Week # 130: “Stormy Monday” Open Blues(R&B) Jam

March 7th, 2010

at Sam’s Town Point  March 8. 8:35-11:57 Every Monday.

Keep it bluesy or a derivative thereof.   We welcome more drummers and bass players who want to join the jam. 
  

READ THIS:  It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a band or personal showcase(See Open Mic below).  We’re not asking you to be a ”pro” but, please, this is not “American Idol”.   Learn your instrument then come learn to jam.  We don’t mind helping someone who is learning how to jam with others but who will take direction (tune it up–know the key—turn  it down–listen to the band, etc) .    Don’t blow the audience out the doors.  Volume doesn’t make it better, only louder.  Do not hop up onstage without talking to me first.

 

PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR. First signed up, first served.  Find me, Breck, or a house band member, when you come in. If you show up past 10:30 you may or may not play depending on how many have signed up ahead of you. Bring what you need to play(a guitar and an amp?). Leave your amp in the vehicle if you want but be prepared to bring it in if needed. Amps may be shared by the graciousness of others but guitars are as personal as a toothbrush.  The house band will open the jam up with a few songs.

 

IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, CASIO PX-400R DIGITAL PIANO w/ 88 Full Size Keys.  

     HOUSE BAND this Monday: Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Jack Funn on bass, Dick Ross on drums.

 

SINGER-SONGWRITERS/DUO’S/BANDS:If you want your own stage time alone then Tuesday night is OPEN MIC with Mike Welch and Ross Stone–now the Open Mic hosts–and with their  technical expertise they will make you sound good. Come check it out.  8:30pm.  


Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.) Go slow–watch for deer. 

http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sams+town+point+austin&fb=1&gl=us&hq=sams+town+point&hnear=austin&cid=0,0,15479755053466812007&ei=U4d4S_KKJ4-YtgfX14izCg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQnwIwAA

NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   Audience welcomed and appreciated.
FOOD INFO: Kitchen not open at present.  Bring what you want, or have something ordered in, or wait to see if the pizza guy wanders in.

 

PEACE Y’ALL   

breck

www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.
www.samstownpoint.com
Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/

“Go ahead and play the blues if it’ll make you happy.” Homer S.

 

Week#35: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, Mar 5

March 3rd, 2010

 Every Friday.  8:35-11:57   Open Jam–open genre(except rap/metal/grunge).   Usually a lot of classic rock and blues are played but you never know.    Depends on who with what instrument walks in the door.  And if you know him–it’s Eddy’s birthday–81 years youngCome see the Leg Hound Ladies Man himself (Eddy) burning up the dance floor!

  READ THIS:  It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a band or personal showcase(See Open Mic below).  We’re not asking you to be a ”pro” but, please, this is not “American Idol”.   Learn your instrument then come learn to jam.  We like helping  someone who is learning how to jam with others but who will take direction (tune it up–know the key—turn  it down–listen to the band, etc) .    Don’t blow the audience out the doors.  Volume doesn’t make it better, only louder.  Don’t hop up onstage without asking  first.

  PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR. First signed up, first served.  Find me, Breck, or a house band member, when you come in. If you show up past 10:30 you may or may not play depending on how many have signed up ahead of you. Bring what you need to play(a guitar and an amp?). Leave your amp in the vehicle if you want but be prepared to bring it in if needed. Amps may be shared by the graciousness of others but guitars are as personal as a toothbrush.  The house band will open the jam up with a few songs. 

IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys (one plastic pedal; Bring your own pedals and amp if you prefer-or hook to PA). 

HOUSE BAND this Friday: Renee Guajardo on guitar/vocals, Nykky Dante on bass/keys/vocals, and our house drummer for this Friday, “Jumping” Jack Hammond.

SINGER-SONGWRITERS/DUO’S/BANDS:If you want your own stage time alone then Tuesday night is OPEN MIC with Mike Welch and Ross Stone and with their technical expertise they will make you sound good. Come check it out. 8:30pm.  

 Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.) Go slow–watch for deer(I’m not kidding).  http://www.map-generator.net/map.php?name=Sam%5C%27s%20Town%20Point&address=2115%20Allred%20Dr.%20Austin%20Tx&width=500&height=400&maptype=map&zoom=14&t=1265943622

NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   I’m not a cigarette machine nor a liquor store-bring your own.  Audience welcomed and appreciated.
FOOD INFO: Kitchen not open at present.  Bring what you want,  have something ordered in, or wait to see if the pizza guy wanders in.

