I have managed to get a session together at The Bell, Bell Green, Sydenham, SE26 5SJ, 020 8778 6636, starting Tuesday, 24th May 2011.
No money involved, but I have been assured of free beers. Strangely enough it's quite a nice pub despite its location on a traffic island and next to the gasworks and Savacentre.
All useful musicians are welcome, but save us from death by spoons and bodhrans.
I also meant to say, I do think this could be a good one. The manager John seems a very nice chap, and had asked around about our competence as sessioneers before getting back to me, so he obviously took the idea very seriously. The pub has oak panelling so the acoustics should be good. He said to sit anywhere, so wherever is best for the sound. I warmly look forward to getting this sesh set up and going, and also hope you other local Londoners will endorse it by your presence.
It'll be interesting to see what Danny has to say on his return here from his current exile to the naughty corner...
I'd nip down the Bell myself tonight if I wasn't just going round the corner to the Wig Museum.
Lovely, relaxed session and very welcoming landlord. Nice to play with two longstanding friends. Took me back years.
I hope whoever joins understands that nobody takes the lead as it's never been what it's about.
I think keeping the session to 5 people would be the optimum.
It would be nice to have a good guitarist/singer to give us a few chords to smooth out the melody instruments and bring a bit of variety to the sets.
yhaal, not wishing to poach players from the south wimbledon wig museum, but if anyone there feels that the SWWM sesh is too big for them, please inform of our bijou tuesday sessionette in sunny sydenham. ta.
Also,I should mention, for public transport, the nearest train station is Lower Sydenham which is just a few minutes away and is served by frequent trains from London Charing Cross via Waterloo East and London Bridge, and from Hayes, Kent via Clock House for the Croydon Tramlink. Also Sydenham Rail, which is served by the London Overground from HIghbury and Islington via Dalston Junction and Whitechapel, is a walkable distance not to far away. Several frequent bus services also operate nearby.
We would really welcome a guitarist as 3 soloist is just a wee bit too thin.
There were quite a few more people last night so this is a bit more encouraging. I hope it develops.
Well, I quite enjoyed it even if we were down in numbers. Easy going, no hassle, no pressure, a bit of chat, a few tunes, a couple of free drinks. What more would you want?
The Bell, Sydenham
I have managed to get a session together at The Bell, Bell Green, Sydenham, SE26 5SJ, 020 8778 6636, starting Tuesday, 24th May 2011.
No money involved, but I have been assured of free beers. Strangely enough it's quite a nice pub despite its location on a traffic island and next to the gasworks and Savacentre.
All useful musicians are welcome, but save us from death by spoons and bodhrans.
# Posted on May 16th 2011 by Rudall the time
Every tuesday...
Oh, and I meant to say, it's every Tuesday (I hope).
# Posted on May 16th 2011 by Rudall the time
PS...
I also meant to say, I do think this could be a good one. The manager John seems a very nice chap, and had asked around about our competence as sessioneers before getting back to me, so he obviously took the idea very seriously. The pub has oak panelling so the acoustics should be good. He said to sit anywhere, so wherever is best for the sound. I warmly look forward to getting this sesh set up and going, and also hope you other local Londoners will endorse it by your presence.
# Posted on May 16th 2011 by Rudall the time
Fair play, I'll try and pop in for a tune when I return in June. At least it'll be closer than the Kilkenny!
# Posted on May 17th 2011 by Daniel Gott
Oh well that didn't work out too good, did it Rudall?
Any one want to make this happen?
# Posted on May 27th 2011 by 'S dat you, O'Flibberty?
Daniel Gott, from what I've heard I don't think you'd be welcome if this takes off.
# Posted on June 6th 2011 by 'S dat you, O'Flibberty?
Charming.
Any particular reason?
# Posted on June 13th 2011 by Daniel Gott
Sorry about that - but best not to say online.
# Posted on June 14th 2011 by 'S dat you, O'Flibberty?
It'll be interesting to see what Danny has to say on his return here from his current exile to the naughty corner...
I'd nip down the Bell myself tonight if I wasn't just going round the corner to the Wig Museum.
# Posted on June 14th 2011 by yhaalhouse
Small but perfectly formed
Lovely, relaxed session and very welcoming landlord. Nice to play with two longstanding friends. Took me back years.
