Every Thursday, Kindred Bandroom hosts a free weekly jam night in the band room for all to enjoy.
Leader of the house band Angus Ingram, said their band made up of revolving local musicians and improvisers who start the night, then everyone is free to jump up and have a play.
“The funding we recently received from Maribyrnong council has allowed us to run the event more frequently,” he said.
“The doors open at seven and we all jam through the night, we play two sets and the music doesn’t stop until 12am.
“It has become a sort of university hangout, it’s a midweek thing so it suits everyone.”
Mr Ingram said people interchange playing throughout the night as well as band members which change every week.
“The band typically plays jazz funk and house music, which suits horn players and vocalists,” he said.
Kindred Bandroom started the band night to cater for the musical community in the west, which Mr Ingram said is growing.
“The night was modelled off of other similar events across the state, we noticed alot of people from the west going to those.
“So we created this to give people a platform and a chance to play.”
The team at Kindred said they have noticed several positives come from the jam night.
“The response has been really great, people that do come to have a play and try it out have loved it,” said Mr Ingram.
“Some have even started their own bands through it by linking up with other musicians, there is also just a space to watch and interact with the people that come and have a chat.
“Each week we see many fresh faces come through, whether they are there to play or listen, it’s great.”
Jennifer Pittorino
