Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Hi everyone, first post here so be nice[!].


I'm a young (17) jazz pianist living local(ish)ly (Grove Lane), and wonder what people suggest as to where I might be able to play a bit? I have a trio with a couple of other guys playing straight ahead stuff with most other things thrown in as and when. But the only time I have ventured down (up?) to The Plough I got a rather frosty reception, which has kind of put me off.


Any other musicians (or, for that matter, anyone else) in the area who might be able to point me anywhere at all?


Adam

Hi Adam. Well I'd say your doing the right thing approaching any suitable seeming venue. You keep at em something will stick.

have some cd's always ready like business cards..So they can check it out. You know theres always private functions. Parties etc so more people can hear what theyre gonna get if you have some cd's. Im my youth it was 'gotta tape?'.

Dont ever be put off by a frosty reception. You might be just what they are looking for at another time.

Welcome KindredHyperion (Dan Simmons reference?)


I wouldn't rule out the Plough - some people on here play there regularly and find them helpful so maybe it was an bad day at the office? Maybe some of the people who play there can help out as well


Elsewheer locally, I believe the Forest Hill Tavern do music from time to time and the Nun's Head have live jazz on Sunday afternoons (possibly more regularly as well)


Also the new manager at the Vale (darren?) has been on this board of late and I believe they have music going as well


The Ivy House is also another pub that seems to be advetising lot's of music


Best of luck (you could always come along to the Forum drinks tonight at the Magdala, meet some of the regulars on here and make some contacts maybe?)

Shame on you MacGabhann! Encouraging underage drinking before running off to the continent.


KindredHyperion (reference lost on me - sorry) I'd second the advice to try The Plough again, especially on an open mike night. I think the next one is next Friday, but keep an eye on the What's On section to be sure. I've only watched not taken part, but the open mike nights always seem to be really inclusive and friendly.


Sean's right, come along to the Mag tonight - for a lemonade of course - and you could have a chat with Keef who does a great job of organising the Plough nights.

Was thinking about your post kindred/hyp. cos, a friend gave me a cd by Jane Parker who is a local (ish) jazz singer. Shes pretty good. Very jazz. There are a few singers around, you would get more gigs and still be able to play in the style you like,with one on board. mix vocal toons with instrementals you could.

I have a bunch of friends who used to play impro modern jazz fusion whatyoumacalit at Cafe Cairo clapham north. had the place not burned down ....would have been a place to approach. But I'll contact them and see if theyve got any recomendations.

so yeah, saying, could be a singer might help.

Again, don't be put off by the frosty reception at the Plough, go to the drinks tonight and you could well meet Keef who's big band are looking for a keyboard player. You could get some experience and still do your own stuff. Just a thought but there you go. Best of luck.

Thanks everyone for the quick responses! Sounds like Keef is someone to speak to, and I'll definitely head down to the drinks tonight for a (non-alcoholic) beverage or two.


And thanks for the suggestions re: venues as well. Getting onto them as soon as I can.


A

Hi Adam, sorry I have only just read this thread, haven't been in this bit of the forum all week.


My friend Dems and I run an open mic at the Plough once a month, which is a good way to get started... We have had your usual singer songwriters, a couple of amazing solo guitarists, an awesome piano player, a blue grass group, and all sorts, so it doesn't matter what your thing is. Come along this Friday (16th) and come say hi.

Hi Keef, good to meet[?] you as others have recommended. I was going to try and get along to the drinks last Fri but something came up at home.


Sounds great though! I'll definitely try and get along. My normal bassist has got another gig that night but my drummer is only in Eynella rd so we might try and bring a bit of kit over. And who knows, I guess we might even find a bassist there who could stand in...


What kind of time will you be kicking off?


