[Dixielandjazz] Oompah vs dixie

[Beth Schweitzer]

Oh absolutely! That's why we (my mom and I) love the St. Louis Rivermen
so much. They always look like they're really enjoying themselves up
there and that is contagious. Much more fun than the bands that are all
seriousness and sober. Even if they played better. Which they don't. :-D

Beth

P.S. I'm going back in my hole now - it's been fun.

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Subject: [Dixielandjazz] Oompah vs dixie
From: "Jim Kashishian" <jim at kashprod.com>


Maybe, just maybe, the oompah bands are playing "fun" music rather than
trying to create (or recreate) an art form? I sometimes think that is
what
happens with Jazz in general, where the musician begins to take his
music
too seriously. Remembering where our music came from is
important.....bars,
booze, good times, women, etc. There can be serious moments, but the fun
has to be there, also.

Jim