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BlueJam is thrilled to have been awarded 25,000 funding for a year-long project by the Heritage Lottery Fund. A group of young people have designed a project which will enable them to look in a creative and interactive way at the youth culture that people in this part of Cumbria experienced in the 40s and 50s. Using a combination of research techniques and practical workshops they will produce a valuable archive of material as well as presenting their research through an exhibition, with video, fashion, live music and living documentary performances. We are very happy to be working in collaboration with Penrith and Eden Museum where the final exhibition will be shown. There will be regular updates accessible through this site. If you were involved in the initial discussions and have lost contact or would like to get involved now please get in touch via the contact page. Project Direction: Jilly Jarman; Programme Leader: Jessica Mills; Production Team: Bryony Jarman-Pinto, Jamie Trengrove, Mouse Day. More information coming soon. |
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Next Sessions:
Sun 5 Sep 2-4pm Highbury Quadrant Church | Wed 15 Sep 7.30 - 9.30 Gt Salkeld Old School
Sun 3 Oct 2-4pm Highbury Quadrant Church
London N5 2TE 'The choir in Penrith seems to have formed an identity with a core of people coming each time and ideas developing towards a coherent way of working. The London group is still more adhoc with a larger base group. Both groups are travelling in similar directions. I can't wait for everyone to meet.' Jilly JarmanEvents Coming Up Soon
BlueJam at Macfest Ravenstonedale, Sat 11th Sept.
Support our local festivals and local musicians.
Band to be arranged. Interested in playing? Get in touch
BlueJam plays at Squirrelfest. This year it is at Brockhole, Windermere. Sun 26th Sept.
Mixed acoustic set of jazz, folk and medieval.
Band to be arranged.
Interested in playing? Get in touch
Jilly Jarman Trio with guests Fri 3 September 8pm Zefirellis, Ambleside. FREE.
Bryony Jarman-Pinto - voice, Oli Bentley - sax, Jilly Jarman - voice & piano, Rob Steels - bass, Jack Davies – drums. 'modern jazz'
BlueJam Folk Group - Wednesdays 7.30pm at EDC rooms, Lowther St, Penrith. £3 to pay for room.
Led by Roger Butterfield, this group is ideal for musicians with some experience who want to play traditional music, perhaps with the intention of playing in open sessions eventually. The group is continuing over the summer holidays and welcomes new players. Come and have a try!
Recent Events & Courses
BlueJam played at Solfest Drystone Stage, Sat 28th Aug 6.30pm. Groove set of jazz and contemporary fusions.
We had a great crowd with dancing and sun. Thanks to the sound guys and Drystyan crew and to Sarah Wallcook for stepping in.
Bryony, Jessica, Oli, Jake, Anne, Tim, Jilly, Rob, Tom B., Patrick.
Ska band User Friendly
This band featuring BlueJam's own Mouse is getting a good reputation locally.
Did you see them in the Dance tent at Solfest this year?
Also the amazing Digitalis, Rob Heron, Paddy Rogan and Mike Woodward and more....
BlueJam at Brougham Hall Free Festival A fantastic day - thanks to Anne Clayton from Fusion Cafe for inspiring the idea. BlueJam contributed a music stage with 40s & 50s jazz, guest singers, and a folk and djembe workshop, and a vintage contemporary stall with lantern making.
BlueJam Music Sessions for Eden Mind - Tuesdays drop-in session in Penrith
These sessions led by Mouse and Jamie have been really successful and we hope we will be able to work with Eden Mind again in the future.
Benefit for Northern Fells Group with JUNIOR HACKSAW Fri 11 June 7.30 Rosley Village Hall. (5 or 2.50)
Open mic session for younger as well as seasoned players: See flyer
Northern Fells have supported Reverb music sessions in Caldbeck since they started and helped create a wonderful resource for local young musicians.
Jilly Jarman Quintet Sun 20 June 7.45 Upfront Gallery. £9
Ella Jarman-Pinto - voice, Geoff Bartholomew - trumpet, Jilly Jarman - voice & piano, Rob Steels - bass, Jack Davies – drums. 'jazz - from swing, fusion to blues from Fats Waller through to Coltrane and beyond. FLYER 017684 84538
BlueJam Band Sessions - Tues 4 - 6pm Eden Rural Foyer
10-17 years. These Tuesday sessions have been really productive this half-term - look out for new activity in the autumn. We need to keep supporting young people to make their own music.
Massive thanks to the Foyer for making us all so welcome.
We have no funding as yet to carry on, but watch this space for news in case we get lucky!
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