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Chicago's first Battle of the Jug Bands 12 Oct 2008 I've taken the Hump Night Thumpers to compete in the Minneapolis Battle of the Jug Bands for the last three years. It's been so much fun that we decided, why not start our own event and get to do it twice as often? So I'm happy to announce Chicago's first Battle of the Jug Bands, at the Morseland on November 8. The winner will be selected by an audience vote and will take home a trophy made from an antique sausage press (below). Devil In a Woodpile kicks off the evening with a free set at 7:00, and the battle participants will lead a public jam session after the Battle ends, around midnight.
The cover charge is $5, and that gets you seven bands and a ballot. Come join the fun! Mission accomplished! 14 May 2008 The Will Shade gravestone project lasted a year, but it ended last week with the installation and dedication of Shade's gravestone in Memphis. Members of the Hump Night Thumpers and other jug band music fans from around the country met at the cemetery for a few songs, a few speeches, and a toast. You can click the small photo below for a good view of the gravestone. I've also posted clips from the tribute concert on a new YouTube channel.
Thanks to everyone who contributed money, participated in the events, or supported me while I carried this out … you know who you are! Will Shade Tribute follow-up 15 February 2008 The Will Shade concert last month was a big success, with happy musicians, a delighted audience, and a very healthy fund for marking Will Shade's grave in Memphis. I was to busy to watch most of the show, but I got to spend the next afternoon with Charlie Musselwhite and that was a real treat. The event was covered in the Chicago Daily Herald the day before, and a story ran on the ABC News in Memphis yesterday, so it's great to see Will Shade getting the recognition he deserves! A return to battle 8 February 2008 The Hump Night Thumpers are packing up the jug band van and heading to Minneapolis this weekend for the 26th Annual Battle of the Jug Bands. As last year's winners, we are all but prohibited from winning again, so we're looking forward to relaxing and enjoying an entire day of jug band music. One of the judges interviewed me about jug band music for his blog, and you can read the result here. |
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