open jams
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Here's the latest revision of the open jam sessions list. Further
additions, comments, corrections, etc. VIA MAIL PLEASE, are welcome.
I'll maintain the list, revise it, and repost it periodically.
My thanks to all of you who have contributed to the list!
This edition of the list has been sorted by State/Province/Country to make
it a bit easier to find entries for a particular area. In response
to reader requests, I'm also trying to figure out a way to classify
jam sessions into loose categories, i.e. "blues", "folk", etc., so that
it's a bit easier to locate sessions by genre.
Finally, if you notice a missing "Contributed-by" field where your name
should be, please let me know; it's handy to have someone to steer
questions to when they come up, and it's also nice to know who
should get the credit for the entry. As a note to folks out there
who have questions about particular jams: sometimes the person who
contributed the entry has current information, sometimes they don't.
The best way to find out is to ask nicely, and not to be too surprised
if it turns out that they moved away from the area 2 years ago. :-)
---Rsk
This list is copyrighted by Rich Kulawiec, 1992, 1993, 1994.
Tucson, AZ: Rusty Nail, 326 N. 4th Avenue, has a Tuesday night
"Celtic Jam" ... actually a mish-mash of contra dance music +
american/anglo/keltic tunes + whatever. They also have an open
mike night on Fridays.
Contributed-by: Theron Friedman (tzf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
Berkeley, CA: The Starry Plough, corner of Shattuck and Prince
Irish music and dancing every Monday night. Dancing classes
start around 7pm, music starts around 9pm.
Contributed-by: James Moore <james@xxxxxxx>
Covina, CA: The Fret House - guitar store by day, open mic session at night.
Open mic is the first Saturday of the month, starting at 8 pm
and going till around midnight. There's a sign-up at 7:30, it
costs a buck either to play or watch and refreshments are served
at intermission. Overall the crowd is very friendly and the
sound system is excellent. The average performer is moderately
talented and plays both familiar tunes and original material.
Contributed-by: Peter Poirier <ppoirier@xxxxxxxxx>
Davis, CA: There is a "traditional" tune jam at Steve's Pizza, 314 F St.,
on alternate Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 10:00 PM. Beginners
are welcome; the level of playing is variable, ranging from novice
to competent amateur level. Both Irish and traditional American
tunes are commonly played.
Contributed-by: darsie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Darsie)
Folsom, CA: Sutter Street Saloon, 614 Sutter St, 916/985-3280;
Sun, 8pm; $3.00 cover. A pretty loose blues jam in the historical
section of town. The jam is host by The Blues Busters; the guy
to talk to is the guitarist, Jimmy. [ Update: defunct as of July 1993]
Contributed-by: David Fiedler (david@xxxxxxxxxxx)
and Danny Kurywchak <dakurywchak@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Lodi, CA: R Place, 710 South Beckman Road, 209/369-4767
Thu, 8pm; no cover. Guitar Mac and the Blues Express plays a set,
then anyone can come up to jam. A real bunch of gentlemen and a
good band. [ Update: defunct as of July 1993 ]
Contributed-by: David Fiedler (david@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Los Angeles, CA: In Melrose, the Nucleus Nuance is a classy place with
a Monday night jam session. Mostly real book type tunes, good
house rhythm section but rhythm players can also sit it.
Contributed-by: marco.zagha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marco)
Sacramento, CA: There's a pretty traditional blues jam held at the
"Torch club", 16th and Lst in Downtown Sacramento every Sun
and Tues night from 9pm 1-am. Ranging from good to
pro musicians. No cover.
Contributed-by: Danny Kurywchak <dakurywchak@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Santa Cruz, CA: Callahan's - On Water St. one block east (and slightly
north) of Ocean St. Thursday night blues jam, 8:30 - 1. House
band plays a couple sets. Sign up on set list (usually 4 sets).
Players range from not very good to very good. Anyone who gets on
the list gets to play. Also have a "talent night" on Sundays.
Contributed-by: leff@xxxxxxx (Bill Leff)
Santa Cruz, CA: The Kuumbwa holds a weekly jam, usually on Tuesday nights.
Admission is $2; usually mainstream jazz, beginner to advanced.
Contributed-by: tombrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
San Diego, CA: The Espresso Literati (a cafe/bookstore) has a Saturday
afternoon jam from 2-5 PM, hosted by guitarist Art Johnson
and a rhythm section. It usually consists of a first set by
Art and his friends then the jammers sit in. Espresso Literati is
in La Jolla (a nice part of San Diego), at the corner of
Fay and Kline (downtown La Jolla. Not to be confused with
downtown San Diego). Jazz, real book type stuff.
[ Update: Keith Pilotti, ktp@xxxxxxxxxxxx, reports that
as of 1/94 this place no longer exists.]
Contributed-by: Sue Raul (sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
San Jose, CA: Garden City, 360 S. Saratoga Ave., has Tuesday night
jazz jam session hosted by pianist Smith Dobson supplying
the core rythm section. Pretty open atmosphere, real book
type of tunes. (408)-244-3333
Contributed-by: Larry Lewicki <ldl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
San Francisco, CA: The Plough and Stars, 116 Clement, SF, has an open
Irish jam on Sunday nights. This is a very hot session, the level
of playing is at a professional level. Sessions begin at 8 PM or so,
and often last until 1 or 2 AM. Leif Sorbye, of Tempest and formerly
Golden Bough, has been a regular in the past.
Contributed-by: darsie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Darsie)
San Francisco, CA: Owl & Monkey Cafe, 9th Street btwn Irving & Judah (Sunset).
Folk music every Thursday night. Signup at least one or two Thursdays
in advance. [10 minutes each.] It gets crowded really fast, so show
up early. Really laid back atmosphere. They also have an open poetry
night -- I forget which night [I'll find out.]
Contributed-by: bert@xxxxxxxxxx (Roberto Sierra)
Boulder, CO: The Outback Saloon (3141 28th St.) has a jam session on Thursday
nights. Typical smallish-bar, low-key jam situation.
Roughly, there is a blues/rock house band that arranges sit-in's,
groups of jammer's, or solo acts.
Contributed-by: kauff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Brian Kauffman)
Boulder, CO: Round Midnight, 8th & Pearl, has a jazz jam on Wednesday nights.
The house band starts at 9, jam goes from 10-12. The environment seems
to depend on who is booked as the house band for the month, but when I
was there, with Joe Bonner leading the band, everyone was welcome to
play as much as they liked. Phone 442-2176.
Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
and ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Boulder, CO: The Colorado Daily mentioned that The Pearl Street Cellar (nee
Club Makalu) at Ninth and Pearl has a Wednesday blues jam sponsored by
the group Bleeker Street. I haven't made it there yet. It's free
according to the article. No other specifics mentioned.
Contributed-by: Tom Wurtz <wurtz@xxxxxxxxxx>
Boulder, CO: The Boulder Folk Music Makers sponsor an open stage/jam session
the fourth Friday of (most) every month. They're held at the
Unitarian Church, 5001 Pennsylvania, Boulder, CO. The church is
between Arapahoe and Baseline, and west of 55th. The open stages
start at 7:30 pm, and are followed by the jam. The open stage
is first come-first served, and 3 (normal length) songs are allowed.
There is a sound system provided, but is often not necessary as the
accoustics are great. No smoking, no alcohol, kids are welcome,
and coffee and goodies are sold at intermission.
Contributed-by: Howard Gluckman <hgluckm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Ft. Collins, CO: The Bar Bazaar (downtown) is once again holding a Monday
Blues Jam; Mark Van Ark leads it. Pretty open after the
first set. They also have a call-in-to-schedule-in-advance
"acoustic showcase" hosted by Scott Allen on Wednesday nights;
some of the time is spent in open jam.
Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Ft. Collins, CO: Linden's (downtown) has an acoustic jam hosted by
Don Cordes and Rob Solomon *most* Tuesdays. Update: as of 9/93,
this jam has been discontinued.
Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella <marc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Ft. Collins, CO: AJ's on Linden (downtown) has a rock and roll jam
on Wednesday nights. It's pretty loose, with a tendency
towards 70's/80's classic rock tunes. As of 9/93, this jam
has been discontinued, probably because AJ's has been discontinued. ;-)
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Denver, CO: Swallow Hill Music Association has an open acoustic blues jam
on the third Sunday of the month; the session is led by Mary Flower
and takes place from 4 to 6 pm. There's also an open bluegrass
jam (also on the third Sunday) from 1 to 3 pm.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Denver, CO: Acoustic Music Center, 1932 S. Broadway, has jam sessions 1st
and 3rd Fridays; Ph 744-1737.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Denver, CO: Golden Oldies, 15680 W Colfax Ave, 278-3344.
Jam Night Sundays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Denver, CO: Ristau's Restaurant, 2035 S Sheridan, 980-5614.
Blues Jam Thursdays and Sundays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Denver, CO: Falcone's (jazz), 1096 S. Gaylord, Ph 777-0707 has an
open stage on Wednesdays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Denver, CO: Mercury Cafe (pop/rock), 2199 California St, Ph 294-9258;
has an open stage on Wednesdays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Denver, CO: Ziggie's Saloon, 4923 W 38th Ave, 455-9930; Jams Thursdays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Colorado Springs, CO: Poor Richard's Restaurant, 324 1/2 North Tejon.
Has an open Celtic jam on the first and third Thursday of
every month from 8pm until 10 or so.
Contributed-by: Dean.Karres@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dean Karres)
Aurora, CO: Sheabeen Irish Pub, 2300 S Chambers Rd, Ph 696-6131.
Tuesdays - Irish Jam Sessions.
Contributed-by: ecummin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Ed Cummings)
Washington, DC: New Vegas Lounge, 1415 P Street NW, (202) 483-3971 has an
open mike night on Thursdays. It's run by a local band led by
Rickie Lee who is a hot guitarist. The club is run by Dr. Blues
who will get up and sing without much encouragement. Lots of fun,
but Ave. P and 14th is not a nice place to be at two in the morning.
Contributed-by: keith.graham@xxxxxxxxxxx (Keith Graham)
Washington, DC: Twins Lounge, 5516 Colorado Avenue NW, (202) 882-2523 has
a Sunday night jazz jam.
