SpaceChick Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Had a look in the gig section but nothing is jumping out at me as being suitable. Anyone know of any jamming nights/open mike nights in South Wales (anywhere from Swansea to Cardiff). Also if any basschatters are playing in South Wales, may be nice to get out and about and see some of your bands Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah thomas Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 The last Tuesday of every month sees a jam session at The Gate, Keppoch Street, Cardiff. (You just missed the last one!) Cafe Jazz in St Mary Street, Cardiff host a monthlyish open mic night. The next one is Wednesday July 11th. Come and say hello if you're there. Me and my mates will be playing Watermelon Man as long as the house trio don't mind gettng off the stage. Both sessions are jazz-minded, although The Gate sometimes throws in a traditional 12 bar blues just to confuse the drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwilliams Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 There are plenty of open mic nights in Swansea Debs if you fancy going for a look. Can check with a friend for you which are worth checking out? Think these are geared more towards singers but who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaypup Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 There's also a jazz jam in Shot in The Dark in Cardiff on the last Sunday of the month. The best open mic night in the world though is every Thursday at Koko's! Funk and soul by the bucketload with some jazz, reggae and African music thrown in for good measure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 [quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1340897970' post='1711260'] There are plenty of open mic nights in Swansea Debs if you fancy going for a look. Can check with a friend for you which are worth checking out? Think these are geared more towards singers but who knows? [/quote] Sounds good Deb, was going to see if you fancied the Cardiff ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks for the replies guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwilliams Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 (edited) Will get some ideas together Louise. Def up for Cardiff things but midweek trips are out for me as my dogs can't be alone all day plus again in the evenings .... watch this space, Thelma More local is good midweek though! Edited June 28, 2012 by debwilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thelma, I was thinking the same, Cardiff a bit far midweek, but local OK. Bye for now, Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Also The Claude Inn, Roath Cardiff has monthly open mic nights. [url="http://www.sunsound.co.uk/"]http://www.sunsound.co.uk/[/url] I think this guy organises it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The Gower pub in Roath has open Mic Blues night either first or last Thursday in the month - can't quite remember? Google Blues Dragon and it will tell you what you need to know. I've played there a couple of times, everyone is really friendly and you don't even need to bring your guitar, Colin (organiser) sets the stage up with PA guitar, bass and drums! LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 That looks good Looked on the website and it is the first Thursday... Sods law I can't make this week, but one for August potentially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Another place I have just seen is Nos Da. Despenser St. Taff embankment. They do session nights and open mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 How about we all meet up at one of these for a play and a beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 That sounds a fab idea Gelfin. Lets find out some dates and we can see which suits. I know this week is out for me though, but soon would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I fancy the Gower as it's only round the corner from me. A friendly place, good ale and not too crowded. The Claude open mic can be a bit chaotic and needs to be a practised band to get on. Wouldn't be a simply friendly get together. Also the Gower has a free function room upstairs, so we could arrange our own evening. I can supply some kit PA if needed drummers & guitarists amps etc. No audience at this unless we invite one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Arranging our own evening sounds a good idea..... maybe time for a South Wales bass bash As you know the venue, could you get an idea when the function room is free? maybe a weekend would be easier for people to make (unless they have a gig?) Maybe even the daytime on a weekend? Although I'm fairly flexible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 By the way...we have our first gig this coming Saturday 7 July at the Green Rooms in Treforest. We'll be on at about 8.30 ish I expect and you'd be more than welcome. The Green Rooms is a rehearsal venue but it has a big room with a main stage, lighting rig and sound engineer so we are looking forward to it. Our set includes: Nirvana, Cream, REM, JET, Oasis, Stereophonics, Black Crowes, Black Sabbath, Free, Kings of Leon, Blur, Rolling Stones, CCR, undertones, Steppenwolf, RHCP and the Kinks. LC (Gary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwilliams Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1341240140' post='1715571'] Arranging our own evening sounds a good idea..... maybe time for a South Wales bass bash As you know the venue, could you get an idea when the function room is free? maybe a weekend would be easier for people to make (unless they have a gig?) Maybe even the daytime on a weekend? Although I'm fairly flexible [/quote] Bashing sounds very good, I'll say yes to this. Count me in . Edited July 2, 2012 by debwilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBollock Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Is it OK to bring spouses to this kind of thing? She's the only one that drives and, to be honest, I don't go anywhere without her. I'm hoping you'll pick a day when she's working so that I can't make it and won't have to fret about getting out and meeting new people. Assuming I'd be welcome. I'm getting the impression it's for anyone who can make it, or am I rudely inviting myself to a private party? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwilliams Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) You plus yours would welcome along with any Basschatters who want to attend. Hope you both can make it KB. Edited July 2, 2012 by debwilliams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1341249686' post='1715773'] By the way...we have our first gig this coming Saturday 7 July at the Green Rooms in Treforest. We'll be on at about 8.30 ish I expect and you'd be more than welcome. The Green Rooms is a rehearsal venue but it has a big room with a main stage, lighting rig and sound engineer so we are looking forward to it. Our set includes: Nirvana, Cream, REM, JET, Oasis, Stereophonics, Black Crowes, Black Sabbath, Free, Kings of Leon, Blur, Rolling Stones, CCR, undertones, Steppenwolf, RHCP and the Kinks. LC (Gary) [/quote] Gutted It's my friends birthday meal this weekend. I'd have loved to have come to this.... Particularly if your steppenwolf track is "Born to be Wild" *Debs tantrums that she can't come* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='debwilliams' timestamp='1341252013' post='1715835'] Bashing sounds very good, I'll say yes to this. Count me in . [/quote] OK it sounds like this could be a goer. The Gower only has one room so a full bass bash could be a bit chaotic, but what the heck. Let me know how many are up for it and I will see if we can get it for a Saturday afternoon and into the evening. Also how would you like it to run. I.e. do we want (me) to invite other musicians, guitarist, drummer etc. Do we want a vocal PA. Bear in mind it's upstairs for carrying gear. How many would like to bring their own bass rigs. I have a Gallien Kreuger Fusion 550 head with 4x10 & 2x10 cabs. GK 400RB 15" combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemonCello Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 [quote name='SpaceChick' timestamp='1341256746' post='1715981'] Gutted It's my friends birthday meal this weekend. I'd have loved to have come to this.... Particularly if your steppenwolf track is "Born to be Wild" *Debs tantrums that she can't come* [/quote] ....and it is! Never mind, you should catch us on the circuit over the coming months! Great bass line in Born to be Wild! LC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceChick Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Gelfin - Sat pm into the evening sounds perfect LC - keep me posted on gigs, I'll defo come to one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbev Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Hi, Good Jam night at the Bird in Maesteg every Thursday. Kind of a 'houseband' to start the night off then pile in. Kick off at around 8.30ish bass players more than welcome. see y'all there. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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