Now more than ever the need is so great.
Join us and do your part and have a great time too!
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NOV. 8,2007 AT
HIGHWAY 99 BLUES CLUB 1414 Alaska Way Doors open at 5:00 - Show starts at 6:00 Admission |
Blues Images
by Phil Chesnut
Illustration, Design & Photography
Photos
from November 8, 2007
Supported by a blues savvy multitude of fans and their contagious spirit of giving, this year's Jam For Cans certainly surpassed all expectations. Thanx to the hard work of Sheri and Raven Humphres, who annually invest a great deal of time, energy and their own money to ensure a first class show. Naturally Raven's chores for JFC are on the musical end, however the daunting task of promotion and sponsorship is all carried on Sheri's shoulders. A true PR ace, who's promotion skills are easily equal to Raven's sax talent, Sheri's chores begin about 8 months before the next jam. The perfect Yin to the perfect Yang. Thanx to Sheri & Raven, this benefit of the blues has long reached a level that few others will ever approach, because this rare, invitational jam not only celebrates the spirit of the music but the spirit of giving as well and that through our beloved music, we have the opportunity to truly help those that are less fortunate.
Of course an event of this magnitude deserves an equally top-notch host/venue, with Seattle's favorite juke joint, Highway 99 being the perfect fit. 99's bosses, Ed and Steve have not only been more than eager to help support this worthy cause, they've gone out of their way to accommodate not only the giant list of musicians, but the uncommonly large and thirsty crowd as well. Thanx in large part to the outstanding staff at 99, every thing seemed to be running smoothly.
Also running smoothly was Raven's stage. Legendary for running the hardest, one day, mainstage of the year, Raven masterfully assembles a half dozen sets and always finding the best players to compliment each other in his notoriously horn fat, instant ensembles. Quickly segueing between various sets and making sure that everyone gets to bust a lick, unlike his incompetent artist, Raven leaves no one out.
Filling all of the other gaps and needs of a major event like this is our own venerable, Washington Blues Society and their fantastic volunteers. A great addition as partner or sponsor for any blues based program, the WBS has long showed it's value and experience at any blues event.
The blues was born a century ago, through a dedication for the music and with a spirit of faith, hope and charity. It's nice to see that this spirit and dedication is still alive and that this essence of the blues, via Jam For Cans, has once more come full circle.
ARTISTS APPEARING AT THE 2007 SHOW
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Mark DuFresne |
A thousand pounds of Bottom End |
KT Tuttle
Bill Brammer Allan Isaacson Patti Allen LJ Porter Paul Green Billy Blackstone Jeff Beals Annieville Bill Reed Ed Vance Randy Oxford |
Thank you to the following sponsors that help
make this show possible:
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----------------------Tony Hettler
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870-8800
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Big Foot Music-------------------------------------------------
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Thank you to all our generous and supportive Sponsors!
IF YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE SHOW
YOU CAN STILL DONATE TO NWHARVEST BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW
Make a Donation
or Use
Northwest Harvest Gift Cards
HERE IS A SLIDE SHOW OF JUST A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHAT
WENT ON AT PAST JAMS FOR CANS
There will be a Raffle for all kinds of cool stuff
All Proceeds Benefit NW Harvest
Northwest's most talented musicians will help fight hunger by serving up a tasty meal of
blues music at Raven's Seventh Jam for Cans on Thursday, November 8, at The Highway 99 Club accross from the Seattle Aquarium. This
year's show will be full of special surprises and good feelings and remember One-hundred percent of the proceeds and food donations collected during the show will benefit Northwest Harvest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing hunger in Washington State. Doors open for the Jam for Cans at
5:00 pm. Admission is $7 or 7 cans of non-perishable food!
The
musicians of the Northwest blues scene are well known for their generous
spirit, and they welcome the opportunity to use their music to benefit
the community at large. By donating their time and talents to Raven's
Jam for Cans, participating artists hope to satisfy music lovers' hunger
for great blues while helping to alleviate the more serious hunger for
nutritious food, as Washington State ranks 2nd in the nation in hunger.
Please come by and share in an evening of music
and fun, and support the Jam for Cans effort to eliminate hunger in
our state.
Start your Holidays off right at the Jam For Cans!!!
Northwest Harvest
collects and distributes food to approximately 300 hunger programs in
Washington State. In an average month, over 434,000 services are provided
to individuals and families in need. Nearly half of these services go
to children. Our support comes exclusively from individuals, community
and religious groups, foundations, corporations, and the food industry.
Make
a Donation or Use
Northwest Harvest Gift Cards
If you would like more information on what you can do call 360-659-0578
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A SPONSOR FOR THIS EVENT
PLEASE CONTACT US!
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