Queer Music Jam (PWYC) April 28th

Description: Calling all the queer (all genders and sexualities are welcome) guitarists, singers, hummers, drummers, kazooists, harmonica-ers (we know it's not a word), shakers, ukelele-ers (again, we know), cajonists, spooners, whatever instrument you play that isn't plugged in, let’s jam to some songs together and have some laughs and a good time.

If you are a beginner or intermediate (none of us are pros here!) and can play some basic chords then you will do great. The music should be easy to play and we hope the songs will be familiar to everyone.

Don’t worry if you are not a musician, we need fans (and roadies!) too. We have some shakers and little noise makers you can join in on the fun. Your voice and encouragement will be a wonderful addition to our cacophony of sound!

Fee: This event is a pay-what-you-can with a suggested fee of $5 per person. You may e-transfer to ottawapixies@gmail.com, or you can contribute at the door.

Spots are limited! So, please be sure to grab a ticket and specify if you are a Musician(bringing an instrument) or a Singer/fan.

The Schedule:

• 6:00pm - Social mixer - Join us for some food and drinks.
• 7:00pm - Music Jam - We will play.

The Song List: Not Queer per se, just good music!

• Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
• Island In The Sun - Weezer
• Lose Control - Teddy Swims
• Only Happy When It Rains - Garbage
• Building A Mystery - Sarah McLachlan
• The Kill - Thirty Seconds to Mars
• Flowers - Miley Cyrus
• Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
• Ain't Easy - Elijah Woods and Jamie Fine
• Kiss - Prince
• A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey
• As It Was - Harry Styles

Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1WVgAo9MEjsLoXHCF9C8pU?si=43e3e186f6464c91

Music Sheets:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/kuhkq6qhsk7wu9d2khahi/h?dl=0&rlkey=loims1qoy8hx7i1nsu1o3nns7

Instruments to share that you can play: We’ll have a cajon, keyboard, and two microphones.

How the Jam works:

• We will introduce you to a song and play it on a speaker with pauses if needed, so you can get the sound and feel of it. We will take this time to practice our parts, and help guide anyone who needs assistance.
• We will then play alone without the music. This ought to be good :)

Recommended to Bring:

• Your acoustic instrument (please, no electrics for this session unless it’s a bass guitar)
• Guitarist, please bring a capo! (the sheet music is designed to be easy to play using a capo)
• Your enthusiasm and a good sense of humour, this ain't Canadian Idol, we're here to have fun!

We'll project the song lyrics and chords on a large screen (no need to print). Cajon, Keyboard and microphones will be available to share. Bass players, please send us a message so we can accommodate a spot on the sound board.

Note: Pour Boy is not an accessible venue as the music jam is located on the second floor and there is no elevator at this venue. Pour Boy accepts Cash and Debit Card only.