Not quite the turn-out out I'd been expecting in view of us having the pleasure of The Feelgood Band’s frontman Mark Sibley as our houseband guest - after last week’s bumper attendance perhaps I may have expected too much. Nevertheless, our good friend Mark turned in a fine and professional performance in front of a very appreciative audience. Mark’s enthusiasm was demonstrated by bringing along not only a good-looking Telecaster but also eight numbers on his proposed setlist. Seven of them were reeled off within the opening set.
Mark may well hold the record of most songs sung throughout the whole evening, mainly due to just one recognised vocalist being on the signing-in sheet. From memory, Mark sang and played fourteen numbers, which unsurprisingly included a few Dr Feelgood titles - “Back In The Night” featuring some great slide-guitar playing and “Roxette”. The latter found me at fault for playing a regular 12-bar progression over what should’ve been simply staying on the “one” (G). But a thoroughly enjoyable night was had by all - one which had his partner Nancy and her friend jiving practically throughout the night! Thank you, Mark Sibley – and I highly recommend you all to get along to see The Feelgood Band, one of the most polished on the circuit!
The only jamming vocalist this week was Rachel, who was asked to feature on two jam sets. Our MC Mike Dearing provided vocals on three jam sets and Kevin Molyneux kindly sang on the third jam set of the night. The attendance of jamming bass-players was doubled from last week the moment Steve Taylor entered the room – sorry Steve, we forgot to rig up your keyboard.
Once again we had the pleasure of young Maxwell Paternoster back among us to play some excellent bass. Hopefully he’ll continue to be a regular because we sure need him. Another impressive youngster was Sam, not yet seventeen, who didn’t flinch when thrown into the deep end on Mark Sibley’s jam set.
Quite a few of our regulars were absent this week notably Peter Harvie (stomach bug) and Billy Sharpe (leg being strapped up for reasons unknown to me). Hopefully both Peter and Billy will be back with us next week – so get well soon !
As always, our thanks to our regular and trusty jammers, all of whom contributed towards another fun-packed night. Time to call…
The Roll Of Honour:
In the absence of regular photo snapper Peter Harvie, our jam set arranger Vera managed to find time to get behind the camera. The results can be enjoyed on Our Facebook page.
A fresh batch of mp3s will soon be uploaded by our Webmaster Ken Cumberlidge. Sincere thanks to Kevin Molyneux and Richard Stenhouse for helping with setting up the backline and stacking it away at the end of the night.
Next time at Leytonstone Blues Jam:
Next week our guests will be the evergreen Shakey Vick and the lesser green Steve Taylor. It’s always a real privilege to see these two guesting with the houseband, so there’s much to look forward too.
Something for the weekend:
Every Thursday, our resident drummer Phil Overhead hosts his Blues jam at the new venue of The Three Compasses, 62 High Street, N8 7NX starting at 8.30pm – free entry, plus a very competent houseband and backline provided.
No Blues at The Southgate Club this week, but St Harmonica’s Blues Club will be staging their monthly Blues jam at the same venue on Sunday 3rd November 7.00pm- 9.30pm-ish. Both Vera and myself plus many LBJ regulars will be there. It’s always a great night at this very friendly venue. For further information, check out www.stharmonicas.co.uk
Before that on Saturday 3rd November at The Manor Arms, 150 East India Dock Road, E14 0BP, our other good friend John Parry will be entertaining the locals as guest of Ronnie Collins’ Last Project – a great afternoon is guaranteed! 3.00pm-6.00pm, please use beer-garden entrance after 3,00pm. No charge at the door.
Thanking All Our Jammers & Listeners,