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Random Strangers Jam
RSJ Sunday Reserve Session: Original Song and Jam Recording Session
The Music Building
584 8th Ave
New York City, NY 10018

About this concert
Hosted by drummer Sky Demetri at Manhattan's iconic The Music Building.
Agenda:
2-hour slot with 90-mins playing time:
· 15-minute set up, introductions, sound check, level setting
· 45-minute improvised jam
· 45-minutes original songs
o 10 mins x 4 songs - no covers!
o 1 song per person
o You must share a rough demo minimum 48h before the session
o If >4 songs are shared, a poll will be held by email to make selections
o Each song limited to 10-minutes: enough for 1-2 live demo takes
o Unclaimed song time will be used for jamming
· 15-minute break down and file transfers
Info:
You must bring a pair of WIRED headphones and your own 1/4" and/or XLR cables.
Audio is recorded directly into a Behringer UPHORIA UMC1820 and Logic Pro 11.
Video is recorded using a minimum of an iPhone 13 Pro.
Audio and video processed through OBS creating a synchronized file of the iPhone video and the raw Logic Pro audio.
A copy of the video and the original Logic Pro file (so you can do your own mix) will be shared on site if you bring a hard drive, otherwise it will be uploaded to a private google drive within 1 week. You have 1 week to download the files from the date they are uploaded before they are deleted.
Slots Available:
· 1 other drummer for subbing out every other
· 2 guitarists
· 1 bassist
· 1 keyboardist
· 2 freestylists/vocalists
· 1 other instrument (djembe, sax, trumpet, trombone, etc.)
Note: Additional members of the Random Strangers Jam house band may occasionally be on site during sessions and will be limited to 1/3 of jams or songs if they overlap with reserved slots.
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Roger
July 14th 2023
I enjoyed everything about this event, except that the guitars were too loud when out in the audience. Skylar did a great job hosting and inviting people to play, and I plan to attend again next month. It was a real pleasure to meet so many great musicians.
New York City, NY@Shrine
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Random Strangers Jam Biography
Every 5-10 minutes, 2-3 band members take a seat, 2-3 musicians from the audience join the stage, and the new group of random strangers kicks off a fresh fully improvised jam segment! Random Strangers Jam is an open community of funk and rock musicians in NYC organized by former Berklee drummer, Sky Demetri.
Current residency is Mondays at Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem.
Read MoreCurrent residency is Mondays at Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem.
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