The Mersea Session: January 2011

23 January 2011

Thursday 27th January

200 traditional tunes listed here for starters: http://www.rampantscotland.com/songs/blsongs_index.htm .

21 January 2011

(Belated) Burns Night Session - Thursday 27th Jan

OK, it'll be a couple of days late, but we're making this coming Thursday's Session a special Scottish-themed evening in honour of Burns Night. So come along and sing, play or listen to all manner of Scots songs, tunes and recitations. You might even feel inspired to dress in Caledonian fashion!

(Sorry about lack of recent updates - no cameras in evidence the last two Thursday nights!)

7 January 2011

Happy New Year

The first Session of 2011 offered a cheering end to an otherwise dull, grey day. Very good to see the return of some musicians who hadn't been along for a while, too.

Hello and welcome

If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night.

The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Captain Bob from Maldon.

But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30.

Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.