Come To Earth Day Songwriter's Jam 2010

Almost every year, Dennis & I have thrown a big Earth Day Jam for local songwriters, so they can premier songs they have arranged about the Illinois River.  We think it is important to preserve the culture of the Illinois River, and besides it is a fun get-together which raises money for the bigger project of producing Illinois River music.  Our last album was the brainchild of Rickey Ray, who did a super job of recording, editing and mixing the songs.  Our part in it was to be the financial backer for everything that we couldn't raise with the Jam door receipts, plus do anything necessary to help Rickey Ray in his creative endeavor.  Nancy Garber has been our teamie on making financial decisions and promoting the project.  She comes to us with years of experience at NSU and is a fun pal for the musical project.

3 years ago at Kooter Brown's we held a 3-day marathon running 2 stages day and night with scads of sets by boucoups of bands and musicians.  It included a poker run and bikers helped a lot.  Last year it was a one-day event running all day Saturday and all night Saturday night.  During the day, childrens events included a geocahcing treasure hunt and Artist Dana Tiger of Legacy Cultural Learning Community who facilitated childrens Environmental Art Show and Sale.

This year, the forum is Scooter's Music Tavern situated at State Highway 51 West and Tahlequah Bypass.  Entry thru the body shop parking lot, because Scooter's is easy to see but hard to figure out how to get to.  Rick Holderbee and Friends will be performing, along with Oklahoma Wildlife, Dena Coleman, Joel Sherrill, Rickey Ray, Dennis Tibbits and others.  If you are a musician and would like to perform, call me at 918 797 5016 to schedule a slot... or just show up and sign up at the door for a time slot.  We do *try* to stay on time but.... hey!  These are musicians and it *never* stays on time. 

Proceeds from the $5 admission donation will be used to help with production costs for the next CD or donated to STIR.  (And the profits from the CDs are donated to STIR... over $1,000 has already been donated to date).  A fun new event this year will be an auction of a select few of the very weirdest things you could imagine.  (And some needful things also). 

Its hard when Earth Day is on a week day.  And every year Earth Day is on the birthday of  my beautiful daughter, Katy Winbray Brinkley.  This event will kick off at 6 so come early and bring potluck (and perhaps a designated driver).  Thanks to Scooter's for hosting the 2010 Earth Day Songwriter's Jam for Musicians for STIR.