The Mission
The Pick gets people together into small ensembles, PickUp Bands, that not only bring out the existing strengths of the members but challenge them to develop and hone new skills.
Enhanced by an environment where each person is focused on making the others sound their best, the result can be a situation where "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" and everyone can feel good about the results.
How it Works
- PickUp Bands with 3-6 members of similar levels and interests and a good instrumental composition are formed
- Members meet once a week for 6 weeks along with a band coach who will help with arrangements, band dynamics, harmonies, and material selection
- At the end of the session, each PickUp Band will perform a short opening set on a Bluegrass Monday at Amnesia
- Private and Small Groups sessions on Bluegrass Harmony Singing are also available
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| Bluegrass Jam Nights at Amnesia |
The 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month are The Pick Jam nights at Amnesia. The Pick Jam is a supportive bluegrass jam environment with a focus on working together to contribute to a band sound. We’ll be pickin’ on Bluegrass Songs from 6:30 to 8:30 or so. All bluegrass instruments are welcome.
Stop by here for the jam calendar, or subscribe to the jam mailing list for updates! |
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Posted Tue, Feb 14, 2012 by Jam
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| PickUp Band Hiatus - Try Take the Stage! |
No new PickUp Bands will be forming for a while but I highly recommend checking out the Take the Stage program being offered through The Freight & Salvage.
I've coached several of these bands myself and it's always a great experience. You'll go from complete strangers to trusted bandmates and end up putting on a show you'll never forget on stage of The Freight. Check it out! |
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Posted Mon, Sep 13, 2010 by David
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| New Pick T-Shirts |
"Bluegrass. The only thing that gets better the more you pick at it."
I uploaded a t-shirt design to Cafe Press that I think is pretty funny. Check 'em out. (more) |
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Posted Wed, Feb 11, 2009 by David
Pick Featured, Pick News |
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