What we’re about
Every 5-10 minutes, half the band takes a seat and is replaced by 2-3 musicians from the audience, the new group of random strangers jam on chords picked on the spot and improvises a fresh funk rock segment!
Random Strangers Jam is a 100% improvised musical experience taking over NYC with an ongoing residency every 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday at Shrine World Music Venue in Harlem. Simply bring your instrument (drums, keys, mics, amps, PA/DI provided) and join an upcoming jam, totally free!
Random Strangers Jam began in 2022 as an experimental concert experience by Berklee drummer Skylar Demetri and now includes group members Alex Tovar (guitar) and Samario Hardy (bass).
After years of COVID forcing everyone indoors and into a default "observer" mode streaming TV and music, we've developed a show experience where YOU as an audience member become part of the actual performance.
Think back to those jams of yesteryear - that pure desire to have fun and create something new with other open minded people - and we've made that our show experience for anyone who wants to participate. No cover songs, no albums or singles - just a stage where you are invited to explore and be a part of something more. Sign up to jam at our next show!
Random Strangers Jam's first residency was a 5-show series in 2022 to initially establish pinkFROG Williamsburg's Sunday Jams, followed by a 6-show residency at The Solera in Bushwick in partnership with Chelsea Records NY and Sustainable United Neighborhoods (SUN). Past shows include a series of 4 bi-monthly jam sessions at Rockwood Music Hall and a one-off session at Silvana Harlem in 2023.
