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
Newer to bluegrass or feeling rusty after not playing for a while? Want to devote some time to developing fresh breaks on jam favorites? Ours is a repertoire-building jam where we work through bluegrass standards. Every month, we start our jam by working through 8 new songs and end with an open jam. All ages [...]
This is a class designed to teach you how to play with other musicians and learn standard bluegrass songs. Improve your jam skills in a friendly, encouraging atmosphere. No jamming experience necessary. Mistakes expected. Meet like minded musicians. You will be jamming the first class.
Open bluegrass jam at Union Mills Public House - on Carroll Creek in beautiful downtown Frederick, 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.
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday Mari Carlson, Justin Heath, and Nick Cameron of Cherry Blossom Special lead a bluegrass jam for players of all levels looking to build their jamming chops. Participants take turns calling tunes, taking solos, and singing, or just hang out and play accompaniment. Jammers should know at least the basics of [...]
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 [...]
Founded 45 years ago by Ron Thomason, Dry Branch Fire Squad has become a beloved staple in the traditional bluegrass world. The band is dedicated to old-timey, bluegrass, and gospel traditions. Ron is as much known for his humorous social commentary as for his musicianship. The wit, song choices, and traditional sound of Dry Branch [...]
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