Random Strangers Jam - Free NYC Jam Sessions Mondays 8-10pm @ Shrine Harlem

Random Strangers Jam - Free NYC Jam Sessions Mondays 8-10pm @ Shrine Harlem

Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join the Jam. Random Strangers Jam are fully improvised funk rock jam sessions in Harlem.

By Random Strangers Jam

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Monday, March 24 · 8 - 10pm EDT

Location

Shrine World Music Venue

2271 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard New York, NY 10030

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Bring your instrument. Be a Stranger. Join Random Strangers Jam at Shrine Harlem every Monday 8-10pm in winter and spring 2025 for a fully improvised psychedelic funk rock jam session led by Sky Demetri and his band, Alex Tovar and Samario Hardy.

Come prepared to create new music on the spot - every 5-10 minutes, half the band takes a seat and is replaced by musicians from the audience, the new group of random strangers picks a key and kick off a fresh jam segment.

Simply show up or RSVP for a slot at randomstrangersjam.com!

All jammers must sign in on the official sign up sheet (this is in addition to any online RSVP). The sign up sheet becomes available in person at Shrine 15 minute before the jam.


Backline includes: Amps, PA, D/I, mics, drums, keys. You must bring all other instruments.

Frequently asked questions

Who can join the jam?

The jam session is open to all musicians who are comfortable improvising on stage in front of a live audience. There are no cover songs, no standards, it is pure improvisation usually in the vein of psychedelic funk rock and blues. Bring your instrument. RSVP or just raise your hand. And you'll jam!

Can I come and listen even if I don't play an instrument?

Absolutely! Plenty of people do. Random Strangers Jam is a community open to everyone who appreciates improvised live music. Shrine has an excellent kitchen with a full dinner menu that is sensitive to many dietary restrictions and the bar is well-stocked, including non-alcoholic beverages.

Is this event free?

There is no cover fee but you are highly encouraged to support the small, locally owned indie music venue hosting this event by buying food and beverages. Small indie music venues are the lifeblood of new artists in NYC and many are closing - they need all the love we can give them.

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Random Strangers Jam

Our mission is to sustain a community where musicians find new inspiration, experiment with fresh ideas, and connect with creative individuals from all walks of life through fully improvised jam sessions. Join our email list to jam and keep in touch about future events: https://randomstrangersjam.eo.page/signup

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