Instruments: Vocals, guitar, bass, percussion, harmonica Jams Attended: 21 First jam: 03/30/1996 Most recent jam: 08/23/1997

Jam Statistics - Attended : 1997

01/17 - Skokie Public Library
Location: Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL
Info: A musical performance of James Gautier's poetry at the Skokie Public Library. Mark Cohen translated a number of James' poems into sign language. This show was filmed for public-access television broadcast. Noam Paco Gaster and Mark Cohen also read poetry as a part of this performance.
Musicians: Brian Cameron, Mark Cohen, James Gautier, David Ladd

01/19 - New Years Jam 1997
Info: Happy New Year!
Musicians: DeLonde Bell, Brian Cameron, Paul Fehribach, James Gautier, David Hurst, Scott Johnson, David Ladd, Phyll Smith
Songs: Title Album Length Rating Psych-a-de-lick Electronic 8:07 5 Psych-a-de-lick (Long) Bring It On 11:00 5

02/15 - February Open Jam
Info: This jam became the first monthly "Open Jam". This became a tradition which is followed still. The monthly open jam is a forum for playing completely free-form and improvisational music. Musicians come and go as they feel inspired and able to attend.
Musicians: DeLonde Bell, Brian Cameron, Noam Paco Gaster, James Gautier, Iva Itchevska, David Ladd, Cyndi Rhoads, Syen U
Songs: Title Album Length Rating Eternity (The Rabbit Song) Pop 0:55 5 Kitchen Sink Rock 3:59 5 Anyway Join In Now 03:32 5 Bad Recover 6:53 5 Bad Eternity 6:53 5 Kitchen Sink (Long) Eternity 8:10 5 Present Eternity 4:18 5 Technolove Eternity 6:59 5 Anyway Eternity 03:32 5 Eternity (The Rabbit Song) Eternity 0:55 5 For Your Love Eternity 3:14 3 Feel The Pulse Eternity 6:05 4 Circle Sky Eternity 2:07 3 Don't Let It Slide No More Eternity 11:38 5 New Toy Eternity 10:34 3

03/15 - March Open Jam
Musicians: DeLonde Bell, Brian Cameron, James Gautier, David Hurst, Iva Itchevska, David Ladd, Russell Mast
Songs: Title Album Length Rating Destination Zero Pop 6:10 5

04/05 - Chicago Public Library Studios
Location: Chicago Public Library, Chicago
Info: One improvisational piece was dedicated to Allen Ginsberg, who passed on just the day before. Recording music at the library is a free public service. Call (312) 747-4896 to schedule time. Afterwords, this trio rehearsed for the next P.O.E.T.S. performance.
Musicians: Brian Cameron, James Gautier, David Ladd

08/05 - T.V. Rehearsal
Musicians: Brian Cameron, James Gautier, David Ladd, David Hurst, Russell Mast

08/10 - Songsation Performance
Location: Channel 19 Public Access Studios, Chicago
Info: Two 10-minute segments of live Sheep Fiends performance recorded. The first segment was shown on Sunday, September 21st at 9pm and on Monday, September 22nd at 4pm. The second segment was shown on Sunday, September 28th at 9pm and on Monday, September 29th at 4pm. The television program Songsation appears on Cable Access Network (CAN), cable channel 19 in Chicago only. Two ten-minute segments also recorded by Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Productions featuring Brian Cameron, Mark Cohen, James Gautier, David Ladd, Jules Owsinek and Zoe. Additional sements were recorded by poet Mark Cohen and songs performed by Jules Owsinek and friends.
Musicians: Brian Cameron, James Gautier, David Ladd, David Hurst, Russell Mast, Cyndi Rhoads

08/23 - August Open Jam
Musicians: DeLonde Bell, Brian Cameron, Tamara Lopez, James Gautier, Russell Mast