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THIS EVENT IS ADVERTISED IN OTHER SITES TOO. So the numbers shown attending here does not reflect how many may attend ! :) £10 cash to tutor on the day Further class info at www.hulaboogie.co.uk Come and learn to dance 1950s style in the fabulous 1930s pub The Stag's Head, in Hoxton N1 NRA ! Come early and have a drink and learn a great new skill and open up your social life! No experience required No need to come with a partner Classes are easy, fun and friendly £10 per person for the class. Pay cash to the teacher on the night or online in advance http://www.hulaboogie.co.uk/mondays---absolute-beginners-hoxton-n1.html After class you can sit, dance and socialise with your fellow students. THIS EVENT IS ADVERTISED IN OTHER SITES TOO. So the numbers shown attending here does not reflect how many may attend! Further class info at www.hulaboogie.co.uk email: info@hulaboogie.co.uk See you there! Julie

Always wanted to sing but worried about performing in public? Looking for a group to help coach and support your singing at all levels...? Want to learn more about music technique and sight singing while having fun at the same time? Then London Sings! is the group for you. London Sings! is a no audition local community choir which is big in personality and looking to grow. We cater both for experienced singers and those fairly new to singing, with plenty of opportunities for interesting performances. We are even planning a trip to Madrid this year! We sing a wide variety of pieces ranging from jazz and musical theatre to classical, and from unison through to four part harmony, while having a lot of fun in the process. We rehearse every Monday evening , starting at 19:30 and finishing at 21:30 (with a break for snacks and chat obviously!). Rehearsals are held at Mostyn Road Methodist Church, Mostyn Road at St Lawrence Way, London, SW9 6PH. You are welcome to drop in any Monday evening, but for more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on chair@londonsings.org.uk or by telephone on 07785 905355 For further details about the group and our fellow ensembles in South London Community Music, visit http://www.londonsings.org.uk/

Dive into a transformative experience at our Monday Sanctuary event with Dean Kayum's guidance in London. Explore the depths of your being through a fusion of dance, movement, and meditation. This immersive session combines elements of 5Rhythms, ecstatic dance, and heart meditation to help you connect with your body and soul. Join us for a journey of self-exploration and wellness as we tap into the healing power of movement and exercise. Through the practice of conscious dancing and mindfulness, you will discover the profound mind-body connection and elevate your consciousness. Step into a space of spirituality and embrace a holistic approach to healing through movement. Don't miss this opportunity to rejuvenate your spirit and cultivate inner peace at Sunday Sanctuary. URC church, Pond Square, Highgate, London, N6 6BA,- Every Monday - 7.30 - 9.30 PM No need to book, Just Turn up and register at the door. Its a sliding Scale, £18/£15/£12, pay what you can, (cash or card) Feel free to message me with any Questions, Looking forward to seeing some of you there! Warm Wishes, Dean

**Workout with PRIDE (Functional Strength) at Marshall Street, just around the corner from Carnaby S**treet! 💪🌈 Join us for our weekly **WorkOUT With PRIDE** class, designed to boost your functional strength and improve your body’s ability to move efficiently as a whole. Our sessions focus on exercises that engage all planes of movement, incorporating both bodyweight and equipment-based resistance to build strength and coordination. This class is suitable for all fitness levels, so if you’re new, no worries! We’ll break down the big compound movements step by step, ensuring you feel confident before diving into the full workout. At *Workout with Pride*, our goal is for you to leave feeling accomplished, empowered, and more knowledgeable about your fitness journey. 💥 **Class Details:** * **Location:** Marshall St, London W1F 7EL**Time:** Please arrive by **6:30 pm** (changed and ready to go) * **What to Expect:** Full access to changing rooms and showers post-class. Don’t forget to bring a towel and some change for the lockers! When you arrive, just head to reception and let them know you’re there for **Workout with PRIDE**.

