Jamboree

In my first year of university I was introduced to a lovely music venue in East London, Jamboree. It is situated at the end of Cable Street, just near Limehouse station. I remember the first time I visited, you pass through a velvet curtain and are transported into a different time and place. The gypsy pirate jazz genre draws together an interesting bunch and over the course of the night this tiny room is filled to the brim. It welcomes everyone. It provides a beautiful contrast to the lives of most who live in the city, a small room  filled with horns and accordions, sea shanties and people who welcome strangers. We went again last night and were not disappointed, as the music started I felt as though I was in 30’s Paris. Halfway through the night an Italian couple I had just met turned to me and said  they knew why I came here.

Its the kind of place that leaves you with that full heart feeling, like a nostalgic movie or beautiful sunrise, inspired to do more with your life.

It's kind of too cool, the way that lots of things in East London are, but it hasn’t crossed that line- it still has genuine character and soul-it hasn't fallen victim to the trend of being 'cool' for the sake of being 'cool'. So much so, I almost don’t want to share it with you ;)

You can check out their website and events here. 

Maybe you already know of this place, but if not I would absolutely encourage you to go, especially on Monday nights! Let me know if you are thinking of paying a visit?