8:30 - 11:00 EVERY MONDAY
Leytonstone Ex-Servicemens Club, 2 Harvey Rd E11 3DB
Admission: £2 for jammers / £3 for audience
"The Blues is where it's at..."
...and where it's at
 IS HERE !
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~ ~ October 28th 2024 ~ ~
MARK SIBLEY
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~ ~ What happened this week... ~ ~
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From the pen of our Head Honcho and Houseband Bassist - Terry Duggan:

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:

  • Harp+Vocals - Mark Sibley
  • Guitar+Vocals - Rachel, Kevin Molyneux and Mike Dearing
  • Guitar - Murray, Richard Stenhouse, Chris Greene, Sam and Ian Hammond
  • Harp - Ned Phillips
  • Bass - Maxwell Paternoster, Richard Stenhouse Steve Taylor and Terry Duggan
  • Drums - Lou, Marc Turner and Phil Overhead

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,

Terry

Latest mp3s
WALKING THE DOG
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
MY BABE
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
TRUST MY BABY
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
I'M READY
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
SHE'S TUFF
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
BACK IN THE NIGHT
Mark Sibley [Slide Gtr+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
ROXETTE
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
ALWAYS LATE
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Mike Dearing [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES
Rachel [Gtr+Vocals] / Murray [Gtr] / Steve Taylor [Bass] / Lou [Drums]
TELL ME MAMA
Rachel [Gtr+Vocals] / Murray [Gtr] / Steve Taylor [Bass] / Lou [Drums]
LET'S START AGAIN TONIGHT
Mike Dearing [Gtr+Vocals] / Richard Stenhouse [Gtr] / Ned Phillips [Harp] / Maxwell Paternoster [Bass] / Lou [Drums]
TALK TO ME, BABY
Mike Dearing [Gtr+Vocals] / Richard Stenhouse [Gtr] / Ned Phillips [Harp] / Maxwell Paternoster [Bass] / Lou [Drums]
LIKE A HURRICANE
Kevin Molyneux [Gtr+Vocals] / Chris Greene [Gtr] / Sam [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Marc Turner [Drums]
KEEP ON ROCKING IN THE FREE WORLD
Kevin Molyneux [Gtr+Vocals] / Chris Greene [Gtr] / Sam [Gtr] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Marc Turner [Drums]
MY BABY QUIT ME
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Kevin Molyneux and Sam [Gtrs] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Marc Turner [Drums]
THIRD DEGREE
Mark Sibley [Harp+Vocals] / Kevin Molyneux and Sam [Gtrs] / Terry Duggan [Bass] / Marc Turner [Drums]
YOU CAN HAVE MY HUSBAND (But Don't Mess With My Man)
Rachel [Gtr+Vocals] / Ian Hammond [Gtr] / Maxwell Paternoster [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
I WAS LOOKING BACK
Rachel [Gtr+Vocals] / Ian Hammond [Gtr] / Maxwell Paternoster [Bass] / Phil Overhead [Drums]
HELP THE POOR
Mike Dearing [Gtr+Vocals] / Chris Greene [Gtr] / Ned Phillips [Harp] / Steve Taylor [Bass] / Lou [Drums]
IT'S ALL OVER NOW
Mike Dearing [Gtr+Vocals] / Chris Greene [Gtr] / Ned Phillips [Harp] / Steve Taylor [Bass] / Lou [Drums]
SUGAR-COATED LOVE
Mike Dearing [Gtr+Vocals] / Ian Hammond [Gtr] / Richard Stenhouse [Bass] / Marc Turner [Drums]
SHAKE YOUR MONEYMAKER
Mike Dearing [Gtr+Vocals] / Ian Hammond [Gtr] / Richard Stenhouse [Bass] / Marc Turner [Drums]
 
The man who started it all...
Our founder: RAY BARTRIP - 1947-2010
RAY BARTRIP:  1947 - 2010
  The Blues Jam Houseband: -
Terry Duggan - Bass Guitar
Terry Duggan
Bass Guitar
Phil Overhead - Drums
Phil Overhead
Drums
Mike Dearing - Guitar & Vocals
Mike Dearing
Guitar & Vocals