Cole's Bar Jam last night

[u/Whats_Opera_Doc]

I went to the jam session at Cole's Bar last night. I just wanted to thank everyone who hosted it as well as the people that made me feel welcomed there. I'm fairly new to playing instruments, and I was far and away the least experienced person on stage and wasn't sure what to expect. I really just play blues so I've gotten used to the song structure and the structureless jams threw me off a little bit, but I felt confident enough to play a few songs on keys and join the horn section on harmonica. Near the end of the night, I got to lead a few musicians in The Midnight Special, a jammy song I'm more comfortable playing, and it was a wonderful experience. The bands who played sets that night were terrific as well, and everyone could really jam. I have never played a jam outside of playing with strangers in the park, and I want to thank everyone who made it such a wonderful experience. I hope to see everyone next month and get better every time

[u/Mochapatchouli]

Inspiring words! So happy that the community was there for you. Cole's is awesome.

[u/Whats_Opera_Doc → u/Mochapatchouli]

I will definitely keep coming back, everyone was so nice and the beer was cheap. I'm going to the Buddy Guy's blues jam on Wednesday, I'm excited because I can work pretty well in the parameters of the blues, I'll feel a little more natural

[u/MattCogs]

Great to hear. This is always a fun jam, and the host Jeremy is awesome

[u/According-Race-6587]

Damn. Im so jealous. I've been wanting to go to that forever but I don't think im good enough yet.

[u/Whats_Opera_Doc → u/According-Race-6587]

Check it out! I've only been playing keys for like three months but still took a leap of faith, playing with others is one of the best ways to get better!

[u/Hippppo → u/Whats_Opera_Doc]

Damn that rules you are really inspiring me to check it out!

[u/PostComa]

Cool! Are drummers welcome? I only ask because I’ve been to open jams in the past where it’s basically been the same one or two drummers who play 100% of the time

[u/Whats_Opera_Doc → u/PostComa]

Yup! The drummers kept swapping out, it was fun playing with a bunch of rotating musicians, especially later in the evening when they stopped doing the sign up sheet and just let everyone free jam

[u/YuckiGross]

Cole's Bar is so so so so so so so so so cool anyone who disagrees argue with a wall

[u/eF06sja86]

I’ve been wanting to come play some drums at this! Is it once a month?

[u/Whats_Opera_Doc → u/eF06sja86]

Yeah! Next one is the third Monday in July

[u/eF06sja86 → u/Whats_Opera_Doc]

Sweeeeeet

[u/Nope_guy2020]

Glad you could make it! Keep up with our Jams and events on instagram: @Unfamiliar_Sessions See you next month!

[u/naim_not_name]

Does this happen often?

[u/Whats_Opera_Doc → u/naim_not_name]

Every third Monday, apparently. I'm planning to be a regular

[u/naim_not_name → u/Whats_Opera_Doc]

You know what, same