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Washington, D.C.: The Zoo Bar on Connecticut Avenue, just across from
the main entrance to the National Zoo, has an Irish music jam
every Sunday night at 9:00 PM. This jam has tended to change
location every few years, and also it skips nights occasionally
when there's some special event.
Contributed-by: David Scheim (des@xxxxxxxxxxxxx@alw.nih.gov)
Washington, D.C.: Busara, 2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW., (202) 337-2340
Sunday, "Open Mic Night Blues Jam with Chai & the Strangers
All Musicians Welcome" 8pm-12am
(The club bills itself as blues & jazz.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Emerald Isle, 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, (Capitol Hill area),
(202) 544-4753. Sunday, Blues jam; Tuesday, Acoustic jam.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Food For Thought, 1738 Connecticut Ave. NW., (202) 797-1095
Monday, open mike (acoustic)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Kala Kala, 2439 18th St. NW., (202) 232-5433
Monday, open mic with Bob Becker
Tuesday, Jazz jam session with Steve Bernstein & GeorgeColligan
Thursday, Blues Jam
(to quote the ad, "A Smoke Free Space!")
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Maggie's New York Pizzeria, 4237 Wisconsin Ave. NW,
(202) 363-1447; Sunday, Open mike with Pat Hackney
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Mr. Henry's, 1836 Columbia Rd. NW, (202) 797-8882
Tuesday and Wednesday, open mic night with Tom Saputo
(jazz, I believe)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Nanny Obrien's Irish Pub, 3319 Connecticut Ave. NW
(202) 686-9189. Sunday, open mike with Ace Smith
Monday, "Traditional Irish Session" (Is this a jam session?
call first.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: New Vegas Lounge, 1415 P St. NW, (202) 483-3971
Tuesday & Wednesday, "Professionals' jam night - Bring your tools"
(I've been wondering just how they determine whether you're a
professional or not. I'm gonna have to go check this out.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: One Step Down, 2517 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., (202) 331-8863
Saturday & Sunday, Afternoon jam session with Lawrence Wheatley
(I've never been to this one, and I've seen it in your list
before, so maybe someone else has more/more accurate
information. I know it's jazz and that's about it.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Round Table, 4859 Wisconsin Ave. NW, (202) 362-1250
Tuesday, open mike (acoustic)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: Twins Lounge, 5516 Colorado Ave. NW., (202) 882-2523
Sunday, jam session (jazz) 9pm-2am
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Washington, D.C.: A note from John about current info:
BTW, I highly recommend anyone wanting to know what's currently
happening in town, as far as the music scene is concerned, pick up a
copy of the Washington City Paper (free, comes out on Thursdays) and
possibly the Friday edition of the Washington Post for their Weekend
magazine (which also includes Baltimore clubs in its listings). These
two together will basically inform you about 80-90% of the live music
clubs in the area.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Orlando, FL: Orlando Friends of Florida Folk meet each Sunday 7-11 pm
at Spiral Circle Bookstore. No mike - round robin singing.
Mostly contemporary.
Contributed-by: Abby Sale <Abby.Sale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Orlando, FL: Champion Folk Club meets Wednesday 8pm at the
LaCasta Brave apts clubhouse.
Contributed-by: Abby Sale <Abby.Sale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Atlanta, GA: The Freight Room, 301 E. Howard Ave., Decatur, GA (15 minutes
from downtown Atlanta) (404) 378-5365. Every Sunday Evening Acoustic
Open Mike, 7-10pm. Sign up around 6pm. Contemporary folk, traditional
folk, blues, folk-rock, jazz, unclassified. Light meals and
beverages in an old train station.
Contributed-by: Douglas W. Olsen <olsen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Atlanta, GA: "Sounds of Buckhead" no longer has an open jam; they've
gone to a DJ/dance format.
Atlanta, GA: Fellini's Pasta in Little 5 Points has a Monday night jazz jam,
which starts at 10 PM. The house rhythm section is the JAS trio,
one of whom (James) leads the session.
Atlanta, GA: Just Jazz in Buckhead has a Sunday night jazz jam, and
a Tuesday night blues jam "with the Hammond B3 Organ".
Both start at 9 PM; call 404-355-5423 for more details.
Atlanta, GA: Penta Hotel, 26th floor, in downtown Atlanta...starts at 9 PM
on Wednesdays. The purpose of this open Jazz session is to
recruit local folks for the live broadcasts on Friday and Saturday.
Chicago, IL: B.L.U.E.S. Etcetera, 1124 W Belmont, 312/525-8989; open jam on
Weds. 9pm; $3.50 cover This is a well laid out, spacious club
near Wrigley Field. Open jam sessions follow a set by Glenn
Davis and Straight Shooter. Also has an open jazz jam on
Mondays at 9:30 with Brad Goode Quartet, no cover.
Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
and Mark Chung <chung@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Deja Vu, 2624 N. Lincoln, 312-8721-0205 has an open jazz
jam on Sunday nights with Jeff Newell quartet, no cover.
Contributed-by: Mark Chung <chung@xxxxxxxxxxx>
and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S Wabash, 312/427-0333; open jam on
Mon. 8:30pm; $3.00 cover This is the newest club on the circuit.
The inside is very blue(!) and it has a great stage/sound
system set-up.
Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Rosa's Lounge, 3420 W Armitage, 312/342-0452;
Mon. 9:00pm; $3 cover Very friendly club on near northwest side.
Jams hosted by co-owner and drummer Tony Mangiulio and David Lindsay.
Sometimes Mama Rosa makes her great lasagna. Rosa's also does the
periodic 1:30-6am BluesCruises on Lake Michigan during the summer.
Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: The Green Mill, 4802 N Broadway, 312/878-5552;
Fri. 1:30-4:30am no cover Late night open jazz jam session with
the Green Mill Quartet-baritone sax, piano, bass, drums.
Saturday night, `After Hours Jazz Party with Sabretooth Jazz Quintet.'
Great club, former Al Capone hangout and now home of the famous
Sunday night Uptown Poetry Slams (open mike 7-8pm).
Contributed-by: Beth Scheid (bscheid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: The Playhouse, 7407 W. Madison St. in Forest Park,
(708) 366-6363, has an open jam on Tuesday nights.
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Pete's Place (in Lyons), 8550 West Ogden, (708) 447-9773,
has a Wednesday night jam session.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: The Edge (in Midlothian), 147th and Cicero, (708) 687-4244,
has a Thursday night jam.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Saltes, 7541 Irving Park Rd, (312) 589-9460, has an
open jam on Wednesday nights.
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Chicago, IL: Hugh's, 720 S. Barrington Rd. in Streamwood, (708) 894-3830,
has an open jam on Sundays beginning at 6 pm.
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Chicago, IL: Lee's Unlead Blues, 7401 South South Chicago Blvd.,
(312) 493-3477. Every Friday and Saturday Lee (a woman) hosts
Buddy Scott & The Rib Tips. Buddy is a Chicago staple along with
Muddy Waters, Koko Taylor, and others. He has been at Lee's for
at least the past 5 years. He is almost always on Chicago Blues
Legends tapes. There is an open mic usually on the late set both
nights. The first starts around 11pm. Good local regulars
(including Johnnny Taylor's son) appear.
Note: Buddy is also at Rosa's on Monday night. There is no charge
at either club ONLY WHEN BUDDY APPEARS. He does not allow a cover
to be charged when he plays.
Contributed-by: lewis@xxxxxxxxxxx (Sharon Lewis)
Chicago, IL: The (Irish) Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace, has open sessions
for Irish traditional music every Sunday night (starting
around 8pm). The people here are _fairly_ serious about what
they do, but they still have a lot of fun doing it. One tends
to get a few very strong players (at least one or two each
session I have been to so far) who more or less dominate each
session, as well as a few people who will tend to just sit
around and come in when they feel like it. The overall
atmosphere is quite friendly, though. This is (to my
knowledge) the best place in Chicago for real Irish sessions.
There is no cover.
Also, every now and then, they will have a internationally
famous performer (often an all-Ireland champion) come by
(usually on Wednesdays, I think) and play some tunes. Form
what I've heard, if you are a reasonably good musician, the
performer will often let you up on stage to play along for a
few tunes. For these nights, there is a cover charge
(anywhere form $3-$15 dollars, depending on the performer).
Contributed-by: George Keith <keith@xxxxxxxxxxx>
(Further comments from Greg) The Abby Pub (At Grace and Elston,
312-478-4408) was the site of one of the hottest Irish sessions in town.
There was a session on Sunday nights, and one during the week (Wed or
Thurs?) as well. People like Liz Carroll, Marty Fahey and other Chicago
Irish notables would play there when I was there. ['87-'91] If there
are other sessions in Chicago, this is the place to find out about them.
Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Brookfield, IL: (western suburb of Chicago): Irish Times, 8869
Burlington, has open sessions every Wednesday night. The
attitude here is a little less formal than at the Abbey, and
it tends to show. The songs tend to be less articulate, and
more like the playing often found in the southern areas of
Ireland. They also occaisionally break out into other styles
of folk. When I was there last, one group of people started
playing blues, followed by another group that started playing
bluegrass/old-time fiddle. The music is almost entirely Irish
otherwise, though. The players here also enjoy singing (much
more so than at the Abbey), so if you like to sing irish
ballads, this is a good place to go. There is no cover charge.
There is a very good fiddle player who is a regular here,
Although I am may be wrong, I remember someone telling me that
she was either a student or a playing partner of Liz Carroll.
I found her playing quite enjoyable, and easy to learn off of
(from the standpoint of another fiddle player).
Contributed-by: George Keith <keith@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL; Booeymonger in Des Plaines (northwest suburb near O'Hare),
1504 Miner, 708-299-7656, has a Tuesday night blues jam.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Brookfield, IL: Brixie's, at 9526 W. Ogden Ave in Brookfield (708) 387-0050
Wednesday nights. Jam run by John Kattke (gtr/keys/sax) former
keyboardist for the Buddy Guy Band, the Deadbeats, and many other
Chicago bands. 10 PM, $1 cover; anything goes program;
recent jams have included acoustic, rock, and jazz.
Contributed-by: Jack Gallagher <u42753%uicvm@xxxxxxx>
and Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Wrigleyside at 3527 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 312-525-5908
Tuesday nights, hot neighborhood by Cubs Park.
