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[Matt Zimmerman <mdz@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Jul 09, 2010 at 12:12:32PM -0400, Tony Espy wrote:
> On 07/09/2010 12:04 PM, Benjamin Humphrey wrote:
> > I'd just like to chime in with some quick feedback - I was a bit
> > disappointed that myself and around three or four other people never got
> > a chance to play. I brought my drumsticks all the way from New Zealand
> > only to be yelled at for not scrolling the lyrics at one stage. 
> > 
> > Admittedly I never got around to attending a practice during the week at
> > La Hulpe because I was really busy, but perhaps less hogging of the
> > equipment and a more "ubuntu" type approach to the affair might work?
> 
> Absolutely.
> 
> That said, there's a trade-off between being prepared and playing songs
> that the rest of the non-musicians will enjoy, and a free-for-all jam
> approach ( which is the most inclusive ) which tends to be a lot of fun
> for the musicians, but can lead to a rapid exit from the room of other
> folks...
> 
> I think this is what Jeremy's proposing is that we clearly define two
> sets ( perhaps with a DJ set between )...one for practiced songs, and
> one more of a free-for-all.

I like this idea.  How about an open sign-up sheet for the free-for-all?
That way, it's still open to everyone, but folks can tell if there are a
bunch of other people waiting to play, or if they can roll on.

-- 
 - mdz