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Show 1992: another sucCessful music year The lAMA grows, changes and furthers the cause of acoustic music By any standard, 1992 was an excellent year for the Intermountain Acoustic Music Association. In addition to the many fine concerts listed on the cover, there were two successful membership pick-nics, ·a host of jams throughout the year, and the association's journal, Intermountain Acoustic Musician, provided a forum for other events of interest to members. The past year has seen a sm.ooth transfer of administration in the lAMA presidency and board, which is a hall~ ark of a stable organization. All things considered, we seem to be on firm ground. The new year brings some changes. Those who will soon be renewing their membership will notice the basic annual contribution (tax deductable) is now $15; and there is no family membership. The costs of running the lAMA have not declined, and the increase is a modest one, so we hope no one is put off by it. Also, as you can see, the IAlVl has a new look. Part of that is for the fun and enjoyment of the editors (hey, we need all the enjoyment we can muster!); part is an effort make our publication more readable; and part is a move to arecycled paper, which also costs more. However, we think the increased cost is consistent with the values of the organization. It should be noted, especially for those new to the lAMA, that your membership contribution is not merely a subscription to a monthly magazine. · Your money supports the whole range of activities that include concerts by the best national artists nearly every month, two membership pick-nics each year in the Wasatch Front area, and the Deer Valley Folk & Bluegrass Festival (the 1993 edition is already set for August 15). In fact, money provided by magazine advertisers just about covers the cost of producing the lAM, given the generous arrangement the lAMA has with Salt City Printing (an lAMA Patron member). We encourage members to patronize our advertisers-they provide substantial support to the organization. It is also worth noting that while the lAMA is run for the benefit of members, it is not run by the at-large membership. The Board of Trustees makes policy and pays the bills. However, it's not a closed society and involvement by new faces is always welcome. To contact the organi .. zq.tion, see the information inside the front cover. We appreciate the involvement of all our members-at whatever level. We feel we are growing beyond the confines of Salt Lake City and are encouraged by that. We believe there are many more folks out there who would appreciate what the lAMA has to offer. Talk to friends and family about us, pick up a couple extra magazines and spread 'em around, give a gift membership. Our music lives and breathes as long as we do! -Dave & Carla Eskelsen, editors New performance venue invites acoustic players . There is a new venue in town for acoustic musicians. The Den is a bookstore and coffeeship that has had live acoustic music every night for the past six months. The styles range from the high energy flamenco guitar of Mahlon Lucas, to Celtic sounds on Thursday, to the acoustic funk/folk of For What It's Worth, who has be~n playing each Tuesday for four months. The Den is an enjoayble place to play, said James Shook~ one of For What It's Worth's guitarists. "It's small, and while we use a small P.A., most of the other players just play acoustically, the the audience respects that. It's a good place for us, because we've built a following here, and we can bring out our new tunes where it's intimate and low-pressure. These people . like good music had have followed us to the other places we've played." ~The Den is a little hard to find, but well worth it. The building is the coach house for W. Adrian Wright Realtors. To get there, go 100 yards off the north side of the street at 457 E. 300 South, Salt Lake City. In addition to regular performers, 2 Intermountain Acoustic Musician, January 1993 For What It's Worth and members of Idlewilde on· Celtic nights every other Thursday, national performers are featured 'from time to time. Performers interested in playing at The Den should contact Mike or Jen 595- 1316 and come by with a demo tape or their instrument. Performers may designate the performance area non-smoking or smoking. |
