Open Jam Session
Second Wednesday of The Month
7:00-9:00pm
Second Wednesday of The Month
7:00-9:00pm
- Hosted By: Rudy Gabrielson of ONWARD
- Venue: Ferry Beach Retreat and Conference Center
- Site: Rowland Hall Auditorium (14 Boardwalk Drive, Saco, ME)
+ Recently renovated performance space.
+ Great acoustics with a new HVAC system for year round comfort.
+ Piano will be available.
+ Free WIFI available
+ Plenty of Parking on Ferry Beach Campus! - Format: We expect the format will evolve based on participation and interest. Initial thought is to be an open community acoustic jam, playing in a circle, with partial facilitation from a few seasoned musicians. A collection of PDF charts will be available on a Google Drive (Bring tablet or mobile device to access).
- Cost: $5 suggested donation to support Music and Arts at Ferry Beach.
Host Rudy Gabrielson pictured on left
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Rudy has been playing music for over 50 years starting with his first piano recital in 2nd grade. Since then he has picked up a few other instruments including harmonica, mountain dulcimer, djembe, melodica, and penny whistle.
Rudy remembers the thrill of performing for the first time with a tight, rehearsed band. Even more thrilling was watching my son Andrew and his band “Low Flying Airplanes” as they were named “Maine’s band of the year” his senior year in high school. So when Andrew asked me to provide music for a community-theater production he was in, I jumped at the chance. Who would have imagined that this would eventually lead to the formation of “Onward,” a band that includes my son Andrew, his partner Kelly, my friend of 20+ years Paul, and good friends Henry and Chuck. |