I hope whoever joins understands that nobody takes the lead as it's never been what it's about.
I think keeping the session to 5 people would be the optimum.
It would be nice to have a good guitarist/singer to give us a few chords to smooth out the melody instruments and bring a bit of variety to the sets.
# Posted on June 22nd 2011 by Cath
Small is indeed beautiful.
Begone all ye begrudgers!
# Posted on June 22nd 2011 by Rudall the time
Sounds great! Shame it is on the Tuesday!
# Posted on June 22nd 2011 by yhaalhouse
yhaal, not wishing to poach players from the south wimbledon wig museum, but if anyone there feels that the SWWM sesh is too big for them, please inform of our bijou tuesday sessionette in sunny sydenham. ta.
# Posted on June 22nd 2011 by Rudall the time
...anyone who plays half decently, that is...
# Posted on June 22nd 2011 by Rudall the time
Also,I should mention, for public transport, the nearest train station is Lower Sydenham which is just a few minutes away and is served by frequent trains from London Charing Cross via Waterloo East and London Bridge, and from Hayes, Kent via Clock House for the Croydon Tramlink. Also Sydenham Rail, which is served by the London Overground from HIghbury and Islington via Dalston Junction and Whitechapel, is a walkable distance not to far away. Several frequent bus services also operate nearby.
# Posted on June 23rd 2011 by Rudall the time
A guitarist would make all the difference
We would really welcome a guitarist as 3 soloist is just a wee bit too thin.
There were quite a few more people last night so this is a bit more encouraging. I hope it develops.
# Posted on June 29th 2011 by Cath
3 soloists? You must surely have some tunes in common?
# Posted on June 29th 2011 by No Cause For Alarm
Wierd things happen down here in SE London, Alistair. 3 soloists who play together. It has been known. We try and hush it up.
In truth, this session is wide open. Big quiet pub, plenty of room, free drinks, easy going landlord, what more could you ask for?
# Posted on June 30th 2011 by Rudall the time
"In truth, this session is wide open."
As long as your last name isn't Gott it would seem!! Oh well.
# Posted on June 30th 2011 by No Cause For Alarm
Cath: Forget about a six string devil botherer. It's a good job it's on a Tues or your might have had a uke plunker attempting the trash your session!
# Posted on July 1st 2011 by yhaalhouse
Chords are fine David, I'm not worried about the uke. Anyway, it's always good to see you for the company.
# Posted on July 3rd 2011 by Cath
Could do with musicians there tonight
Hi,
Any string player (incl guitar) in the area tonight would be more than welcome .
# Posted on August 2nd 2011 by Cath
Phew
Two fiddles, one banjo and one guitar - and a thank you from John the landlord at the end of the night. Pretty good.
# Posted on August 3rd 2011 by Cath
Where was the flute/ box?
# Posted on August 4th 2011 by yhaalhouse
He was in Sorrento, Italy. Just got back now.
# Posted on August 5th 2011 by Rudall the time
I heard there are youths gathering in Penge and that might spillover to Sydenham, so I'm not going to The Bell tonight. Sorry folks.
# Posted on August 9th 2011 by Rudall the time
The Bell
Just as well, the Sainsbury's garage across the way had its windows smashed.
# Posted on August 12th 2011 by Cath
...and it got looted.
Hopefully back to normal tomorrow?
# Posted on August 15th 2011 by 'S dat you, O'Flibberty?
Well, I quite enjoyed it even if we were down in numbers. Easy going, no hassle, no pressure, a bit of chat, a few tunes, a couple of free drinks. What more would you want?
# Posted on August 20th 2011 by Rudall the time
Same again Tuesday...
# Posted on August 27th 2011 by Cath
Finished....
...as far as I'm concerned. Too much football early on, to wait upon to finish. I won't be back.
# Posted on September 20th 2011 by Rudall the time
Well may I suggest you fill up your empty Tuesday evenings with a trip to SW19?
# Posted on September 20th 2011 by yhaalhouse
Will consider it, Yhaal.
# Posted on September 20th 2011 by Rudall the time
It's a shame this one didn't take off. Somewhere as big as South London needs more regular, reliable & well attended sessions.
# Posted on September 21st 2011 by yhaalhouse
As they say: You can bring a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
# Posted on September 21st 2011 by Rudall the time