31 Canada Open Musical Jam Sessions part2
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This article is from the Open Musical Jam Sessions FAQ, by Rich Kulawiec rsk@gsp.org with numerous contributions by others.
31 Canada Open Musical Jam Sessions part2
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Celtic/Blues]
Koerner's Pub at the UBC grad centre runs a weekly jam (Fridays).
During the summer of 1994 it is early, 6--10 p.m., and the focus is
on acoustic acts. The format is like this:
6 p.m.: two sets from a headline act, with open mic spot in between
8 p.m.: one more open mic spot
8:30 p.m.: Irish session
9:30 p.m.: acoustic blues jam, more open mic spots
$100 of free beer for performers/jammers, headliners get paid as well.
Beginning in September there may be more electric jams. For more info
e-mail the contributor or in the long term, phone the GSS office at 822-3203
or the pub at 822-8954. Again, the summer jams will focus on celtic,
bluegrass, acoustic blues, singer songwriters, folk, and maybe a late
electric blues jam.
Contributed-by: <dalton@geop.ubc.ca>, contact <gss1@unixg.ubc.ca>
if the Dalton address has expired.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Blues]
1. Yale Hotel, 1300 Granville, Was the highest calibre blues jam in town,
but now has a bit of a rock element as Jack Lavin has left. show up
early and get your name on the list if you want to play. Hosted by Mike
Jacobs, Sat. 3-8, Sun. 3-12. Call (604) 681-YALE for further info.
2. Fairview Pub, 898 W. Broadway, blues jam every Sunday,
hosted by Jack Lavin. Further info: (604) 872-1262.
3. Maximum Blues Pub, Hotel California, 1176 Granville; blues jam
Sat. 3--7 p.m. hosted by Incognito. Call (604) 688-8701 for details.
4. 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.
5. Murphy's Pub and The Piccadilly Pub have blues jams.
Contributed-by: David Dalton <dalton@geop.ubc.ca>
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Misc]
W.I.S.E. Lounge (downstairs), west entrance, 1882 Adanac, (604) 254-5858.
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. On Sundays from 7--11 p.m. there
is a more formal (but still round table) time slot allotted. This can be
fun, but this depends on who shows up (sometimes nobody). I have found
that it is a good idea to your own organizing and call a few people
first. There are two (not the best) acoustic house guitars. Jams often
don't begin until late, after 10 weeknights and 11 on Friday and
Saturday, after people have a chance to have a few beers. 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 Raven MacLeod often
drops by, although he likes to work on his guitar instead of the
warpipes. For further information, call the W.I.S.E. at (604) 254-5858.
Contributed-by: David Dalton <dalton@geop.ubc.ca>
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Jazz/Misc]
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 Jellyroll Blues Band, 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@geop.ubc.ca>
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Misc]
Misc: West Point Grey Community Centre, Coffehouses on the second and
fourth Thursdays of each month. Pre-registration is probably required.
Contact Eva.
Kitsilano Neighbourhood House often has Sunday night coffeehouses.
The Glass Slipper has Monday night bluegrass jams and jazz other nights.
Friends' Meeting Place usually hosts Folk Song Circle sessions.
The Broadway Express has a series of women's open mics.
The Railway has a monthly women's showcase but that is pre-booked.
The Carnegie Centre has an open mic night hosted by Earl Peach.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@geop.ubc.ca)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Rock]
The Ankor, in Gastown, has a rock jam.
Frank's Place, in Richmond, also has a rock jam.
A place called Bar None has an all-star jam with people from Brian Adams,
Barney Bentall band, and more. May be hard to get to play, though.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@geop.ubc.ca)
Vancouver, BC, Canada: [Rock]
The Hard Rock Cafe, 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. There is also an after hours place that caters to
musicians and jamming, ask the cab driver or the Railway doorman or
bartender Paul or other for directions.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@geop.ubc.ca)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: [Jazz]
Cafe Bergman has a Wednesday 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.
Santo's Tapas (Portuguese) has a hot jam session.
Contributed-by: David Dalton (dalton@geop.ubc.ca)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: [Jazz]
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@sol.UVic.CA>
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