The Tam-Tams! Wow, that brings me back. I've spent some Sundays at the Tam-Tams in my younger days. I've always thought that the crowd at the Tam-Tams was a good representation of Montreal: people from all walks of life (hippies, families, LARP players, couples, bongo players, students, retirees, etc.) coming together harmoniously for a day of fun and relaxation.
I was at Tam Tams recently. Wow wow wow...Insanity! The energy was the best I've experienced. Absolutely loved it! To attend, you must not be judgmental, and be open to rubbing elbows with fellow humans from all walks of life. Just enjoy the vibes.
I started attending the Tam's over twenty years ago, when I moved here. The Tams are great, BUT when one drummer starts a particular beat, or particular run, and EVEYBODY follows, and it is like a tidal wave of drumming that courses through the park. Everyone drumming the same rift or run. It becomes an out of body experience !! You can hear it all the way up the mountain. There is a particular spot up the mountain, marked by a burned out campfire that has been used before, near a very large rock. It overlooks the park to the East side. You can see all the way to the Big O and the Port of Montreal. Up here you can hear the battle cry of the drums sounding below you.
j'ai déménagé à Mtl il y a 15 ans, je suis arrivé un samedi et le premier endroit que je suis allé le lendemain, ca a été les Tam tams, quel beau souvenir ! Ah Montréal ma ville ! 💌⚜
Officially it debuts first Sunday in May & ends last Sunday in October. It’s not uncommon if it starts in mid to late April weather permitting. It’s basically 6 months of the year.
I remember in the 80s they used to put a sign up on the statue that said "AAA". I jokingly asked if it stood for "American Automobile Association". I don't remember what it stood for, maybe Association of Autonomous Artists....
The Tam-Tams! Wow, that brings me back. I've spent some Sundays at the Tam-Tams in my younger days. I've always thought that the crowd at the Tam-Tams was a good representation of Montreal: people from all walks of life (hippies, families, LARP players, couples, bongo players, students, retirees, etc.) coming together harmoniously for a day of fun and relaxation.
Exactly!
I was at Tam Tams recently. Wow wow wow...Insanity! The energy was the best I've experienced. Absolutely loved it! To attend, you must not be judgmental, and be open to rubbing elbows with fellow humans from all walks of life. Just enjoy the vibes.
Exactly. It has a fun vibe. You can bring a picnic with you and interact with people.
I used to go there in the 70’s !! It was always a blast!! Live too far now!
Yes, it is always fun.
We try to go up several times a year, and Sundays are *always* reserved for Tam Tams. Hard to imagine a nicer way to spend an afternoon!
Yes, it is very pleasant.
I started attending the Tam's over twenty years ago, when I moved here. The Tams are great, BUT when one drummer starts a particular beat, or particular run, and EVEYBODY follows, and it is like a tidal wave of drumming that courses through the park. Everyone drumming the same rift or run. It becomes an out of body experience !! You can hear it all the way up the mountain. There is a particular spot up the mountain, marked by a burned out campfire that has been used before, near a very large rock. It overlooks the park to the East side. You can see all the way to the Big O and the Port of Montreal. Up here you can hear the battle cry of the drums sounding below you.
Great Description!
It has been here for decades. It is always fun to go there on Sunday afternoons.
Some friends of mine playfully called it "The Baboon Fest", LOL! 🙂
j'ai déménagé à Mtl il y a 15 ans, je suis arrivé un samedi et le premier endroit que je suis allé le lendemain, ca a été les Tam tams, quel beau souvenir ! Ah Montréal ma ville ! 💌⚜
The Patchouli fest! Sometimes you just gata go! Soooo mutch fun!
Is this going on now?
Every Sunday while the good weather lasts!
Officially it debuts first Sunday in May & ends last Sunday in October. It’s not uncommon if it starts in mid to late April weather permitting. It’s basically 6 months of the year.
How much does it cost to attend the Tam-Tams
It's free in the park
Free indeed!
I remember in the 80s they used to put a sign up on the statue that said "AAA". I jokingly asked if it stood for "American Automobile Association". I don't remember what it stood for, maybe Association of Autonomous Artists....
Best free show in town.... highly recommend. ❤🎉
I'll pass. 🥱I love Montreal but Tam Tam? No thank you.
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