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7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
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 event but donations are welcome!
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Oakton Church of the Brethren, Vienna VA
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 reminders.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Beans in the Belfry, Brunwick MD
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.
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA, Arlington VA
The Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (CABOMA) sponsors a jam each second and fourth Sunday of the month, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204.
Musicians of all levels are encouraged to take part, and the first hour includes a slow jam in one of our three available rooms. Nonmembers are welcome to try us for a few sessions before being asked to join.
Enter the church at the top level. The jam is downstairs in the chapel and rooms 13/15 (library) and 14.
Contact: Robert Greene, robertgreene1914@gmail.com, or 703-489-2441.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum, Sykesville MD
Every Sunday, 2-4 pm
Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Floris United Methodist Church, Herndon VA
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
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.