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NickNels

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« on: April 26, 2008, 02:24:51 pm »
I just saw this link Posted on Phantasy Tour.  Guess what...THE BREAKFAST made the list...at #90.

We almost beat out the Spin Doctors.  I don\'t know if anybody caught their act back in 2005 opening for the Biscuits, but you just can\'t top that kind of quality.


Here is the link:

http://www.digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_artists-jam.html
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« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2008, 02:35:40 pm »
That list is hilarious.
Bela and the Flecktones
Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers
Jack Johnson
are totally great Jambands.
I think there may be more non Jambands on there than actual Jambands and if you count those I\'m sure The Breakfast are a hell of a lot higher on that list.
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« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2008, 03:05:01 pm »
Quote from: leith;187475
That list is hilarious.
Bela and the Flecktones
Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers
Jack Johnson
are totally great Jambands.
I think there may be more non Jambands on there than actual Jambands and if you count those I\'m sure The Breakfast are a hell of a lot higher on that list.

yeaaah, many non-jam bands.  I conisder the John Butler Trio and Ben Folds like pop/alternative....  

interesting to see Blues Traveler still up there.....I really did enjoy that free show on the green a few years back...

And everyone knows that I LOOOOVE my Jack Johnson.  But come on, Jam Band???   I have to disagree with that.  Clearly not.

Definitely The Breakfast could move up many many slots...

Oh and i just noticed Lotus is #71...definitely should be higher too....
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« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2008, 03:21:47 pm »
it is a laugh to see those of you arguing what is and what is not a jamband.  jamband is not a genre of music and can be attributed to just about any band that plays any kind of instrumental or improvised music in their live show (and sometimes studio recordings).  therefore all of the bands above apply.

the breakfast is a progressive funk rock band.  meanwhile the number one band on the list (who i assume we can all agree is pretty much the model of a "jamband" if there is such a thing)  the grateful dead (although they evolved many times over their career covering many genres) is mainly considered americana folk rock and at times bluegrass and funk.  how can you say that there is a genre that excludes a band form being a jamband?  just seems silly to me.
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« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2008, 03:24:55 pm »
mmj and dbt being listed as jam bands are the funniest!
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« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2008, 03:30:53 pm »
Bfast should easily be in the top 20

but i am biased.
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« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2008, 03:32:50 pm »
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it is a laugh to see those of you arguing what is and what is not a jamband.  jamband is not a genre of music and can be attributed to just about any band that plays any kind of instrumental or improvised music in their live show (and sometimes studio recordings).  therefore all of the bands above apply.

the breakfast is a progressive funk rock band.  meanwhile the number one band on the list (who i assume we can all agree is pretty much the model of a "jamband" if there is such a thing)  the grateful dead (although they evolved many times over their career covering many genres) is mainly considered americana folk rock and at times bluegrass and funk.  how can you say that there is a genre that excludes a band form being a jamband?  just seems silly to me.


The Grateful Dead = Psychedelic Rock first and foremost and if you consider Jack Johnson a jamband well to each his own I guess but your definition would be argued against by 99.9% of people you queried which is usually a sign of being wrong.
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« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2008, 03:46:09 pm »
i generally consider people who\'s intention is to get onstage and jam their songs out as jam bands. as such, a whole lotta those bands don\'t qualify.
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« Reply #8 on: April 26, 2008, 04:01:26 pm »
I don\'t see what the fuss is about. Any bands who plays a significant amount of improvised music qualifies as a jam band.

This definition, does, of course, include a lot of music that some would consider jazz, or fusion, or bluegrass, or pop, or whatever, but in my mind improv is "jamming" and thus the band is a jam band. That is not all that they are, but it is one thing that can be used to describe them.
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« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2008, 04:59:26 pm »
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I don\'t see what the fuss is about. Any bands who plays a significant amount of improvised music qualifies as a jam band.

This definition, does, of course, include a lot of music that some would consider jazz, or fusion, or bluegrass, or pop, or whatever, but in my mind improv is "jamming" and thus the band is a jam band. That is not all that they are, but it is one thing that can be used to describe them.


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« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2008, 05:17:23 pm »
Sure are some weird entries in there.

I agree BF5 are NOT a jamband - the ability to take a solo does not constitute a jamband and, much as I like Jack Johnson, def. not a jamband.

What is the most galling is that Wishbone Ash feature so highly - 12 places above QMS and 20 above true jambands like The Breakfast.
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« Reply #11 on: April 26, 2008, 05:57:44 pm »
no rezi shout out? weak sauce.

 cool bfast at least made the list though.

obviously they should be much higher.

I like the fact the bela is right up there.

due props.
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« Reply #12 on: April 26, 2008, 06:28:15 pm »
How come every other band on this list plays major festivals?

Honestly with the way their booking/attendance goes I\'m amazed to see them on this list.

Not that they don\'t deserve it.  

Just surprised to see recognition here when it\'s so lacking in areas that would actually generate some revenue.
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« Reply #13 on: April 26, 2008, 11:22:16 pm »
didnt see the list...if ph isnt number 1 then this list is bunk
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« Reply #14 on: April 26, 2008, 11:37:36 pm »
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didnt see the list...if ph isnt number 1 then this list is bunk


it must be bunk then.  how dare they put the grateful dead at #1?
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