Got A Favorite Blues Jam?

If you've got a favorite blues jam, tell us which one and why you like it.

Thanks,

Michael

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Permalink Reply by Rick Moore on February 5, 2010 at 11:27am

These days my favorite is Hash Brown's Monday night jam at Mambos in Ft. Worth. It's a long dive from McKinney but the level is talent is high and the room is great for music and photography. I guess my 2nd fav is Strokers on Wed night.

Permalink Reply by Michael Schaefer on February 5, 2010 at 1:19pm

My current running favorite is the Friday night Cottage Jam with the Bulldogs. I also like Kenny's Wednesday jam too because it's so close to where I work and the guys are so nice.

Here's what I love about the Bulldogs jam:

1. I love playing guitar through Jimmy Mac's amp. Best sounding amp in town? Maybe.

2. I love playing with Chuck. Have B3 behind you is just the shiznit. Tone to die for.

3. The place is full of non-musicians who just come out to listen. That's rare and unique.

4. Jimmy Mac and David Holcombe are just the nicest guys ever.

Don't let this take anything away from any of the other jams. I like them all. But right now, this is my favorite.

I still haven't made it out to Ft. Worth to checkout Mambos and the Keys Lounge jam. I'm going to plan a special trip to do that one of these days. Can't wait.

Michael

Permalink Reply by Rockin' Robert T. on February 5, 2010 at 5:33pm

Ditto to all of the above Michael- I feel the same way. rrt

Michael Schaefer said:

My current running favorite is the Friday night Cottage Jam with the Bulldogs. I also like Kenny's Wednesday jam too because it's so close to where I work and the guys are so nice.

Here's what I love about the Bulldogs jam:

1. I love playing guitar through Jimmy Mac's amp. Best sounding amp in town? Maybe.

2. I love playing with Chuck. Have B3 behind you is just the shiznit. Tone to die for.

3. The place is full of non-musicians who just come out to listen. That's rare and unique.

4. Jimmy Mac and David Holcombe are just the nicest guys ever.

Don't let this take anything away from any of the other jams. I like them all. But right now, this is my favorite.

I still haven't made it out to Ft. Worth to checkout Mambos and the Keys Lounge jam. I'm going to plan a special trip to do that one of these days. Can't wait.

Michael

Permalink Reply by WILDMAN on February 8, 2010 at 1:23am

It's kind of funny how the whole thing works, but I would have to say that in my experience, the jammers themselves are just as responsible for what comes out of the jam almost but to a lesser degree than the person running it-Jams are the best place I know of to see if what you are trying to accomplish will work or not, but I find that I go to diffrent jams for diffrent reasons, Hash Brown is unbelievable, if I want to learn how to do something or gain the use of a skill in playing ,thats a good place to go Hash Brown, Drew and Kevin are unbelievable players-I will always get challenged to move a little farther on from where I am there. The Bulldogs jam is off the hook..you just can never count on whats going to happen there-or who will show up, It's great and you will get challenged there too, David is really good about makin that happen, The strokers Jam is a little somethin diffrent as well, you never know what's going to happen there either...or who you will see there-I've been put through my paces there too. Kenny, Pat and Paul are fun and you better watch yourself if Randy Ball just happens to step out from behind the drums and sing because that means that School is in session and you are going to go to a place thats a little beyond where you are. then there is Joey Love and Mark Sena, they are great! Joey is just so on, so tastefull and Mark is fun to play with and he knows where you are commin from. Bob Fisk also does jams from time to time and he is alot of fun-he tends to cast a little diffrent light on things, but you know its all fun, I'm sure there are more jams that I have not mentioned but that's not because I don't like them -it's ONLY becase I get two days off a week and I just don't get to go to all of them, so if I aint been there i can't even comment but through the jams that I do get to go to, I have met and played with so many great people ...Perry Jones, and Jackie Don Loe come to mind as well, so get out there and find out for yourself what fits ya. WILDMAN

Permalink Reply by Michael Schaefer on February 8, 2010 at 9:19am

Great points Doug. They are all different and each has it's own character and flair. Good stuff.

Permalink Reply by Rockin' Robert T. on February 8, 2010 at 11:11am

Wildman- you are a humble soul my friend- your comments, I believe, speak for a lot of us. Your are also a talent whom I see improving everytime I get the good fortune to hear you- I have "ALWAYS" liked your style- Just love slide anyway and can't play a lic of it- Like you, I can't make the jams I would like to make, but I am partial to the Bulldogs Jam with Jimmy Mac Mayo, David and all and to Kenny Chavez-Strokers- Had a great Jam with Big Bob at Rockys too. It's always good when Michael Schaefer appears too. Hope to catch with you sometime in the future-peace- rrt

WILDMAN said:

