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BB's Galveston Bay Jam
I've decided that it is high time that there be a decent all-around
jam group in the Kemah, TX area. While it may be tricky to pull
off, I hope that it will focus on lots of different music which abounds
in this area. Jump to the
bottom of the page to read some of my thoughts on musical genres in
which I am particularly interested. If you'd be interested in
participating, contact me!
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Some
thoughts on musical genres.
We live near Houston, Texas, which
stands at the crossroads of at least four major cultural regions
in America. From the East we have a strong influence of
the Cajun people. From the Northeast, the culture of
the Deep South can be felt. The central Heartland,
America's breadbasket, let's her influence be felt from the
North Northwest. From the Southwest we are influenced by
the Tejano culture. We shouldn't overlook the
overarching influence of the Bible Belt, either. This area
is rich in many distinct cultures.
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Texas Music
- Texas Country, Texas Indie, Texas Punk, Texas Rock, Texas Swing,
etc.
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Louisiana Music -
Cajun, Creole, Swamp Pop, Zydeco, etc.
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Alternative Country -
Americana, Insurgent Country, Red Dirt, Outlaw Country, etc.
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Tejano - Corrido,
Mariachi, Mexican Traditions, Tex-Mex, etc.
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Gospel - Black Gospel,
Bluegrass Gospel, Christian Country, Contemporary Christian, Gospel Blues,
Southern Gospel, etc.
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Traditional -
Bluegrass, Cowboy,
Neo-Traditional
Bluegrass, Old Timey, Progressive Bluegrass, etc.
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Main cultural influences converging on this area. |
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Other Monthly Jams I Like
Contemporary Christian Jam
1st Tuesdays 7-9pm
Hosted by Debbie Forrest
Location: University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive, Houston,
TX
(832) 418-0580
Cajun Music Jam
2nd Sundays 6-9pm
Hosted by Steve and Donna Bing
Location: Pizza Inn, 1801 Mangum Rd. (corner of W. 18th & Mangum Rd.),
Houston, TX
No percussion, please.
(832) 433-7914
Plenty of room (and Pizza) for those who just want to come listen.
Bluegrass Jam
3rd Saturdays 6-?
Hosted by Bay Area Bluegrass Association
Location: Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, TX
http://www.bayareabluegrass.org/
Houston CFMA Cajun Dance
4th Saturdays 7:30-11:30pm
Free dance lessons at 6:00
Hosted by Cajun French Music Association - Houston Heritage Chapter
Location: KC Lodge #2917, 607 E. Whitney, Houston, TX
While it's not a jam session, it is a family-friendly dance which is fun
to attend. $8 for non-CFMA members. A little less for
members. Kids are free (I think). |