There's a jam session near you!

[Taz]

Be glad to see you Dooce 😉 I'll be there tonight.
Hey Sharon you sound kinda proficient in the art of syrup distinction nudge nudge, 😉 😉 Is there something we should know :laugh: :whistle:

 

[philthd]

from a cooking wobsite
Strictly speaking, Treacle is the British generic name for any syrup made during the refining of sugar cane. Therefore, theoretically, Treacle, Black Treacle, Molasses, Golden Syrup and Blackstrap are all treacles. In practice however, there is a technical difference between ?treacle? and ?Molasses? in that molasses is obtained from the drainings of raw sugar during the refining process and treacle is made from the syrup obtained from the sugar. [...] Treacle was originally the name of a medicinal mixture which was most likely used as an antidote against poisons, in particular venomous bites. The name is derived from Old French triacle, in turn from Latin theriaca meaning ?antidote to poison?. This medicine originally had honey as its base, but at some point the honey was replaced with treacle. Over time the pharmacological meaning died out, and around the 17th century in Britain the word ?treacle? took on its present day meaning, and was used chiefly as a cheap form of sweetener.

 

[sharon]

Pete."Taz" wrote:
Hey Sharon you sound kinda proficient in the art of syrup distinction nudge nudge, 😉 😉 Is there something we should know :laugh: :whistle:

Not at all I just have a tin in the pantry although I can't say why
😉

 

[sharon]

philthD wrote:

from a cooking wobsite
Strictly speaking, Treacle is the British generic name for any syrup made during the refining of sugar cane. Therefore, theoretically, Treacle, Black Treacle, Molasses, Golden Syrup and Blackstrap are all treacles. In practice however, there is a technical difference between ?treacle? and ?Molasses? in that molasses is obtained from the drainings of raw sugar during the refining process and treacle is made from the syrup obtained from the sugar. [...] Treacle was originally the name of a medicinal mixture which was most likely used as an antidote against poisons, in particular venomous bites. The name is derived from Old French triacle, in turn from Latin theriaca meaning ?antidote to poison?. This medicine originally had honey as its base, but at some point the honey was replaced with treacle. Over time the pharmacological meaning died out, and around the 17th century in Britain the word ?treacle? took on its present day meaning, and was used chiefly as a cheap form of sweetener. Interestingly enough, name ?molasses? comes from the Portuguese word mela?o which is derived from the Latin mel, meaning honey.

8| Well I don't know about that but in our house treacle is in a red tin and is black and golden syrup is in a green tin and is, well golden. 😉 Syrup can be eaten out of the tin but treacle is too treacly!

We've gone horribly of thread here :whistle:

 

[philthd]

to me, treacle is a term of endearment, hence the avatar
whilst syrup is a hairpiece

you can out either on toast.

or jam is a good toast topping option.
hence we are back on topic

 

[jools]

"hence we are back on topic"

Pilthd-
GENIUS move!

Mornington Crescent anyone?

 

[PaulyT]

And there was me thinking it was yacht varnish!!
:whistle:

 

[jools]

Time to insert a 'new topic' :laugh:

 

[jools]

Well, heyup. Ther's jazz alive and weel up t'north. Having just come back fr'm Black Swan i'York I can report that all's well and gud i' jam scene rahnd these parts.

(can't keep up the silly accent)- The best thing about a jam session is the social aspect. I met up with about 20 people I hadn't seen in about a year. That 'magic' transferred itself into the playing and it was a blistering night.
One trumpet, two saxes, two clarinets, and two trombones. ( sounded like the Glenn Miller Orchestra!) But mainly the vibe was about 'people'.

That's what music is all about - community. Long live live music.

 

[visionari1]

Jools wrote:
The best thing about a jam session is the social aspect. I met up with about 20 people I hadn't seen in about a year. That 'magic' transferred itself into the playing and it was a blistering night.

That's what music is all about - community. Long live live music.

