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Old-Time Stringband Jam

Wild Eye Pub 535 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA, United States

4th Sundays at Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley. Old-Time jam, traditional instruments welcome. Hosted by Geff and Masha Crawford (Old Soles). Usually 2:00-4:00 but best to double check as […]

Free

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Open Jam In Martinez

Market and Main 610 Main Street, Martinez, CA, United States

First Sunday of the month at Market and Main in Martinez.  (610 Main Street, Martinez --upstairs in the Mezzanine) Classic jam circle.  We have some great friendly local players including […]

Free
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Sonoma County Bluegrass Sessions

Willowbrook Ale House 3600 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma, United States

Willowbrook Ale House is hosting the Sonoma County Bluegrass Sessions from 7 to 9 pm. This is a special kind of jam that only happens on fifth Thursdays. (Normally, it's […]

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Cook’s Corner Roadhouse Bluegrass Breakfast Jam

Cooks Canyon Roadhouse 19251 Santiago Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Ca, CA, United States

Beginner-friendly bluegrass jam on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Eat at 9am. Play st 9:30.  Text Dennis Murphy 562 233 4905 for more info

Free

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Garage Jam

Out West Garage 321 2nd St, Petaluma

The Garage Jam takes place at Out West Garage, at the corner of 2d St. and F St. in Petaluma, the first Monday of every month from 6 to 8 […]

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Sammy’s Original Lake Forest Beginner Friendly Jam

Sammy's 23221 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, United States

The Jam is on the first, third, and 5th Monday of the month at Sammy's. We play beginner friendly Americana and bluegrass songs. Contact Dennis Murphy murphdasurf65@gmail.com

Free

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Oso Creek Jam

Oso Viejo Park 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Beginner friendly song oriented bluegrass and Americana. 9 am on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. All levels welcome. Bring a folding chair. Behind Murray Community Center next to Oso Creek Trail. […]

Free
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Lucas Valley Old-time Jam

Rotary Village Community Center 10 Jeanette Prandi Way, San Rafael, CA, United States

Ongoing monthly Old-time Jam on the Second Saturday of the month (since Spring 2023). Takes place at the Rotary Village Community Center in San Rafael, off of Lucas Valley Road.  […]

Free
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Santa Clara Bluegrass Train Jam

Santa Clara Train Jam 1005 Railroad Ave, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Held on 2nd Saturdays,12-3pm, at 1005 Railroad Ave, in Santa Clara, CA. The Santa Clara Historic Train Depot, Bluegrass, Country, Old Time, & Folk jam is free and open to […]

Free

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Open Jam In Martinez

Market and Main 610 Main Street, Martinez, CA, United States

First Sunday of the month at Market and Main in Martinez.  (610 Main Street, Martinez --upstairs in the Mezzanine) Classic jam circle.  We have some great friendly local players including […]

Free