Any word on the Strawberry Jammers?

[Jaypee]

Unless they're in the lineup and I overlooked it...

Louisiana folks - anything in the local press about this group, from a school in Hammond? They didn't make it to last year's fest. I was hoping this year would mark their return. I always look forward to their performances.

[breambob]

No info, same as last year. Hammond State has been renamed to the Hammond Development Center. Last year eat_mo and I both tried to get info, and lead to dead ends.
I just can't imagine they aren't still around, but I can't find out any info. I may call down there to see what gives.
It is very disappointing, so many of us loved them... :(

[chrisjoseph]

Just read that there was a documentary made about them...anyone know how to get their hands on that?

[Orleansnj]

No - but I know someone in Hammond who would definitely know. dialing phone now.......

Okay - there was a documentary done by two students out of the University of Florida- it was called Why me, Lord? Co-directed by Robert Waldrep and Jake Springfield

You can check out the Documentary Institute's website (listing the production) at

http://www.jou.ufl.edu/documentary/index.php?id=35

[LaTiDa]

... oooh! The Strawberry Jammers... another great thing about JF!

[Amyloves...]

No info, same as last year. Hammond State has been renamed to the Hammond Development Center. Last year eat_mo and I both tried to get info, and lead to dead ends.
I just can't imagine they aren't still around, but I can't find out any info. I may call down there to see what gives.
It is very disappointing, so many of us loved them... :(

I tried to get info last year too Mac. :(

[Jaypee]

OMG. Reading these replies is giving me an instant Jazz Fest moment. You guys rock.

[breambob]

I tried to get info last year too Mac. :(
I know, Amy and jp. Frustrating. I got a couple of numbers to call, I'll try tomorrow and report back :)

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Thanks, BB, I hope the program and the Jammers are still around.

[breambob]

I called down to HDC today. The Jammers are still together and performing, but not officially affliated with HDC. Their next preformance will be at the Strawberry Fest in Ponchatoula. Not listed here though:

http://www.lastrawberryfestival.com/bands.html

Someone in the band is supposed to contact me via email :)

[Jaypee]

BB - I hope you're successful in resolving this issue or you'll be in BIG trouble...and we know how much you enjoy that : )

[breambob]

Wow that was a fast response. I'll call later and report back the scoop.
I guess this means I won't be getting a good spanking? Maybe I should withhold the info...

Here is the email I got back:

My name is Shannon Trautman and am one of the directors of the
Strawberry Jammers, the performing group from Hammond Developmental
Center. I understand you would like to speak to somebody about the
group. Please feel free to call or email me with your inquiries.

My office number is 985-XXX-XXXX. I am available from 8-4:30 Monday
through Friday.

Sincerely,
Shannon Trautman

[Amyloves...]

Good news BB. They're still together and having fun I'm sure.

Jaypee....no matter how many times I see your avatar it still freaks me out.

[Jaypee]

Mac - awful sweet of you to investigate the Jammers' schedule. Maybe next year we'll see them at the Fest.

Orleansnj - that link you provided to their documentary looks intriguing and I will definitely check it out.

Lastly, Amyloves...now don't be freaked out when you see my avatar. It's just that my last facelift was a little over the top...actually, THAT Jaypee is a mannequin in the window of a FQ headshop...can't remember where exactly. I saw it and whipped out the camera. I knew the photo would come in handy someday.

[breambob]

Lastly, Amyloves...now don't be freaked out when you see my avatar. It's just that my last facelift was a little over the top...actually, THAT Jaypee is a mannequin in the window of a FQ headshop...can't remember where exactly. I saw it and whipped out the camera. I knew the photo would come in handy someday.

I KNEW I'D SEEN THAT FACE BEFORE!!! It was really bugging me. I can't remember exactly where either, but too funny
:)