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Jam tomorrow

Kingstar, a rock band from Helsinki, Finland, is flying down to Bangalore for a new phase of the Levi's Sunday Jam to be held on March 5.

The three-piece band from Finland — consisting of Bobby Nieminen on guitars and vocals, Henry Suni on drums and Marcus Heiskanen on bass — are all set to blow the amplifiers to dust.

Monthly music appreciation workshop are on the cards, to bring the audience closer to music.This time Douglas Bell, a musician from the U.S., will play and discuss a variety American traditional roots music at the Freedom Jam. Douglas is well-versed in many styles from the southern states of the U.S., including Appalachian, Bluegrass, Blues, Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco, Rockabilly and funky New Orleans R&B. He will play these styles on guitar, mandolin and banjo.

Freedom Jam is a space for musicians and other creative artistes to reach their audience. It is the continuation of an old musical tradition in Bangalore, like in the early '80s at the Music Strip in Cubbon Park, when musicians used to get together and perform free on Sunday evenings. The Levi's Sunday Jams are on the first Sunday of every month. Entry for audience is free. The artists perform for free. Anything from metal to ragas, folk to film songs, poetry readings and art exhibitions can be expected. On March 5, the Sunday Jam will start 5 p.m. onwards at the Princess Academy, Bangalore Palace Grounds. For more, log on to www.freedomjam.net

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