OK. It's been a few days since the first post so it's time for a second. Session dynamics are fascinating. Different sessions have characteristics all their own, coloured by the environment (invariably a pub), the acoustics, the players, the mix of instruments .....

There's a critical mass that occurs when you get enough players (minimum 4, preferably 5). More is good but too many end up as porridge. A good balance of different instruments helps of course (not too many of the same) with some willing to do the rhythm while others do the melody. Good rhythm players are hard to find. I know of only a handfull out of all the dozens of sessioneers.

As far as dynamics go, it's amazing how a small change in the make-up of the session can change the entire feel. One more player (or one fewer) , a different venue or having an audience! Next session is Wednesday, so more to report then.