Advertisement
Musicians: Looking for an opportunity to showcase your musical talents? Blues Music Fans: Looking for a fun Sunday afternoon listening to some blues songs you know and love?
We’ve got just the right scene for blues musicians and fans! Join us for our monthly Blues Jam held the last Sunday of each month (except December). All ages welcome!
This month's host band will be Gary Tackett & Full Moon Rude, who will play short sets of their blues favorites at the open and close of the jam.
WHAT MUSICIANS NEED TO KNOW
These guidelines are provided to ensure the jam goes smoothly and all interested musicians have an opportunity to play.
Arrive early. Doors open at 12 noon. Sign up upon arrival. Print (please!) your name, instrument, and email on the sign-up sheet. Jam bands are assigned on a first come-first served basis. The earlier you sign up, the better the chance you’ll get to play, maybe more than once.
Bring your instrument, cables, and pedal board only. The backline will be provided by the Idaho Blues Society, the host band, and Watson’s. This includes sound equipment and sound tech, drum kit, guitar/keyboard/harmonica amps, keys, and microphones. Please do not bring your own amp.
Follow the jam director. The director is responsible for placing musicians into jam bands, designating the order in which bands play, managing the band transitions so they are quick and efficient, keeping bands on schedule, helping with onstage cues, and addressing tech or volume control issues.
Be ready to play. Jam bands are assigned to play in the order in which musicians arrive. If a band is not ready to play at the time called or a member is missing, the band will be moved to the next available time or the band may choose to play with a substitute for the missing player.
Know the basic blues progressions. The 12-bar blues is a must, but also be ready for 8-bar and 16-bar blues.
Be aware of common keys. Most jams will stick to E, A, G, C, and D.
Adhere to time limit. Our jams are popular! To ensure everyone gets a chance to play, each group is limited to 3 songs (potentially 2 depending on the number of jammers wanting to play) and/or 15 minutes on stage. Please do not exceed allotted time.
Don't overplay! One of the most important rules of a jam is to listen and play what is appropriate for the moment. Don't solo over the vocals or step on another person's solo.
Have fun! The jams are a great venue to display your musical talents and meet fellow blues musicians. Come jam with us!
Advertisement
Event venue
Watson's Mystery Café & Spirits, 8009 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID 83704-8424, United States
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.