Grace Kelly VGM Jam Session
Grace Kelly VGM Jam Session is an energetic, welcoming gathering for musicians of every background and instrumental experience, centered on iconic video game music. Saxophonist and singer Grace Kelly will open with a couple of songs she recorded with Grammy Award-winning Charlie Rosen and the 8-Bit Big Band before the jam is led by her bassist, Dr. James Heazlewood-Dale.
Participants do not need to know the songs in advance. A selection of video game music and digital lead sheets will be provided before the session, with printed copies available at the venue. Bring an instrument and enthusiasm, and consider suggesting a song in advance so lead sheets can be prepared for the group.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Showtime: 11:00am
Venue: TCAN Mainstage at The Center for Arts in Natick, 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA 01760
Tickets: Free
Format: Community video game music jam session
Featured performers: Grace Kelly, saxophonist and singer; Dr. James Heazlewood-Dale, bassist and jam leader
Background: Grace Kelly has performed with the 8-Bit Big Band, contributed music with her band 2Saxy to Fortnite, and appeared in Shovel Knight Live, a touring concert featuring Jake Kaufman’s music.
Jam leader background: Dr. James Heazlewood-Dale is a Grammy-nominated musician with a Ph.D. in Ludomusicology. He teaches video game music courses at Brandeis University.
Participation: Musicians of all backgrounds and instruments are invited. No prior knowledge of the selected songs is required.
Materials: Digital lead sheets will be distributed before the jam, and physical copies will be available at TCAN through VGLeadSheets.
Song suggestions: Attendees may browse the VGLeadSheet website and email a suggested video game music title to irene@gracekellymusic.com in advance.
Ages: The event is identified as family-oriented; no specific age restriction is listed.
What to bring: An instrument and enthusiasm for playing video game music.