Would it be possible for a jam band to make a more song written less jam focused album, but still play to their jam roots in concerts. The difference between jam bands and most conventional radio friendly bands is how they make their money. Jam bands make most of their money touring playing live shows and don\'t make nearly as much selling records. Granted there is such a low percentage of jam bands that make millions. Phish is the perfect example, at their prime they were easily one of the top 5 gross touring bands in the country, behind the big teeny bopper pop acts and DMB. But they had 2 albums out of a dozen that went platinum. Plus their NYE Show at Big Cypress had 80,000 in attendance, all with no MTV and minimal radio-play. This is one jam band out of all that are out there ofcourse. But from an indusrty standpoint, can a "jam band" make a more pop platinum selling radio friendly album, while still being a jam band live? I have wondered why bands don\'t try to do this. I totally understand the whole, who cares about being a millionare when you can make enough money to live, while playing the music you love.
