Vienna Maple Avenue Market Bluegrass Jam
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 [...]
UkeFest
It’s not too early to plan a strummer of a summer learning (or perfecting) your ukulele skills! UkeFest Artistic Directors Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer return along with Herb Ohta, Jr., Daniel Ward, Eve Goldberg, and more extraordinary instructors for five days dedicated to this small-but-mighty music maker. Registration includes 8 hours of skill-based classes, [...]
Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley live at Drum & Strum
The Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance is pleased to welcome Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley back to the Listening Room at Drum & Strum Music. These A-List Nashville heavyweight pickers have contributed to sessions with artists such as Merle Haggard, Earl Scruggs, and Toby Keith, as well as picking up a 2016 Best Bluegrass Album [...]
Annapolis 49 West Acoustic Jam
Sundays, 9:00-11:00 am. Note: jam extends until 12:00pm on alternating weeks. You will find us in the Back Room at 49 West Coffeehouse. For more information, contact Debbie Almlie at dsalmlie@outlook.com or at 703-927-5875 (voice or text). Venue Info: http://49westcoffeehouse.com/ 49 West Coffeehouse 49 West St Annapolis, MD 21401
Brunswick Bluegrass Jam (second and fourth Sundays)
The Brunswick Bluegrass Jam at Beans in the Belfry is held on the first Thursday and second and fourth Sundays of every month. Contact: 301-834-7178, or visit http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/events/ or Facebook.
DC Bluegrass Union /”Archie’s Barbershop” Bluegrass Jam (1st and 3rd Mondays)
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). This is [...]
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
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
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.