PEACE Y’ALL
breck
www.
myspace.com/jbreckenglish
 
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.

www.samstownpoint.com

Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/ 
 

“Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.” J. Dean

Week # 129: “Stormy Monday” Open Blues(R&B) Jam at Sam’s Town Point March 1

March 1st, 2010
8:35-11:57   Every Monday.   Keep it bluesy or a derivative thereof.   We welcome more drummers and bass players who want to join the jam. 
  

READ THIS:  It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a band or personal showcase(See Open Mic below).  We’re not asking you to be a ”pro” but, please, this is not “American Idol”.   Learn your instrument then come learn to jam.  We don’t mind helping someone who is learning how to jam with others but who will take direction (tune it up–know the key—turn  it down–listen to the band, etc) .    Don’t blow the audience out the doors.  Volume doesn’t make it better, only louder.  Do not hop up onstage without talking to me first.

 

PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR. First signed up, first served.  Find me, Breck, or a house band member, when you come in. If you show up past 10:30 you may or may not play depending on how many have signed up ahead of you. Bring what you need to play(a guitar and an amp?). Leave your amp in the vehicle if you want but be prepared to bring it in if needed. Amps may be shared by the graciousness of others but guitars are as personal as a toothbrush.  The house band will open the jam up with a few songs.

 

IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, CASIO PX-400R DIGITAL PIANO w/ 88 Full Size Keys.  

  HOUSE BAND this Monday: Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Jack Funn on bass, Dick Ross on drums.

 

SINGER-SONGWRITERS/DUO’S/BANDS:If you want your own stage time alone then Tuesday night is OPEN MIC with Mike Welch and Ross Stone–now the Open Mic hosts–and with their  technical expertise they will make you sound good. Come check it out.  8:30pm.  

 
Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.) Go slow–watch for deer(I’m not kidding). 

http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sams+town+point+austin&fb=1&gl=us&hq=sams+town+point&hnear=austin&cid=0,0,15479755053466812007&ei=U4d4S_KKJ4-YtgfX14izCg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQnwIwAA

NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   Audience welcomed and appreciated.
FOOD INFO: Kitchen not open at present.  Bring what you want, or have something ordered in, or wait to see if the pizza guy wanders in.

 

PEACE Y’ALL   

breck

 

It’s a closed jam this Friday only Feb 26. It will be a Hawaiian Luau theme benefit.

February 25th, 2010

 It’s a closed jam this Friday only but come on out and I’m sure you will enjoy it.  Friday, Feb 26 will be a Hawaiian Luau theme benefit for one of Mary’s daughters.   She is going on a church mission to benefit some of the lower economic areas of Maui.   Pulled pork/bean plates and other culinary delights will be sold.   $1 raffle tickets for nice and wacky things will be sold.  Come out and get lei’d.   Wear your grass skirt or other Hawaiian theme outfit.    Music will be a coalition of great players from around  Austin.    A horn section & harmonica players will be an awesome addition.   One band is called Kindred’s Kombo.  Mike Kindred on piano and organ, Dale Clowers on guitar, Kenny Coffman on bass, and Dick  Ross on drums.  This is going to be killer!  Check this out!!!   http://www.loudhousemusic.com/mikekindredhandstand.htm

   They will be playing in-between two sets that Nykky Dante & other great players have put together.  It’s going to be a real fun night!!!!   Come early, hang late.
Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.)  NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   Audience welcomed and appreciated.   Map:  http://maps.google.com/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7GGLD_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=sams+town+point+austin&fb=1&gl=us&hq=sams+town+point&hnear=austin&cid=0,0,15479755053466812007&ei=U4d4S_KKJ4-YtgfX14izCg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CAwQnwIwAA

I’ll be taking the night off to actually listen to the music!     

breck
www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.
www.samstownpoint.com
Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/
“Dream as if you will live forever; Live as if you will die today.” J. Dean

Sat, Feb 27th @ Sam’s-VICTORIA & ZETA FIVE, AUSTIN, TX

February 25th, 2010

 9pm-1am    Victoria and her electric Zeta Five string violin powered by Mesa Boogie and Real McCoy — is a true blues/rock/rhythm ‘n blues/jazz fusion violinist and vocalist, with passion, energy, tone, and stellar delivery and presence.  With a solid rhythm section, Victoria and Zeta Five create a unique and magical signature sound that captivates the listeners. 

 Besides her well-known electric fiddle blues, she has also added some Salsa, Latin & Brazilian flavors to her music.

http://www.zetafive.com/

Saturday Feb 20th LOS PISTOLES

February 20th, 2010

Tonight is a trifecta of great music with the Los Pistoles starting at 10:30 till close, also special guests Pee Wee Moore starting at 9 and friends Addie Anderson starting of f the night at 8. Come join the fun.

