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Averaging just 15 years in age, the six members of the Camp Jam Allstars pulled off this summer what most bands twice their age would have a hard time doing. Never having played together as a group, these talented teens from towns across America got together for the first time in Atlanta this July and in a matter of days united as a band to learn, rehearse and record the song “Money In a Card.” The result: a yuletide rock anthem destined to be an instant classic among the teen set who, like it or not, would much rather get some “hard cold cash” than toys this holiday season.
A teen rock super group of sorts, each member was handpicked for the project by rock guitarist/songwriter Jeff Carlisi, who's best known as a founding member and lead guitarist for 38 Special and co-writer of classic rock hits such as “Hold On Loosely.” Carlisi is also the co-founder of Camp Jam , a nationwide rock ‘n‘ roll summer camp program with the mantra "No Canoes. Lots of Rock." The six members of the Camp Jam Allstars have all attended the camp over the years, and having personally worked with each kid, Carlisi saw an opportunity to bring them together in the studio to record a song that he wrote with his longtime friends, renowned rock drummer Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks) and singer/guitarist Derek St. Holmes (Ted Nugent).
As Carlisi explains, "I've had the chance to hear hundreds of young musicians perform at Camp Jam over the past four years, and I'm amazed at how proficient these kids are at such a young age. So it dawned on me that I could bring together a band of players from our various camps that would rival many bands consisting of much older musicians, not to mention the length of time that they knew each other. The only hard part was choosing just six band members because we have so many talented kids in our camps."
More than a chance for the six to become a band though, the recording of "Money In a Card" was an opportunity for the Camp Jam Allstars to help others their age who want to play music but don't have the same access to gear and instructors. When "Money in a Card" is released this November exclusively online, a portion of the proceeds from each download sale will go to Little Kids Rock, a program that provides free instruments and instruction for public school students.
"Little Kids Rock is a superb program that Liberty and I have worked with in the past and they share our belief that music is one of the best ways to build confidence and self-esteem. It was only natural that we'd figure out a way to benefit their program with this song," says Carlisi.
While the recording project is a new experience for the members of the Camp Jam Allstars, in many ways it parallels what they and hundreds of other campers experience each and every week at Camp Jam . The innovative program held in cities across America brings together teenage musicians and singers who have never met and places them in bands on the first day of camp. After a week of practicing and rehearsing together as a group, the bands perform a full-fledge rock concert in front of a crowd.
"What the young rockers at Camp Jam can accomplish in just one week is a testament to their ability to work as a team in order to achieve a goal," shared Carlisi. "The Camp Jam Allstars is a perfect example of this in action."