Little Rock Jams will be closed 01/29/10 due to the closing of the Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County school districts.

        

So this is what I read a while back on www.myspace.com/wakawinterclassic:

"Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to play in front of thousands of people? Ever imagined rubbing elbows with your musical heroes? Ever considered the possibility that your music might be the next big thing? Well, the chance to transform your dreams into reality has arrived.

The Wakarusa Music Festival will be traveling to 20 cities this winter in a quest to locate the best and brightest musicians the country has to offer. At every stop on the tour several bands will compete in a regional talent showcase. The winner of each talent showcase as decided by the fans in attendance will receive an invitation to play at Wakarusa 2010 in our new location at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas!"

After reading that I thought, "Well hell yes I'd like to do that!!"  So I submitted a press kit for my band Interstate Buffalo and BAM!!!  we're in the showcase!!!

Now I need your help because the band with the most votes on the night of the competition wins.  I know this is a pretty shameless self promotion, but I don't care.  Last year the Black Crowes headlined.  Plus, I got to watch Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring perform.  This year they already have Blues Traveler and STS9 scheduled to play.  With your help, Interstate Buffalo will be there too!!

Here's the skinny: 

Interstate Buffalo at the Waka Winter Classic
Competition located at Sticky Fingerz
501 President Clinton Blvd, Little Rock AR
Tuesday Jan 26th, 2010
Competition / Voting starts at 7:00pm
Interstate Buffalo plays at 9:30
Cover at the door: $5

For more info please visit our facebook event page at:

Waka Classic in the Rock

or follow our website link below.

I look forward to seeing everyone at Sticky Fingerz tomorrow evening.  Thanks for all your support.

Stephen Compton w/ Interstate Buffalo

    www.Interstate Buffalo.com

              

        

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It's that time again ... Rock School Christmas Concerts 2009

The kids have worked their butts off this semester and are now ready to unleash their ROCK on the world (or at least Little Rock).

We have a goal to collect 1000lbs of food for the Arkansas Food Bank. Help us reach that goal by bringing a canned or non-perishable boxed good (or a bag of them) to the concerts and see some great music played by the our future rock stars!

12-4-09 8:00 p.m. Showtime
(Students arrive @ studio 6:00pm for food then sound check)

Them
Dylan Williams
Dominique Heien
Elisa Gabella-Poisson
Stephen Best
Nic Townsend
Liam Miller
Courtney Langston

Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
Tyler Bakke
Connor Newton
Ghassan Makhoul
Nick Harrington
Max Richards
Josh Connor
Dylan Williams


40 Degrees Under
Kirby Kohler
Alex Boyd
Mike Ripa
Clayton Wright
Alex Joseph
Clay Garrard


12-5-09 8:00 p.m. Showtime
(Students arrive @ studio 6:00pm for food then sound check)

In Vain
Austin Crawford
William Campbell
Tyler Clark
Mike Ripa
Kevin Slatterly
John Schezner

3 Feet Under
Scott Robles
Matthew Carter
Robert Sullivant
Weston Schillinger
Gray Amaden
Josh Connor
Hayes Tribell
Humphrey Wanjala

Rebel 57
Thad Hickman
Devin parker
Antony Wanjala
Kagan Fletcher
Bre Baker
Matt Crockett

 
12-11-09 8:00 p.m. Showtime
(Students arrive @ studio 6:00pm for food then sound check)

Friction
Jordan Crites
Wilson Tharpe
Lindsey Hastings
Hampton Green
Brandon Griffin
Austin Angel
 

 

        

For everyone in a band, Rock School students or those that plan to be in a band one day...

Rock School students - plan to make this workshop!

Think back to some of the "bad" shows you've seen .... the shows where the guitar player tunes, loudly, between every song, dead time where there is no music, no interaction with the audience, something breaking and the player not knowing what to do.

This Saturday, Sally will cover what you need to do when you're on stage to make the set run smoothly from start to finish. How to work the crowd - how to sell more T-Shirts and bumper stickers

Workshop starts at 2:00 p.m. See you there!

        

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Long time no post - things have been very busy at Little Rock Jams since school started back (and Rock School).

I'm taking lessons with our own, David Dunavant, working on my jazz chops. We're tackling Autumn Leaves every which way for a few months.

I found this video of Stanley Jordan doing Autumn Leaves - OMG - How sick is this guy? He is very inspiring!

Now, I have to go practice!

        

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It is our 4th annual Guitar Hero Competition at Little Rock Jams!

Open to all students and friends 14 and under.

We'll have food, drinks, Guitar Hero and prizes!

The games will start at 2:00 p.m. sharp and should end somewhere in the neighborhood of 3:00 p.m.

Friends and family are welcome to attend and play!

        

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Band - VAI

11:00 a.m.

Austin Crawford
William Campbell
Tyler Clark
Michael Ripa
Kevin Slattery
John Szenher



40 Degrees Under

12:00 p.m.

Kirby Kohler
Alex Boyd
Mike Ripa
Clayton Wright
Alex Joseph
Clay Garrard



Band - Coheed

1:00 p.m.

Jordan Crites
Wilson Tharp
Lindsey Hastings
Hampton Green
Brandon Griffin
Austin Angel



Band - Page

2:00 p.m.

Tyler Bakke
Connor Newton
Ghassan Makhoul
Nick Harrington
Kelly Dunn
Max Richards
Josh Connor



Band - Hendrix

3:00 p.m.

Scott Robles
Matthew Carter
Robert Sullivant
Weston Schillinger
Josh Connor
Hayes Tribell
Humphrey Wanjala
Gray Amaden



Band - Morello

4:00 p.m.

Thaddius Hickman
Devin Parker
Antony Wanjala
Kagan Fletcher
Bre Baker
Matt Crockett



Band - Rhoads

5:00 p.m.

Liam Miller
Nic Townsend
Stephen Best
Courtney Langston
Dominic Heran
Dylan Williams
Elisa Poisson

        

Little Rock Jams has a full-time position opening this month for guitar.

College degree preferred, but not required.

Ability to teach other instruments preferred, but not required.

If interested, call us at the studio 501-312-1800, ask for Jason.

        

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Fall Registration Saturday 08/29/2009 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Last day to register for Fall! All current students must re-register. Any time slots not registered by the close of the day will be opened up for new students! Don't lose your slot, register throughout the week, or by Saturday at the latest!

Songwriting Workshop Saturday 08/29/2009 12:00 p.m.

Sally Snyder will cover songwriting 101 in this workshop. Whether you're new to songwriting or have some songs under your belt, come out! Just remember to give Sally some kudos in the linear notes to your album when it's released!

Rock School Auditions 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Auditions for Rock School 2009 - 2010 term. Auditions will cover the same material as last Rock School. Here is a link to what we'll cover during the auditions... Rock School Auditions

        

Little Rock Jams Approved Piano Methods

Young Children



Teen / Adult Methods