What we’re about
LoLa Jam Session
Who We Are
We are the LoLa Jam – a community of music lovers
Brought together by a shared passion for music, we organize public jam sessions twice a month. Everyone is welcome to join, no matter whether you're a musician, singer, or just love listening to live music.
Our first jam took place in October in 2024 @ the LoLa Quartierstreff and we have grown rapidly ever since.
Meet the Organizing Team
A team of five dedicated music enthusiasts keep the sessions running smoothly:
- Jenny hosts the jam sessions every first Sunday of the month,
- Ralf hosts the jam sessions every third Sunday of each month,
- Elaine is our hospitality manager, taking care of the bar, song requests, and
- Jan and Carlos help manage our jam songbook and check your song requests.
Together, we create the framework – you bring the sound!
Our Jams
Whether you're a musician, singer, or just love listening to live music - everyone is welcome! We play and sing well-known pop, rock, soul, folk, reggae, country, and indie songs.
🎶 Think The Beatles, Adele, Queen, Amy Winehouse, Bob Marley, Radiohead, and more.
Want to help?
The LoLa Jam thrives thanks to the energy and support of our community.There are plenty of ways to get involved!
We’re always looking for helping hands to:
- Support at the bar during the jam sessions
- Set up the equipment before and after each event
Our events are free of charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. We invest donations in running the jams, such as printing copies for the songbooks.
In addition, every now and then workshops are being offered by members of our community. If you hold expertise in music-related topics and want to give a workshop, feel free to contact us.
Looking forward to meet you and Let’s jam!
Basel Jam Session
Hosted by: Ralf
Are you passionate about singing and/or playing music in an intimate, unplugged setting? Look no further! The Basel Jam Sessions Group is a vibrant community of music lovers who come together to celebrate the magic of acoustic sounds.
What We’re About:
- Genre: Our heart beats to the rhythm of pop and rock covers.
- Open for suggestions: Bring your favourite songs, we use Ultimate Guitar and a songbook
- No Jazz or Blues: We’re charting a different course as there are already a lot of groups for that.
Why Join Us:
- Nature’s Stage: Our sessions unfold under the open sky, surrounded by the beauty of Basel’s green spaces.
- Community Spirit: Connect with fellow musicians, collaborate, and create something beautiful together.
Upcoming events
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Sing- & Jamsession with Ralf #Covers #Pop/Rock #LoLa #Basel
Quartiertreffpunkt LoLa, Lothringerstrasse 63, Basel, CHJoin us for our open sing & jam session in Basel - it feels like a cozy living room full of friends, but with the energy of live music.
Sing and play well-known pop & rock hits in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere / no stage, no pressure.
What happens
- Part 1: quick vocal warm-up → sing & play together
- Break & Open Mic perform your own song or favorite cover
- Part 2: popular covers from our songbook
- You can also just join for a part of the event
Bring
Your voice or instrument (guitar, uke, sax, violin, percussion …).
Piano & songbooks (chords + lyrics) on site. Music stand optional.
Styles & artists
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Adele, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, RHCP, Amy Winehouse, U2, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Radiohead & more.
👉 More info & songbook: www.baseljamsessions.com
👉 Instagram: @baseljamsessions
👉 Video from past sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Bring friends—singers, players, or listeners.
Free event (donations welcome)
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## Deutsche Version
Basel Jam Sessions – Offene Sing & Jam Session
Wohnzimmer-Gefühl, Live-Music-Energie. Eintritt frei – Kollekte willkommen.
Ablauf
- Teil 1: kurzes Einsingen → gemeinsam spielen & singen
- Pause & Open Mic
- Teil 2: bekannte Covers aus dem Songbook
Bring mit
Stimme oder Instrument (Gitarre, Ukulele, Sax, Violine, Percussion …).
Klavier & Songbooks (Akkorde + Texte) sind vor Ort. Notenständer optional.
Stile & Artists
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Adele, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, RHCP, Amy Winehouse, U2, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Radiohead u. v. m.
