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An eclectic mix of contemporary folk, blues, country, and bluegrass.
Comprised of old friends who happen to all be seasoned musicians thanks to a deep-rooted love of honest music, the Village Jammers have been gathering to play their unique blend of "bluegrass/country/jazz/rock/blues/folk/rockabilly (insert any style of music here)" for more than thirty years. Part bluegrass band, part comedy troupe, part working-class Joes…together, a century of collective experience on stringed instruments, witty stage sarcasm and good ol’ boy beer connoisuership.
The Jammers were born from an open invite of friends gathering to play any style of music they knew, and the result was a long-term friendship and a lot of terrific music. They began as the house band at the now defunct Village Pub in Stonington Borough, Connecticut, and while packing the house, they began the generous practice of inviting fellow musicians...some good, some dying trying...to share their stage. The band was infectious with its own brand of ridiculous humor, costumes, and special guests.
It's been said that a Village Jammers practice session is much more than just chords and tunings; you get a healthy dose of political debate, blue-collar beer bottles, beef jerky, ball-busting, and oh yeah, some pretty good music too. The band's knack for encouraging their growing circle of musician friends to join them for jam sessions and gigs; talented musicians like Jay Dempsey, Jim Carpenter, Tommy Giarratano, Vince Thompson, Bill Light, and Steve Jakubielski, makes the Village Jammers as much a family as they are a band. Founding member and harmonica extraordinaire Rene Brisson, who sadly passed away in 2000, still retains an honorary seat in the jam circle each session.
Whether it's the friendship bond that makes the music sound so good or the great musicianship that makes the friendships so strong, the bottom line is each musician brings a variety of influences to the table, comprising the Village Jammers' family signature sound.
BAND NOTE: We "subbed out" the task of finding a name.....we held a contest one night at the Village Pub and let our audience decide for us. The winner was awarded a can of snow peas. Great fun!
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the Rivergods
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7/1/2010 12:10:23 AM
Howdy Boys,
Just now listening to "Cheyenne to Oklahoma"....damned fine work. Ever play that out live? It's got a great sing-along chorus.
Stay cool this summer, y'all.
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Conversation Suicide
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2/15/2010 2:52:19 AM
mmmm //./mmmmmm////mmmmmmm/////..........
Oh, I do so love, " 'Til it Happens 2 U " !!!!!
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The CODE
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12/31/2009 9:35:38 AM
Happy New Year VJ's!
All the best for 2010!
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Black Velvet Lace
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12/15/2009 10:19:25 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS Mike!!! Miss you!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxox
~Lace~
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Bryon Tosoff
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12/7/2009 11:40:58 AM
I think you have some of the best talent around here , a sweet and wonderful upbeat groove with that organic acoustic groove. love the vox and harmonies on I drive out.....added to a few stations one of which is music is truth and I believe I added it way back to the Drive..way fine listens. enjoy the music and all your vibe
best
bryon
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PIP and MERRY
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10/27/2009 6:07:40 AM
Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change. thanks boys for droping in pip ...
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accordionJeanLucNest
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10/27/2009 12:54:47 AM
Dear great musicians, thanks for your support !
wishing you all the best !
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Auset
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10/26/2009 9:56:20 PM
hey there... st. louie vjhead here! seems the tides changed in the ocean. i was with you from go. goooooood tunes!!!
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PIP and MERRY
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10/25/2009 7:26:53 PM
your still the best boys, recards pip and merry...
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PIP and MERRY
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10/9/2009 5:37:32 AM
congrats in country boys, me and my buds will have our fingers on the pulse for you guys...pip..
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Lars Mars
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9/29/2009 10:07:52 PM
Many thanks for the surprise Mike! Ya made my day!
Glenn
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Auset
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9/28/2009 10:41:18 AM
Ahhh... love you guys... really do... if we lived closer, I'd be a village head. yup!
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Pinedog
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9/28/2009 9:22:58 AM
Thanks Mike! I'll be watching the mailbox like a hawk!
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The Man With No Band
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9/3/2009 9:47:52 PM
Only have a minute Mike ... but you're on my mind a lot more than that ... I hope to be back soon ... until then ...Peace my friend !
Sam
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Ash Ferry
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9/2/2009 10:00:06 PM
Hello Village Jammers! Love your music and when I read how you got your name I laughed sooo hard! Can of snow peas for the prize! AHAHHA! I love it!
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