A monthly improvisational sound journey for musicians and non-musicians alike, in a beautiful and cozy space.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Together we go on two journeys, each lasting about two hours, with emphasis placed on listening to and supporting each other. Dancing, stretching, and art making are welcome. Bring an instrument or use ours. There are no spectators, only creators. Allow for the magic to happen!
The opening ritual is an invitation to overcome our resistance to self-expression. Take a little risk and delight in knowing that it didn't kill you ;)
There is a bar area and loungey art installation for breaks and conversations.
WHEN & HOW?
7:30 PM: Doors open, time to settle & mingle
8:00 PM: Jam #1 begins
10:00 PM: Jam #2 begins
This is a shoes-off event. Bring your cushy socks & Let loose.
$ by donation ($25 recommended, depending on your wealth, no one turned away)
WHAT’S THE INTENTION & VIBE?
The idea is to let go and allow ourselves to play.
There are no audiences at an Ego Free Jam. We're all participants, even when we're just quietly enjoying the groove. Jams include musicians and sound makers of all experience levels. They are safe spaces where we explore our creativity and where we strive to support others in their explorations.
The Delight Factory has four areas, the main area is for music making, the bar, back yard, and Vibe Check audiovisual environment are for conversations.
WHY ‘EGO FREE’?
The ego is the part of us that wants to keep us safe in the world. Often it shows up as fear and embarrassment and tries to make us NOT do something. It can also show up as an urge to draw attention to ourselves (“Mama, look!”). When we get the urge to "do it right” out of the way, we can play, improvise, take a little risk, mess up, see that it didn't kill us, and feel the delight in that piece of freedom.
DO I NEED TO BE A MUSICIAN?
Not at all. You can pick up an instrument and improvise, vocalize, move your body, make something, or just listen.
WHAT TO BRING?
You are encouraged to bring an instrument, dancing body, art supplies, favorite toy, whatever inspires you and is fun for you. Or come as you are. We have percussion instruments, a piano, synthesizers, guitars, mics, & more.
IS THIS A REOCCURRING EVENT?
Yes! It's every first Saturday of the month. We alternate between acoustic and electro-acoustic (acoustic on even months). Hear about future jams & other events through our newsletter or FB, IG, BS (@delightfactorynyc).
CAN I COME FOR PART OF IT?
Sure! Try and come before the jams start (8 & 10 PM) but you're welcome any time. Stay for however long or briefly you want!
THE SIX JAM GUIDELINES
- Explore & Play!
- No judgment of others (or yourself - if you’re able to).
- Claim space: Do a solo, stand out, be loud, and remember to stay connected and step back when it’s time for someone else to claim space.
- Listen to others.
- No spectators.
- Have fun!
THE INTENTION IS FOR IT TO BE
* Experimental / Exploratory
* Improvisational
* Spiritual
* Therapeutic
* Inclusive
* Playful
* Supportive
* Open
WHAT IT ISN'T
* A Performance
* A Singalong
* An Open Mic
* A Party
* Getting/Doing it Right
HEALTH SAFETY
COVID-19 is still here, as are other illnesses. Please be aware of the risks you take by attending our events.
We try and create cross airflow (as temperatures allow) and we have sanitizers for instruments and mics.
If you're having symptoms, please stay home. We encourage masks. Thank you!
QUESTIONS?
Please reach out at delightfactoryNYC@gmail.com.
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We look forward to seeing you.
Jason & Elke - Delight Factory founders
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"One of the great pleasures of making music with others is when all musicians are in sync, aware of each other, listening to the separate streams of each instrument merging into a river of greater sound and meaning ...
A new field of consciousness is generated. It is a palpable experience"
-- Jonathan Rose