Contributed-by: Jack Gallagher <u42753%uicvm@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Fitzgerald's (in Berwyn, a near-west suburb), 6615 West
Roosevelt Road, 708-788-2118, has an open jam and poetry on
Tuesday nights at 8 pm.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: The Stingray, in Oak Lawn, 10415 Cicero Avenue, 708-424-8881,
has an audition "Jam Nite" on Tuesday nights and an acoustic jam
night on Thursdays.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Slice of Chicago, in Palatine (northwest suburb),
36 South Northwest Highway, 708-991-2150, has a
Thursday night un-plugged session.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: The Interaction Lounge, Stone Park, 3815 West Lake Street,
708-345-4080 has a Tuesday night jam session at 9PM.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Mike's Place (was Hugh's) (in Streamwood), 720 South Barrington
Road, 708-894-3830 has an open jam on Sunday night beginning
at 6 pm. Specializing in blues and R&B.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Chicago, IL: Adam's Place (in Villa Park), 54 East St Charles Road
(3/4 mile W of Rt 83), 708-530-2077, has a Tuesday open mic.
Contributed-by: Marianne Pyra <mpyra@xxxxxxx>
Knightstown, IN: There is regular Bluegrass jam session in Indiana.
It's at Doug's Pickin' Parlor in Knightstown, on Rte 40 about
halfway between Indianapolis and Richmond. I've never been,
but a buddy of mine says there are 20-40 musicians every
Wednesday night, with another session Fridays. Generally there
are two groups, beginners and advanced that fill the place.
I hope to get over in July to check it out and send a better review.
Contributed-by: Ed Delaney <edwardd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Indianapolis, IN: The Slippery Noodle Inn is downtown on Meridian a couple
of blocks south of The Circle, i.e. just about at Union Station.
Blues jam on Wednesday nights; pretty open atmosphere, and usually
lots of fun. Musicians vary from complete amateur to medium pro.
(317) 631-6968.
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Indianapolis, IN: The Patio in Broadripple has a blues jam on Tuesday nights.
Better musicians than the Slippery Noodle (see above) but more
of them, too, so you might not get quite as much stage time.
Reasonably easy to get into, especially if you become a regular.
Watch for "Lefty", who can barely walk, but can outplay anybody;
he plays a beat-up left-handed Strat. (317) 253-0799
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Bloomington, IN: The Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut.
The evening start off at about 10:00 with the house band, The Blues
All Stars, playing a least one set. Fairly loose and easy to get to
sit in. Players range from fair to excellent, mostly local. There
have been some celebrity appearances, such as members of John
Mellencamps' band (who are, after all, locals) and others. But those
are rare. It's not unusal to wait until midnight to play, so be
prepared to wait.
Contributed-by: Lloyd T Jones <tj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Lexington, KY: Chuck's Jazz Cafe, Patchen Village, every Wednesday night
from eight until eleven or midnight. Music ranges from straight
ahead jazz to blues and even big band if enough instrumentalists
show up. Beginners are welcome.
Contributed-by: Ed Williams <eswill00@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Lafayette, LA: "Vince's Backstage" Blues jam at Poets Restaurant and Bar,
119 James Comeaux Rd., Lafayette, every monday night beginning at 9 pm.
Everyone welcome; bring harps, fiddles, guitars etc. PA amps and
keys provided by Vince's Backstage Music (hence the name). Call Poets
for more info (318) 235-2355.
Contributed-by: olcomtl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Mark Lynch 4)
Boston, MA: Blues jam on Mondays at Wally's, Mass. Ave. and Columbus
9PM - 1:30AM. SMALL place. Oldest jazz club in New England.
Hosted by the F.T.F. Band. Jazz jams Tuesday-Sunday from
9 PM - 2 AM.
Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)
Boston, MA: Blues jam on Mondays at Cantares in Innman Square
9:30PM - 1AM, on Sundays 2 PM to 7 PM. Great atmosphere!
Hosted by Stovall Brown
Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)
Boston, MA: Blues jam on Wednesdays at Harper's Ferry on Brighton Ave.
in Allston 10PM - 1:30AM. Best blues club in Boston.
Hosted on alternate weeks by Boston Baked Blues and the Rick
Russell Band. R&B jam on Sundays, 10:30 PM to 2 AM, hosted
by Stovall Brown.
Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)
Boston, MA: Blues jam on Sundays at Johhny D's in Davis Square
5PM - 9PM, Hosted by the Heart Attacks.
Contributed-by: gub@xxxxxxxxxxx (Glen Daniels)
Boston, MA: House of Blues (Dan Akroyd's place) is a blues tourist trap,
very interesting, but expensive. If you like blues, go once on a
Friday or Saturday. I went on a Thursday and had to listen to some
college student Commitments wanabees. Buy a tee shirt at the gift shop.
If you buy dinner you get a blues ID card with your picture on it.
Contributed-by: keith.graham@xxxxxxxxxxx (Keith Graham)
Boston, MA: R&B Jam on Sundays at the Cantab Lounge on Mass. Ave.
in Central Square, 9:30PM - 1AM.
Boston, MA: The Claddagh (corner of Dartmouth and Columbus) has a blues jam
on Wednesdays from 10 to 1 (same basis as Wally's). No cover.
Contributed-by: jop@xxxxxxxx (John S. Payne)
Belmont, MA: Green Briar Restaurant and Pub 304 Washington St., Brighton
has an Irish session every Monday night starting about 9:00 or
so, and extending until closing time (1:00am I believe). This is
the extension of the old Coach House Session which used to be held
in Brookline. Several big names in the local Irish music
community occasionally come here, including Johnny Cunningham,
Seamus Connally, and Skip Healy. The bar's telephone number is
(617) 789-4100. The man in charge of the session is Larry
Reynolds, but I don't have his telephone number.
Contributed-by: bwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bill White)
North Andover, MA: The Red Barn Coffeehouse. Open mike for acoustic
musicians, poets, and storytellers fourth Sunday of every month
at 7:00 in the Red Barn in North Andover's old center. Sponsored
by the Cowpasture Collective. For more information,
call (508) 688-3569 or (508) 374-1058
Contributed-by: Sean.P.Donahue@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Sean P. Donahue)
Baltimore, MD: Coffeehouse Uptown--Wilson Memorial United Methodist Church
3509 N. Charles St at University Pkwy., (410) 235-4251
Open mike first Thursday of every month from 8-11 pm.
No cover charge, $1 for coffee and cookies from 8 to 9:30.
Contributed-by: Bill Gawne <gawne@xxxxxxxxx>
Baltimore, MD: Friday night open mike at the Mt. Vernon
Methodist Church with a $2 cover charge.
Contributed-by: Bill Gawne <gawne@xxxxxxxxx>
Bethesda, MD: Brewbaker's, 6931 Arlington Rd., (301) 907-2602
Thursday, "Jazzy Jam night with the Bruce Middle Trio"
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Camp Springs, MD: Cheers, 4710 Auth Pl., (301) 423-7676
Wednesday, open mike with Butch Grant & the Crossfire Band.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Bethesda, MD: Durty Nelly's, 4714 Montgomery La.;
(301) 652-1444; Monday, open mike
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Rockville, MD: Fatty's, 51 Monroe St., (301) 762-4630
Tuesday, open mike.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Olney, MD: Grand Marquis, 18320 Village Mart Dr., (301) 924-3544.
Thursday, open mike with Sam
(Sam, who's last name I don't know, is the singer/harmonica
player in a band called Blue Plate Special. I haven't been to
one of these open mikes but I would assume it's mostly blues
oriented, because that's what BPS does, and very well I might
add. I understand there is a drum kit there.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Wheaton, MD: Marquis, 2418 University Blvd, (301) 942-3292
Tuesday, open mike with Sam
(See the note for the Grand Marquis above. Both bars are run
by the same owner. This place is a bit rougher around the
edges. Hell, it's rougher in the middle, too. Great place to go
to watch the fights. And they have a TV, also. If you like a
good rowdy drunk audience, and who doesn't, check this place out.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Bethesda, MD: McSweeny's, 4918 Del Ray Ave., (301) 913-9111
Saturday, open mike
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Takoma Park, MD: Taliano's, 7001 Carrol Ave., (301) 270-5515
Tuesday, open mike with John Harbison
(I've been to this one. Mostly acoustic, but not necessarily.
Apparently, nothing's too bizarre. John Harbison plays keys and
guitar, and may accompany you if you ask.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Ann Arbor, MI: Bird of Paradise, (207 S. Asheley, 662-8310) has a jazz
jam on Sunday hosted by Paul Finkbeiner and friends. The jam
runs 8:30 pm to 1 am.
Contributed-by: John I. Hritz (jih@xxxxxx)
Ann Arbor, MI: Blind Pig ((208 S. First St., 996-8555) has a blues
jam on Sundays hosted by various bands, from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am.
Contributed-by: John I. Hritz (jih@xxxxxx)
Ann Arbor, MI: The Ark, 637-1/2 S. Main, Ann Arbor, MI, 313-761-1451.
Acoustic Open Stage on Wednesday nights, usually 2 or 3 times a
month (call for exact nights). Folk, jazz, blues, international,
other, and storytelling are usually heared; acoustic is the only
rule. All levels of ability and experience. Hosted by local folk
musician/radio host. Good mic'ing and lighting, and there's a baby
grand available. Starts at 8:00, door opens and musicians sign up
at 7:30. Performers are free, students/seniors $2, others $3.
Contributed-by: collicot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Duane Collicott)
Minneapolis, MN: The New Riverside Cafe has open jam sessions one Thursday
each month, as well as the best veggie food in the Twin Cities.
