What we’re about
NYC Jam's goal is to form a network of like-minded musicians who just want to jam!
All styles are welcome and all instruments are appreciated. Most jams will hopefully be open affairs, but if someone wants to propose a jam for a particular style- go ahead!
All levels are welcome although you should at a minimum be able to follow chords and simple song structures. If you are a complete beginner or a total pro- let the host know so they can indicate if it is appropriate.
We will generally try to balance the instruments so we don't have 6 bassists show up.
Now for the rules:
-Communication: This means a lot. Let other's know what chords you're playing and what styles of music you like. Also, listen to each other when playing, leave room for others to play and take turns with the solos. Lower your volume as appropriate (particularly if there is a vocalist).
-RSVP: please try to reply as soon as possible if you're interested. If there are not enough musicians, the meetup will be canceled. Rooms should be reserved according to the number of people showing up.
Zero tolerance for no-shows. If you RSVP - please show up or you will have a bunch of pissed off musicians that had to spend more than they anticipated. If you don't show up, you will be removed from the group.
-Payment: The cost of the studio will be split evenly among everyone- even if you showed for the last 10 minutes, you will be asked to pay an even share.
-The music: Anything goes! Rock, Jazz, Funk, House, Ska, Drum & Bass, Bluegrass, Disco- I highly encourage anything. Feel free to specify whatever you want if you propose a jam- circulate sheet music, specify only song covers, etc...- so long as you can get people to show up. I personally prefer open improvisational jam sessions with no cover songs.
-Community: Everyone is welcomed to make suggestions or host your own jam event from here. Just be cool.
Have fun and keep jammin!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Riverside Park Jam @ 102nd StreetRiverside Drive & West 102nd Street, New York, NY
Hello jamming friends!
It's looking like we might avoid rain, so weather permitting we're headed to Riverside Park this Sunday.
This is an all-levels jam.
Enter the park at 103rd Street, walk down the steps, and then veer to the left down the path. We’re on the promenade level overlooking the sports complex.
Always bring a chair if you absolutely need one since we can’t always rely on park chairs.
Contact me at liz @ bluegrassjamsnearme . com to get on the email notification list and to find out if the jam location is changed due to weather.
New to jamming? Click here for information about how jams work, and for a list of common jam songs.
I can bring you a jam songbook with some advance notice. ($10 requested). - Studio Jam - Hackensack NJChris Kindred, South Hackensack, NJ
New jam spot! Hosted by Chris Kindred, our event producer for Jam Jersey. Join us for this inaugural jam at his production studio. Accessible by NJ Transit bus.
Open jam for all levels.
To get on the email notification list for future jams, email liz(at)bluegrassjamsnearme . com.
New to jamming? Click here for information about how jams work, and for a list of common jam songs.
I’ve created a songbook of common jam songs. I’ll bring you a copy with some advance notice ($10 requested).
- City Island Yacht Club Jam (Fourth Tuesdays)City Island Yacht Club, City Island, NY
Fellow jammer and sailor Steve Schwartz has generously offered to host us at the City Island Yacht Club on the Fourth Tuesday of the month.
The address is 63 Pilot Street, City Island, Bronx, NY 10464. It’s right on the water and we’ll see a beautiful sunset as we play (weather permitting we will play outside on the porch).
There is ample free parking onsite.
Slow/Med Jam. All are always welcome.***
To get on the email notification list for future jams, email liz(at)bluegrassjamsnearme . com.
New to jamming? Click here for information about how jams work, and for a list of common jam songs.
I’ve created a songbook of common jam songs. I’ll bring you a copy with some advance notice ($10 requested).
