Canberra Blues Society October Pro Blues Jam

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Johnny Reynolds has an impressive background as an international performer for the past 40 (plus)years starting in the Dublin circuit in 1982. His credits include joining BB King on stage at the National Stadium in Dublin 1985, touring Ireland with The Karen Coleman Band, and The Rob Strong Band, touring Europe and Ireland and sharing The Gothenberg Rock Festival bill with such giants as Deep Purple, Georgie Fame, The Kinks and Zak Wilde.

Johnny went on to join acclaimed Dublin outfit ‘The International Blues Band’ who toured in the UK, Canada and Ireland, where they supported James Brown at the Point Depot in Dublin! In 1997 he formed The Johnny Reynolds Band playing mainly original material from the blues/rock genre.

He has recorded 4 CDs to date, Never Say Die (1998), Summer’s Here (2001), Rock Steady Blues (2002), Johnny Reynolds Band Live in JJ Smiths (2007). Fast forward to Canberra Australia 2020, the band is now playing original Johnny Reynolds compositions and some classic covers with their own original slant.

A highly engaging Funky, bluesy atmospheric rock show that amazes all who attend.

Johnny Reynolds - Guitars / Vocals   Paul Callan - Bass

Bernie Keenan - Drums   Bob Micallef - Keyboards

The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the region jamming together for a great afternoon of live blues music. So bring your family, bring your friends and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

CBS members: $10 / General: $15 / Children under 16: free entry

• Jammers are expected to meet a competent standard of musicianship and be familiar with standard 3-chord, 12-bar blues songs.
• CBS provides a lyric folder of classic blues songs if required.
• If this is your first time, ask to speak to the Jam Session Coordinator to secure a place in a jam session.
• Jammers are encouraged to have their names on the whiteboard by 1pm.
• Late arrivals (after 1.30pm) cannot be guaranteed a spot in the Jam Session.
• The coordinator will try to give everyone an opportunity to perform.
• A rehearsed act may do a set as a band if it is prearranged at least 24 hours in advance of the jam by contacting the musicians representative via the contact us or the enquire now buttons.

NOTE: This is a Blues Jam so it is expected that blues orientated songs will be played.