MBAS hosts regular blues jam sessions
giving local blues artists the chance to gain recognition and
experience in front of an audience, or just have some fun. We
host:
Every Tuesday a feature artist (solo or band) performs prior to the jam. (See below for upcoming jam night feature artists).
Feature Artist: Mike Elrington
MBAS Blues Jam Feature Artists & hosts
Royal Standard Hotel
Tuesday 7th February 2012
With his blistering guitar playing, soulful, gut-wrenching vocals and innovative songwriting, Mike Elrington is one of the most exciting young performers in Australia today. His acoustic solo act is an original mix of driving Rock/Blues/Prog/Alternative/Pop and Acoustic Folk/Rock delivered with raw passion and dynamite.
His debut solo record release, "Too Good to be True" has played a big part in helping Mike establish his name in the Australian independent blues scene, tour the country multiple times as well as complete two self-managed & self-funded national tours of the United States. He also released another 4 albums independently and is showing no signs of slowing down.
In March 2005, Mike completed his first tour of the United States where he headlined a sold-out show at Biscuits & Blues in San Francisco, and was also fortunate to perform at a wide range of venues all over the country, including The 930 Blues Café in Jackson, Mississippi and Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago where he performed live on stage with Shirley King (Daughter of BB King).
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It also provides a networking and social ground for aspiring and
established blues musicians to mingle, and exchange ideas and
techniques. Visit
our jam night photo gallery.
ENTRY IS FREE!
Musicians and music lovers all welcome.
For musicians, see Jam Night Rules
below.
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WEEKLY
JAM NIGHTS
Every Tuesday Evening
Royal Standard Hotel
333 William St West Melbourne
Telephone: (03) 9328 2295
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Jammers
- bring your guitars, harps, voices,
drum sticks and whatever instrument you play.
Everyone is welcome to come along.
Tuesday, 7th February- 2012:
Featuring: “Mike Elrington” -
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Jam Session - 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday, 14th February- 2012:
Featuring: “Moondogs Gypsy Blues Band - QLD” -
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Jam Session - 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday, 21st February- 2012:
Featuring: “Chris Harland Blues Band - ACT” -
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Jam Session - 9:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday, 27th February- 2012:
Featuring: “Mark Easton - QLD” -
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Jam Session - 9:00pm - 11:00pm
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Rules
for the jam nights:
- Musicians will
do a 3-song set unless specified.
- The 3-song set will take no longer
than 20 minutes unless specified by the Committee.
- An act can do a set as a band/solo
if pre-organised with a Committee Member before the date
of the jam.
- The Musicians must take care of MBAS
equipment. Failing to do so can result in banishment or
asked to pay for damages.
- Only musicians asked to do the set
will be on-stage unless specified by MBAS.
- Musicians are asked to bring guitar
amps, drum sticks and any equipment not supplied by MBAS.
- If there are any disputes, MBAS Committee
has the right to ban or reprimand the person/s.
- The MBAS has the right to ask musicians
to turn down the volume if too loud.
- The MBAS person in charge of the jam
has the last say regarding sets and has the right to refuse
musicians who are too intoxicated to play.
- Blues music should only be music played
on stage, after all, we are a blues society.
- Change over time between sets should
be as swift as possible or time will be taken away from
sets.
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