Credit: Jason Hawkes Photography

Tuesday 18 May 2010

Jamming at Jamboree

                              Photo by Pascale Yebgui

One of the things we are most blessed with, living in this fair old city, is the amazing amount of music from all corners of the world that resonate through the boroughs every day.

From huge and world-renowned venues to the dark and dingy nooks and crannies, aural delights seep out of every pore.

Down towards the nook and cranny end of the spectrum is a little-know bar tucked away in Cable Street Studios. Stepping through a giant, heavy curtain into Jamboree helps build the anticipation and one then steps into a beautifully atmospheric bar where all manner of performers come and display their talents throughout the week.

Regular nights here include 'Red Sky At Night' on Mondays, featuring a myriad of Bluegrass and Americana-inflected music hosted by the man known as Jim, and 'Magic Swirling Ships' on a Thursday with the finest selection of Garage Rock bands around.

In my humble opinion, the best venues are the ones that aren't on the tip of everyone's tongue. The kind of places that people who do know, often keep to themselves.

Well, today I'm breaking rank. Just for you guys...