After the festival wrapped up Saturday night with a killer set from The Wallflowers, Young Dubliners took the stage a second time this weekend for a somewhat secret show at the Saloon No.10. The intimate club setting for a full night’s show with the Young Dubs was an added treat for Jam-goers. Fans packed the No.10 well before the Young Dubs took the stage, waiting to be rocked. They did not disappoint. Jam-goers bounced all night to their progressive Old World Celt-rock sound.
The Deadwood Jam board would like to thank all the artists, volunteers, sponsors, the city of Deadwood, and DMM Sound for making the ‘08 Jam a great one! We would also like to thank all you hardcore Jam fans for coming out and seeing the show in the face of some wet and not-so-warm conditions. Be proud–you are one of the hardiest audiences ever seen. The Young Dubs even said so! All the performances were outstanding and sound couldn’t have been better. The Deadwood Jam board dedicates Saturday’s show to Shawn Funk, Black Hills artist, musician, teacher, and friend to many who passed away Thursday, September 11th. Our condolences to the Funk family.

The Atlanta Rhythm Section… ARS… In the annals of rock and roll, where do they fit? They put out 15 albums of excellent original material, and consistently put on entertaining live shows-both of which helped establish a broad if not huge fan base. They had some big hits and have been a major player in the Southern Rock scene. But is that the whole story? In some circles, maybe. But for those who’ve really gotten to know their music over the years, there’s a lot more to the story.

ARS was paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd as the successors to the Allman Brothers - carrying the mantle of “Southern Rock” in the late 70s. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it may have made sense at the time. But performing songs that were more musically diverse and having hits that had a softer, pop sound, the “Southern Rock” label was a mixed blessing and many of their unique musical accomplishments became lost in a genre that has lived on to this day-but never really fit ARS.

Here’s some other ways to look at ARS. They weren’t out to be rock and roll stars-they were accomplished studio musicians working as a group. They were said to be more influenced by music coming out of England than other music in the South. They shared musical stylings with the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac-both in the quality of songwriting and recorded performances. They were excellent musicians who tried to stretch themselves-think Steely Dan or Little Feat. In many ways, these associations make as much or more sense than any grouping with their Southern Rock kindred.

But the music of ARS only reached a mass audience on a couple of occasions. The result: an outstanding song catalog and the talented men responsible for it have been largely overlooked. When those songs are heard, and those talents recognized, the case can be made that ARS are the epitome of all the good things that the phrase “classic rock” implies.

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The Lee Boys are one of America’s finest African-American sacred steel ensembles. This family group consists of three brothers, Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee and Keith Lee (vocals) along with their three nephews, Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass) and Earl Walker (drums). Each member began making music at the ages of 7 and 8 in the House of God church they attended in Perrine, FL. Here they underwent a rigorous course of training in a variety of musical instruments, including lap and pedal steel guitars. Born and raised in Miami, each of The Lee Boys grew up in the church where their father and grandfather, Rev. Robert E. Lee, was the pastor and a steel player himself.

Live tour workhorse, Young Dubliners, return to showcase their progressive Irish rock and grace the Deadwood Jam stage as headliners for Friday night. Touring rigorously this year with TV appearances and hitting major festivals, they make a stop to the Black Hills at the start of their Fall tour for a one-night engagement with the Jam. A favorite to return after blowing away audiences in 2003, the Jam is excited to bring these guys back!

The Deadwood Jam is proud to announce its Headliner for the 18th Annual installment of the Black Hills premiere multi-genre music festival for 2008. Grammy-award winning modern rock icons- The Wallflowers, featuring Jakob Dylan and company. The Jam is honored to bring the Wallflowers to the area for the first time, and will once again offer the best value in a ticket for a major concert throughout the region. Friday night’s confirmations include Reverend Peyton and his Big Damn Band, and irish rockers the Young Dubliners to headline….. More lineup annoucements to come soon, so stay tuned for updates as things develop…

Official Notice of Proposed By-Law Change to the Deadwood Jam Committee

By-Law change to increase the number of members on the Deadwood Jam Board of Directors from 12 to 15.

The proposed By-Law changes will be voted on at the April 15 regular Deadwood Jam Board of Directors Meeting.