329 Cedar Avenue (at Riverside Avenue in the Seven Corners
theatre district) (612) 333-4814. [This place was reported
as closed, but has now been reported as open again. --Rsk]
Contributed-by: pmk@xxxxxxxxxxx (Peter Klausler)
and Gwendolyn M Vickers-1 <vicke004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Richfield, MN: Homestead Pickin' Parlor, 6625 Penn Avenue S., Richfield,
MN 55423, phone (612) 861-3308. One of the largest folk music shops
in the Midwest. Jam sessions:
Beginning bluegrass 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 7 pm
intermediate bluegrass 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays, 7 pm
Old Timey Jams every Thursday at 7 pm
Folk jams 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays at 7 pm
Wednesday jams at 1pm
Contributed-by: Gwendolyn M Vickers-1 <vicke004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
St. Louis, MO: Melanie's, 701 S. Broadway, 2 blocks south of Busch Stadium,
has a blues jam Monday nights from 9:30 pm til 2:30 am. The Soulard
Blues Band hosts it, and they usually play the first set, maybe the
first set-and-a-half. This is the one that gets crowded after the
Hilary's jam closes at 1. 314-621-5668 [ Update: this info is
being revised.]
Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)
St. Louis, MO: Hilary's, 1015 Russell. They have a Monday night blues jam,
from 9 pm to 1 am with a house band for the first set, and closing
out the last 1/2 hour. Some really good stuff here. On Tuesdays, they
have the Jazz and Blues Workshop, with a slightly different line-up
of musicians, but this is THE jam session in St. Louis. Same time.
314-421-3126. [Update: this information is being revised.]
Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)
St. Louis, MO: Off Broadway, 3511 Lemp at Broadway. They have a jam session
every Tuesday (listed as "J. Gravity Jam") This may be the
same as the one which was formerly hosted by a guitar shop: no house
band, no format, but it's just show up, and see who else does.
Equipment is provided, and it's good for newer musicians. That is,
if enough people show up to field a band. Definitely call first.
314-773-3363 [Update: this info is being revised.]
Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)
St. Louis, MO: Cicero's Basement Bar, 6510 Delmar. Wednesday nights, 9:30 pm
to 1 am. Mojo Syndrome hosts this jam session. Strictly blues, it
can be a guitar player logjam session, but horns are welcome any time.
The host band likes to do first and third sets, but if a singer and
drummer can be found, have been known to wait until 12:45 to start
their third set. If you go, ask for Derek, and tell him you saw it
on the rec.music.bluenote. You will get at least 20 minutes of air
time if you can play a little. [Update: this info is being revised.]
Contributed-by: derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derek Morgan)
St. Louis, MO: The Saint Louis Brewery, 21st and Locust, 241-BEER.
Open mike night with Tom Wood, Mondays at 9 PM; don't know
what kind of music it's likely to be, though.
Contributed-by: Rich Kulawiec <rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
St. Louis, MO: A note on how to get current information if you're in town:
In St. Louis, the best source for information is the alternative
weekly ``The Riverfront Times,'' which has club information in
the middle. A generally less extensive listing is in the
Saint Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursdays, which
includes a useful list of bands with the styles they play.
Contributed-by: Phil Dybvig <dybvig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Merrimack, NH : Stormy Monday's Cafe (attached to the Country Gourmet) on
Rt. 3. Blues Jam every Monday night, starting between 8
and 9pm 'till closing.
Contributed-by: James T. Francis Jr. <jfrancis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Carrboro, NC: (near Chapel Hill and Durham) The Arts Center. Open jazz jam
second Sunday of every month, 7-10 p.m. Musicians admitted free.
Experienced and less experienced players are welcome. House rhythm
section of Ben and Cara Shaw. Just show up and sign in. The Carrboro
Arts Center is on Main St. in Carrboro, N.C.
Contributed-by: Michael R. Volow <ecsvax!mvolo@xxxxxxxxxx>
or <ejlamb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Chapel Hill, NC: Columbia Street Coffee Shop. Irish jam every second and
fourth Tuesdays. Don't know what time it starts, probably about 8 PM
or so. This just started up again and probably will not go on over
the summer.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Charlotte, NC: The Celtic Trader has a Celtic jam session on Thursday
nights. A fair bit of old-time is played, too. It starts around
7:30 and goes till 10:30 or 11 most nights. The Celtic Trader is
located at 600 Park Rd. on the south side of town. Call Regis Malady,
the owner, before making a long trip, as the session gets cancelled
sometimes if there is something going on in Charlotte or if he has
the shop packed up and on the festival circuit. The number
is 1-800-822-2420.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Greenville, SC: Norm's. Stewart Square, Brushy Creek Rd. Every
Wednesday night from about 7:30 to 11:00. Mix of Irish and old-time,
with visiting Highland pipers a regular feature.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Raleigh, NC: The Berkeley Cafe, on Martin St., downtown.
The Rhythm and Blues Review, hosted by guitarist Larry Hutcherson,
is usually frequented by the hottest musicians in town.
It takes place every other Thursday night (sometimes every
Thursday night during the summer). Just tell Larry you want to play.
Contributed-by: <ejlamb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Raleigh, NC: Easy Street, downtown has the Blues Jam from Hell, hosted by
Mike Pitz. Mike plays a little, then turns to a sign up sheet.
Usually random groups, lots of fun; happens every other Wednesday.
Contributed-by: <ejlamb@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hackensack, NJ: The Fox's Lair has open mike night every Thursday.
Mainly blues.
Contributed-by: cscnj!pat@xxxxxxxxxxx
New Brunswick, NJ: J August's at 10 Dennis Street has a jam session
every Sunday night hosted by Jack Petruzelli. Jazz, r+b and blues.
[David Carta reports that this place has closed. ---Rsk]
Contributed-by: trott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Trott)
Long Branch, NJ: Cheers, on Broadway across from the municipal building
near the RR tracks, has as jam night on Tuesdays.
Contributed-by: joshs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua B. Shar)
Bloomfield, NJ: The Feedbag Saloon on Broad Street has an open jam on
Sunday nights starting at 9:30 PM. Organized by Mad Max on drums,
the regulars step up when the sign-up list thins out. Lots
of variety including blues, jazz, and folk.
Contributed-by: moskowit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Len Moskowitz)
East Orange, NJ: Radio Station WFMU at Upsala College, in East Orange,
New Jersey (91.1 FM), they have an open telephone jam session,
where you can call up and play on the air. The musicianship
has been quite good. If I recall correctly, it is scheduled
for Sunday evenings.
Contributed-by: tet@xxxxxxxxxxx (Phil Kramer)
New York (Manhattan), New York: Manny's Car Wash, Third Avenue bet.
East 87th and 88th. Sunday night Blues Jam with the Chris Carter
(house) Band. Good sound system. No cover, Bass on draft @$3.
Contributed-by: gld@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Gary L Dare)
and moskowit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Len Moskowitz)
and keith.graham@xxxxxxxxxxx (Keith Graham)
New York, NY: Flannery's, 14th St. at 7th Avenue, Wednesday nights.
Irish set dancing classes start at 6:00; these are coordinated
with the Irish Arts Center. Around 10:00, the musicians set
up and play for more dancing.
Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)
New York, NY: The Emerald Pub, Spring St. and Hudson St., 8:00 Thursdays.
Irish musical session.
Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)
New York, NY: Ryan's Pub, 2nd Avenue between 9th and 10th Sts.,
starts around 8:30. Irish session.
Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)
New York, NY: Paddy Reilly's, 28th St. and 2nd Avenue, Thursdays.
Irish musical session starts about 10:00.
Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)
New York, NY: The Eagle Pub, 14th St. at 10th Avenue, Monday evenings.
Irish musical session, starts around 10:00.
Contributed-by: mittle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Joshua Mittleman)
Albany, NY: The Eighth Step, 14 Willett Street, has an open mike night
every Wednesday; sign-up at 7:30 for show at 8:00.
Contributed-by: Allen Lutins <al2032@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Saratoga Springs, NY: Caffe Lena, 47 Philadelphia Street, has an open
mike night every Thursday; sign-up at 7:00 for show at 7:30
($2.00 admission).
Contributed-by: Allen Lutins <al2032@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Binghamton, NY: The Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 Conklin Ave.,
has a get-together every Tuesday night around 7:30 so that
folks can play Irish, Scottish and old-time music for a
couple hours. Everyone is welcome to join in, we have
excellent musicians and beginners. It's not a club, not
in a bar, no audience (usually), no sign-up list, no waiting,
no performing sets. It's a bunch of people playing music.
Contributed-by: Jeff Bronfeld, <73507.322@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Nancy Smith, nsmith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Buffalo, NY: The Algonquin Table Coffee House meets every Tuesday from
8 to 11:30 at Putnam's on the North Campus of the University
of Buffalo. They have an open mike night every three weeks or so,
and are always looking for bands to play for free. There is no
cover charge: free coffee, free music.
Contributed-by: Aardvark <V067RCYF@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Ithaca, NY: On Monday nights at 10 there is the Blue Monday Jam at the Nines
on College Avenue. The core band comes from members of Pete Panek
and the Blue Cats, and most of the tunes are like that groups
Chicago repertoire, with more jazz or folk flavor depending on
who comes. All blues musicians are welcome. Cover is $3.
(Bill commented that this jam attracts pretty high caliber
musicians for a small college town.)
Contributed-by: Lenny Silver <len@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or Bill Sloan <wls1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Ithaca, NY: Irish session. Actually this one is just outside of Ithaca, in
Trumansburg, at a locally-famous bar called the Rongovian Embassy.
mark@xxxxxxxxxxx will have up to date information on it.
Held every other Sunday.
Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cleveland, OH: Sunday: Bop Stop, 8:30pm-1:00am 391-0394,
professional, Ron Busch hosts. E.40th and St.Clair
Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cleveland, OH: Elk's, 5p-8p Sundays, I've never been there.
Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cleveland, OH: Monday: Coffees of the World, 7:30p-10:30p, some pros,
some hacks. atop Cedar Hill in Cleveland Heights.
Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cleveland, OH: Wednesday: 6th Street Under, some pros, some hacks,
Ray Ferris and Chink Stephenson host. Located by the Flats.
Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cleveland, OH: Saturday: Bop Stop, 2:00p-6:00p, 391-0394, student
level and up, Ron Busch hosts.
Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cleveland, OH: Saturday: Nature's Sun, 6-8p, E.149th and Kinsman, allegedly
professional, once again, I haven't been there.
Contributed-by: David J. Henning <djh10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Oklahoma City/Midwest City, OK: The Oklahoma City Traditional Music
Association meets the 1st Saturday of each month at the Tom
Steed building on the Oscar Rose State College Campus.
