The St James Tavern Blues Jam

22/08/2025

Another great afternoon at The St James Tavern Blues Jam last Sunday 17th August 2025, at St James Tavern Wi******er, which raised £445 for Wi******er Basics Bank. Thanks to all the great musicians who came and played, along with the fabulous support from the audience and all the donations. Enjoy the pics. 😀

21/08/2025

Hi All, just had the feedback that the amount raised on our sunday afternoon session was a very respectable £445!

This is amazing considering the time of year and goes to show the commitment of all those who play and support. You win again!

Til the next time.....xmas!

13/08/2025

29/04/2025

Another great afternoon Charity Blues Jam on Sunday 13th April 2025 at St James Tavern, Wi******er, which raised £415.08 for the Saint Michael's Hospice in Basingstoke. Thanks to all the great musicians who came and played, along with the fabulous support from the audience and donations. 😃

12/04/2025

THE ST JAMES TAVERN BLUES JAM is back THIS AFTERNOON, SUNDAY 13th APRIL 2025 from 4-7pm at St James Tavern, 3 Romsey Road, Wi******er SO22 5BE, in aid of Saint Michael's Hospice in Basingstoke. Bring your family and friends and your musical instrument of choice. Full back line, PA, and drum kit provided. £5.00 donation going towards the nominated charity to play. Great pub, beer, food, and atmosphere. So come and join in the fun and make some noise. Drummers are always needed, so please bring your sticks.

15/03/2025

YouTube video compilation of live songs by The St James Tavern Blues Jam house band THE WILD SWANS BAND on Saturday 22nd February 2025, at The BIG BIG charity gig at Steamtown Brewery, Eastleigh Hampshire UK. Enjoy. 😃

The Wild Swans (live covers band) at Steamtown Brewery, Eastleigh, UK on 22.02.25.

22/11/2024

A great evening of music was had on FRIDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2024, celebrating the 10th ANNIVERSARY of The St James Tavern Blues Jam in Wi******er, with an extravaganza of music, consisting of many bands and artists who have played there over the years and all in aid of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance service, which thanks to everyone raised in total £1,197.35. Also a special wall plaque was made and presented to Alistair Hamilton (pic 11/12), as a thank you for starting The Blues Jam 10 years ago. 1

20/11/2024

So, eventually the counting has been done and the amount raised for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was £1197.35.

This was made up from your donations on the night which was £220 on the card machine, an incredible £477.35 in the buckets, a donation from the St James Tavern and some corporate charity matching from Arqiva.

It was a great night, the music was fantastic and the vibe was one of celebration and generosity.

Thankyou to all who performed, listened, donated, drank and were there, as well as those who couldnt make it yet donated all the same. You are all amazing beautiful people!!

The next Blues Jam will be Spring 2025. I know it's early but have a great Xmas and holidays, enjoy what remains of 2024 and will hopefully see everyone at the next one.

09/11/2024

Wow, what a night!! More Reverb you could ever want or need. Thankyou so much to everybody for your support. I will post the exact number of cash raised however we know just from the raffle tickets sold that £370 was raised from thar alone. There were other donations, a percentage of the nights takings from the Glorious Saint James Tavern, and theres some corporate charity matching to come also, so watch this space for final figure.

It was great to see something from all the bands that play together, maybe we will more of this in the future.

Thankyou to the jammers, who turned up and were pounced upon to step up and give it some without knowing what or who they were playing with which is the true nature of the jam.

Will again soon, thankyou all again, you are all beautiful people!!

Please post any photos you have here!!