Absolutley correcto Jools....right on the money....unforunately I jam/busk solo so to speak (although every passer by I consider to be jamming with me) before my Sax lesson each week, and it really perks me up,
.....can hardly wait till real Jam time though...

cheers 😉

 

[Taz]

Sounds great Jools. Always good t' catchup wit' old mates down t'Balck Swan. I remember when me grandad........ 🙁 sorry :laugh:
That's the sort of jam that makes the hairs on the back of you neck stand up, and the sort you talk about for weeks after 😉 grrreat.

 

[Bobby G]

Sounds like that Black Swan is the place to be; maybe people in York are a little more open than down here, there's very often a slightly reserved feel to some of the jams I go to, even musically. There's often a 'doing your party piece' feel before the more informal last couple of numbers (although the Half Moon blues jam is even more regimented than that in a way). What I'm after is a true 'jam', with that kind of 'could-go-anywhere' feel - the closest thing I've heard to what I'd like to do is the kind of eruptive, spontaneous, unpredictable sounds you get on a lot of Charles Mingus records; it's probably a lot more organised than it sounds, but it has the kind of feel I'm after - solo when you feel it rather than taking your regulation two choruses, riff spontaneously alone or with others behind the soloist, and play without fear of making mistakes 'cos they don't really matter in that situation.

 

[jools]

Bob - (and anyone else) give me a shout if you ever fancy a trip up these parts and I'll offer a sofa for the night to crash if you fancy a jam at Ye Olde Blacke Swane. LOL

Next week is a 'benefit' gig for a regular bass player who's been through a rough time, so it's likely to be a big turnout. Also, we've had some biiiiig names come down (Peter King, Alan Barnes etc).

You're right tho - that spontaneous eruption of joining in makes for a 'proper jam' in my mind. Just like the way that folk sessions are conducted: the players are around you in the audience and everyone is included. That's how this one has evolved. Sometimes someone at the back just stands up and does a trumpet solo or whatever. Brilliant. Just like way back in the day when this whole idea got started.

The end of the night tho is always chaotic. I like to call it the 'bunfight' ROFLOL. If you want to do something serious (a ballad or some 'party piece, you have to do it just before or just after the break). The biggest shame is that they close up at 11.30 - as most of us could go on til the early hours. That and the no-smoking. Grrrrr.

 

[Taz]

This is a thread that hasn't been touched for ages, but I thought I would reopen it with some short notice for anyone down south. I'm staying with relatives in Rye, East Sussex, at the moment and I've found an acoustic night at the Royal Oak pub in Rye Foreign tonight. I shall be there from about 8.30, if any southern members read this in time and fancy a jam, then come along.
Pete would it be possible to create a page dedicated to gigs and jam sessions, somewhere between Breakfast room and Sound clips maybe?

 

[Taz]

Well, I went along to the Royal Oak last night and found a very friendly pub, serving well kept ale and a very pleasant atmosphere! Two acoustic guitars, a bass, some tom toms and myself. Probably a little too folk oriented for my liking, but we managed to squeeze in some blues and a bit of rock and roll.
If any members are near to this area on the first Tuesday of the month, the landlord and lady will be only too pleased to see you (whether you play or not)

 

[snowball]

Sounds good, Taz! I probably live nearer Rye than most if not all members of the forum. Tuesdays are my clarinet lesson nights but might suggest to oh that we go over if a first Tuesday falls in a holiday.

 

[Taz]

What is your neck of the woods Catherine? I seem to be spending loads of time down that way at the moment. There is lots going on around that area.
Lucky old you!!!!

 

[snowball]

I live near Hastings

 

[Taz]

I'm heading back down to Rye on Friday until Wednesday (I think), If I can find a jam around there somewhere, do you fancy meeting up for a blast?

 

[Taz]

I've just found a superb resource for you guys down south, the variety of entertainment is incredible. I wish we had half of what you've got up here in the Midlands.

Stuff on in and around Hastings There. That should keep you guys busy for a while.

I noticed that there's a jam at the Kings head in Battle. Its been over twenty years since I last visited any pubs in that area. I may give them a ring to check it's still on and go along anyway.