[Dixielandjazz] Shameless Plug - Sacramento Area

[Charlie Hull]

Thanks for that feedback, Don. I was all tied up with commitments to the 
Western Swing Society (another swingin' jazz) for the weekend, so didn't 
get to attend.

I'm so happy to hear it was successful, and hope that this year's 
experiences will make next year even better. There are several mo/hotels 
very near the Marriott, so with careful planning and jitney busses they 
should be able to accommodate an even larger crowd.

I think there's still a Sacramento market for trad jazz, but the people 
who plan and run the event have to like it, or they won't book it. 
That's what happened to the former "jazz jubilee"; the younger 
sophisticates taking it over have their own preferences. Sacramento's a 
good music town, not for night life, but for special events.

I hope next year they'll include some trad groups besides the youth 
groups. There are still a lot of us old timers who can tell it the way 
it was without stumbling thru charts.

Whatever, I'm glad it worked, and hope I can be in it or attend next year.

Charlie Hull, K Street Ramblers Jazz Band



On 9/2/2013 10:58 AM, Don Robertson wrote:
> We attended this festival as day trippers Saturday.
>
> It appears that the festival is a victim of its own success.  The 
> turnout overwhelmed the hotel and by Saturday afternoon is was 
> difficult to find seats in any of the 6 venues.  The band selection 
> was not all "trad" with High Sierra being the only strictly trad band, 
> but the variety afforded by others including Sister Swing, Tom Rigney 
> and of course Bob's Fulton Street was very enjoyable to us. Most of 
> the bands were local Sacramento area groups.  There was lots of OKOM 
> (dare I say Dixieland) played by younger folks which is very gratifying.
>
> The whole event seemed to be well run except for the folks selling 
> badges Saturday morning who were slow getting their act together. We 
> barely got to the first session at 9:30 despite being on hand by 8:30 
> waiting for the folks to show up and take our money.
>
> There has always been talk of this becoming a regular event and there 
> seemed to be much optimism, but they will need to expand to other 
> hotels or find a bigger one.
>
> I say Well Done for the first time out.
>
> Don Robertson
> Napa, CA
>
>
> On 8/29/2013 4:09 PM, Robert Ringwald wrote:
>> Bob Ringwald Upcoming performances.
>>
>>  From my web site
>>
>> www.ringwald.com
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope to see lots of you at the performances listed below.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Aug 31 Saturday – Sept 1 Sunday
>>
>> Fulton Street Jazz Band
>>
>> Hot Jazz Jubilee (Festival)
>>
>> Marriott Hotel, Rancho Cordova CA
>>
>> FSJB Schedule, both days 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM.
>>
>> Festival will run from 5:00 PM Friday Aug 30 to Monday Sept 3 2:00 PM
>>
>> Info: Ken McMurray, 916/ 944-0315
>>
>> kmcapt94 at msn.com
>>
>> Fulton Street
>>
>> Jazz Band's Schedule
>>
>> Saturday, August 31
>>
>> 11:00 AM Junior Ballroom
>>
>> 2:00 PM Folsom Room w/ Big Mama Sue
>>
>> 5:00 PM Folsom Room
>>
>> Sunday, September 1
>>
>> 11:00 AM Folsom Room
>>
>> 2:00 PM Folsom Room
>>
>> 5:00 PM Junior Ballroom
>>
>> http://www.hotjazzjubilee.com/venues-schedules
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sept 2 Monday
>>
>> Bob Ringwald at the River City Saloon
>>
>> Playing Honky-Tonk, Ragtime and old favorites.
>>
>> Families welcome - 1:00 – 5:00 PM in Old Sacramento
>>
>> River city Saloon, 916 2nd Street, Sacramento, 916/ 443-6852
>>
>> Voted Best Sandwiches By News & Review Readers
>>
>> Last Old West Saloon In Sacramento
>>
>> For a menu and other info about the River City Saloon
>>
>> Read about the interesting history of the River City Saloon
>>
>> since 1857.
>>
>> http://therivercitysaloon.com
>>
>> Besides the great deli style sandwiches
>>
>> that River City Saloon offers, they also feature Old West
>>
>> Sarsaparilla brewed exclusively for the Saloon by River City
>>
>> Brewing Company also located in Old Sacramento. In-fact you
>>
>> can grab the kids and belly up to the bar and get one for
>>
>> just 25 cents! While your there ask for a basket of peanuts
>>
>> and don’t be afraid to throw the shells on the floor.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sept 8 Sunday
>>
>> Bob Ringwald at
>>
>> the River City Saloon
>>
>> Playing Honky-Tonk,
>>
>> Ragtime and old favorites.
>>
>> Families welcome - 1:00 – 5:00 PM in Old Sacramento
>>
>> River city Saloon, 916 2nd Street, Sacramento, 916/ 443-6852
>>
>> http://therivercitysaloon.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sept 14 Saturday
>>
>> Bob Ringwald Trio Featuring Kristy Reed & Darrell Fernandez
>>
>> Zinfandel Grill 7:00 – 10:00 PM
>>
>> 2384 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento CA 95825
>>
>> Reservations suggested, but not necessary
>>
>> 916/485-7100  , fax 916/484-7728
>>
>> Ask to be seated near the band
>>
>> For menu, map & directions:
>>
>> http://zinfandelgrille.com
>>
>> Note: The food is yummy!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sept 22 Sunday
>>
>> Bob Ringwald at
>>
>> the River City Saloon
>>
>> Playing Honky-Tonk, Ragtime and old favorites.
>>
>> Families welcome - 1:00 – 5:00 PM in Old Sacramento
>>
>> River city Saloon, 916 2nd Street, Sacramento, 916/ 443-6852
>>
>> http://therivercitysaloon.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -Bob Ringwald
>> www.ringwald.com
>> Amateur (ham) Radio Operator K6YBV
>> 916/ 806-9551
>>
>> "You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a 
>> look that says,
>> 'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'" --Dave Barry
>>
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