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About Me

The originiation of Calf Mountain Jam goes back to 1994 when Ben Reade, Brian Massie, and Justin Shifflett began playing together. The band grew in 1998 with Jason Critzer, and the band picked the name of Calf Mountain Jam. Having found a lineup and a name that worked, they quickly developed in a local favorite and sights were layed on spreading beyond the Shenandoah Valley from which the band is based. Following a series of out of state runs up and down the eastern seaboard, and finally a studio album, One Arm On The Wheel, the lineup grew again with Bobby Menkedick in the fall of 2005. Calf Mountain Jam's sound can be called progressive jam rock, but it draws on a vast array of influences, including folk, rock, blues, jazz, funk, and reggae. In summer of 2007 though, the band members went seperate ways. Calf Mountain Jam is no more. The band wishes to thank everyone who supported them through the years.
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Member Since: 4/21/2005
Band Website: calfmountainjam.com
Band Members:
Ben Reade - Lead Guitar, Vocals

Jason Critzer - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals

Bobby Menkedick - Keyboards, Trombone, Vocals

Justin Shifflett - Percussion
Influences: (in no paticular order) Allmans, Phish, Grateful Dead, John Prine, Roy Buchannan, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Marcus Miller, String Cheese, Rush, Waylon Jennings, Willy Nelson, Merle Haggard, Black Crowes, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Temptations, Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Dinosaur Jr, moe, Susan Tedeschi, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Particle, moe., Oscar Peterson, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Nirvana, Styx, Tea Leaf Green, Bill Monroe, Ricky Skaggs, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Gatemouth Brown, Portus Wagner, Hank Williams, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Aretha Franklin, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, BB. King, Lil Ed and the Imperials, U2, Victor Wooten, Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn, Otis Redding, The Police, Marvin Gaye, Blind Melon, The Marshall Tucker Band, Taj Mahal, Albert Collins, Jack Daniels, Budweiser, John Scofield, Sly and the Family Stone, .38 Special, Grand Funk Railroad, Buddy Guy, all the alcohol we've ever consumed, and the women we've encountered.

Sounds Like: Something framiliar, yet refreshed, comfortable yet invigorating.
Record Label: Maresh Productions
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Blacksburg gig cancelled

Tomorrow's April 25th show at Awful Arthur's Blacksburg has been cancelled because the restraunt is actually still in the process of opening - the last week slowed them down. But once they're up and ...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:58:00 PST

Halloween Show and Costumes

Hey, Bobby here, just wanted to mention the Halloween show this friday. It's at the Clocktower in staunton - great place - big beautiful room in the back with a big stage and a bar. So come out and ...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 05:37:00 PST

DVD's Available NOW

Hello all - the DVD's are here! They will first be available at the 9/28 show at Guzman's in Harrisonburg. Soon you'll be able to pick up a little piece of history as CMJ enters the world of video. We...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:33:00 PST

Camp Barefoot Pics!

Check out pics of CMJ from Camp Barefoot! http://greendoorpromotions.com/Gallery/CampBarefoot?page=9 http://greendoorpromotions.com/Gallery/CampBarefoot?page=10 http://greendoorpromotions.com/Gallery/...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:13:00 PST

CMJ in the STAR CITY

Heyhi, Bobby here, last night we played Awful Arthurs downtown Roanoke - thanks to all who came out!We had a great crowd, especially for a thursday night.For me, it meant a lot to be finally playing i...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Fri, 07 Jul 2006 09:07:00 PST

JASON CRITZER HOSPITALIZES 3 POLICE OFFICERS

Alright that's a lie, but now that i have your attention....We need your help in getting more of our songs played on Sirius Satelite radio.All you've gotta do is go to Sirius's "Jam On" page to reques...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:14:00 PST

DVD finished soon - streaming video online!

Hey all, just an update on the current state of our DVD - the editing is complete, we've just got to send it off for replication. Soon you'll be able to pick up a little piece of history as CMJ enter...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:00:00 PST

Back from Baltimore, on to Charlottesville!

Ah... back from playing in Baltimore with one very cool band, fronted by Donna Jean of the Grateful Dead. And now, on to Charlottesville to do what we do, but this time with a different band, di...
Posted by Calf Mountain Jam on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:00:00 PST