Dive into a transformative experience at our Monday Sanctuary event with Dean Kayum's guidance in London. Explore the depths of your being through a fusion of dance, movement, and meditation. This immersive session combines elements of 5Rhythms, ecstatic dance, and heart meditation to help you connect with your body and soul. Join us for a journey of self-exploration and wellness as we tap into the healing power of movement and exercise. Through the practice of conscious dancing and mindfulness, you will discover the profound mind-body connection and elevate your consciousness. Step into a space of spirituality and embrace a holistic approach to healing through movement. Don't miss this opportunity to rejuvenate your spirit and cultivate inner peace at Sunday Sanctuary. URC church, Pond Square, Highgate, London, N6 6BA,- Every Monday - 7.30 - 9.30 PM No need to book, Just Turn up and register at the door. Its a sliding Scale, £18/£15/£12, pay what you can, (cash or card) Feel free to message me with any Questions, Looking forward to seeing some of you there! Warm Wishes, Dean

**RSVP TO ATTEND THIS EVENT. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT..** **Welcome to Socialite Connections – Business Networking: Women Event for Directors & Entrepreneurs** Join us for an extraordinary gathering designed exclusively for ambitious **women directors and entrepreneurs** who are ready to redefine success and forge powerful professional connections! This isn't just another networking event—it's a transformative experience crafted to amplify women's voices in leadership. We've curated an environment where meaningful connections flourish, innovative ideas spark, and professional dreams take flight. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/227Q Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-women-event-for-directors-entrepreneurs-tickets-1979719142247?aff=oddtdtcreator **We start the event at 6.00pm with a warm welcome.** Having an open-minded approach is ideal, as it will enable you to establish new connections. We have hired the private room downstairs. **Mint Leaf Lounge -** Situated next to the iconic Bank of England, Mint Leaf Lounge serves innovative Indian cuisine in an elegant and stylish setting. Oozing luxury, Mint Leaf Lounge welcomes guests for lunch, dinner and drinks alike. While Indian cuisine is their most sought after fare, the cocktails are also to be admired. Take to their 16-meter cocktail bar for a high-end selection of handcrafted drinks in a contemporary and cool setting. **Event Schedule** **18:00 – 19:00 \| When you arrive\,** your name will be checked off the guest list, you will be given a name badge and you will be introduced to each other. **19:00 – 19:30 \| One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All female attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room to talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19.00pm sharp, please dont be late) **19:30 \- 21:00 \| Network & chill\,** It will be a free form event where guests can mingle amongst each other in a relaxed environment, when the pitches are finished. **Why Attend?** **Socialite Connections** is offering networking opportunities for Women in Business for Actionable leadership strategies, Potential mentorship connections, Increased professional confidence, Inspiration from successful women entrepreneurs. Our events provide a relaxed and dynamic environment for building meaningful connections. **One Minute Elevator Pitch:** All female attendees will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves to everyone in the room talk about your startups or ideals. (Pitch starts at 19:00pm sharp, please dont be late) **Who Should Attend** This event is the perfect opportunity to network, gain insight and forge valuable partnerships. **Women directors seeking strategic career advancement, Entrepreneurs looking to expand their professional ecosystem, Business leaders committed to supporting female empowerment, Professionals eager to learn, grow, and collaborate.** **Tickets are limited to just 40 attendees.** We like to make sure everyone gets the opportunity to talk to each other. You must book a ticket via the link: https://fatso.ma/227Q Book here via: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-networking-women-event-for-directors-entrepreneurs-tickets-1979719142247?aff=oddtdtcreator You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience! **Tickets need to be bought online in advance to attend this event. Tickets are not available at the door.** **Refund policy: There is no refund at this event.** **Refund policy: There is no refund at this event. Your ticket can be reassigned to another person of your choice.**

🗓 Every Monday! ⏰ 8:30pm (1 hour) 💃🏻 All levels 📍Location: Pineapple Dance studios, 7 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA YOU MUST BOOK IN ADVANCE ( CLASSES ARE NOT FREE ) ➡️Book here: https://www.pineapple.uk.com/pages/timetable Let out your inner belly dance goddess in Leilah’s fun and uplifting classes! Learn the ancient art of belly dance from posture to mesmerising shimmies and figures 8’s. Every week we will go through a new choreography as well as learning new exciting moves. We will often cover different styles of belly dance in each class, such as oriental, shaabi, Moroccan and more. Classes are for all levels! Don’t worry if you don’t get all the moves the first time, the more classes you attend the more moves you will start to understand. Belly dance is a celebration of the body, the curves, and the isolations so enjoy the journey! #hipsDontLie

Come slow your steps, the lights grow thin, East Forest draws you softly in. Ambient waves, neoclassical tones, Electronic paths through quiet zones. Sound becomes a doorway, open and wide, Leading to places you didn’t know inside. Shared stillness, a hum in the air, A listening space we gently share. Tickets are gone, but don’t drift away - Join the waiting list, there’s still a way: [https://ra.co/events/2282156](https://ra.co/events/2282156) [https://dice.fm/event/oen3y5-east-forest-20th-jan-the-jazz-cafe-london-tickets?lng=en](https://dice.fm/event/oen3y5-east-forest-20th-jan-the-jazz-cafe-london-tickets?lng=en) A WhatsApp whisper as the date comes near, To gather, align, and tune our ears. Come just to listen, let the echoes stay, Or linger and connect if you feel the sway.