The Tom Steed building is at the intersection of Interstate 40
and Hudiburg Drive in Midwest City. Meetings start at 6PM,
and consist of workshops on various instruments (including guitar,
banjo, hammered and mountain dulcimer) followed by the PlayAround
(ie: "open mike" show), followed by jam sessions until midnite.
No cover, but the "hat" is passed to pay for the building.
All kinds of music - folk, traditional, bluegrass, celtic, cajun,
blues, whatever! Guests welcome - bring your axe (acoustic
instruments preferred).
Contributed-by: robjohn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Bob Johnson)
Eugene, OR: Old-time fiddle Friday nights; general (mostly Irish)
instrumental Thursday nights. All levels. These are in people's
houses, and not always the same ones, but are open to anybody who
wants to play tunes. Current info: Scott DeLancey,
delancey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (503-346-3901, 485-2128).
Contributed-by: Scott C DeLancey <delancey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Portland, OR: Sunday's at the Polo Club (don't know the time).
Led by Ron Steen.
Contributed-by: jhale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Hale)
Portland, OR: Monday's at Produce Row, 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Led by Ron Steen.
Contributed-by: jhale@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Hale)
Pittsburgh, PA: In the Homewood area (not the nicest neighborhood in
the world), Too Sweet has a jam session led by saxophonist Tony
Campbell on Saturday afternoons, mostly Real book tunes, good rhythm
section. If in Pittsburgh, check the free weekly paper
"In Pittsburgh" for jazz listings.
Contributed-by: marco.zagha@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marco)
Pittsburgh, PA: The Backroom, hosted by Jeff Bell Bluz Band. The newest blues
jam in the city, hosted by a master guitarist. House band plays
Allman Bros, Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, & The Police. 3 piece band.
All graduated from the local university in jazz studies, so they're
talented as well as versed in blues AND jazz...
Bar is located at 12th & Carson, on the South Side.
Contributed-by: vaughan@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lisa Laverne Vaughan)
Pittsburgh, PA: Gene's Bar, Rt. 51, almost adjacent to the Liberty Tunnels.
Heavy weight blues masters meet Monday's.
Contributed-by: vaughan@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lisa Laverne Vaughan)
Pittsburgh, PA: Excuses, 27th (?) & Carson, SouthSide. Thursday night jam
session, probably the most popular in PGH. Mid to heavy weight
blues night.
Contributed-by: vaughan@xxxxxxxxxxx (Lisa Laverne Vaughan)
Pittsburgh, PA: Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle, Strip District, has Irish
Sessions on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month in the
afternoons (around 4 pm), usually followed by performance
by one or another of the local groups in early evening.
Contributed-by: Rebecca Roolf )rr3b+@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
Pittsburgh, PA: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, Calliope House holds folk
singing jams at the Lawrenceville Library at 7:30PM. There are
also shape-note singing sessions at 6:30PM on the 3rd Sunday and
Songwriter's Jam on some other day, I think the 4th Wednesday,
but I'm not sure.
Contributed-by: Gordon Banks <geb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Carnegie, PA: (Pittsburgh suburb) The Pour House has Old-time jam sessions
on Thursdays at 9PM. No cover. There are usually 2 or 3 excellent
fiddlers (some have recorded), a banjo or two, guitars, and a bass.
I believe they also have Irish sessions on one other night, but
I've never been to those. Clogging is also allowed.
Contributed-by: Gordon Banks <geb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Philadephia, PA: J.C. Dobbs at 304 South Street in Philadelphia
[(215) 925-4053] has a blues/funk/r&b/rock jam on Tuesdays.
Starts pretty early. You have to sign up. House band does a
couple of short sets, but there's time to jam. The house band
will even back you up if you are, say, a guitartist and you need
a bassist and drummer, etc. Pretty good jam. Some "clique-ishness"
but unknowns do get their shots. Talk to Wally Smith, the house
keyboard player, and tell him that Dan Barron sent you. (seriously).
Contributed-by: barron@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Daniel P. Barron)
Philadelphia, PA: Barbary, (215) 552-8971 at Delaware & Frankford Avenues
(just north of Penn's Landing) has a blues jam on Wednesdays.
Contributed-by: rsk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Rich Kulawiec)
Greenville, SC: On the 1st Sunday of every month, the Upstate Dulcimer Players
get together at Wood, Strings, and Dulcimers at 115 Pelham Road.
It's mostly old-time and Irish instrumental. Everyone is welcome,
but you'd be well-advised to bring your own seat (lousy folding
chairs). The session runs from 2:30 to about 6:00. For more
info, call Carolee at (803) 235-6291.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Columbia, SC: Thursday Night Blues Jam at Players Club, host by
Elliott & the Untouchables. Open to all Blues players.
Just sign-up and they'll get you up to jam.
Contributed-by: Elliott New <ncrcol!elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Columbia, SC: Sunday Night Blues Jam at Decisions, hosted by Brainstorm.
Blues and R&B welcome.
Contributed-by: Elliott New <ncrcol!elliott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Columbia, SC: Every Friday and Saturday night Bill's Pickin' Parlor
has bluegrass jam sessions. It's free if you have an instrument with
you, and one dollar if you don't. There are seven or eight different
rooms where people are jamming. Players are usually very good, and
are always happy to have another person join them.
Contributed-by: Samantha Bonk <hellmann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Church Hill, TN: There's a Thursday evening jam session at
Ratliff Music (this is the shop where Audie makes his "Ratliff"
mandolins.) Church Hill is just south of Kingsport in the north-
east corner of the state. Allison Brown has been known to drop
by on occation. Folks from ETSU's College of Bluegrass are also
frequent participants.
Contributed-by: Shelley R. Heard <srheard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Nashville, TN: Bluegrass Inn has a bluegrass jam on Sunday night.
Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Nashville, TN: Station Inn (two or three blocks off Broadway near 10th
Street) has a bluegrass jam on Sunday nights at 8 PM. Best
BG jam in the area, well-known folks show up.
Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Nashville, TN: Bell Cove Restaurant has a songwriter's showcase (free
appearances) on Sunday nights.
Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Austin, TX: Colorado St. Cafe, 705 Colorado St., has a Scottish-Irish jam
on Mondays at 7:30 PM going till 10PM or so. Everyone welcome.
Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
or: hmueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hal Mueller)
Austin, TX: Blues jam at Pearl's Oyster Bar, 9003 Research Blvd., Monday night.
Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
Austin, TX: Blues jam at the 311 Club, 311 E. 6th, 477-1630,
on Sunday nights.
Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
Austin, TX: Bluegrass jam at Cap'n Tom's BBQ, 11800 N. Lamar,
834-1858 on the second Saturday of the month (sometime
in the afternoon).
Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
and smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Austin, TX: Blues jam at Joe's Generic Bar, 315 E. 6th,
480-0171 on Sunday nights.
Contributed-by: jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
Austin, TX: Jazz jam session every Monday night at The Elephant Room,
315 Congress Avenue. Starts around 9:30, lasts until the wee hours
of the night. Many of Austin's best jazz players show up, lots of
good music. No cover, reasonably priced drinks, great jazz
atmosphere (dark and smokey). Call 473-2279 for details.
Contributed-by: hatter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (John Eichenseer)
and jason@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Jason Martin Levitt)
Austin, TX: Irish session at O'Brien's (near 34th and Guadalupe)
8 to midnight.
Contributed-by: hmueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hal Mueller)
Houston, TX: The Bay Area Bluegrass Association (BABA) hosts a bluegrass jam
at the League City Civic Center on the 3rd Saturday of every month,
5 PM for beginners, 7 PM others. Open stage for performance, good
audience of 300-2000.
Contributed-by: smiller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Houston, TX: McGonigel's Mucky Duck offers an acoustic open mike Monday
nights. Signup is at 7pm. Phone (713) 528-5999.
Contributed-by: toster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Houston, TX: Irish session at the Red Lion Restaurant
(near the Astrodome Marriot) Wednesday nights about 8:30.
Contributed-by: hmueller@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Hal Mueller)
Houston, TX: Every Thursday night, Open Mic at The Brazos Bottom Bar &
Grill, hosted by Joe Kirkpatrick and sponsored by the Fort Bend
Songwriters Association.
Contributed-by: donal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Donal)
Houston, TX: Every Sunday night, Open Mic at Molly Maquires near 1960
and Kuykendahl.
Contributed-by: donal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Donal)
Houston, TX: Every Thursday night, Open Mic at Dan Electro's Guitar Bar.
Contributed-by: donal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Donal)
Houston, TX: Songwriters Night at Munchies (on Richmond, inside the
loop). Hosted by Bob Wicker (245-7998). Must go down and sign up weeks
in advance--there's a bit of competition for time; first to sign get to
play. 1/2 hour each. Good room, good college crowd, coffee house
atmosphere.
Contributed-by: olcomtl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Mark Lynch 4)
San Antonio, TX: STBMA (South Texas Bluegrass Music Assoc) jam session.
2th & 4th Sunday every month, 2-6 P.M., Leon Springs Cafe, IH10 @
Leon Springs. Info call (210) 698-3338.
Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
San Antonio, TX: Harwood Jam Session (bluegrass) Every 3rd Saturday
(except August). 2-10 P.M. (dinner at 5:00 P.M. B.Y.O.C.D.)
1l miles south of Luling, TX, Info call Archie at (512) 648-4728.
Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
San Antonio, TX: The Martindale Jam Session: Every Saturday 6-10P.M.
in Martindale, TX, just east of San Marcos on Highway 80.
"Not bluegrass, mostly old-time backporch music." Info call
Cliff (210) 379-6207.
Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
San Antonio, TX: Startzville Jam Session; The 1st Saturday of each month,
2 P.M. till ? Potluck supper at 5pm at the Startzville Community Ctr,
7 miles west of Sattler on Hwy 2763. Info call
Raymond/Mary Dawson (210 899-7762 or 834-0902.
Contributed-by: David O. Laro <dlaro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Salt Lake City, UT: Bluegrass/acoustic jam session every Wednesday
night at 7 p.m. till ... , April through September at the
southeast corner of Sugarhouse Park, 1500 East 2100 South, Salt
Lake City. October through March jam sessions are held on the
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at Crompton's Roadside Attraction in
Emigration Canyon at 7 p.m. till 10 p.m..
