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Washington Folk Festival

The Washington Folk Festival returns this year after a one-year hiatus on October 19, 12noon to 8:30pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and music ranging from American to International styles: bluegrass to Celtic, Klezmer to Americana, blues to Zydeco, we cover folk music from around the world! Five [...]

By | October 19th, 2025|Festival|Comments Off on Washington Folk Festival

Fall Fundraiser Pick-nic & “Bluegrass Birthday Bash”

Sunday October 19, 2025  12-4 pm This year’s DCBU Fall Fundraiser Pick-nic is dedicated to celebrating a pillar of the DC bluegrass community, Lisa Kay Howard-Hughes. The event is at Hope Flower Farm & Winery in Waterford, Virginia and will feature Four hours of bluegrass concerts featuring Board Member bands and special guest artists! Plently of pickin’ [...]

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Wernick Method Bluegrass Jamming Class

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” that will have you jamming in the very first session. You don’t need to read music [...]

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DC Bluegrass Union Dupont Circle Bluegrass Jam (first and third Sundays)

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

By | October 19th, 2025|Jam|Comments Off on DC Bluegrass Union Dupont Circle Bluegrass Jam (first and third Sundays)

Baltimore Old Time Jam at the Five and Dime Alehouse (every other Tuesday)

Slow Jam starts at 7pm and the Fast Jam goes from 8:15-10:30pm or so. Visit the Baltimore Old Time Jam Facebook Group for more information and to verify dates, times, and location. Info:  bradkolodner@gmail.com 410-404-9270  

By | October 21st, 2025|Jam|0 Comments

Tuesday Night Bluegrass Jam

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

By | October 21st, 2025|Jam|0 Comments

Happy Harbor Acoustic Open Mic

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.

By | October 22nd, 2025|Jam|Comments Off on Happy Harbor Acoustic Open Mic

Jam at The Farm Brewery

Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are [...]

By | October 23rd, 2025|Jam|Comments Off on Jam at The Farm Brewery

Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday

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Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam with Cherry Blossom Special

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 [...]

By | October 23rd, 2025|Jam|Comments Off on Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam with Cherry Blossom Special