**Pizza Express Dean St** **Jonny Liebeck Quintet** **21 January 8:00 PM** **£20 [>> BOOKINGS <<](https://www.pizzaexpresslive.com/whats-on/jonny-liebeck-quintet)** **“Jonny Liebeck – pianist, organist, composer, bandleader – is a jazz musician who dares to do things differently. His range of influences is probably unique. There is almost certainly no other musician on the London music scene (as lively, diverse, and open to new ideas as it is), who has found such instinctively musical ways to combine jazz and electronic dance music. It is almost as if he is creating a new art form.“** *Sebastian Scotney, London Jazz News* West London born pianist and composer, Jonny Liebeck, triumphant return to Pizza Express Soho where they will perform Jonny’s original compositions from his latest EP ‘Influences’, as well as previous albums ‘The Next Chapter’ and ‘Mellow Mind’ & some new unreleased material. Drawing from his roots in classical and jazz music, Jonny’s sound is also heavily influenced by electronic dance music genres such as Jungle, Breakbeat & House, and he blends these influences together in his writing, creating a very interesting and unique sound. Expect a fusion of soulful jazz harmony, luscious sound textures, lyrical guitar melodies, groovy basslines and intricate breakbeats. Join us for a wonderful evening of eclectic original music from rising jazz pianist and composer Jonny Liebeck. He will be performing his ‘Influences’ EP released in January 2025, featuring compositions inspired by contemporary jazz and electronic dance music genres such as Jungle, Breakbeat and Deep House. There will also be a few tunes from his albums ‘The Next Chapter’ and ‘Mellow Mind’ expect a fusion of soulful jazz harmony, luscious sound textures, lyrical guitar & sax melodies, groovy basslines and intricate breakbeats. **Jonny Liebeck** Born and raised in West London, Jonny started his musical life playing the Church Organ at Mass every Sunday from the age of 13. During his late teen years, although progressing rapidly as an organist, Jonny started teaching himself jazz piano. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music & Trinity Laban, Jonny gigs all over London and has performed at many London venues including the Southbank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Pizza Express Live, 606 Club, 91 Living Room, Rich Mix, Toulouse Lautrec, Bush Hall & Jazz Cafe Posk. In 2019, he played keyboards for Mica Paris at The Round Chapel, Clapton and performed with Cuban jazz violinist Omar Puente at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. An active composer, Jonny has just released his new Influences EP, featuring 6 new compositions with his band. This is a follow-up to his 2nd album ‘The Next Chapter‘ released in 2023, as well as his debut album Mellow Mind & 2 EP’s ‘A Message Through Sound‘ and ‘New Days & Past Times‘. Drawing from his roots in classical and jazz music, Jonny’s sound is also heavily influenced by genres such as Jazz Funk, House, Jungle & Breakbeat, and he blends these influences together in his writing, creating a very interesting and unique sound. **LINE-UP:** **Piano/Keyboard** – Jonny Liebeck **Alto Saxophone** – Donovan Haffner **Electric Guitar** – Owen Snider **Double/Electric Bass** – Ezekiel Ajie **Drums** – Andrew McLean **[WATCH 'HOUSE IN 7/4' ON YOUTUBE](https://youtu.be/TMn6w1H8o4s)** **[JONNY LIEBECK WEBSITE](https://www.jonnyliebeck.com/)** *Note: For a reserved table with the London Loves Jazz MeetUp group bookings must be confirmed by bookings in advance of the gig directly with the venue. For a comprehensive list of jazz gigs subscribe to [Jazz London Live](https://www.jazzlondonlive.com/) which lists over 5,000 gigs annually in 250 venues.*

