Re: San Diego Jams?

["Scorcher" <scorcher@xxxxxxx>]

Hello Harp-listers,
I will be vacationing in San Diego in June. Who are the players "not to
miss?"
Where are the fun jams to visit in the area?
Thanks all.

Robert Hale
"the Duke Of Wail"
Coaching By Telephone
Email:  HarmonicaTeacher AT cox DOT net
Gilbert, Arizona

OK, Duke - here's some CURRENT Jam info:

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*Sunday Blues at Etta's Place 6179 University 4-8 (619) 582-6730.
alternating hosts include: Len Rainey, Lady Star, Angel Hayes, Blues
Invaders, Chet & The Committee. . . always havin fun!
[Scorcher's comment: Sometimes fun, sometimes not, due to the "alternating
hosts"]

*Sunday with The Blues Brokers 4:00-9:00 at THE KRAKEN 2531 South Coast
Highway, 760-436-6483.

*Sunday open Jam with Sonny Derin & Jimi D. of  Mystery Train Hancock Street
Cafe, 5 to 7 p.m.  Sonny also gives harmonica repair tips. 3554 Hancock St.,
right off of Rosecrans.

*Monday Night Blues Hall of Fame ® Jam with Lucky and friends, at Etta's
Place 6179 University Ave.
[Scorchers comment: VERY low-key & beginner friendly. Etta's is a great
"Dive Bar" atmosphere.]

*Monday Open Blues Mic Hosted By Mickie Arnett at Fat Katz in Encinitas.

*Blind Melon Open Mic Monday "anything goes, Bands, Solos, Cat Jugglers
everyone welcome" 7-11 p.m.

*Blue Monday IV: mark your schedule today!
Pro Level Jam with Chet & The Committee at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge.
- -Monday, April 26, 6 - 10 p.m. it's at 2241 Shelter Island Drive (619)
224-3577. Real Dance Floor - Great Food - Friendly Service - Cocktails - No
Cover Charge - BluShouter@xxxxxxx for more info.
[Scorchers comment: Best Monday-night Jam - Awesome club - excellent
musicians.]

*Tuesday J.J. Slyde's "Serious Jammers" Blues at O'Connell's on Morena Blvd.
7 - 11 p.m. Free Parking.

*Wednesday:
Blues Jam with The Blue Label Band, from 8-12 p.m. ~ Fat Katz is located at
1476 Encinitas Blvd. ~ North of Camino Real in Encinitas. (760) 943-1531.

*Wednesday:
Blues Jam at The Jumping Turtle Bar and Grill in San Marcos 8 p.m - 2 a.m.
1660 Capalina Rd. (760) 471-7778.

*Wednesday Jam:
Hosted by Big Slim and Friends. . . at Fannie's 9143 Campo Rd. in Spring
Valley 8:00 p.m. 619-698-2204.

*Thursday
Blues Jam 5:30-9:30 p.m. with your host Chet & The Committee All ages, Open
Sign-up starts 5:15 pm. Downtown Cafe Bar & Grill, 182 E. Main St. El Cajon.
(619) 440-5687. No Cover ~ Double your Fun, bring a friend!
[Scorcher's comment: this is a nice family friendly venue - very intimate,
nice folks, casual jam environment]

*Thursday
Islands Sport and Spirit blues jam is still going in Coronado. Stop by, fun
with Dave & The 1031 Blues Transfer.

*Thursday:
Red Shoes Rock 'n Roll Jam at Etta's Place  8-12 pm  6179 University, east
of College 619-582-6730. www.dotseal.com For info or if you have a band to
showcase please call Dorothy at 858-349-4699.
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Some Local harmonica guys I'd definitely recommend are:
Chet Cannon (Chet & the Committee)
Harmonica John Frazer
"Doc" Alters (Alternators)
Sonny Derin (Rumbletones, Mystery Train)
Troy Sandow (The Freemonts)
Lance Deikman (DA & the Hitmen)

The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach is one of the Premier venues in So Cal.
http://www.bellyup.com/club.html

Also, just up the road is San Clemente, where you can OFTEN catch Rod
Piazza. Little Charlie & the Nightcats play around here often, too

Send Chet Cannon an email at
BluShouter AT aol DOT com
to sign-up for his email newsletter - he'll keep you posted with fresh San
Diego Blues informationinformation on a weekly basis.

And look me up....
Scorcher