Contributed-by: Bill Moore (bill_moore@xxxxxxxxxx)
Celtic/British Isles/Contradance tuhne(tune) sessions
are held at the SAME locations as the Bluegrass jams, but
alternate weeks (2nd and 4th Wednesdays). Open to anyone who
wants to play for fun.
Contributed-by: rebling@xxxxxxxxxxx
Salt Lake City, UT: There is an open jazz jam each Monday evening after
about 9:30 at the club "D.B. Cooper's." Adress is approximately
200 South between State St. and Main St.
Contributed-by: richard.dixon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Richard Lee Dixon)
Woodbridge, VA: Crystals, 14335 Jefferson Davis Highway (aka Rt. 1),
(703) 494-1700. Sunday, open mike with Doug Parks and the Lone Wolves.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Tysons Corner, VA: Finicky's, 8330 Old Court House Rd., (703) 506-0016
Thursday, open mike w/ the Moondogs.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Alexandria, VA: Laughing Lizard Lounge, 1322 King St., (703) 548-2582
Wednesday, open mike
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Rosslyn, VA: Lone Star Grill, 1819 N. Lynn St., (703) 528-1323
Sunday, Open mike with T.V. John Langworthy & The Legendary Band
(Heh, heh... how do I describe this one... heh... hoooooweee!
Well, I haven't been to his open mic, and I haven't seen the
Legendary Band, but I've seen TV John,... and... <snort> heh...
well I guess there really is no way to describe him. You've
just got to see it to believe it. But you still won't. Here's a
suggestion. Even if you don't want to perform, go check this
guy out. Take your friends. Hopefully, he'll sing a song for
you. Nothing I could tell you would prepare you.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Alexandria, VA: Nick's, 642 S. Pickett St. (703) 823-6425
Monday, Open Mike with Doug Parks and the Lone Wolves
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Annandale, VA: Sunset Grille, 7250 Columbia Pike, (703) 658-0928
Sunday, open mike with James Mabry
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Alexandria, VA: Tiffany Tavern, 1116 King St., (703) 836-8844
Monday and Thursday, open mike
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Fairfax, VA: T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., (703) 591-9292
Tuesday, open mike
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Arlington, VA: Whitey's 2761 Washington Blvd., (703) 525-9825
Tuesday, open mike w/ Bill Kirchen
(Bill is one of DC's best musicians. In his own words, he's a
"lifer". He's the possibly the busiest and hardest working
musician in town. He's recorded with Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello,
Commander Cody, and others, including his band Too Much Fun. He
just got back from a European tour promoting their new CD. He's
an oustanding guitarist. Anyhow, about the open mike, the ones
I've seen were basically acoustic. Ocassionally, he invites
special guests, some talented local musicians, to join him for
a set. Whitey's also serves a good chili. The kitchen stays
open fairly late. They've got pool tables and other games.
They've remodelled since I was last there.)
Contributed-by: John Shepherd <wes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: New Melody Tavern (Ballard Avenue in Ballard).
Unhappily, this venue closed in April of 1993. However, as
of 9/93, a new business has opened in the New Melody's place at
the same location and has resumed the same jam session with
a $2 cover (musicians who play at least half the time get in free).
The name of the new business is the Old Town Tavern.
Contributed-by: dbb@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Bartley)
Seattle, WA: Emerald Diner, 105 W. Mercer St, acoustic open mike
w/Tom Rowe on Mondays.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The 102 Tavern at 10200 Greenwood, hosts an acoustic/electric
jam w/Burl Etue on Mondays.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The New World. 15th NW at NW 85th, hosts a Monday
jam w/ Kevin Rock.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt, w/ Cat's & Jammers, R&B jam
on Mondays.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The Dubliner Pub, NW 34th & Fremont, has an acoustic open mike
w/Linda Lee on Tuesdays (and Saturdays?).
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The OK Hotel, Western Downtown, has a Tuesday acoustic jam.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: Murphey's Pub, 1928 N. 45th, hosts a Wednesday acoustic open mike
w/Jon Weiss. Their phone number is (206) 634-2110.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The Owl & Thistle, 808 Post St., has a Thursday acoustic
and electric open mike w/Linda Lee. Their number is (206) 621-7777.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: Newcastle's, East Marginal Way, has a Thursday blues jam.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The Kafe Athens, 5445 Ballard Ave., hosts a Thursday acoustic
open mike w/Victory Music. (206) 782-3888.
[Update: defunct as of 1/94]
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: The Little Red Hen, 7115 Woodland, hosts a Sunday
country/rock jam w/band. ( 206) 522-1168.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: Sunday R&B jam at Scarlet Tree, 6521 Roosevelt. (206) 523-7153.
Contributed-by: Derek Gross <derek@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: One of the best open mike events in the arae is at the Antique
Sandwich in Tacoma,WA 5102 North Pearl 206-752-4069. The open mike
is run by Victory Music and sign up is by 6:30 and it starts at 7pm.
Also on some Friday and Saturday nights they have concerts with the
best of national acts and local acts. The open mike is broadcast
live on KVTI-FM 90.9.
Contributed-by: Mark Spittal <mspittal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Seattle, WA: This is just a general note on the Seattle area.
There are other jams in town (like a once-a-month for Cajun/Zydeco).
Visitors should always ring the Seattle Folklore Society
((206) 782-0505) when they hit town for the most recent listings
of goings-on.
Contributed-by: jdavid@xxxxxxxxxxx <David Ruggiero>
Madison, WI: Cafe Montmartre, just east of the Capitol (next to
Esquire theater) at 127 E. Mifflin St. Jazz jam Sunday evenings
beginning Feb 28, 1993. Call 608-255-5900 for details.
Contributed-by: Joe Hellerstein <hellers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Madison, WI: Mickey's Tavern on Williamson st & the Yahara river.
Wednesday nights, round abou 9:30-10:00. Frequented by former all-
Ireland champ Martin Dowling, and about 15 more.
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Madison, WI: Anchor Inn, 1970 Atwood Ave. Monday night Rock Stew Jam
hosted by Art Paul Schlosser (of "Purple Bananas on the Moon"
and "My Cat was Taking a Bath" fame). After Art does his thing,
a host band comes on and plays a few of their own tunes, then
the stage opens up for jamming on miscellaneous blues and rock.
All levels of players are welcome and don't have to worry
about getting "blown off the stage". The host band is different
every week, and they are always looking for a band.
From 9-1 every Monday.
Contributed-by: JDO <jolson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Milwaukee, WI: Nash's Irish Castle. Weds, Sun nights, start around
8pm. Weds has dancing as well. Home session of the Glenghillies.
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Milwaukee, WI: The Jazz Oasis, at 2379 N. Holton, about two blocks north
of North Avenue, phone (414) 562-2040. Jazz Jam Monday nights.
Contributed-by: Joe Hellerstein <hellers@xxxxxxxxxxx>:
and Sean M O Donnell <sod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Milwaukee, WI: There is an open mike on Wednesdays and Sundays at Quarters,
900 East Center Street. It usually starts around 9:00 or 9:30 pm.
Open to most every style of music.
Contributed-by: Jason William Grzanna <grzanna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Calgary, AB, Canada: The King Eddie Hotel has a blues jam on Saturday afternoons
(I beleive). There's an LRT stop nearby at this downtown place, but
that's all I remember.
Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)
Edmonton, AB, Canada: The Commercial Hotel. This dive in Edmonton
between 103 and 104 streets on Whyte (82nd) Avenue has a blues
jam every Saturday from 2PM til 6PM (or later, depending on the
host band). The current week's house band opens the show with a
small set and usually finishes with a tune or two.
Musicianship is usually good, but participation is clique-ish
in the sense that most of the people have at least a
semi-regular gig either in or out of town. If you can convince
the guy running the Jam that you know which way is up, you'll
likely get on after an hour's wait. The place is usually
crawling with drummers, and is usually packed, so if you have a
band with you, that will improve your chances. They also have a
jam on Monday evenings, but I don't know whether it's still
running. Much less crowded on Monday.
Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)
Edmonton, AB, Canada: The Yardbird Suite, on 103 St and 85 Ave has a Jazz
Jam on Tuesday evenings at 9PM til Midnight or so. Very small crowd,
and a $2 cover pays for the house jazz band to supply support/opening
tunes. No drunks in evidence every time I've been there. Musical
calibre is quite good.
Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)
Vancouver, BC, Ca: The UBC grad centre has a monthly jam/showcase every
month. During the summer of 1993 it will be every four weeks
beginning May 21. From September on it will be the first Friday
of each month, but will be moved to the second one in the event
of a holiday or special event. The summer jams are casual,
all types of music welcome, with no tight schedule. They will
be from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. (The May 21 jam may start late,
if there is a hockey game.) The summer jams are held downstairs
in Koerner's Pub or outdoors later on. The winter jams are
held upstairs in Thea's, are often crowded, and may have a
waiting list. Last year we had folk from 5 to 7:30, jazz from
7:30 to 9:00, blues from 9:00 to 10:30 and rock from 10:30
until midnight or until the bartender cut us off (sometimes 1:00).
For the summer of 1993, the weekly Tuesday drop-in jams (musicians
only) have been suspended, but they may resume in September. For
more info call (604) 822-8954 or e-mail David Dalton or Chris Roehrig.
Contributed-by: <dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx> (folk, blues, showcase)
and <croehrig@xxxxxxxxx> (jazz).
Vancouver, BC, Canada: Electric Blues: 1. Yale Hotel, 1300 Granville, Highest
calibre blues jam in town, show up early and get your name on the
list if you want to play. Hosted by Jack Lavin & the Demons, Sat.
3-8, Sun. 3-12. Call (604) 681-YALE for further info.
2. Maximum Blues Pub, Hotel California,
1176 Granville blues jam Sat. 3--7 p.m. hosted by
Incognito. Call (604) 688-8701 for details.
3. Jake O'Grady's 3684 E. Hastings. Blues jam every
Sun. 8 p.m.--midnight and every Mon. 9:30 p.m.--1:30 a.m.
They also occasionally have `Songwriter Showcase' and
`Composer Presents' series. Further info: (604) 298-1434
4. Fairview Pub, 898 W. Broadway, blues jam every Sunday,
hosted by Incognito. Further info: (604) 872-1262
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Vancouver, BC, Canada: W.I.S.E. Hall (upstairs), 1882 Adanac, (604) 254-5858.