**Update: full for all instruments** 1-4pm rehearsal, Vortex upstairs Note: ensure you've practised these songs before the session. This includes confidently playing the head if you are playing lead instrument, common motifs for comping instruments and any specific bass lines or rhythms. Listen to a few versions of each song. Ideally be able to play the melody even if you're on guitar or piano. Attendees would be expected to be comfortable playing at a novice session first before signing up. Please join one of the weekend afternoon open jams first to play a few songs with other in the group. full list of scheduled sessions: [https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/](https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/) **What is it** a pre-selected set of jazz standards for each session that you can prepare for in advance, and rehearse live with others in a friendly and welcoming environment. See below for this week's setlist. Location: Vortex upstairs The instruments are limited to up to: 1 drummer, 1 bass, 1 keys, 1 guitar, 3 lead instruments. The top of the description will indicate if there is an available slot for your instrument. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responbility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **Tunes this week (Jan 24)** * Infant Eyes in Eb (Wayne Shorter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYg_3pQN-LU * So What in Dm (Miles Davis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylXk1LBvIqU * Solar in Cm (Lee Morgan, Clifford Jordan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRG1awNyeCY * 500 Miles High (Stan Getz) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aulS_2peOaE Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recordings provided as primary references. **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: [https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html](https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html) [http://therealbook.info/](http://therealbook.info/) Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** singers very welcome though usually I suggest you come to the intermediate sessions where you can pick your own song and key (as chances are many of the above are not in the right key for your range) **Cancellation policy** Payment by bank transfer for both sessions. No refund will be provided if you can no longer make either of the sessions. If one or both sessions are cancelled, a pro rata or full refund will be provided. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

Full for Piano/ Drum/ Bass Join us for brightening up a dark January midweek evening with some jamming in the den lets look at the following tunes with chord changes based on the I real book as guidance warmup: Chameleon in Bb - just jamming / looping over the the iconic baseline Bbm7 Eb7 - no need to get hung up about details of structure or melody - just groove and impro All blues in G Take 5 in Eb Nardis in Em St Thomas in C ( a future funky jazzy jam will likely include Adams Apple - Ab Wayne Shorter The Chicken Bb Sidewinder Eb Lee Morgan Strasbourg St Denis Bb Roy Hargrove ) You should be reasonably comfortable on your Instrument Please indicate your instrument - we need one drum, one bass, and up to 3 horns, guitar, voice etc I will play keys.

**Update: full for all instruments and vocals** full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sat 24 Jan)** * Bolivar Blues (aka Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are) in Bb (warm up) (Thelonious Monk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5cORjofgYk * Take Five in Ebm (tricky) (Dave Brubeck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmDDOFXSgAs * Days of wine and roses in F (Dexter Gordon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgVUGzrzJ20 * Nardis in Em (Joe Henderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsENJXvdz7M Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat 31 Jan)** * Take the A train in C (warm up) (Vache, Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JJv13K3WU * Jordu in Cm (Brown, Roach) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GslhRUBgXNI * Hackensack in F (Thelonious Monk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVDs_Nn-0a8 * Little Boat (O Barquinho) in Bb (Eric Alexander) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiMVlSVMMPw **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

