Flaneur

Back again, tomorrow night, at the Noose and Monkey. Friday February 25th, at 9pm- Juke Joint grooves, from the 30s, 40s and 50s...…..

I really need to thank all the folks, who continue to support the Smiddy Blues Jam. It's really easy to think of reasons not to come out. When the weather's warm, there are outdoor things to do- some of them even more pleasurable than cutting grass and pulling weeds. If it rains, well....what's on Netflix? Daviot is 17 + miles from Aberdeen, an awkward,slow trundle from Peterhead and points east- and to get maximum Beer Benefit from your outing, a lift must be procured from somewhere. And yet. Thanks, all of you. There was another varied assortment of players and styles in evidence this time, with some great work by our younger contingent, ably and modestly assisted by the talented and experienced regulars, who make the rest of us look as good as they can;-) Next edition will be on September 29th, at 3pm. If you've been thinking about coming out, you really should. Long range forecasts point to a day which is fine for driving but a bit nippy for sun worship.

Next jam is on Sunday, July the 28th. The last one was cancelled due to Force Majeure....aka a plumbing disaster and consequent flood/ loss of bathroom facilities. Apparently it is no longer acceptable to nip outside and piss in the bushes, my more sophisticated friends tell me. Please renew your acquaintance with the Smiddy bar, in Daviot, at our next musical rendezvous. Guitar backline will include an exotic throwback amp, from the er, 'Golden Age of British Innovation'. Or something. 3 O'clock start.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/03/11/buddy-guy-is-keeping-the-blues-alive I like the article....but not that old trope about 'keeping the blues alive'. Although Buddy is perhaps the last active member of the Chess records generation of guitar players, he will be remembered as the inspiration for much of what we now call 'Blues-Rock', with fretboard pyrotechnics and stagecraft which inspired Hendrix, most notably. 'Helping the Blues to mutate and survive' might be a better title? Without doubt, the most successful modern players of Blues-related music tend to follow the format refined from Buddy's formula. On March 31st, at the usual time and venue, you can play your part, too. If you prefer to eschew playing guitar with your teeth....or don't play guitar at all....your attendance and contribution will be equally welcome.

Support your neighbourhood Bar- or, in this case, my neighbourhood Bar. You know, half of 'em are on the verge of going bust, don't you? …..and then where will we get to play? Smiddy, Daviot, 3pm. January 27th. It's always good- especially compared to backing tracks, YouTube, and books of Tab, which don't quite make sense.

Next Sunday, at three. A different kind of New Year Blues...….

It's that time, again. Show up at 3pm and join in. Sunday, November 25th.

Come to the jam, on Sunday. There are a bunch of very capable drummers, who play regularly. You may meet a heap of folks that you know....and possibly the solution to your problem will emerge?

Next. Sunday. 3pm.

your PM box is still disabled........

More Blues you seldom hear, at your mate's house. https://sundayblues.org/ http://jazz901.org/ From western New York State. Whaddya mean? You never heard of Son Thomas? Click on my first link and educate yersel.......

Perth-based staples of the Blues scene, in Dundee/Edinburgh/Glasgow and surrounds, the DRBC make a return to the Noose and Monkey, following their well-received May Day gig. Friday, August the 31st, commencing around 9pm.

Next Smiddy Blues Jam is on September 30th. In the meantime, did you realise that the most respected Blues forum was created here in Aberdeen, by the late Billy Allardyce? https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/blindmanfr/index.php Still a mine of information.......

The Man, The Myth, .............the Monkey!

July 29th at 3pm The Smiddy Jam is impending! P.M. me, for directions, or any other details. I still haven't got round to finishing the rule book, dress code guidelines, etiquette short-cuts.........