Events

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.

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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

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!

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

Every Sunday, 2-4 pm

Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784

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 not a bar so it’s BYOB.

If you know anyone who might like to come, please pass this message along to them. Thanx!

Contact: Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com or 301-633-2504

For more information or to subscribe to this list, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/barbershopjam/.

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

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

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.

Tickets $28/$25
Purchase at the gate or online at https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/concerts/all-concerts

Grammy nominated fiddle master Bruce Molsky has collaborated with most highly respected players from roots to rock. Along with Andy Irvine & Donal Lunny, Bruce is a founding member of the supergroup Mozaik. You can see Bruce on the BBC TV “Transatlantic Sessions” with Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas, and on “David Holt’s State of Music” on PBS.

“Bruce Molsky is one of those great players who ‘gets it’: has all the links to the past but is happy not to be chained to it” – Mark Knopfler

Presented by Common Ground on the Hill.

Geraldine’s mantra is ‘Good Time Old Time’. They are a country-leaning string band bringing songwriting to the forefront, while blending elements of old time, American folk, bluegrass, and alternative country in a distinctive, enthusiastic sound.

Big Howdy is a DC-based progressive bluegrass band featuring the duet singing of Dede Wyland and Randy Barrett.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-howdy-bluegrass-showcase-featuring-geraldine-tickets-1071441172389?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join Nothin’ Fancy for their annual holiday show, in the heart of Old Town Manassas!

Tickets $25. Children under 16 attend for free.
Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
The Bull Run Unitarian Universalists at 9350 Main Street in Old Town Manassas is a non-smoking venue.
Questions? E-mail chrysalis@bruu.org for more information.

https://www.bruu.org/www2/events-calendar/chrysalis-concerts-music-transforming-community/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1598316954435975/

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.

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.

Every Sunday, 2-4 pm

Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784

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

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.

FOIA Love is a comedy show about public records, featuring an award-winning bluegrass band for a night of hilarious entertainment.

Great comedy and incredible bluegrass.
All the humor is inspired by actual, strange public documents, such as: FCC complaints about Big Bang Theory being too violent, FBI profiles of sports stars, and creative immigration applications.

The band includes Grammy nominated mandolinist Tristan Scroggins & Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner BB Bowness.

Come for the bluegrass, stay for the laughs.
Or come for the laughs, and be pleasantly surprised by the music.

Questions? Contact Curtis Raye: foiacomedy@gmail.com

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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

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!

FOIA Love is a comedy show about public records, featuring an award-winning bluegrass band for a night of hilarious entertainment.

Great comedy and incredible bluegrass.
All the humor is inspired by actual, strange public documents, such as: FCC complaints about Big Bang Theory being too violent, FBI profiles of sports stars, and creative immigration applications.

The band includes Grammy nominated mandolinist Tristan Scroggins & Steve Martin Banjo Prize winner BB Bowness.

Come for the bluegrass, stay for the laughs.
Or come for the laughs, and be pleasantly surprised by the music.

Questions? Contact Curtis Raye: foiacomedy@gmail.com

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.

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

Every Sunday, 2-4 pm

Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784

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 not a bar so it’s BYOB.

If you know anyone who might like to come, please pass this message along to them. Thanx!

Contact: Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com or 301-633-2504

For more information or to subscribe to this list, see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/barbershopjam/.

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

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

Greetings fellow pickers! I’ve been working to get another jam set up for folks who live a little further west of DC and I’m proud to announce our first jam will take place on Tuesday May 21st from 8PM – 10PM at PJ SKidoos in Fairfax. Currently this jam will be held EVERY THIRD TUESDAY to offset the Port City Brewery jam and the other jams around the area.

A new monthly Jam has been established in the Northern VA at PJ Skidoos in Fairfax. We’ll be setting up in the dance floor/stage area. For information, contact Brooks at 571.344.4944 or brooks1277@gmail.com

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.

Bring an instrument or a song! Enjoy some local brews and live music at Pickett Brewing. Conveniently located near Ravens Stadium in south Baltimore. Easy street parking. No stairs to climb. Hot dog food truck! Typically happening every third Thursday of the month.

Tickets $28/$25 available at the gate or online at https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/event/walt-michael-co-holiday-concert-2/

It’s holiday time in the hollers of Appalachia, and Walt Michael & Co. are breaking up Christmas! Join hammered dulcimer virtuoso/multi-instrumentalist Walt and friends as they celebrate the season with Southern Appalachian, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and original tunes. Walt is joined by Michael Ronstadt (guitar, cello), Jon Simmons (fiddle) and Tom Wetmore (bass).

Presented by Common Ground Downtown, a partnership of Common Ground on the Hill and the Carroll Arts Center.

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.

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.

Every Sunday, 2-4 pm

Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784

Tickets $28/$25 available at the gate or online at https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/experience/concerts/all-concerts

It’s holiday time in the hollers of Appalachia, and Walt Michael & Co. are breaking up Christmas! Join hammered dulcimer virtuoso/multi-instrumentalist Walt and friends as they celebrate the season with Southern Appalachian, Celtic, old-time, bluegrass and original tunes. Walt is joined by Michael Ronstadt (guitar, cello), Jon Simmons (fiddle) and Tom Wetmore (bass).

Presented by Common Ground on the Hill and Carroll Baldwin Hall.

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

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.

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 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

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!

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.

Every Sunday, 2-4 pm

Sykesville Gatehouse Museum
7282 Cooper Dr
Sykesville, MD 21784

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

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