The STP blues jam #138.7 at

June 15th, 2010
 Sam’s Town Point on  June 16, 2010.
No Cover.  Audience welcome and very much appreciated.   More drummers and bass players welcomed(especially by the house drummer and bass player). 
 
House Band this Wed: Jeff Grant, guitar/vocals; Kenney Coffman from Kindred’s Kombo on bass; Dick Ross, drums.

THE JAM:   Every Wednesday(replacing Mondays).  Starts between 8:35-8:44 going to 11:57.  Open to all who want to play blues(r&b) related music.  Don’t even think about playing C&W on Wed’s.  Sign-up sheet near the door.   First signed-first served(although sometimes I have to rearrange).  Bring guitar(electrified) and amp.   Leave amp in car but be prepared to bring it in.   Amps may be shared but guitars are as personal as a toothbrush.  Twenty minute stage time.  If you show up past 10:30 you may or may not get to play depending on how many others have signed up before you.   It’s a Jam, not a singer-songwriter/band personal showcase(Open Mic on Tuesdays with Michael Welch at 8:30).

In-House Equipment: Drums, PA, mics, bass amp & bass guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/88 weighted keys.

Andy Cripe, guitar/vocals, and Tim Donnely, harmonica/guitar/vocals, playing from 7 to 8.

 No cover.  Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine. Beer/wine coolers/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor and cigarettes.  Kitchen closed.  Bring what you want, order in, or wait for pizza guy.  

Sam’s: 282-0083.  2115 Allred Dr.   In the woods across from the HEB at Manchaca & Slaughter.  Go south at the light in front of the McDonalds on Slaughter, take first left(at fire station), go around the bend.  Club(looks like a VFW hall) set back on the right.  Flames painted on roof.  Mapquest it.

The “Classic Rock” Jam, every Friday, continues as usual.  Same format but a more open genre(except rap, grunge, metal).  Mostly 60/70’s classic rock but I never know.
 
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/

 
 

Week#47: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam

June 10th, 2010
 at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, June 11, 2010.  
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57.  Open Jam–Mostly 60/70’s but I never know.  The best “Classical Gas” Classic Rock Jam in Austin.   
Even if you or your friends are not jamming we appreciate your attendance.
 
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys.
HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Jack Hammond on drums and his friend Lee on bass.
See postings below for more info.
 
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/ 
 

“Golden Ribbons”-Loggins & Messina

 

Week#46: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam

June 3rd, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, June 4, 2010.  
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57.  Open Jam–Mostly 60/70’s but I never know.  The best “Classical Gas” Classic Rock Jam in Austin.   
Even if you or your friends are not jamming we appreciate your attendance.  
It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a personal showcase (See Open Mic below).    PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR.  First signed up, first served.   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. 
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys.
HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Steve Klotz on bass, and Freddy Powers II 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.  Come check it out. 8:30pm.
SAM’S: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748  In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter.  Go south @light @McDonalds in front of HEB center on Slaughter.  First left (fire station on left). Go up around the bend; club set back on parking lot on right –looks like a VFW Hall(w/flames on roof). 
NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.
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 
 

Week#138.5 Breck’s Blues Explosion Musician’s Jam

June 1st, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point.  June 2, 2010.  No Cover.  Audience welcome and very much appreciated.   More drummers and bass players welcomed(especially by the house drummer and bass player). 

THE JAM:   Every Wednesday(replacing Mondays).  Between 8:35-8:44 to 11:57.  Open to all who want to play blues(r&b) related music.  Don’t even think about playing C&W on Wed’s.  Sign-up sheet near the door.   First signed-first served(although sometimes I have to rearrange so there is at least a singer/band up on stage).  Bring guitar(electrified) and amp.   Leave amp in car but be prepared to bring it in.   Amps may be shared but guitars are as personal as a toothbrush.  Twenty minute stage time.  If you show up past 10:30 you may or may not get to play depending on how many others have signed up before you.   It’s a Jam, not a singer-songwriter/band personal showcase(Open Mic on Tuesdays at 8:30).

See previous postings below for more info.

Week#45: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam

May 28th, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, May 28, 2010.  
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57.  Open Jam–Mostly 60/70’s but I never know.  The best “Classical Gas” Classic Rock Jam in Austin.   
Even if you or your friends are not jamming we appreciate your attendance. 
 It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a personal showcase (See Open Mic below).    PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR.  First signed up, first served.   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. 
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys.
HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Nykky Dante on bass/vocals, and 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.  Come check it out. 8:30pm.

Breck’s “Blues Explosion” blues jam #138.4

May 25th, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point.  May 26, 2010.  No Cover.  Audience welcome and very much appreciated.   More drummers and bass players welcomed(especially by the house drummer and bass player). 

THE JAM:   Every Wednesday(replacing Mondays).  Between 8:35-8:44 to 11:57.  Open to all who want to play blues(r&b) related music.  Don’t even think about playing C&W on Wed’s.  Sign-up sheet near the door.   First signed-first served(although sometimes I have to rearrange so there is at least a singer/band up on stage).  Bring guitar(electrified) and amp.   Leave amp in car but be prepared to bring it in.   Amps may be shared but guitars are as personal as a toothbrush.  Twenty minute stage time.  If you show up past 10:30 you may or may not get to play depending on how many others have signed up before you.   It’s a Jam, not a singer-songwriter/band personal showcase(Open Mic on Tuesdays at 8:30).

In-House Equipment: Drums, PA, mics, bass amp & bass guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/88 weighted keys.

