JamBase's Best of 2005

Ahhh, another year...another chance to reflect.

Once again we've put together our best-of list in an attempt to sum up what was a remarkable trip around the sun. We're sure we left a bunch of really cool stuff out, so be sure to add your own favorites using the comments at the end of the story.

I've got to admit, I'm a sucker for nostalgia, and even moreso a fan of statistics. Check out Page 4 for some interesting numbers.

A couple more stats that weren't included are:

• Over 6,000 new bands were added to JamBase in 2005
  Did you know that if your favorite band isn't listed, you can add them? (Please, make sure they're not listed before you add them.)
  
  
• Over 60,000 new fans registered for My JamBase in 2005
  If you're not registered yet, give it a shot. You can customize your Favorite Bands, keep track of the Shows you're going to and even Connect with Friends.
  And while you're at it, don't be afraid of our Newsletter and E-mail list. We send out some beautiful looking messages to help keep you in loop.

As the years continue to keep sliding by, I am constantly reminded that JamBase is really all about YOU. It was originally created to keep track of the bands that I liked, and when I turned it on the world I felt that it should be a reflection of the people who would be visiting the site and allow them to share the knowledge of good music. For all of the discussion of "Who should be on JamBase?" and "What is a j*mband?", the bottom line is that it really comes down to what YOU like.

Our tastes are diverse and our passion for live music is strong, and I feel that JamBase should be a site that supports the passion, enables diversity to thrive and is an effective way to bring you a little bit closer to the music you love. (or might love, but just don't know it yet)

As our mission is stated: JamBase exists to connect music fans everywhere with the music they love. The music YOU love. The best music in the world.

Thanks for all the support in 2005, enjoy your New Year's Eve celebration, wherever you may be and we'll see you in 2006. We're really looking forward to it.