Week#32: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, Feb 12, ‘10

February 11th, 2010
 Every Friday.  8:35-11:57   Open Jam–open genre(except rap/metal/grunge).   Usually a lot of classic rock and blues are played but you never know.    Depends on who with what instrument walks in the door.
FEB 26th will be the Jam & Hawaiian Luau Night with food and costume.  Come see Jeff Grant in his grass skirt.
 
 READ THIS:  It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a band or personal showcase(See Open Mic below).  We’re not asking you to be a ”pro” but, please, this is not “American Idol”.   Learn your instrument then come learn to jam.   Don’t jump up on stage without checking with myself or the band.
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, CASIO PX-400R DIGITAL PIANO w/ 88 Full Size Keys (one plastic pedal; Bring your own pedals and amp if you prefer-or hook to PA). 
 SINGER-SONGWRITERS/DUO’S/BANDS:If you want your own stage time alone then Tuesday night is OPEN MIC with Mike Welch and Ross Stone–now the Tuesday Open Mic hosts–and with their technical expertise they will make you sound good. Come check it out. 8:30pm.  

Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.) Go slow–watch for deer(I’m not kidding).  http://www.map-generator.net/map.php?name=Sam%5C%27s%20Town%20Point&address=2115%20Allred%20Dr.%20Austin%20Tx&width=500&height=400&maptype=map&zoom=14&t=1265943622

NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   I’m not a cigarette machine nor a liquor store-bring your own.  Audience welcomed and appreciated.
FOOD INFO: Kitchen not open at present.  Bring what you want,  have something ordered in, or wait to see if the pizza guy wanders in.

PEACE Y’ALL
breck
www.
myspace.com/jbreckenglish 
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.
Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/ 
“May the Bushmills be with you.”  B. English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Live @Sam’s Town Point Tonight! (2/10)

February 10th, 2010

100_1925Live music,  Beginning at 7pm with MJ Torrence on piano and Jose Ruiz on harmonica.  Cool Blues!  Followed by Ila Mae on guitar/vocals, and maybe finishing up with Ramsay Midwood.   Come join the fun.

Week # 126(2yrs5mos2wks): “Stormy Monday” Open Blues(R&B) Jam at Sam’s Town Point Feb 8

February 8th, 2010
8:35-11:57 Every Monday.   Keep it bluesy or a derivative thereof.  
We welcome more drummers and bass players who want to join the jam.
Special Guest:  Pinetop Perkins about 8:50pm.

  

READ THIS:  It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a band or personal showcase(See Open Mic below).  We’re not asking you to be a ”pro” but, please, this is not “American Idol”.   Learn your instrument then come learn to jam.

We don’t mind helping someone who is learning how to jam with others but who will take direction (tune it up–know the key—turn  it down–listen to the band, etc) .   Think about how many songs you want to do before you do endless soloing.  Not everyone has to solo on every song.  Then the group may end up doing only two songs.   Share the vocals if there are two singers.  Don’t blow the audience out the doors.  Volume doesn’t make it better, only louder.  Do not hop up onstage without talking to me first.

 

PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR. First signed up, first served.  Find me, Breck, or a house band member, when you come in. Bring what you need to play(a guitar and an amp?).  The house band will open the jam up with a few songs.

 

IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, CASIO PX-400R DIGITAL PIANO w/ 88 Full Size Keys (one plastic pedal; Bring your own pedals and amp if you prefer-or hook to PA). 

HOUSE BAND this Monday: Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Jack Funn on bass, Dick Ross on drums.

 

SINGER-SONGWRITERS/DUO’S/BANDS:If you want your own stage time alone then Tuesday night is OPEN MIC with Mike Welch and Ross Stone–now the Open Mic hosts–and with their  technical expertise they will make you sound good. Come check it out.  8:30pm.  

 
Sam’s: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748(In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter. South @light @McDonalds on Slaughter. First left (fire station on left). “Up around the bend”;club on right.) Go slow–watch for deer(I’m not kidding).  Google the address for map.

NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.   Audience welcomed and appreciated.
FOOD INFO: Kitchen not open at present.  Bring what you want, or have something ordered in, or wait to see if the pizza guy wanders in.

 

PEACE Y’ALL   

 breck
www.myspace.com/jbreckenglish
Drop in and see what condition my condition is in.
Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/
“Go ahead and play the blues if it’ll make you happy.” Homer S.

Wednesday, Feb 03, 2010

February 2nd, 2010

100_1925Live music,  Beginning at 7pm with MJ Torrence on piano and Jose Ruiz on harmonica.  Cool Blues!  Followed by Ila Mae on guitar/vocals, and maybe finishing up with Ramsay Midwood.   Come join the fun.