Free live blues at Maji Square, and a group to walk in with. On Saturday night we meet at Yuanshan MRT, find each other, and head over together to the Taipei International Blues Bash. It brings musicians from the US, Europe and Asia to one stage, and it costs nothing to get in.
How the night goes
Track 1: Exit 1, 6:30 PM. Come up the stairs at Yuanshan MRT and look for the 7-Eleven. Ocean, your host, will be waiting out front. Say hi, learn a few names, and grab a drink if you want one.
Track 2: The short walk. We head over to Maji Square as a group, so nobody wanders around looking for the stage alone.
Track 3: The blues. You'll hear traditional country blues, harmonica that really wails, and loud electric Chicago blues. Stand near the front or hang back and talk. Both are fine here.
Coming alone?
Good, lots of people do. Bringing a friend works too. This is a relaxed night for people who like live music and meeting new faces. You don't need to know anything about the blues to enjoy it. Just bring your ears and maybe some dance moves.
Stay in the loop
We share updates and meet-up details in the Fun Ocean Meetup LINE group. Join it so it's easy to find us on the night.
You can read more about the festival itself in Taiwan News.