SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don't be afraid to take a solo. This is a free [...]
There will be shows on Friday and Saturday - 24/7 jamming, workshops, vendors, Children's Academy and more! Restaurant and food on sight. A lot of pickin' fun!! Hosted by the Tidewater Bluegrass Society. Josh Grigsby and County Line performs Friday at 10:00 pm. Bands performing Friday along with Josh Grigsby and County Line are: Jesse [...]
Please note that the jam has a new location as of October 2016! Our new location is upstairs in the Oakton Church of the Brethren Sunday school building. The dates are the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, i.e. Oct. 27, Nov. 11, and Nov. 26. Contact Jim Hewitt at mapleavenuejam@fastmail.fm for info and [...]
The Open Mic for 3/16/25 has been cancelled due to the impending storm expected in the DC-metro area. We're sorry for any inconvenience you may have.
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 http://omansion.com
If you play one of the bluegrass instruments (guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro) and would like to play with others, but don’t know where to start, THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU! You’ll learn the “rules of the road” and be jamming in your first session. All you need is the ability to play G, C, D, and A chords [...]
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
Have you been thinking about going to a local jam but find it a little intimidating? Come join like minded pickers for six Wednesday evenings and learn how to navigate a jam in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. Wednesday 3/19-4/23. Located at a private residence in NW DC, near CT and NE Aves. More info and [...]
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.
FREE large group jam on 3rd Wednesdays monthly. Bluegrass/old-time/blues/folk. A great way to add to your repertoire! All ages, all skill levels, all instruments welcome, as well as singers and listeners. Complete information at https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/programs-and-workshops/jams/jams