👉 Mehr Infos & Songbook: www.baseljamsessions.com
👉 Instagram: @baseljamsessions
👉 Video von früheren Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Lad Freund:innen ein – Sänger:innen, Musiker:innen oder Zuhörer:innen.3 attendeesSing- & Jamsession with Ralf #Covers #Pop/Rock #LoLa #Basel
Quartiertreffpunkt LoLa, Lothringerstrasse 63, Basel, CHJoin us for our open sing & jam session in Basel - it feels like a cozy living room full of friends, but with the energy of live music.
Sing and play well-known pop & rock hits in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere / no stage, no pressure.
What happens
- Part 1: quick vocal warm-up → sing & play together
- Break & Open Mic perform your own song or favorite cover
- Part 2: popular covers from our songbook
- You can also just join for a part of the event
Bring
Your voice or instrument (guitar, uke, sax, violin, percussion …).
Piano & songbooks (chords + lyrics) on site. Music stand optional.
Styles & artists
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Adele, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, RHCP, Amy Winehouse, U2, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Radiohead & more.
👉 More info & songbook: www.baseljamsessions.com
👉 Instagram: @baseljamsessions
👉 Video from past sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Bring friends—singers, players, or listeners.
Free event (donations welcome)
***
## Deutsche Version
Basel Jam Sessions – Offene Sing & Jam Session
Wohnzimmer-Gefühl, Live-Music-Energie. Eintritt frei – Kollekte willkommen.
Ablauf
- Teil 1: kurzes Einsingen → gemeinsam spielen & singen
- Pause & Open Mic
- Teil 2: bekannte Covers aus dem Songbook
Bring mit
Stimme oder Instrument (Gitarre, Ukulele, Sax, Violine, Percussion …).
Klavier & Songbooks (Akkorde + Texte) sind vor Ort. Notenständer optional.
Stile & Artists
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Adele, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, RHCP, Amy Winehouse, U2, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Radiohead u. v. m.
👉 Mehr Infos & Songbook: www.baseljamsessions.com
👉 Instagram: @baseljamsessions
👉 Video von früheren Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Lad Freund:innen ein – Sänger:innen, Musiker:innen oder Zuhörer:innen.1 attendee
Sing- & Jamsession with Ralf & #Covers #Pop/Rock #Music #Basel
Quartiertreffpunkt LoLa, Lothringerstrasse 63, Basel, CHOpen Sing & Jam — Basel like a living room full of friends, with live-music energy.
What happens
- Part 1: quick vocal warm-up → sing & play together
- Break & Open Mic perform your own song or favorite cover
- Part 2: popular covers from our songbook
Bring
Your voice or instrument (guitar, uke, sax, violin, percussion …).
Piano & songbooks (chords + lyrics) on site. Music stand optional.
Styles & artists
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Adele, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, RHCP, Amy Winehouse, U2, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Radiohead & more.
👉 More info & songbook: www.baseljamsessions.com
👉 Instagram: @baseljamsessions
👉 Video from past sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Bring friends—singers, players, or listeners.
Free event (donations welcome)
***
## Deutsch
Basel Jam Sessions – Offene Sing & Jam Session
Wohnzimmer-Gefühl, Live-Music-Energie. Eintritt frei – Kollekte willkommen.
Ablauf
- Teil 1: kurzes Einsingen → gemeinsam spielen & singen
- Pause & Open Mic
- Teil 2: bekannte Covers aus dem Songbook
Bring mit
Stimme oder Instrument (Gitarre, Ukulele, Sax, Violine, Percussion …).
Klavier & Songbooks (Akkorde + Texte) sind vor Ort. Notenständer optional.
Stile & Artists
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Adele, Queen, Nirvana, The Beatles, RHCP, Amy Winehouse, U2, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Radiohead u. v. m.
👉 Mehr Infos & Songbook: www.baseljamsessions.com
👉 Instagram: @baseljamsessions
👉 Video von früheren Sessions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Lad Freund:innen ein – Sänger:innen, Musiker:innen oder Zuhörer:innen.1 attendee
Past events
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