MOLLY VANDENBERG
Special to The Leader
Most Friday evenings are spent unwinding with friends and contemplating your weekend plans. For some of us, this includes checking out favorite local bars or restaurants in the area. However, if you’re ever bored of the typical downtown Fredonia scene, Kasia Coffee, located on 183 East Main, stands as a relaxing alternative.
Last Friday was the first *B-Side Uke Jam session at Kasia. The session is intended for ukulele enthusiasts who are slightly beyond the beginner level. All are welcome to attend no matter your playing ability; however, knowing basic chords will make life a bit easier.
The session is led by Dr. Jill Reese, assistant professor of music education. She provides ukuleles for all who attend, so if you don’t have your own uke, don’t let that stop you from coming. There are plenty and more to go around.
This is also a great opportunity for students to connect with the local community because a large number of community members are usually in attendance.
Even if you don’t know anything about the ukulele or how to play an instrument, you can still come listen to people jam to songs like The Beatles’ “Eight Days a Week” and Bruno Mars’ “Count On Me” — all while enjoying an iced coffee and a scone.
If you’re interested in checking out a jam session in the near future, there will be a newbie jam on Sept. 26, a community uke jam on Sept. 30 and a campfire sing-along on Oct. 12. They also have jam sessions every final Friday of the month.