JamBands.Com is a collective effort of dozens of individuals. We are always looking for new ideas and stories. Please contact the individual editors of the section you wish to contribute.

Thanks for reading, we hope you enjoy your stay.

DEADLINE: Ahh yes, this is important. The monthly deadline for submissions will be on the fifth day of each month. Since we publish the magazine on the fifthteenth of every month, this deadline is extremely important.

Here are the various sections to which you can contribute and the names of the individual editors. Please mail them with your ideas and submissions. Of course if you have any other questions, please contact us at jambands@jambands.com

FEATURE ARTICLES (Editor: Dean Budnick) Four to six feature articles will run each issue. These articles will include interviews, extended essays on individual bands and thought pieces that may not fit anywhere else...e-mail Dean with ideas and suggestions.

NEW GROOVE OF THE MONTH (Editor: Dean Budnick) One profile a month on a band not everyone knows... yet. Please contact us if you would like to write one of these monthly profiles.

ROADTRIP OF THE MONTH (Editor: Rob Turner) An account of the places you visited, the music you saw and the disasters/epiphanies that occurred along the way.

TOUR JOURNAL REVISITED (Editor: Michael Morrow) Similar to roadtrip of the month but with a historical angle- something that took place many months or years ago. Dig deep and share!

VENUE OF THE MONTH (Editor: David Saslavsky) Each month will take an in-depth look at a notable music venue.

SETTING LEVELS (Edited: Paul Pro Pearson) A look at taping and trading live shows.

GHOSTS OF JAM BANDS PAST (Editor: Sister Mary Carmen) A historical/biographical piece on a group that is no longer actively performing.

HOMEGROWN HAPPENINGS (Editor: Marcie Vogel) This section will detail info on bands and events within the Homegrown Music Network.

INAUDIBLE HISS (Editor: Dean Budnick) Humor on bands, the scene, etc.

CD REVIEWS (Editor: Jesse Jarnow) Feel free to contact Jesse about an idea you have, float him a review that you have written or supply him with your band's latest effort.

REGIONAL REPORTS
Here is where we really need your help. This section has the most opportunity for you to contribute. We are looking for a report on Jambands in your area. Each report will incorporate live show reviews as well as other pertinent info on band happenings. Here is a listing of the nine regions and their editors so you will know who to contact:

NEW ENGLAND (MA, ME, VT, CT, NH, RI) -- Sharon Shiner

MID-ATLANTIC (NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, DC) -- Anthony Coloneri

MIDWEST (OH, IN, IL, MI, WI) -- Todd Justus & Tim Ward

SOUTHEAST (VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL) -- Gil McLemore

SOUTH (AR, LA, MS, KY, TN, AL, MS) -- Mike Jones and Chip Schramm

SOUTHWEST (TX, NM, CO, AZ, UT, KS, OK) -- Chris Gardner

WEST (CA, NV, OR, WA, ID, AK, HI) -- Sarah Bruner

BIG SKY (IA, MN, ND, SD, NE, WY, MO, KS) -- David Shulman

INTERNATIONAL - (Canada and overseas) -- Evan Newman

That's it! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail us at jambands@jambands.com.

Later Days and Peace,

Dean Budnick