Blues Jam Session

Monthly Blues Jam Session

Hosted by Joff Watkins

Mark your calendar each month as Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club comes alive with the raw, soulful sound of the blues. Our monthly Blues Jam invites musicians and singers of all levels to bring their instrument or voice and join a top-class house band for a night of deep grooves, heartfelt vocals and classic blues energy.

The evening kicks off with a short opening set from the house band before opening the floor to guest musicians. Whether you’re here to play or just soak up the atmosphere, this is a welcoming, community-driven night celebrating the blues in all its forms.

Hosted by Joff Watkins

One of the UK’s leading blues harmonica players and frontman of acclaimed act Jimmy Regal and the Royals, Joff Watkins hosts the night on vocals and harmonica, leading a powerhouse house band featuring members of the Royals.

Timings

• Doors: 6:30pm

• House Band Set: 7:30pm

• Jam Session: 8:15pm – 10:30pm

Tickets

• Musicians: FREE – Buy a drink & join the jam

• Audience: £12 – sit back, relax and enjoy the blues

• 100% of audience ticket sales go directly to the house band

By supporting this jam session, you’re directly supporting a community of working musicians.

How to Join the Jam

• Pick up a Musician ticket online or on the door (free with bar purchase)

• Sign up with the host, listing your instrument or vocal range

• Keep it tight: short solos, listen, and support the groove

• Classic blues standards and familiar keys encouraged

House Band Line-Up

• Joff Watkins – Vocals & Harmonica

• CJ Williams – Guitar (bass/lead style)

• Barry Holloway – Bass

• Sammy Samuels – Drums

Backline & Setup

• House drum kit

• Guitar amp (2 if possible)

• Bass amp

• Piano/keyboard

• PA with three vocal mics

Please bring: sticks, cymbals, guitars, harmonicas and any personal essentials.