Scroll down to find Bluegrass and Bluegrass-Related events in the Washington, DC area and surrounding vicinities. Verify the Dates, Times, and Admission Fees, before traveling to any of these events.
Private residence, College Park MD
Four-session class. For beginners, an introduction to bluegrass jamming. For others, an opportunity to work on more advanced jamming skills. For more information, or to register, go to https://wernickmethod.org/event/ig-2023-10-collegepark .
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
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 their instrument, so they can play along with the group.
Registration is required, and please note we have a maximum of 20 attendees.
We encourage you to arrive promptly at 7:00 to enjoy the full 2-hour session!
https://www.schoolofmusicaltraditions.com/event/takoma-spark-bluegrass-jam/
Hi-Lawn, Washington DC
Hi-Lawn is hosting our inaugural “Boot ’N Scoot” — a 3-day country fest on one of DC’s largest rooftops, complete with live music (a lineup of Grammy-nominated artists to local country stars), (mechanical) bull riding, line dancing, roping lessons, BBQ eats from Rocklands (home to some of the area’s best BBQ for more than 30 years), a pop-up whiskey bar with themed cocktails and pours, cold beer and more, from Oct. 13-15!
Tickets are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boot-n-scoot-at-hi-lawn-tickets-723409054957
Musical acts include multi grammy nominated Frank Solivan Band, local country star Wil Gravatt, 4-time Wammie award-winning Melissa Quinn Fox, and more to be announced soon!
Friday, October 13: Live music from 5-7pm and 8-10pm (Melissa Quinn Fox Band).
Line dancing class begins at 8pm!
Saturday, October 14: Various vendors from 2pm on! Roping instruction, mechanical bull, cowboy hats, and more. Live music from 2-4pm, 5-7pm (Frank Solivan Band), and 8-10pm (Wil Gravatt Band)
Line dancing class begins at 8pm!
Sunday, October 15: Various vendors from noon on! Roping instruction, mechanical bull, cowboy hats, and more. Live music from 2-4pm (Wil Gravatt Trio) and 5-7pm
Line dancing class begins at 5pm!
Notaviva Farm Brewery and Winery, Hillsboro VA
Every 2nd and 4th Friday, from 5-9pm. Indoors and out when weather is good. This is a traditional circle format bluegrass jam, no music stands.
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.