the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)

Subject: The Alma Plumstead
From: cockney
Date: 03 Feb 03 - 12:08 PM

Did anybody go to the Alma jam session this Sunday?

I had to miss it 'cos of work.

What a great session it is. You can meet Lord Snooty, Joe Bazouke & The Hippy while listening or joining in with some real first class jamming/improvisation.

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: Nemesis
Date: 03 Feb 03 - 07:35 PM

Joe Bazouki? Joe is great (and in the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain).. and Plumstead is the historical birth place of the Arsenal football team ... Wow!

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: cockney
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 10:04 AM

The very same Joe Bazouki! aka dave Sutch - brilliant electric bass player. Also plays with a band called WALKING THE WITCH

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: Nemesis
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 03:03 PM

Now then, (re. WTW)what yer think of them Woodsie as it has been suggested I book 'em?

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: cockney
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 06:59 PM

Not a bad band. Joe plays bass mainly, but does some of his bazouki stuff as well. Also featured is Graham Hood who plays guitar and dulcimer. Lead singer - I think is Bob... (sorry if wrong name) he has a fantastic voice. They also have a classical female violinist who is fantastic! They play original material sort of "incredible stringband meets the Brides Of Funkenstein" definitely worth booking.

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: Nemesis
Date: 04 Feb 03 - 07:06 PM

Okay ,, be loking into for after the summer shenanigans are over here (good to get feedback from impartial critic)
Hille
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Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: cockney
Date: 05 Feb 03 - 10:37 AM

Here's a link to one of my web pages (there's a picture of Joe bazouki at the session The Alma Jam

Woodsie

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 06 Feb 03 - 11:33 AM

Sounds good to me!!!

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: stevetheORC
Date: 06 Feb 03 - 05:45 PM

Hi is this a regular thing at the Alma?
Would be great if it is as we live not too far away

Orc

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 06 Feb 03 - 07:56 PM

Yes every Sunday 6pm - 10.30pm!!!

see the link in earlier message

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: GUEST,Fisheye
Date: 07 Feb 03 - 12:31 PM

It certainly is a good session pub, but i was amazed at the number of amplifiers that were spread around the floor. It has been nearly 40 years since i last visited the Alma,then it was a bikers rock and roll pub.

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: stevetheORC
Date: 07 Feb 03 - 08:17 PM

Thanks for that info, will endevour to call in for a listen:-)0

Thanks De Orc

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: cockney
Date: 08 Feb 03 - 06:52 PM

Not long to go now...Brrrng!!!

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 09 Feb 03 - 05:44 AM

The Alma is a great little jam. Just what you need after a good Sunday lunch - good beer, good company, and an eclectic mix of music. There's also a great blues harp player gets in there most weeks!

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 09 Feb 03 - 11:49 AM

Where is this Alma Plumstead? I kept thinking it was a ship, until I studied the thread a little more thoroughly. I take it that it's in London, or shall we say "Greater London"?
I added (London jam session) to the thread in my feeble attempt to make it clear. According to Woodsie's link, it's this session (click) you're talking about, right?
OK, so it's on King's Highway, London. The session is on Sundays, 6-10:30 PM. Wish I could be there.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: GUEST,Woodsie
Date: 11 Feb 03 - 01:54 PM

There are some new pictures taken at the jam here ALMA JAM

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Mugwump
Date: 01 Mar 03 - 12:45 PM

Intresting comments by Joe. The bar we do our jam in is called The Crimea bar.

The Jam was cancelled (in advance) a couple of weeks ago because apparently it was the anniversary of some famous navy bloke or something and the navy people have a special do there every year!

Can anybody shed light on The Alma (ship) and the Plumstead connection?

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Sliding Down The Bannister At My Auntie's House
Date: 09 Mar 03 - 07:33 AM

Podger, Dodger & smudger were playing last week. A mixture of beatles and plink plonk guitar,

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 05:12 AM

The pub at Plumstead, London SE18, is named after the battle of Alma which was fought in 1854 during the Crimean war.

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 06:30 AM

That's interesting dave. I was in there last night, unfortunately it was the worst time iv'e been there. It turned out to be a very stressful evening. The sound engineer was definitely three sheets to the wind and took an hour to set up a mike!!!!! We left after the 1 good song of the night Rosalee.

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 10 Mar 03 - 10:23 AM

The last time I went, I didn't bother with the sound system. Even at the Tudor Barn where the system is fine, I usually prefer to sing without it. Perhaps I'll offer to set up a PA sometime at "The Alma" - if they really need it.

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Mugwump
Date: 15 Mar 03 - 12:04 PM

I haven't been for a couple of weeks how's it been?

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: Mugwump
Date: 16 Mar 03 - 08:22 AM

When are Pidger, Flidger & Grimshaw back?

Subject: RE: the Alma Plumstead (London jam session)
From: BanjoRay
Date: 16 Mar 03 - 07:10 PM

Having seen the pictures, I hope nobody lives within a mile and a half of the place.
Unplugged Ray