But when this did happen, and when he reacted by defiantly playing some of the most fiery rock and roll ever heard, he was smart enough to realize that something exciting was going on. Rather than shrinking from it, he embraced it, and let it lead him to new and different heights of performance. I would encourage today's jam bands and their audiences to follow Dylan's example by striving to be aware of how they are interacting with each other. If something strange happens, don't shrink from it, but explore it. Try to recreate it and see what happens.
Most jam bands display a great willingness to experiment stylistically and improvisationally.
Guy Stevens is a political activist and musician living in the District of Columbia. Please don't hold that against him. Com is published on the 15th of every month. Submissions are due ten days earlier on the fifth of each month. Please contact the specific editor for the section you are interested in contributing to.