About us
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
- Christoph, who helps to manage our continuous jam songbook.
You provide the sound and we create the framework!
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
Admission: Donations (5 CHF suggested). If you are unable to pay, you are still welcome to join. We need no explanation. Your donations help us to run 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, CH## Basel Jam Sessions – Open Sing & Jam
Sing and play well-known pop/rock/soul hits in a cozy living-room atmosphere. No stage, no pressure – just the joy of making music together.
Singers especially welcome! Sing along, add harmonies or lead a song. Your voice is enough – no instrument needed.
What happens- Sing & play together with our songbook
- Break & Open Mic: share an original or favourite cover
- More songs together
Bring your voice or instrument
Guitar, uke, sax, violin and more are welcome. We welcome percussionists at intermediate level and above, with a steady sense of rhythm and experience accompanying other musicians.
Piano & songbooks (chords + lyrics) provided. Music stand optional.Music style:
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
From The Beatles and Queen to Amy Winehouse, Nirvana and Bob Marley.
👉 Info & songbook: https://www.baseljamsessions.com/
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseljamsessions/
👉 Session video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Listeners welcome too!Free entry · Donations welcome – pay what it’s worth to you.
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## Basel Jam Sessions – Offene Sing & Jam Session
Gemeinsam bekannte Pop- & Rock-Hits singen und spielen – in gemütlicher Wohnzimmer-Atmosphäre. Keine Bühne, kein Druck, einfach Freude am Musikmachen.
SängerInnen besonders willkommen! Sing mit, ergänze eine zweite Stimme oder übernimm den Lead. Deine Stimme reicht – du brauchst kein Instrument.Ablauf
- Gemeinsam singen & spielen mit unserem Songbook
- Pause & Open Mic: teile einen eigenen Song oder dein Lieblingscover
- Gemeinsam weiterjammen
Bring deine Stimme oder dein Instrument mit
Gitarre, Ukulele, Sax, Violine und vieles mehr sind willkommen. Percussionist ab mittlerem Spielniveau mit sicherem Rhythmusgefühl und Erfahrung im Zusammenspiel sind willkommen.
Klavier & Songbooks (Akkorde + Texte) vorhanden. Notenständer optional.Musik
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Von The Beatles und Queen bis Amy Winehouse, Nirvana und Bob Marley.
👉 Infos & Songbook: https://www.baseljamsessions.com/
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseljamsessions/
👉 Session-Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Auch Zuhörer sind willkommen!Eintritt frei · Kollekte willkommen – gib, was es dir wert ist.
5 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 attendeeSing- & Jamsession with Ralf #Covers #Pop/Rock #LoLa #Basel
Quartiertreffpunkt LoLa, Lothringerstrasse 63, Basel, CH## Basel Jam Sessions – Open Sing & Jam
Sing and play well-known pop/rock/soul hits in a cozy living-room atmosphere. No stage, no pressure – just the joy of making music together.
Singers especially welcome! Sing along, add harmonies or lead a song. Your voice is enough – no instrument needed.
What happens- Sing & play together with our songbook
- Break & Open Mic: share an original or favourite cover
- More songs together
Bring your voice or instrument
Guitar, uke, sax, violin and more are welcome. We welcome percussionists at intermediate level and above, with a steady sense of rhythm and experience accompanying other musicians.
Piano & songbooks (chords + lyrics) provided. Music stand optional.Music style:
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
From The Beatles and Queen to Amy Winehouse, Nirvana and Bob Marley.
👉 Info & songbook: https://www.baseljamsessions.com/
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseljamsessions/
👉 Session video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Listeners welcome too!Free entry · Donations welcome – pay what it’s worth to you.
***
## Basel Jam Sessions – Offene Sing & Jam Session
Gemeinsam bekannte Pop- & Rock-Hits singen und spielen – in gemütlicher Wohnzimmer-Atmosphäre. Keine Bühne, kein Druck, einfach Freude am Musikmachen.
SängerInnen besonders willkommen! Sing mit, ergänze eine zweite Stimme oder übernimm den Lead. Deine Stimme reicht – du brauchst kein Instrument.Ablauf
- Gemeinsam singen & spielen mit unserem Songbook
- Pause & Open Mic: teile einen eigenen Song oder dein Lieblingscover
- Gemeinsam weiterjammen
Bring deine Stimme oder dein Instrument mit
Gitarre, Ukulele, Sax, Violine und vieles mehr sind willkommen. Percussionist ab mittlerem Spielniveau mit sicherem Rhythmusgefühl und Erfahrung im Zusammenspiel sind willkommen.
Klavier & Songbooks (Akkorde + Texte) vorhanden. Notenständer optional.Musik
Pop · Rock · Soul · Folk · Indie · Reggae · Country
Von The Beatles und Queen bis Amy Winehouse, Nirvana und Bob Marley.
👉 Infos & Songbook: https://www.baseljamsessions.com/
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baseljamsessions/
👉 Session-Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFfjjvx1ZX8
Auch Zuhörer sind willkommen!Eintritt frei · Kollekte willkommen – gib, was es dir wert ist.
1 attendee
Past events
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