Dive into the heart of American improvisational music with *JAMerica: An Oral History of the Jam Band Scene* by Charles Blanc. This illustrated hardcover edition, published by Wentworth Press, isn’t just a history book; it’s a vibrant tapestry woven from the voices of the artists and fans who shaped the scene. Forget rigid structures and embrace the free-flowing spirit of jam. *JAMerica* unearths the roots of this unique subculture, exploring the influences of bands like the Grateful Dead, and showcasing the rise of iconic acts like Phish, Widespread Panic, and countless others. Through candid interviews, discover the secrets behind their collaborative songwriting, the unwavering loyalty of their fanbase, and the relentless touring that defined their careers. Blanc expertly captures the essence of the jam band experience, revealing the stories behind legendary performances, pivotal venues like the Wetlands and H.O.R.D.E Festival, and the communal spirit that binds musicians and fans together. *JAMerica* offers a unique perspective on the music industry, highlighting the innovative business models and the importance of live performance in the jam band world. Ideal for music enthusiasts, cultural historians, and anyone seeking to understand the improvisational soul of American music, *JAMerica* invites you to experience the passion, innovation, and community that have made the jam band scene a lasting phenomenon. Despite appearing as a French edition based on the title metadata, this book meticulously documents the American Jam Band scene.
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The term “jam band” is used to categorize a type of music that favors improvisation and musicianship over concise riffs, hooks, and traditional songwriting structure. The term also helps define the fiercely dedicated fans of the music as accurately as it does the bands. Much as with the Grateful Dead — the progenitors of the jam band scene — the survival of the scene depends upon a symbiotic relationship with fans. Jam bands nurture a close relationship with their fans, fostered through constant touring and the mutual belief that each performance is a unique, shared event.
JAMerica tells the story of the roots, evolution, values, and passion of the jam band scene in the words of those who know it best. Modeling itself on such books as Edie: American Girl by George Plimpton and Jean Stein (an oral history of the life of Edie Sedgewick ) and Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain, the book is an oral history of the jam band scene, integrating stories from such bands as the Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, moe., Leftover Salmon, String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, and dozens more. Interviews focus on the history of individual bands and how they communally shaped the larger jam band community, along with songwriting, relationships with fans, business models, and the importance (including the joys and war stories) of touring, including early gigs and venues (e.g. the Wetlands in New York City and the landmark H.O.R.D.E. Festival) that supported the emergence of the jam band scene.
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| ISBN-10 | 0306820668 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780306820663 |
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| Pages | 424 |
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| Weight | 767 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Dewey decimal | 781.64078/73 |