**Update: full for drums, guitar, bass, piano, lead instruments (sax, trumpet, violin, flute)** full list of scheduled sessions: https://www.meetup.com/Practice-Jazz-Jam-Sessions/events/ **What is it** The novice rehearsal sessions provide an opportunity for people who are relatively new to jazz, to play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. With a short set list that attendees can prepare in advance, it becomes a little less daunting to play and get the most out of practising in a group. See below for this week's setlist. Please sign up before attending. Already full for your instrument? Please check back every other Wednesday, when new sessions go live. If you keep not being able to get a spot, please message the organiser (Xie). Location: Vortex upstairs **Who's it for** Anyone who has practised following the forms (chord progressions) of jazz tunes - maybe on their own at home - and would like to build up playing experience, expand repertoire and practice performing with other musicians. There are various introductions on how jazz jams work - see e.g. https://jazznightschool.org/pages/jam-session-basics You don't need to get all these details right for these novice practice sessions. The set list format should offer opportunities for those at different levels of developing their playing. While at the beginning one might struggle to follow/comp the chords or play through the melody, it gets easier over time and one can start to develop approaches to improvisation, harmonise lead lines, add intros/endings, work on communication between band members, and even listen to recordings together and pick up specific arrangements. Bass players are expected to be able to play a walking bass line on swing tunes, and simple bossa lines for bossa novas. Playing the melody, or "head" - the responsibility is shared between horns players (e.g. sax, trumpet, violin), guitar and piano. Feel free to discuss among the group before each song - different parts of the head or the starting / ending heads can be played by different players. Some melodies will better suit several voices at the same time, whereas others are sensitive to variations in how they are played and may prefer a single instrument at a time. **What it's like** A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere - please put aside any worries of making mistakes if you’re thinking of joining us for the first time. To ensure the group is accessible for those at different levels, I ask that each novice session should work on only the below four songs of the set list, unless each and every attendee feels they prefer to move on. Each novice session is limited to up to: 1 drummer, 2 bass, 2 keys, 2 guitar, 3/4 lead instruments. Always use the top of the description to see if there is an available slot for your instrument - please do not try to work this out yourself by looking at the other attendees' instruments. **Tunes this week (Sat 24 Jan)** * Bolivar Blues (aka Ba-Lue Bolivar Ba-Lues-Are) in Bb (warm up) (Thelonious Monk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5cORjofgYk * Take Five in Ebm (tricky) (Dave Brubeck) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmDDOFXSgAs * Days of wine and roses in F (Dexter Gordon) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgVUGzrzJ20 * Nardis in Em (Joe Henderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsENJXvdz7M Everyone is encouraged to listen to a variety of recordings for each song, but please ensure you are familiar with the recording provided as a primary reference. **Tune preview - next novice session (Sat 31 Jan)** * Take the A train in C (warm up) (Vache, Allen) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8JJv13K3WU * Jordu in Cm (Brown, Roach) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GslhRUBgXNI * Hackensack in F (Thelonious Monk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVDs_Nn-0a8 * Little Boat (O Barquinho) in Bb (Eric Alexander) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiMVlSVMMPw **Preparing for the session** The chordal form of each song follow the iReal Pro app as a common reference, or you can use sheet music from Real Books. Resource for sheet music: https://www.seventhstring.com/fbindex.html http://therealbook.info/ Try to immerse yourself in the songs by listening to recordings by different artists on youtube, spotify etc. Learn the head (main melody) of the song if you can. Don't hesitate to let the band know you can play it so you can start things off **Equipment** there is a piano, drum kit (no cymbals or high hat clutch), bass and guitar amps, stands, and microphones. Drummers: please bring cymbals (none available for rental) and hi hat clutch **Vocalists** Singers are welcome, however please note that the songs have fixed keys, and some of the repertoire are likely not in the right key for your range. If you are an experienced singer, it may be possible to arrange sessions with repertoire catered to you - to explore this, please first come to the "Afternoon Open Jams" so I can get a sense of your singing. **Observing** Would you like to attend a session without playing/singing, to get an idea of the format or to get a sense of what to practise first at home? You can sign up as usual to any novice session, and send me a message that you'd like only to watch the session. When you feel ready, the fee paid can be carried over toward any future session where you join to play or sing at the rehearsal. **Cancellation policy** Please try to make it to any session you sign up to, as the jams are organised around a particular mix of instruments. However, if things do come up and you can no longer make a session, please send a message to the organiser, Xie, as soon as possible. Places are non-refundable if your plans change, but if you provide over 1 week notice it may be possible to carry over the fee for a future session. \-\-\-\-\- any questions do get in touch!

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Optional topic for this meet up: Is life a dream? Is life a simulation? Dreams feel real while they last. Could life work the same way? How do we know we’re awake, and what follows if we can’t be sure? Let’s kick that around over a around of drinks: • What makes something feel real: continuity, shared evidence, or meaning? • How do we know we're not in a simulation? • How would you tell you’re awake (reality checks, memory, other people)? • If life is dreamlike, what becomes of free will and responsibility? • Is identity a story we keep telling—who’s the narrator? • Are we author, actor, or audience in our dreams and how would you tell? • Does art/film reveal reality or replace it? No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it’s fun.

# **Band: The Pegheads; Caller: Liz Burkhart** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

**Caller: Dan Kappus** **Band: Trillium** **Big Scioty Contra Dance** **temporarily returning to our long ago location for Jan-March - First Congregational Church, 444 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 7:30 - 8:00, followed by dancing 8:00 - 10:30. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. For more information contact me or check out our website: [www.bigscioty.com](http://www.bigscioty.com/) Please bring your own refillable water bottle. Snacks to share are always welcome!

**Community Dance – Every Friday at Unity of Columbus** Let go of the week’s stress and move into joy! Join us every Friday for an evening of community, connection, and dance at Unity of Columbus. It’s a chance to meet new friends, express yourself through movement, and experience the emotional healing that comes from music and rhythm. No dance experience needed — just bring your energy, an open heart, and your dancing shoes! Dance is freedom. Dance is healing. Dance is fun.