The obvious topic this month is the Jammys. As you can imagine we're pretty psyched not only about the event but also about everyone's response to it. In many ways I see the Jammys as the culmination of much that has happened both to this site and to the scene. The idea that the jambands world encompasses such diverse players as Deep Banana Blackout, The Disco Biscuits, the New Deal, Frogwings, Merl Saunders, John Scofield, Soulive and the Slip is a wonderful thing. However, I also see this night as a starting point as well. Let's work together to keep this scene vibrant and vital. In particular (and this is a crusade of mine) don't forget to support these bands out on the road- in addition to spreading tapes, good words and salutary vibes be sure to pick up a group's latest disc, buy some merch (who doesn't enjoy quality band merch- there was a time when my wife suspected that my entire wardrobe had been purchased inside shows and out in the lots- not true anymore, that's the beauty of the internet, not worrying about where to place your setbreak scores during the show), pick up advance tickets (to remind the mainstream promoters that we are a force, albeit at times a dilatory one). As long as we remain vigilant, take nothing for granted (least of all the bands and their music) this scene will continue to thrive, and we can collectively permagrin while we share it with the wider world on occasion.

Okay, enough from me. Good issue this month. See you on the 22nd. Take David's advice below...

later days and peace,
Dean

Well here it is, 10:14 PM EDT on the 14th, and still no Editorial. What's a self respecting webmaster to do? Why write one of course!

Bands are about to engage on their summer tours. With school being out of session, many more people will be doing these tours. With this in mind, I ask you all to be careful out there on the roads. Sure there's no snow to worry about, but please try to make sure that your driver this summer is not impaired by drinking, drugs, or (my own unfortunate favorite) lack of sleep. There will be some amazing fall tour shows, and you wouldn't want to miss them.