It's kind of funny how the whole thing works, but I would have to say that in my experience, the jammers themselves are just as responsible for what comes out of the jam almost but to a lesser degree than the person running it-Jams are the best place I know of to see if what you are trying to accomplish will work or not, but I find that I go to diffrent jams for diffrent reasons, Hash Brown is unbelievable, if I want to learn how to do something or gain the use of a skill in playing ,thats a good place to go Hash Brown, Drew and Kevin are unbelievable players-I will always get challenged to move a little farther on from where I am there. The Bulldogs jam is off the hook..you just can never count on whats going to happen there-or who will show up, It's great and you will get challenged there too, David is really good about makin that happen, The strokers Jam is a little somethin diffrent as well, you never know what's going to happen there either...or who you will see there-I've been put through my paces there too. Kenny, Pat and Paul are fun and you better watch yourself if Randy Ball just happens to step out from behind the drums and sing because that means that School is in session and you are going to go to a place thats a little beyond where you are. then there is Joey Love and Mark Sena, they are great! Joey is just so on, so tastefull and Mark is fun to play with and he knows where you are commin from. Bob Fisk also does jams from time to time and he is alot of fun-he tends to cast a little diffrent light on things, but you know its all fun, I'm sure there are more jams that I have not mentioned but that's not because I don't like them -it's ONLY becase I get two days off a week and I just don't get to go to all of them, so if I aint been there i can't even comment but through the jams that I do get to go to, I have met and played with so many great people ...Perry Jones, and Jackie Don Loe come to mind as well, so get out there and find out for yourself what fits ya. WILDMAN

Permalink Reply by Michael Lee on April 11, 2010 at 5:42pm

I love the Keys Lounge Jam with bobby counts great players and a crowd that loves to dance to shuffles and rumbas

Permalink Reply by Beth Isbell on July 10, 2010 at 12:17pm

I love Perry Jones & Tony DeCicco's Blue Goat Monday jam at the Goat - this past Monday was their 7th year anniversary of hosting that jam! And the Pete Barbeck jam over there on Thursdays. Both Perry & Pete have taught me a lot over the years. What I really like about both those jams, and particularly Perry's, is that you have freedom to play what you want & to even experiment or extend songs if the jam is hot. You don't always get the opportunity to do that at other more pretentious jams. They are great places for up & coming guitar players & front-persons to improve their talent in a friendly environment, and the players who play there regularly are pretty high quality & there's usually a pretty good crowd. If you want to improve your performance skills, these are two great jams to attend!

I like the guys over at the Cottage Lounge on Fridays, although I need to actually get out to that one.

And I had a really fun time last night at Kenny Strauther's jam at Dat's Good BBQ in Lewisville ... there was actually a really big non-musician crowd packing the restaurant, so that was fun, and some really good talent up there too.

Permalink Reply by Mo Stevens on October 28, 2010 at 5:02pm

Sorry, I'm late to this party... and hopefully this is the right place to post.

I've started hosting a new blues jam in Grand Prairie on Tuesday nights at Theo's Grill and Bar. It's right off of Main Street just East of where 161 runs into Main Street. The staff is cool, drinks are cold and pretty cheap, and you can still smoke in here too. The house PA is awesome too!

I'm hosting the jam with Pops and Mick Carr. Hope y'all can come out and join us!

Permalink Reply by Michael Schaefer on October 30, 2010 at 10:20am

Sounds cool Mo. Man, if you do a blog post about the jam a couple days before, it appears up top on the main page. Good way to advertise whatever you've got going on ... for free. ;)

Mo Stevens said:

Sorry, I'm late to this party... and hopefully this is the right place to post.

I've started hosting a new blues jam in Grand Prairie on Tuesday nights at Theo's Grill and Bar. It's right off of Main Street just East of where 161 runs into Main Street. The staff is cool, drinks are cold and pretty cheap, and you can still smoke in here too. The house PA is awesome too!

I'm hosting the jam with Pops and Mick Carr. Hope y'all can come out and join us!

Permalink Reply by Tim Hutto on June 3, 2011 at 8:39am

If you are ever down around Houston, you have to swing by the Jailhouse Saloon in Old Town Spring, TX from 2pm to 8pm. The Jailhouse Jam hosted by Charlie Parker is by far my favorite jam.

The Jailhouse has a friendly atmosphere and some phenomenal musicians show up every weekend. I am literally amazed every weekend from all the talent that shows up. The Jailhouse is also a very popular bike hang out therefore, on any given Sunday there may be close to 50 to 75 people that show up to listen. There is nothing quite like rocking the stage to a great crowd!!.

Now granted there are many other awesome jams in around the area, but most of those jams are held middle of the week and don't kick off till 10 or 11 pm. At the Jailhouse the jam is done by 8pm so, no there is no need for that 5-hour energy drink to keep you going.

Permalink Reply by Abby Owen on June 4, 2011 at 11:06am

True. The Jailhouse has a vibe and a look & feel like no other bar I've been in. Very unique. Not to mention there's a train that often rolls through not 50 yards from where the band plays. A real life sized one! The 'biker' crowd are very appreciative and welcoming to all sorts of people, so you can't really call it a 'biker bar', since everyone will feel welcome.There are some great characters (& their pets) that are great for 'people watching'. But most of all, like Tim said, the musicianship is outstanding.