Sam's Sunday Set & Shed

A musical mentoring series featuring a performance by a teacher and their protege, followed by a “jazz woodshed” jam session ("Woodshed" is jazz slang for working on one's improvisational skills.) offering all aspiring musicians and vocalists an opportunity to hone their skills with professional musicians.

4:00-7:00pm on the second Sunday of every month. Admission is by a suggested donation of $

10 for adults and $5 for students ages 18 & under, with all proceeds going to the scheduled musicians. Guests are also encouraged to bring a potluck dish to share.

“Sam’s Sunday Set and Shed” was conceived by Silktone Productions’ founder Samirah Evans based on her own experience as an up-and-coming vocalist in New Orleans, where it was customary for seasoned artists to invite young musicians and singers onstage. She hopes that the casual, family-friendly atmosphere of the Elliot Street Café on a Sunday afternoon, and its downtown location, will encourage young musicians to come and practice their craft. Silktone Productions would like to thank the Vermont Jazz Center, the Open Music Collective and Lotus Graphics for their support of this program.