Blues
Summary:
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Hosted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.
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Hosted on the same Tuesdays as Jam Band.
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Bring Headphones for your amp
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Similar to Open Mic style setup.
What?
Our newest circle started in early 2023. We want to introduce folks to playing the Blues and its many sub-genres. This is lead by some very experienced Blues musicians.
Who?
All levels of player are welcome and encouraged to join! We pride ourselves on being a teaching jam and highly welcoming space. (aka no divas :D)
If you are an accomplished blues musician, please come and join us and bring your Teaching heart :D We are all looking to learn!
When?
Hosted on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. It is hosted on the same Tuesdays as Jam Band. See the Home page for the upcoming dates.
How does the jam operate?
We operate as a hybrid Open Mic style.
How we are the same as a traditional Blues Jam:
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We have a house band to back the songs
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Players (if desired) can take turns playing and singing on stage
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If on stage, amp will be provided. All sounds must go through the mixer. No exception.
How we are different than a traditional Blues Jam:
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95% of our songs will be from our Blues Song book.
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All players can bring their own small amp and headphones, come in and find a seat.
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Power will be distributed through the room
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While the house band plays, put on your headphones and jam away
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Ask questions between songs on ideas for soloing or improving
What Instruments can I bring?
Most all Blues instruments are welcome: guitar, elec. bass, keys, mandolin, melodica, etc Power strips will be spread around the circle.
Singers without instruments are also SUPER welcome! If you just love singing and want to come and jam with us we would love it!
What songs do you all play?
Here is our official Blues Song book (June 2023 Revision) put together by Bill Sommer! (HUGE THANK YOU). Here is the accompanying Blues - Roswell Music Jam Spotify Playlist
We ALWAYS start with the following 4 songs:
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Slow Blues in E
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Slow 12 Bar Blues in E. This lets us get a sound check in while starting to play
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Further On Up The Road - Eric Clapton & Joe Bonamassa
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Use of 7th chords best played using Barre Chords in Key of G
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Sweet Home Chicago - Blues Brothers
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Use of 5 chords or Power Chords in Key of E
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Thrill Is Gone - BB King
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Minor key barre chords in Bm
Also..Check out this Blues Classic Playlist on Spotify to get your ear in that genre. If you have never played the Blues before I suggest just starting with learning the slow 12 Bar Blues! For those who are beginner/intermediate players I recommend Stich’s Blues Playlist of Lessons.