Canberra Blues Society September Pro Blues Jam - hosted by Moondog Blues Band

Moondog Blues Band hosts the SEPTEMBER Pro Blues Jam

Blues powerhouse Moondog performs as front-man of the Moondog Blues Band. He's a master of the blues harmonica and a formidable guitarist, singer and songwriter.

He shares songs and stories of his many journeys into the heartland of the Blues, where he spent over 10 years exploring juke joints, speak easy and blues bars from Chicago through to St Louis, Memphis, Mississippi, New Orleans, Nashville and parts of Texas.

In 2015 he represented Bridgetown Blues at the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN and in 2016 he performed at Chicago Bluesfest on the Windy City Blues Society stage.

Moondog Blues Band features:

• Moondog - vocals/harmonica/guitar
• Liam James - guitar
• Crag Marshalsey - bass
• Finlay Marshalsey - drums

The host band will be followed by some of the finest musicians in the Canberra region and surrounds, jamming together for a fabulous afternoon of live blues music.

And, as always; bring your friends, your instrument, your voice or just your dancing shoes!!

CBS members: $10 / General: $15 / kids 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.