House Band this Wed: Jeff Grant, guitar/vocals; Jack Funn, bass; Dick Ross, drums.

Andy Cripe, guitar/vocals, and Tim Donnely, harmonica/guitar/vocals, playing from 7 to 8. 

No cover.  Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine. Beer/wine coolers/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor and cigarettes.  Kitchen closed.  Bring what you want, order in, or wait for pizza guy.  

The “Classic Rock” Jam, every Friday, continues as usual.  Same format but a more open genre(except rap, grunge, metal).  Mostly 60/70’s classic rock but I never know.
 
breck

Week#44: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam

May 21st, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, May 21, 2010.  
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57.  Open Jam–Mostly 60/70’s but I never know.  The best “Classical Gas” Classic Rock Jam in Austin.   
Even if you or your friends are not jamming we appreciate your attendance.  
It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a personal showcase (See Open Mic below).    PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR.  First signed up, first served.   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. 
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys.
HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Nykky Dante on bass/vocals, and 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.  Come check it out. 8:30pm.
Notes: “Stormy Monday” blues jam has moved to Wed’s. 
SAM’S: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748  In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter.  Go south @light @McDonalds in front of HEB center on Slaughter.  First left (fire station on left). Go up around the bend; club set back on parking lot on right –looks like a VFW Hall.  Map:  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.
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/   

“Golden Ribbons”-Loggins & Messina

 

Breck’s “Blues Explosion” blues jam

May 17th, 2010

at Sam’s Town Point.  May 19, 2010. (Replacing Mondays) No Cover.  Audience welcome and very much appreciated.   More drummers and bass players welcomed(especially by the house drummer and bass player).  THE JAM:   Every Wednesday.   8:35-11:57.   Open to all who want to play blues(r&b) related music.  Don’t even think about playing C&W on Wed’s.  Sign-up sheet near the door.   First signed-first served(although sometimes I have to rearrange so there is at least a singer/band up on stage.)   Bring guitar(electrified) and amp.   Leave amp in car but be prepared to bring it in.  Amps may be shared but not guitars.  Twenty minute stage time.   It’s a Jam, not a singer-songwriter/band personal showcase(Open Mic on Tuesdays  at 8:30). In-House Equipment: Drums, PA, mics, bass amp & bass guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/88 weighted keys. No cover.   Smoking permitted.    No cigarette machine.   Beer/wine coolers/set-ups available.   Bring your own liquor and cigarettes.  Kitchen closed.   Bring what you want, order in, or wait for pizza guy. 

The “Classic Rock” Jam, every Friday, continues as usual.   It’s a more open genre(except rap, grunge, metal).  Mostly 60/70’s classic rock but I never know.
 
breck

Week#43: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam

May 13th, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, May 14th, 2010.  
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57.  Open Jam–Mostly 60/70’s but I never know.  The best “Classical Gas” Classic Rock Jam in Austin.    
Even if you or your friends are not jamming we appreciate your attendance. 
 
Notes: “Stormy Monday” blues jam has moved to Wed’s.  Sam’s will also begin Karaoke on every other Monday beginning May 17th–call club for dates/times if interested.
 
It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a personal showcase (See Open Mic below).    PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR.  First signed up, first served.   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. 
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys.

HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Nykky Dante on bass/vocals, and Pat Carpenter 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.  Come check it out. 8:30pm. 

 

SAM’S: 282-0083. 2115 Allred Dr. 78748  In the woods across from HEB center @ Manchaca & Slaughter.  Go south @light @McDonalds in front of HEB center on Slaughter.  First left (fire station on left). Go up around the bend; club set back on parking lot on right –looks like a VFW Hall.  NO COVER. Smoking permitted. No cigarette machine in club.  Beer/wine/soft drinks/set-ups available.  Bring your own liquor.
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/  

Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I’ve stayed alive. 

 

Week#42: “The Eagle Flies On Friday” Jam

May 6th, 2010
at Sam’s Town Point on Friday, May 7, 2010   
Every Friday.  8:35-11:57.  Open Jam–Mostly 60/70’s but I never know.  The best “Classical Gas” Classic Rock Jam in Austin.    Even if you or friends are not jamming we appreciate your attendance. 
 
Notes: “Stormy Monday” blues jam has moved to Wed’s for the “Sloppy Wednesdays” blues jam.  BlueBlazes–Jeff Grant(vocals/guitar, Dick Ross(drums), Jack Funn(bass), w/Kevin Cheney(vocals/harmonica/flute)–will be playing Sat, May 8 from 9pm to 1am.   Blues, R&B, maybe some Tull/Zeppelin.  It’s a birthday celebration for Mary as well.
Sam’s will also begin Karaoke on every other Monday–call club for dates/times if interested.
 
It’s a Jam so it’s a song consensus among the players on stage at the time.  It’s a Jam, not a personal showcase (See Open Mic below).    PLEASE READ: SIGN UP SHEET NEAR THE DOOR.  First signed up, first served.   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. 
IN HOUSE EQUIPMENT: Drums, PA w/speakers, mics, bass amp & guitar, Casio PX-400R Digital Piano w/ 88 Full Size Keys.

HOUSE BAND this Friday:  Jeff Grant on guitar/vocals, Nykky Dante on bass/keys/vocals, and  Dick Ross on drums & chicken.

 

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). Go up around the bend; club on right set back on parking lot–looks like a VFW Hall.   Map:  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.
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/  

Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I’ve stayed alive.