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Week # 133: “Stormy Monday” Open Blues(R&B) Jam at Sam’s Town Point

Monday, March 29th, 2010
 March 29. 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 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 (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.  

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Come out and kick off SXSTP with the Blue Blazes!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Blue Blazes At Sam’s Town Point @6pm tonight!   Blues Blazes is Jose Ruiz(tonight) on harmonica, Jack Funn on bass, Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, and Dick Ross on drums.   In addition to playing many gigs around town collectively and separately, you may also know them as the Sam’s Town Point House Band each  Monday with Jose joining in frequently for the “Stormy Monday” Blues Jam.  Come out and kick off SXSTP with the Blue Blazes.   Followed by Ramsay Midwood and at least one other band.   Stick around for four days of music!
Watch all these great videos from Sam’s Town Point in 2009!
http://www.austin-network.com/category/venue/sams-town-point/

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Week#36: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, Mar 12, ‘10

Friday, March 12th, 2010
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57   Open Jam(except rap/metal/grunge).   The best Classic Rock Jam.  That said, I never know who-with-what instrument will walk in the door.  See “rules” and club info in previous postings.

NO JAM FRIDAY MARCH 19-SXSTP INSTEAD.  SXSTP: Check out www.austin-network.com .

This Friday special guests: Some Americana Honky Tonk guys will do Honky Tonk Drinking songs. They are pretty funny.

Think Bonzo Dog Band meets Bob Wills.  They should be onstage between 9:30 and 10pm and do 4 or 5 short songs.

 HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Nykky Dante on bass/keys/vocals, and our house drummer for this Friday, Ray Carpenter.

 

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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

 

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

Sunday, 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.

 

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

Wednesday, 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 young.  Come 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

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

Monday, 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

 

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