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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Takoma Spark, Takoma Park MD
Jam with young fiddlers ages 8-18, of any level, under the direction of fiddle instructor Mari Carlson of the new-grass band Cherry Blossom Special. Bring tunes you know and learn new ones. Drop in once or come every month. Learn more at www.schoolofmusicaltraditions.com
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pine Hall Lutheran Church, State College PA
A great place for beginners to get started. Music stands OK. Admission free. Donations encouraged to defray costs of utilities and coffee. Participants are encouraged to bring potluck goodies (cakes, pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc) for the 10-15 minute break at 8:30 pm.
Contact: 814-883-0287 or askrug@comcast.net
6:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Port City Brewing Company, Alexandria VA
All ages, all skill-levels, circle format, acoustic instruments only
(bass players may bring a small amplifier), no hand-drums, abide by standard jam etiquette.
contact Sam at 703-209-1827 for any question
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Port City Brewing Company, Alexandria VA
Join us for a monthly Bluegrass jam session, to be held on the first Wednesday of the month at Port City Brewing Company’s indoor beer garden.
Abiding by standard jam etiquette, we will follow a circle format. Acoustic instruments only, but bass players may bring a small amplifier. No hand drums
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Happy Harbor Waterfront Restaurant and Bar, Deale MD
Acoustic open mic at
Happy Harbor Waterfront Bar and Restaurant
533 Deale Road, Deale, MD 20751
Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm.
No cover, great food available.
Contact: Mike Siegert at mjsiegert@gmail.com for more info.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Port City Brewing Company, Alexandria VA
All ages, all skill-levels, circle format, acoustic instruments only
(bass players may bring a small amplifier), no hand-drums, abide by standard jam etiquette.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin\’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Clock Tower Eats & Sweets, Staunton VA
This event is part of Staunton Jams Weekend. Hosted by season performers and jam leaders Don DePoy & Martha Hills (aka Me & Martha) this bluegrass jam is open to the public for pickers and listeners (acoustic string instruments only). Musicians will be afford the opportunity for song selection within the bluegrass, classic country, bluegrass gospel cannon. For more information message or call Don at 540-209-3540
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Mansion at O St, Washington DC
Close to Dupont Circle on Metro’s red line.
Contact: Malcolm Versel at maversel@gmail.com or Ben Schifman at ben.schifman@gmail.com. Information is also available in the Facebook Group
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation (“Archie’s Barbershop”)
4502 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD, just half a block off of Baltimore Ave. (Rt. 1)
The jams are on the first and third Monday of each month. A small donation is requested (about $4, less if you’re hurting, more if you’ve got it to spare). All attendees must present proof of vaccination. This is not a bar so it’s BYOB.
If you know anyone who might like to come, please pass this message along to them. Thanx!
Contact: Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com or 301-633-2504
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