1st Place: The Excellent Adventure
2nd Place: Little Willie
3rd Place: Downers Grove

Based on the three groups who got the most votes in this category, it seems that the Jam Band genre label might be the least style-specific and most open to interpretation. The results of this poll, however, are undeniably clear. Receiving four times more votes than any other band, The Excellent Adventure (formally Bill & Ted’s) is the Chippewa Valley’s choice for best band to jam to. Lead by Bill Hamilton and Dan Sebern, also known for their work in Day Old Bread among others, The Excellent Adventure has excellently adventured all over town with their funky light rock, earning them an impressive following of happy hippies. Although Bill and Ted ruled this poll with a strength stronger than hemp itself, neither rhythm and blues based Little Willie, nor the funk fusion foursome of Downers Grove can be too upset to earn runner up spots considering each have members in The Excellent Adventure. Also, these bands are just too busy jamming to be upset. – Andy Plank