Andrew informs that the Three Cups session in Bedford has ended due to lack of support....This used to be a lively one for Irish fans so a shame to hear of its demise....Andrew says that he now runs a small session every Thursday at The Polhill Arms, Renhold (near Bedford) but if you are thinking of going please contact him first (he is in the musicians register).
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ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
The aim of this website is to publicise and provide details of all open music sessions currently taking place in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. The information it contains is hopefully current and accurate. However this depends on your input so if you know of any new sessions, sessions that have become defunct, cancellations, alterations or spot any errors please send details here or leave a message on the board.
ABOUT SESSIONS
Music sessions are most often described as "Open Mic" or "Acoustic".
Open Mic sessions usually have a PA system available and musicians are invited to take turns at performing. Types of music can be very varied.
Acoustic sessions are non-amplified and once a musician has started a tune other players can join in. Types of music can be varied but folk tunes usually dominate though a few sessions are more biased toward guitar/singers.
Some acoustic sessions are "round the room" where players are invited to take turns at starting a tune (these are generally those that are more guitar/singer based).
The more instrumental & folktune based sessions are less formal and anyone can start a tune at an appropriate moment. However, this requires a degree of etiquette so that all players get a fair chance to play tunes at their own level of ability or confidence.
Jazz sessions have their own format which usually relies on the ability to read from musical arrangements and being able to improvise.
Open Mic sessions usually have a PA system available and musicians are invited to take turns at performing. Types of music can be very varied.
Acoustic sessions are non-amplified and once a musician has started a tune other players can join in. Types of music can be varied but folk tunes usually dominate though a few sessions are more biased toward guitar/singers.
Some acoustic sessions are "round the room" where players are invited to take turns at starting a tune (these are generally those that are more guitar/singer based).
The more instrumental & folktune based sessions are less formal and anyone can start a tune at an appropriate moment. However, this requires a degree of etiquette so that all players get a fair chance to play tunes at their own level of ability or confidence.
Jazz sessions have their own format which usually relies on the ability to read from musical arrangements and being able to improvise.
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CURRENT SESSIONS
It is annoying to make a wasted trip because of poor information so please help keep this list accurate and up to date.
The Albion, Ampthill
acoustic. 2nd Tuesday of month 8.00pm
The Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard
acoustic. 2nd Sunday of month 3.00pm
The Cannon, Newport Pagnell
open mic. Every Thursday 8.00pm
The Cock, Wing
open mic. Every Wednesday 8.00pm
The Crown, Ley Hill
acoustic. Every Tuesday 9.00pm
Kiln Farm Club, Kiln Farm MK
open mic. Every Tuesday 8.00pm
The Five Bells, Stanbridge
acoustic (tunes only). Last Monday of month 8.00pm
The Lamb, Stoke Goldington
acoustic / tuition. 1st & 3rd Thursdays of month 7.30pm
Open Band Jazz, Woburn
jazz session. Every Thursday 8.00pm
Open University Folk Club
acoustic. 3rd Monday of month 12.30pm
The Prince of Wales, Steeple Claydon
open mic. 2nd Friday of month 8.00pm
The Queen's Head, Tebworth
acoustic. Every 4th Wednesday 8.30pm
Revolutions Bar, Central MK
open mic. Every Sunday 8.00pm
The Royal Oak, Woburn Sands
acoustic. 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month 8.30pm
The Sports Club, New Bradwell
acoustic. 1st Sunday of month 8.30pm
open mic. Alternate Thursdays 8.30pm
The Stratton Arms, Turweston
open mic. Every Sunday (except last of month) 8.00pm
The Sun, Leighton Buzzard
open mic. Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm
The Swan, Northall
open mic. 1st Sunday of month 8.00pm
The Swan, Stewkley
acoustic. Every 4th Wednesday 8.30pm
The Vaults Bar, Stony Stratford
acoustic. Every Sunday 12.30pm
The Walnut Tree, Blisworth
acoustic. 3rd Monday of month 8.30pm
The Woolpack, Buckingham
open mic (BAC). Every Thursday 8.30pm
The Albion, Ampthill
acoustic. 2nd Tuesday of month 8.00pm
The Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard
acoustic. 2nd Sunday of month 3.00pm
The Cannon, Newport Pagnell
open mic. Every Thursday 8.00pm
The Cock, Wing
acoustic. Alternate Tuesdays 8.30pm
The Cock Inn, Wootton
acoustic. Every Tuesday 8.00pm
The Crauford Arms, Wolvertonopen mic. Every Wednesday 8.00pm
The Crown, Ley Hill
acoustic. 3rd Friday of month 9.00pm
Farmer's Boy, Kensworth
acoustic. 1st Thursday of month 8.00pm
Farmer's Boy, Kensworth
ukelele session. 1st Tuesday of month 8.00pm
"Friday Fiddlers", a roving tunes only session, different pub every 1st Friday of the month, for any string instruments, contact Sally Mounter for venue (or look on Facebook page)
The Globe, Dunstableacoustic. Every Tuesday 9.00pm
Kiln Farm Club, Kiln Farm MK
open mic. Every Tuesday 8.00pm
The Five Bells, Stanbridge
acoustic (tunes only). Last Monday of month 8.00pm
The Lamb, Stoke Goldington
acoustic. 4th Friday of month 8.00pm"
Leighton Buzzard Brewery, Grovebury Road,
acoustic. 3rd Friday of month 8.30pm
Roots School, Community Centre, Britten Grove, Old Farm Park. MK7 8QUacoustic / tuition. 1st & 3rd Thursdays of month 7.30pm
Open Band Jazz, Woburn
jazz session. Every Thursday 8.00pm
Open University Folk Club
acoustic. 3rd Monday of month 12.30pm
The Prince of Wales, Steeple Claydon
open mic. 2nd Friday of month 8.00pm
The Queen's Head, Tebworth
acoustic. Every 4th Wednesday 8.30pm
Revolutions Bar, Central MK
open mic. Every Sunday 8.00pm
The Royal Oak, Woburn Sands
acoustic. 2nd & 4th Thursdays of month 8.30pm
The Sports Club, New Bradwell
acoustic. 1st Sunday of month 8.30pm
open mic. Alternate Thursdays 8.30pm
The Stratton Arms, Turweston
open mic. Every Sunday (except last of month) 8.00pm
The Sun, Leighton Buzzard
open mic. Alternate Thursdays 8.00pm
The Swan, Northall
open mic. 1st Sunday of month 8.00pm
The Swan, Stewkley
acoustic. Every 4th Wednesday 8.30pm
The Vaults Bar, Stony Stratford
acoustic. Every Sunday 12.30pm
The Walnut Tree, Blisworth
acoustic. 3rd Monday of month 8.30pm
The Woolpack, Buckingham
open mic (BAC). Every Thursday 8.30pm
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