A

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • Maybe. Does that kill grass? If so, possibly the same dog that has left its poo outside my house - pretty sure it's not fox poo.
    • Here you are, intexasatthemoment (you seem to have been in Texas for a very long time!) We went to three of the recommended places yesterday,  as they were all in the same road (just near Wallington)  and I needed to give the car a run to avoid another slap on the wrist from my garage (and another new battery). Here's my findings. BARNES Parking We thought we would go here first as it was the earliest to close on a Sunday (3pm). There was no apparent entrance or anywhere to park. One notice said do not park on grass verge, and another one said staff cars only! Flittons was opposite but I'd already passed the entrance, so I had to drive down the road, turn round at the next available place (covered in signs saying do not park here) and park in Flittons car park! Plants Barnes  specialise in hardy perennials, so that was basically what they had, but an excellent selection, and many more unusual plants (or at least, plants you probably wouldn't find in a garden centre), eg Corydalis,  lots of different varieties of Epimediums, Trollius, some lovely Phygelius, lots of different ferns). The plants were divided into sections according to whether they needed sun or shade or could cope with both. They had a particularly good selection of  shade loving plants. There was really useful information above  each group of plants, which meant you didn't have to look at individual labels. All the plants looked in good health and  very well cared for. They don't produce a printed catalogue, but they  said their plant list was online (I haven't looked yet). I assume most of  the plants they have at any one time are when it's their flowering season (if they flower). I wasn't intending to buy anything, though was very tempted, but I'd definitely go here again once I've sorted out my overgrown garden. Other Stuff Don't think they sell pots, compost, etc. No cafe/tea room and I didn't see a loo, but Flittons is just over the road. FLITTONS  Parking Easy to park Plants Sorry, but mostly terrible. There was one section with vegetables and the rest was flowering plants. There was a general feeling of delapidation. Some of what was on display was actually dead (surely it would only take a minute to remove dead plants) and a lot of the rest was very poorly maintained, eg gone to seed, weedy, apparently unwatered, or with a lot of dead leaves. There was a notice asking for volunteers to work there, so I can only assume they can't afford to pay staff. Other stuff There was a notice to a play barn (?) saying invited people only, so I think they must host kids' parties or something. They redeemed themselves with a cosy little cafe with savoury stuff, nice cakes, iced chai and oat milk, and a loo. Also a selection of books and CDs on sale for charity. If you want an Andrews Sisters CD, you can find one here. There is a small shop with gift shop type stuff and a display of the history of Flittons, which apparently is family owned since the sixties (I think it was). I suspect that the arrival of Dobbies down the road must have greatly affected Flittons' fortunes, which is sad. DOBBIES  Parking Easy in theory once you had navigated a rather narrow entrance, but it was very busy so it took a while to find a space. Plants  Lots of plants, well maintained but I imagine their turnover is high. Lots of nice bedding plants for hanging baskets, window boxes etc  to cater for all tastes (ie some of it wasn't mine, but fine if you like those horrid little begonias (my opinion only) but they did have some nice (in my opinion) stuff as well. I was tempted but decided to buy from North Cross Road market. Fair selection of climbers, various different Clematis etc. I'd be happy to buy plants from here. The prices seemed reasonable and they were in good condition. Other stuff  It's a big garden centre with all that entails these days, so a large area selling garden furniture and storage, tools, animal collars, pots, all the usual stuff you would expect. Very helpful staff. There's a cafe which we didn't check out, charging points for electric cars, a Waitrose (no idea how big, we didn't look). Only on our way out did we see that there was a drive through "express section" for compost etc, which was annoying as I wanted compost and hadn't seen any anywhere,  but I was getting tired by that time. Just Down the Road A ten minute drive away is Wilderness Island, a nature reserve in Carshalton, which is well worth a visit. We heard eleven different kinds of bird (according to Merlin) and saw a Kingfisher flying down the tiny river!
    • The swifts & bats are alive & well around Upland Road. A beautiful sight & sound in the evenings. Just be sure to leave plenty of water out for them, as they are at high risk of dehydration & struggle to take flight at ground level.
    • Loads in upland road last night…
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...