Tuesday Night Music Club

by Liam Higgins

A local bar has been holding a weekly night of music to inspire young musicians.

The Manchester Pub, located on Ouellette Avenue, has been holding a Tuesday Night Music Club for the past three years.

Local band Cowboys in Cardigans first formed when vocalist and ukuleleist Jamie Reaume, guitarist Devon Pastorius, drummer Jordo Tough and bassist John Blair Hurst IV began playing together at the Tuesday Night Music Club.

The Tuesday Night Music Club first began in the west side of Windsor and when it was given the opportunity to move to a busier bar, Reaume, host of Tuesday Night Music Club, took advantage of it.

Reaume, who is a multi-instrumentalist, brought all of hisequipment to the Manchester and since then, the club has become more popular.

“It turned into something where friends were showing up to play and it took on a life of its own,” said Reaume.

Reaume said there are usually eight to 12 regulars who play every Tuesday night and additional people who are eager to come up and showcase their talents. Performances normally consist of four, three and two people, and even solo acts playing various genres of music.

“I can’t say I do it by myself because it’s had regulars since day one,” said Reaume. “It has a very loyal group of folks who take part in it.”

Cody Howard, a long-time fan of the Tuesday Night Music Club, said he heard about it through an open mic night and decided to check it out. Since then, he’s been going on and off for two years. Howard, 23, said they are open to new musicians looking to perform.

“They seemed very welcome to new musicians with abstract taste,” said Howard.

Reaume said he encourages new performers and would like people to come out, support and be involved with local music.