[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Bash by the Bay /Dixieland Monterey (Ca.)

[Lowell Busching]

Some of you may have read the quote in the latest American Rag 
newspaper, by the publicist for the "Festival, formerly known as 
Dixieland Monterey", stating they had changed the name and emphasis on 
Dixieland Monterey, a name used for many years, to "Jazz Bash by the 
Bay". Probably not stepping on a lot of toes name wise with that one!

The reason for the change of name, or double name to be more exact this 
year, was that it was felt that the word "Dixieland" was driving away 
many of the younger people. They wanted a name that more closely 
described the current festival. That is what they came up with.

The other long time festival also going down this "slippery slope" to 
oblivion for Dixieland Jazz, (after which this mailing list is named. 
DJML=Dixieland Jazz Mailing List), is of course the Sacramento Jazz 
Jubilee. Definitely a rose by another name also. More on that festival 
in later months.  Just more kinds of music there also.

The Sacramento JAZZ Jubilee  also is doing its best this year to live 
down the sigma of having the name "Dixieland" associated with the event. 
I can assure you they still plan to have a LOT of bands formerly known 
as Dixieland Bands. Most are listed under "Traditional" now.  Perhaps 
Steve would like to make a few comments on this turn of events?  :-)

The name changes do not hide the fact that both upcoming events contain 
bands playing a lot of OKOM (Our Kind of Music for the new members) and 
I hope will be attended by as many of the DJML members as can make 
either one or both as I plan to do.  If I make it through this years 
weather woes, it will be my first time to the Monterey festival, by any 
other name.

If no one else has listed the participants of the Monterey Bash yet, 
here is a quick rundown for March 2-3-4, 2007

Musician of the Year and Honoree: bob Draga

All Stars given alphabetically in their ad:

John Allred, John Cocuzzi,Kim Cusack, Danny Coots, Bob Draga,
Jake Hanna, Davy Jones, Paul Keller, Ed Metz, Jr., Russ Phillips,
Gary Ryan, Tom Saunders, John Sheridan, Richard Simon, and Allan VAche.

At least a couple good ad hoc bands there, or mix and match.

Featured Bands: Also alphabetical to help find your FAVES.
BED, Big Mama Sue, Blue Street Jazz Band, Bye Bye Blues Boys,
Carl Sonny Leland Trio, Cornet Chop Suey, Golden Gate Rhythm Machine,
High Sierra Jazz Band, Igor's Jazz Cowboys, Ivory & Gold, Jazz Birds,
Mighty Aphrodite, Mixed Metafour, Parlor Jam, Sweet Thursday Jazz Band,
Titan Hot 7, Titanic Jazz Band, Uptown Lowdown, Your Father's Mustache,
& Yve Evans & Co.

Currently All events badge for all these stellar performers of OKOM is 
$90!  Even I think I can afford that!

A separate Big Band Swing Dance Party will be held Thursday night. $20 
single/$35 couple

Their web site is listed as http://www.dixieland-monterey.com  still.
Or call 831-633-5053

I most certainly do not work for their publicist due to my feelings 
about these name changes, but I am interested in supporting the music, 
as well as just talking about it. Mentioning my name will NOT get you 
any discounts. You may be prevented from attending. See you there?

Lowell Busching aka Mad Dawg