OLD SKOOL JAMZFEST: 2010 RECAP

Saturday evening, January 30th, 2010. My Place. Small crowd. Music. Fun. Libations. Good times. Flashing lights. Food. Pirate Broadcasting. Kicking Back and enjoyin' the ride.

This was the Old Skool Jamzfest 2010, which I hold each and every year in late January or early February, typically to concide with the Super Bowl or Pro Bowl weekend. This year was no exception. I had a very nice evening with neighbors, co-workers and friends stopping by throughout the evening, starting at about 6:30PM CST and going all the way through 3AM the following morning. Yes, I did have a bit too much to drink, as did my good friend C-Smoov, but nonetheless I do declare OSJ 10 a moderate success.

Why a moderate success? Well, this is due to the fact that the OSJ has always been a "wet" party i.e. serving spirits. After this year, I am rethinking that policy just to play it safe in the future. I also decided that some big changes are needed to ensure the success of this event for years to come. So for 2011, I have not fully decided as of yet if I will do one (but it is very likely I will), I am going to make the following changes to my annual old skool house party:

* I plan to focus more on the music and less on my air personality;

* The event will likely be a "dry" event on my part, but will be a BYOB party for those who wish to consume spirits;

* I will limit my turntable time from seven to about four or five hours, running the event from 7 or 8PM to midnight, with a private after party;

* Moving the event from the dead of winter i.e. January, to Spring time i.e. April or May. I think this will do wonders since there will be no bad winter weather to contend with. I figure more people will be apt to make it out;

* Better food choices, perhaps pizza, BBQ, macaroni salad, cheese and crackers and other foods to have more options available for my patrons;

* An overall "tightening up" to make the show leaner and meaner

I do believe by implementing these concepts and ideas, and not consuming any adult beverages during the show I will be putting on will result in more happy satisfied friends and an overall better performance on my part. After all, I am hosting the event.

I have to give pause here, as I dedicated this OSJ 2010 to my late Uncle Doug, who suddenly passed away from a heart attack one week prior to this event. You will be sadly missed, Douggie :-(

Will there be an Old Skool Jamzfest 2011? Probably. And yes it's going to be different in some ways. But better. Trust Me. It will.

My Thanks for all who attended! Y'all made it special this year!

Party On!

JD