Every Sunday there is a jam/open mic from four to eight, hosted by Peter
Alan and Jellyroll Blues Band. Although the host band is an acoustic
blues band, electric players are welcome. Also, it is not restricted
to blues musicians --- rockabilly, celtic, folk, jazz, rock, etc. are
also welcome. Some very high calibre musicians show up. As of
April, 1993, this has moved downstairs and is an acoustic jam
without PA, but it will move back upstairs soon. Some free beer
for musicians. More organized than the Wed--Sat ones, which compete
with regular pub activities, but it is still casual.
As mentioned above, every Wed.--Sat. the club allows
acoustic jamming (no PA) in the downstairs lounge, with folk,
blues, celtic, etc. musicians sitting around drinking beer
and trading licks. This can be fun, but this depends on who shows
up (sometimes nobody). I have found that it is a good idea to
do your own organizing and call a few people first. There are
two (not the best) acoustic house guitars. I bet jams happen
more often on Friday and Saturday, and after concerts and dances,
although Wedneday and Thursday used to be big nights. Jams often
don't begin until late, after 9 weeknights and 10 on Friday and
Saturday, after people have a chance to have a few beer. Non-members
have to be signed in, but this isn't a problem if you are a
musician and probably isn't a problem for audience for the Sunday
afternoon jams. It sometimes goes right to 2 (last call) or later.
Occasionally a musician from an upstairs concert comes down and
jams --- Johnny Cunningham (ace Scottish fiddler) was once
there until 2:45 a.m., and Alan MacLeod brings his warpipes on
Sundays and is often around on other nights when not on tour.
For further information, call the W.I.S.E. at (604) 254-5858.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Vancouver, BC, Canada: Railway Club, 579 Dunsmuir, (604) 681-1625.
Rockin' Ronnie's Saturday Swing. Ron Hayward, stand up bass
player for the Bughouse Five (and formerly Nervous Fellas)
and other acts, hosts a jam from 4 to 7:30 p.m. each Saturday
featuring rockabilly, hillbilly swing, jazz, etc. Some very
good musicians, who often hang out at the Railway, turn up.
If you are not a member, they will probably sign musicians
in, or just say you are meeting a member.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Vancouver, BC, Canada: Misc: West Point Grey Community Centre, Coffehouses
on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Pre-registration
is probably required. Contact Eva (I'll get her number soon).
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House often has Sunday night coffeehouses.
The Arts Club Backstage Lounge has an Open Mic every Wednesday.
Carlos n' Buds has a Tex-Mex jam every Wed. as well,
but I don't think it is restricted to Tex-Mex music
since it is hosted by Tom and Jeremy, members of the celtic
pop band The PaperBoys. It is a Tex-Mex restaurant.
The ANZA Club has bluegrass jams, and Folk Song Circle meetings.
Friends' Meeting Place also hosts Folk Song Circle sessions.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Vancouver, BC, Canada: Rock: Notorious, 364 Water St., has a rock jam,
hosted by Mad Max, every Mon. night. Call (604) 684-1968.
Frank's Place, in Richmond, also has a rock jam.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Vancouver, BC, Canada: Jazz sessions: Cafe Bergman has a Wed. night session,
I think the Latin Quarter has a lively Latin/jazz jam, and Cafe
Django, Cafe Bergmann, the Glass Slipper and Alma St. Cafe
occasionally have jams or allow guests with the house band. The
Glass Slipper is now organizing jam nights for members and
non-members. The Hot Jazz Club also may have jam sessions.
Victoria, BC, Canada: Hermann's Jazz Club at 753 View St.,
(604) 388-9166, has a jam on Thursday at 8:30 pm. It's hosted
by pianist Tom Vickery and friends.
Contributed-by: Hyong-Joong Kim <hjkim@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Saint John, NB, Canada: O'Leary's Pub, Princess Street : A very busy
usually acoustic folk/blues open mike is held every Wednesday from
about 9:30 to 1:00. Come early to get on the list ; a very open
atmosphere that welcomes anyone in to the madness. No cover. Brent
Mason hosts the evenings.
Contributed-by: Brent Mason <MASON@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Fredericton, NB, Canada: Rye's Deli, within spitting distance of a
place called the Cosmo, has a folk-jam every Saturday from about
8:30pm until 1:00am or a wee bit later. Different local folk-singers/
musicians host it every week. The music ranges from Celtic to
experimental, with covers of everyone from Stan Rogers to Vic Chesnutt
(who? ok, so he's not exactly folk... still, when Angie O'Brien gets
up there and belts out a Chesnutt tune...!). There's absolutely no
admission, and if it's a slow night, Claude the waiter gets up to
sing a few, too.
Contributed-by: Mylene d. Ouellette <870652@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
St. John's, NF, Canada: Bridgett's Pub, Cookstown Road, Wed. night folk
night. Usually a local headline act and lots of floor spots.
$2 cover. High calibre celtic music, sea shanties and lots more.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
St. John's, NF, Canada: Mojo's Bar (in Haymarket Square) has a blues jam.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
St. John's. NF, Canada: the Captain's Quarters, an after hours place in a
small hotel, sometimes has informal jams after downtown pubs
close. No PA, acoustic/singalong atmosphere.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@xxxxxxxxxxx)
Halifax, NS, Canada: The Double Deuce (formerly the Silver Bullet).
This place is on Hollis one block North of Maritime Centre, downtown.
Blues jam on ?? evenings. (The status is unknown since the place
has recently (3/93) changed hands.)
Contributed-by: uunet!cs.ualberta.ca!cdshaw (Chris Shaw)
and Rob Hutten <rob.hutten@xxxxxxxxxx>
Halifax, NS, Canada: The Harbour Folk Society holds a weekly "Coffee House",
open mike format, every Wednesday evening in the Earl of Dalhousie
pub on Dalhousie University Campus 8.00- 11.00pm. They also hold a
monthly Pub-Night in the Graduate House on university Avenue.
First Sat. of the month. Featured performer plus open mike sets.
Contributed-by: mmerrin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Marcus Merrin)
London, ON, Canada: Ledbelly's Blues Hall 400 Clarence St. at Dundas,
(519) 433-5365 hosts a (mostly blues, some jazz and rock) jam every
Saturday afternoon starting around 4:00pm and going 'till 7:00pm or so.
It's hosted by whatever band happens to be doing the weekend gig there.
The players are usually competent to very good and there is usually a
decent sized crowd. Talk to the band to get up and jam - you can
usually do several tunes if the crowd likes you and there aren't a lot
of people wanting to jam. Some of the good local players will show
at this jam.
Ledbelly's also organizes the annual London blues festival held
outside in Harris Park for one weekend every August.
Contributed-by: cnorley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Norley)
London, ON, Canada: Mash McCanns at 784 Dundas St. E., (519) 432-0774
This relatively informal jam is held every Tuesday night. It's hosted
by the bar owner (Steve McCann - keys, vocals, bass pedals - if no
bassist shows) and a few regular jammers. The place is a bit of a dive
and the musical calibre ranges from inexperinced to competent. They
play a fairly wide variety of styles ranging from rock and blues to
pop and traditional folk music.
Contributed-by: cnorley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Norley)
London, ON, Canada: The Other Side Of Five, 120 York St. at Talbot,
(519) 679-1279, hosts a blues jam every Wednesday night.
The Hot Flames (house band) supply the rhythm section for any
jammers who are interested, but rhythm players also sit in.
The good local players are usually here. This bar has a very
pleasant atmosphere and the level of performance is
competent to very good.
Contributed-by: cnorley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Chris Norley)
Ottawa, ON, Canada: Rasputin's Ottawa, on Bronson near Carling.
Celtic instrumental jam on Mondays, Celtic song jam on Tuesdays.
Talent level from good to terrifyingly good, everybody all together.
Open mike night Wednesdays, hosted by local pro -- one person or
(small) group at a time. Talent level all over the place.
Contributed-by: David O'Heare <oheare@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Ottawa, ON, Canada: The New Live Penguin, on Elgin near MacLaren.
Blues jam Thursday nights with "The Bird".
Contributed-by: David O'Heare <oheare@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Kitchener, ON, Canada: Blues jam on Wednesday nights at Pop the Gator.
Contributed-by: jim@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Jim Mercer)
Arhus C., Denmark: Jazz jam sessions every Monday and Friday at
4 PM at Bent J's, Norre Alle 70, 8000 Arhus C., Denark. No cover.
Contributed-by: Torsten B. Hagemann (torsten@xxxxxxxxxxxx)
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: The Bamboo Bar at Lange Leidsedwaarstraat 66.
Every Wednesday night, beginning about 10 and going til about 2 AM.
Anybody can play, players range from beginners to really good amateurs.
You need to show up early or you might need to wait til pretty late
(it's on first-come first-served basis except for the first set.)
Oh yeah, it's nominally a Blues jam but you hear also some bluesy
jazz (they think that's blues here in Holland.)
Contributed-by: Jeffrey Templon <templon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Mulligans Traditional Irish Bar, Amstel 100.
Open Mon-Thur 16:00-01:00, Fri 16:00-02:00 Sat 14:00-02:00
Sun 14:00-02:00. Their telephone number is (020) 622 13 30.
Draught: Guinness, Kilkenny, Oranjeboom, de Koninck, Dentergems, Cider
Whiskeys: All Irish Food: Crisps, sandwiches, sushi[!]
Traditonal sessions with local and Irish musicians every
Sunday afternoon from appr. 16:00 until everybody is tired.
Sessions are acoustic/non-amplified. Everybody welcome.
Mulligans is home to the large Irish community in Amsterdam.
Monday nights from 21:00 Tin Whistle classes (free).
Bring your own whistle. Sessions also occur on other
nights of the week, but are not planned.
Contributed-by: Kees Huyser <keeshu@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Amsterdam, The Netherlands: The Bimhuis, a jazz club, has jam sessions
for musicians and vocalists on a weekly basis. Admission is free,
the support band is good, and drinks are cheap.
