Jangles have confirmed they will A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Gibson will take over as Showcase coordinator. be performing at the festival on Friday FORMED IN NOVEMBER 1983 BY A Judy Hayes will schedule the jam session evening. Morey and Dorrie Sullivan are GROUP OF MUSICIANS AND leaders. ALMOST certain they can host the ceremony ENTHUSIASTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF again. The Western Swing Music Society of PRESERVING, PROMOTING & Due to the vacant position, Judy Hayes will the Southwest has readjusted their schedule. PERFORMING WESTERN SWING MUSIC. assume a position as a full member of the Their events will not conflict with our festival Board. Sharon Smith will continue to serve as 2020 Officers and Board Members this year so be sure to invite our friends from an alternate. the Southwest who will not have another President/Secretary: Jeanne Yearian Treasurer’s Report: Sharon Smith reported obligation. They were certainly missed last 21221-174th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058 on the current bank balances in both accounts. year! Phone: 425-432-7888 (h); 206-271-2295 (c) Email: [email protected] Submission of Bills to Pay: Budgets for Scholarship/Workshop: Jeanne Yearian 2020 should be submitted for approval by the reported we are still waiting to hear from Suze Vice-Pres: Sharon Capps January meeting. Spencer and Tim Dawdy. 16625 41st Dr. NE “A”, Arlington, WA 98223 Phone: 425-218-6515 Committee Reports: Winter White Fundraiser: Lori Hanson Email: [email protected] reported on her progress. (See Page 5 of Sunshine: Jeanne Yearian reported. Treasurer: Tony Bachler this newsletter for the latest information.) PO Box 4216, Everett, WA 98204 Newsletter/Website/Facebook: Discussion followed. Phone: 206-362-1411 Additions/Changes to the Newsletter: Sharon Capps’ NWWSMS Dancers’ Quilt will Email: [email protected] Discussion regarding Page 4 of the newsletter, be displayed at the Showcases until the Board Members: Dave Enslow, Butch Gibson, Sharing the Journey. This was Lou Bischoff’s fundraiser. The raffle tickets will be sold for Lori Hanson, Toby Hanson, Judy Hayes, column for years. A notice has been placed in $5.00 each. Sharon Smith (alternate) the December newsletter regarding the change Unfinished Business: No unfinished coming in January. Annual Membership: business to report. Full membership (one couple at one address): Additions/Changes to the Website: $25.00 As a 501c3, the Society is required to post its New Business: No new business to report. Single membership: $20.00 tax returns in a location accessible to the public. For the Good of the Order: No one Visit us on the web at: www.nwwsms.com The IRS returns for 2017 and 2018 have been reporting. to read the newsletter in full color, JOIN posted on the website, as part of the page the NWWSMS, RENEW your membership labeled Join/Contact, along with the Board The meeting’s minutes were read and or DONATE. members and By-Laws. The page will be relabeled: About Us. approved by the Board members present. Like us on FACEBOOK at Motion passed to adjourn at 12:35 PM. NorthWest Western Swing Music Society Membership / Liability Insurance - The Society’s liability policy has been received. Contact the editor, Respectfully submitted, Liberty Mutual will be sending the premium Jeanne Yearian, Secretary [email protected], to receive our within a few weeks. January begins newsletter in your in-box. NWWSMS membership renewal. Showcase - Sharon Smith reporting: today’s PHOTO CREDITS: Showcase Band will be Butch Gibson & Pardners. For January we will host a Grand December Showcase photos by Jeanne Yearian. Jam, inviting several band leaders to participate. January 2020 NorthWest Western Swing Music Society News Page 3 President’s Around the NorthWest Support Live, Local Music Corner For regular appearances at a particular venue to be included in the newsletter, contact the editor. Someone once Contact information for a member band is said with every always welcome. ending comes a new 3rd Sunday Western Swing Jam, beginning. With Jeanne Yearian that thought in mind Enumclaw Music, 1515 Cole St, from 2 to 5! - starting off with a clean slate in 2020, I Will resume January 19, 2020, weather went onto the internet to find out just how permitting! Jeanne Yearian & Toby Hanson the experts suggest starting a new year hosting. geared for success. Call 425-432-7888 for additional information. After looking over several lists, it was Southern Comfort. For bookings or clear to me that my involvement in the schedule updates call Shelley at (206) 235-0530.