I attended the open mic jam at Roc N Docs this past Thursday night in Port Credit. The jam was hosted by the beautiful and talented Kimberley Wetmore see http://www.kimberleywetmore.com/ . Kimberley is a great vocalist and has assembled a group of talented musicians including Dave Gridlestone on lead guitar. I have attended many open mic jams around the city but this location outclasses them all. First of all, Port Credit is a beautiful waterfront town making the ambience much better than the urban Toronto scene. It hosts the annual South Side Shuffle blues festival http://www.southsideshuffle.com/ which truly is a great event. Secondly, Roc N Docs is a cozy bar with a roof top patio, and a lower level lounge which is intimate and friendly. Thirdly, Kimberly has an engaging and nurturing style that brings out the best in the experienced and the novice musicians. She is known as one of the great undiscovered treaures in the Toronto music scene. Independant, outgoing, a black belt in karate, Kimberly has a lot to give to the music scene.
The evening starts by signing a list of interested jammers, and then kimberly sets the stage with the right music and back up to bring out the best of each musician. She will sing with the jammer, or back them up as need be.
For those who are experienced in the live music scene or still looking for new and interesting venues, check out Roc N Docs on the second Thursday of every month, for the Kimberly Whetmore jam night.
Bring an instrument and some courage, and Rock the Docs.
Keep on Rockin'
The Adventure Guy
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