Contributed-by: Giuseppe Slomp <Giuseppe.Slomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dublin, Ireland: Hughes' on Chancery Street. You almost always find
Kevin Glackin and Ronan Browne here, along with any other greats
who happen to be around (James Keane, Tony MacMahon, Ciaran Tourish,
Siobhan Peoples). I think Monday and Thursday nights are the
good ones, but it could have changed.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dublin, Ireland: The Meeting Place. On or near Wellington St. This is
a nice very open session with some very good musicians, but not
the ones you're likely to recognize from records, etc. Try Sunday
afternoons and maybe Wednesday nights.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dublin, Eire: J Hanlon's Pub, Sunday noon. Often sees Barney or Brendan
McKenna.
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dublin, Eire: (Howth) The Lighthouse (sun night about 6pm), and The Abbey
(haunt of the dubliners). Both have excellent beer, pound-a-pint
for the players. [ Although your editor is certainly not proficient
enough to play in this venue, please note that he feels discounts
on fine beer for players are an excellent incentive. ---Rsk ]
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Galway, Ireland: Noughton's (the name is probably misspelled) on High
Street is great.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Galway, Ireland: Taafe's, on High Street. Down the street from Noughton's.
More great music.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Galway, Ireland: The Crane (I think). Breda Lewis runs a really relaxed
session with a beginner to medium-high level of musicianship.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Kinvara, Ireland: Frankie Gavin has a pub here (presumably called Frankie
Gavin's) He's the fiddler from De Dannan.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland: Molloy's on Bridge Street. There's a guy
here that plays flute really well...Matt Molloy from the
Chieftans, Palnxty, Bothy Band. I caught a couple of sessions
here on a Friday and a Monday in the summer. There's a fantastic
singer that is sometimes found here.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Carrick, Co. Donegal, Ireland: McGinley's (I think). As of summer, 1991,
there was a session every Sunday night with fiddler James Byrne
hosting things. When I was there, Con Cassidy from Teilann was also
there. If you like Donegal music, this is a great place to be.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Carrick, Co. Donegal, Ireland: The Crossroads. This is at the bottom of
the hill as you come into Glencolumbkille. Especially good in
mid-August when the fiddle school is on down the road.
Contributed-by: Edward Baker <tbaker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Oxford, Uk: Kidlington- the six bells. Friday night, about 8:30 pm.
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Coventry, Uk: Forester's arms. Weds & Fri nights.
Contributed-by: Miss E Padgham <hauar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
or <beimborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Bergen, Norway: Maxime (Rock Pub), jam sessions Monday nights.
Contributed-by: Thor Legvold <T.Legvold@xxxxxxxxxx>
Wealdstone, Middlesex, England: Herga Folk Club, at the Royal Oak, Peel Road.
Meets every Monday night, with guests every 3-4 weeks with either
theme evenings or open evenings in between. For further
info, contact Dorothy Cullinane on 0923 250640.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Northampton, England: Soles N' Eels Folk Club, at The Old House at Home,
Wellingborough Road. One guest night a month, pluse one music
and one song session. Not sure what night of the week.
For info call Derek Coates 0327 843159.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Ely, Cambridgshire, England: Ely Folk Club meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
at the Royal Standard, Fore Hill, Ely. Often has performances,
but open singers' nights usually once a month.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Buntingford, Hertforshire, England: The Crown, every Monday night 8:00.
Informal club/session. Call Penni Mclaren Walker,
0763 271515 (evenings).
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hazlemere, Essex, England: Hezlemere Folk Club takes place on a narrow boat
located behind the 'Old English Gentleman,' Hazlemere Marina,
Waltham Abbey, Essex. For details call Sylvia or Keith on
0992 7680813.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
High Wycombe, England: Wycombe Folk Club meets every Wednesday at 8:30
at the Irish Club, Station Road. Guests as well as singers' nigths.
For info ring Chris Coates at 0865 891813.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Stevenage, England: Every Sunday from 1-3pm at the Red Lion,
Stevenage Old Town High Street. Roy 0438 318708.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Arlesey, England: Session at the Mallard on Tuesday ngihts.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Shillington, England: Folk nights at the Musgrave Arms.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Bancroft, Hitchin, England: Irish session at the Adam & Eve, Thursdays.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Wimpole, England: Folk nights every Friday at the Wheatsheaf on
the A603 about 5 miles west of Cambridge.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Lower Stondon, England: There is a singaround every Tuesday evening and
Sunday lunchtime at the Twist & Cheese.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Fenny Startford, England: Irish sessions at the Foundry Arms every Friday.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Harlington, England: Irish sessions at the Carpenters' Arms, ring
0582 882831 for dates.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
St. Michael's, St. Albans, England: Thursday night sessions at the
Rose & Crown.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Wavendon, England: Sunday night sessions at The Plough.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Milton Keynes village, England: Sunday night sessions at The Swan.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Salford, England: Sunday night sessions at The Swan.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cambridge, England: Sunday night Irish sessions at The Man on the Moon,
Norfolk Street.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cambridge, England: Thursday night Irish sessions at the Royal Standard,
Mill Road.
Cambridge, England: Cambridge Folk Club, Fridays at The Man on the Moon,
Norfolk Street. Frequent performances by local and national
groups. Open nights about once a month.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cambridge, England: Mayflower Folk Club, Tuesdays at The Man on the Moon,
Norfolk Street.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Bishop's Stortford: Stortfolk meets Thursdays in the Vestry of All Saints
Church, Stanstead Road.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Chesham, Bucks., England: Tudor Folk & Blues Club, Mondays at The Whitehill
Centre.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hitchin, England: Hitchin Folk Club meets Sundays at the Sun Hotel,
Sun Street Hitchin.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Redbourn, Herts., England: The Hollybush Folk Club meets Thursdays
at The Hollybush P.H., Church End.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
St. Neots, England: St. Neots Folk Club meets Tuesdays at The
Coneygeare P.H., Eynesbury, St. Neots.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Stony Stratford, England: The Song Loft, Cock Hotel, Wolverton Road,
Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. Fridays.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Barton, Cambs., England: The Crofters host a session/singalong the
second Tuesday of every month at The Hoops.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Brighton, Sussex, England: Irish session on Wed. nights and Sun.
afternoons at The Bugle, 24 St. Martins St 0273-607753. To find it,
look for St. Martin's church on the map, the street runs next to it.
Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hove, Sussex, England: Irish session on Sun. nights at The Lion and
Lobster. Hove is the next town west of Brighton (on the coast).
Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Brighton, Sussex, England: A 'folk circle' at The Stable, 7 Albion St,
0273-605235. All kinds of music: songs, bluegrass, Irish, klezmer,
etc. Monday nights.
Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
London, Egland: A note from Greg on sessions there:
Too many sessions to list here, and in any case, I haven't gone to
more than a few of them. Here's what you do: buy TIME OUT, the
weekly magazine listing entertainment events in London, look in
the music section under folk. All the Irish sessions are listed. Last
I looked, there were two on Tuesdays, one on Wednesdays, four on
Thursdays, two on Fridays, one on Saturday, two on Sundays. Nearly all
of them were accessible by tube, although very few were in central
London, you have to go to outlaying areas. I'm told that the 'Irish
part of town' is near the Kensal tube stop.
Contributed-by: Greg Sandell <sandell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland: The town has three pubs, all with great
sessions.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cregg Castle, Co. Galway, Ireland: This is a bed & breakfast in a
17th century Irish Castle that also hosts a center for
Irish Traditional music. The proprietors play Uillean pipes,
whistles, Bodhran, etc., and during the summers have help
from an 'artist in residence.' There are regular sessions
Friday nights, but other nights as well if the mood arises.
Hosts are a bit scattered as far as the B&B is concerned; be
sure to remind them to show you where your room is if you
are staying overnight.
Contributed-by: Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Oslo, Norway: Smuget ("The Alley"), jam sessions Monday nights, with
house band MOMS (Masters of Mixed Sessions). Often internationally
acclaimed musicians drop in, especially when in Norway on tour...
Contributed-by: Thor Legvold <T.Legvold@xxxxxxxxxx>
Hong Kong: "The Jazz Club" in Lan Kwai Fong has jam sessions every Monday
night. Regular house band and occasional international
visitors rest of the week.
Contributed-by: blowers@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Hong Kong: The Dickens Bar has a jam session on Sunday afternoons
from 3 to 6 PM. Tony Carpio's band allows folks to sit in.
The guys play sheets but also jam and the band's made up of
professionals playing in hotel house bands the rest of the week.
Contributed-by: blowers@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Geoff)
Frankfurt, Germany, "An Sibin", Wallstr. 9
This is an Irish cellar pub with acoustic sessions (*real* unplugged)
Tuesdays: Pop, Blues, Rock and more
Joe Jackson, Bob Dylan, Talking Heads and whatever you bring
Wednesdays: Blue Grass
Thursday (first Thursday of every month): Bluegrass session, mostly;
what they play depends mainly on who plays. During winter,
participation tends to be higher and there are usually quite
good players around. In summer I've even experienced no one
playing at all. They always welcome new players, regardless
of their level.
Contributed-by: Kosta Kostis <kosta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
and Manuel Reiter <reiterma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Other folks who have helped out include: mrhine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Michael),
linimon@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Mark Linimon), Andrea Aldridge
<n9040513@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Michael L. Rhine <acmmlr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
David Ruggiero <jdavid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Mark Spittal
<mspittal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, and David Carta <dbc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>.
Jim Mercer (jim@xxxxxxxxxxxx) mentions this helpful hint:
According to the February issue of Open Season Magazine, there are more
than 40 jams of various flavours happening in Toronto, Ontario CANADA.
This magazine (booklet) sell for $1 ($15 for a 10 issue subscription)
It is put out by a local Blues dude, Gary 17 and includes a calendar,
map, articles about shows, musicians and opinions and ads from Toronto
clubs.
The address for more information is:
The Open Season
c/o SongRise Productions
89 Granby Street
Toronto, Ontario
CANADA M5B 1H9
+1 416 348-8731
Harry Ferguson <hcf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> notes that:
Much of the info [in Harry's contributions ---Rsk ] comes from a free
tri-monthly folk magazine called the 'Unicorn,' Published by Alan Creamer
and Theo Thomas. The address is 6 Dudley Street, Luton, LU2 0NT, England,
phone (0582) 24261 (Alan), or (0582) 882831 (Theo).
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