Blues Jam in Chelmsford
Hot Box Blues Jam
A monthly Sunday jam of blues, Americana, country and rock, hosted by Jamie Williams and Laura Tuckey with house band The Roots Collective.
How it works
The full backline is already on stage, so just turn up with your instrument, plug in and play alongside some brilliant musicians. There’s a place for every level of player, and if you’d rather not play at all, grab a drink and enjoy the show.
Make an afternoon of it
The Blues Jam follows Hot Box Guitar Club on the same Sunday, so you can come early for the song circle and stay on for the jam.
Good to know
- Third Sunday of the month (usually).
- Doors 3:30pm, running until around 8pm.
- Everyone pays the same, whether you’re playing or listening. Tickets from £5 on our What’s On page.
- Hosted by Jamie Williams and Laura Tuckey, with house band The Roots Collective.
- All levels of player welcome; bring your own instrument.
Next dates
The Blues Jam is usually on the third Sunday of the month.
Pick a date to book:
Dates occasionally move, so always check our What’s On page to confirm.
Getting here
Hot Box Live is under the railway arches at 28-29 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford (CM1 1TS), a 2-minute walk from Chelmsford train station. If you’re driving, parking on Viaduct Road is free after 5pm, and the NCP car park at Chelmsford station (right behind us) and Fairfield Road car park are both close by.
The ground floor is step-free, including the main room, the bar and an accessible toilet. We take cash, all major cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Blues Jam FAQs
When is the Blues Jam?
Usually on the third Sunday of the month, with doors at 3:30pm and music until around 8pm. Check our What’s On page for confirmed dates.
How much are tickets?
Everyone pays the same, whether you’re playing or listening. Tickets start from £5 on our What’s On page.
Can I get up and play?
Yes. The full backline is on stage, so bring your instrument, plug in and join the house band. Every level of player is welcome.
What kind of music is it?
Blues, Americana, country and rock.
Who hosts it?
Jamie Williams and Laura Tuckey host, with The Roots Collective as house band.
Do I have to play?
Not at all. Plenty of people come just to listen, have a drink and enjoy the show.
Book on our What’s On page, or see everything else that happens at Hot Box in our regular nights line-up.
