apskarp
104 posts
Jan 12, 2010
12:46 AM
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I'm on a business trip at London on Sunday the 24th (and 25th). I have the Sunday totally free and thought I'd use this to learn something about the British blues scene. I know there are few members of this board living there and I wish somebody could tell me if there are any happenings there I could go and see..
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Jfllr1
104 posts
Jan 12, 2010
3:09 AM
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Aint' Nothin But has a good jam Sunday afternoons.
http://www.aintnothinbut.co.uk/
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"Blow as thou pleaseth"
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GamblersHand
123 posts
Jan 12, 2010
4:35 AM
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The Aint Nothing But jam is pretty good. usully runs fom 4pm-8pm or thereabouts. Usually run by Niall Kelly, who has a fine line in between sets patter
If you're a die-hard then a 10min bus/tube away is the Blues Kitchen jam in Camden, which I understand is now on every week. Something like an 8pm start, maybe a little earlier.
Often run by Guy Bennett of the Vulnerable Things
www.theblueskitchen.com
Also, www.bluesinlondon.com is a great website to find out what's on
@Jfllr1 - are you a regular at the Sunday jam? I go along to sing/play there maybe once or twice a month
Last Edited by on Jan 12, 2010 4:35 AM
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Baker
42 posts
Jan 12, 2010
4:42 AM
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The other place to check out is the Charlotte Street Blues bar.
They have a weekly jam on Wednesday evenings but have live music every day/night of the week.
http://www.charlottestblues.com/
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Jfllr1
106 posts
Jan 12, 2010
5:36 AM
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Nope I live to far away to be a regular.
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"Blow as thou pleaseth"
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apskarp
107 posts
Jan 12, 2010
10:58 AM
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Thank's for the advice and the web addresses. I have actually visited Aint' Nothin But the last time I visited London. It was early in the evening at wednesday so there wasn't really anything going on, only like 3 people drinking beer. I didn't have patience to wait for the evening and the band so I moved on and went to the Charlotte St Blues Bar which I found from the web. There were lots of people and the jam session also, which was very good. But then again, I didn't have any friends with me so I didn't stay very long. It would be cool to meet some people from the MBH forum if you happen to be around at that time..
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Jfllr1
111 posts
Jan 12, 2010
3:07 PM
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Might try and make it down. ---------- "Blow as thou pleaseth"
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GamblersHand
125 posts
Jan 13, 2010
3:35 AM
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@apskarp - sure, drop me a line on yo_flaco "at" terra.com
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apskarp
112 posts
Jan 13, 2010
4:27 AM
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Thank's guys, let's contact closer to that date.
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blogward
66 posts
Jan 13, 2010
12:33 PM
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Depends what part of London you're in: I'd be keen to meet up all comers - blog.ward"at"gmail.com
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apskarp
121 posts
Jan 23, 2010
8:07 AM
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Ok, so tomorrow I'm flying to London. Hope to see some of you there as well as good live music. I'll be staying very close to Charlotte St Blues so I'm visiting that at least. Perhaps "Aint' But" also..
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Luke Juke
74 posts
Jan 23, 2010
12:44 PM
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Although I'm only 20 miles from London. I can't come to London 2mo. I got the jnlaws coming round for a roast that I've got to cook. Lucky me. I do however, hope you have a great time in our capital city.
Last Edited by on Jan 23, 2010 12:44 PM
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Oisin
418 posts
Jan 23, 2010
1:06 PM
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Hey Luke...when are you gonna come up to the Coach and Horses?? You'll love it.
Oisin
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Luke Juke
76 posts
Jan 23, 2010
1:21 PM
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I drove through leyton the other night. I kept my eye out fot the pub but didn't see it.It's only about 35 min drive away. Have they got parking?When are you next going?
Last Edited by on Jan 24, 2010 3:25 AM
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Oisin
419 posts
Jan 23, 2010
2:48 PM
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Should be going up there in about a months time Luke. The website has got directions to it (It's on Leyton high road) and there are plenty of parking spaces in the streets nearby the pub. Leyton tube station is about a 10 minute walk away also.
I'll give you a shout next time I'm going up.
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Luke Juke
77 posts
Jan 24, 2010
3:24 AM
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Give me a weeks notice Oisin and I'll meet you thee. Looking forward to it already. I'll only watch though. I haven't got the guts to get up yet
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apskarp
122 posts
Jan 24, 2010
1:07 PM
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ok, I'm now at London sitting in my hotel room. Went to the Aint' Nothin' But jams and even got on the stage.. It was my first jam session, it didn't work out perfectly and I was quite nervous at times but it was a good experience - I really learned a lot. I played harp and sang 3 of my own songs, although we didn't quite understand each others at the stage and so I had to improvise little more lyrics etc but considering the circumstances I think it went pretty ok. I guess it was bit hard for the players to follow me too as I sang in finnish.. ;)
It was also really nice to meet GamblersHand too, thank's for signing me up there! I think I wouldn't have had courage to do it myself.. :) I will definetly start to go to jams in my home town regularly as it really is good practice for the gigs and improvising. Btw, that was my first public performance with a crowd I didn't know. I had had only one performance before this at the parties with about 10 of my friends watching. I think it was full club today..
So thank's again, I'll go and get some sleep now.
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robbo
25 posts
Jan 24, 2010
5:50 PM
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good for you apskarp, i cant wait till im good enough to get on stage.
Last Edited by on Jan 25, 2010 5:57 AM
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GamblersHand
139 posts
Jan 24, 2010
11:38 PM
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I think aspkarp is being a little hard on himself here - it was an impressive London debut and it's great to hear some harp playing of that quality. And I believe it was also the first Finnish blues sung at the Ain't Nothing But Blues Bar!
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Luke Juke
78 posts
Jan 25, 2010
1:13 AM
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Well done Apskarp. You're braver than me. Hope you enjoyed your stay
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apskarp
123 posts
Jan 25, 2010
3:41 PM
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At home again! it is only -9C now, when I left it was -22C. It was great visit to London in many ways, which of the jam was the top thing of course. Thanks for the cheers guys, it really was a step forward in my harpists career..
I think you are right GHand, it was perfect as it was - my discriminating mind just plays some tricks with me sometimes. ;) I really look forward my next visit to there althoug it.s nice to be back home again..
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