California Bluegrass Association

Old Time Shred Sesh
2026-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, 94705, United States
Every 3rd Sunday 2-4 at the Starry Plough, Berkeley – a hosted onion jam – meaning a core band maintains groove and everyone is welcome to layer around. Opportunity to play the host fiddler’s repertoire, playing at shred speed. A great jam for intermediate/advanced players.

Pottery Jam
2026-12-20 14:30 - 17:00 | Sebastopol Center for the Arts, 282 S High St., Sebastopol, CA, 95472, United States
A friendly bluegrass jam for all experience levels, hosted by Peter Schurch on the third Sunday of every month at 4:30 pm, at the ceramics studio attached to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts in Ives Park.

Horseshoe Jam
2026-12-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-12-27 16:00 - 19:00 | The Lucky Horseshoe San Francisco, 453 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, 94110
Every Sunday from 4- 7 pm , Age: 21 and over jam-

The Lucky Horseshoe Bar (453 Cortland, SF) hosts an intermediate “performance” bluegrass jam
(on stage, playing into a mic and to a crowd) 4-7 pm.
Must be able to lead a vocal or instrumental song.

Two Rivers Cider Old Time Jam
2026-12-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Two Rivers Cider, 4311 Attawa Ave #300, Sacramento, 95822, United States
Weekly old time jam at Two Rivers Cider in Sacramento’s Hollywood Park neighborhood. All levels welcome. Occasional bluegrass songs are called.
The jam is moving to a private home during the month of December and January.
Interested attendees can email the jam host for the address in December and January. The time on Sunday night, is the same.
Please contact us at nfbrilliant@gmail.com

Garage Jam
2026-12-21 18:00 | Out West Garage, 321 2nd St, Petaluma, 94952, United States
The Garage Jam is an open, friendly bluegrass circle that meets the first and third Monday of every month, from 6 to 8 pm. All kinds of pickers show up, from rank beginners to grizzled veterans, plus folks who just come to listen and socialize. The repertoire is straight-up traditional bluegrass, although the occasional old-time or folk-inflected choice will pop up. The format is the old-fashioned song circle, with each participant getting a turn to call a song and set its key, pace, and feel. An experienced jam leader and bass player are always present to help keep things on track. Everyone is welcome — come on down!

Mission Viejo Bluegrass Jam
2026-12-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Patsy’s Irish Pub, 25571 Jeronimo Road, Mission Viejo, 92691, United States
The Neighbors Jam Laguna Hills has moved permanently to Patsy’s Irish Pub Bluegrass Jam in Mission Viejo, on the 1st and 3rd Mondays starting at 6 pm.
Come join us for some fun!
All levels and everyone welcome!

Bluegrass Jam - Dublin CA
2026-12-22 18:30 - 20:45 | Dublin Bluegrass Jam, Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin, 94568
Bluegrass Jam – Dublin California
This is an Open Bluegrass Jam!
Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin CA. $4/person or $3 with purchase of a pre-paid punch card.
Usually held in the Old Murray Schoolhouse inside the park.
Free parking is available located between the schoolhouse and Saint Raymond’s Church.
Contact Bob.Gisler@icloud.com for more info.
(This Jam is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month)

Meadows Jam
2026-12-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Meadows of Napa Valley, 1800 Atrium Pkwy, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home.

Wednesday East Bay Bluegrassers Jam
2026-12-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-12-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockin Robbies – El Cerrito, 11231 San Pablo Ave, 2nd Floor, El Cerrito, CA, 94530, United States
The long-running East Bay Bluegrassers Jam continues on Wednesday evenings in El Cerrito. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

The jam is held every Wednesday, 6-8pm, on the second floor of Rockin’ Robbie’s Music Store (formerly The Music Works) at 11231 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA. (Three blocks from the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station.) Entrance is to the right of the store and up one flight of stairs.

Doors open at 5:30 for setup and to purchase strings or supplies if needed. A $5 donation is requested to help cover the room rental.

Weekly Jam at Lawless Brewery
2026-12-23 18:00 - 22:00, 2026-12-30 18:00 - 22:00 | Lawless Brewery, 5275 Craner Ave, North Hollywood, 91601
All skills and ages welcome, very friendly jam! Great players and new players alike.
Located at Lawless Brewery in North Hollywood, this jam takes place every Wednesday, 6-10pm.
5275 Craner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91601
Contact nohoweeklyjam@gmail.com or (585) 267-6582 if you have any questions.

Weekly Jam at Septentrio Winery
2026-12-23 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-12-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Septentrio Winery, 650 6th Street, Arcata, 95521, United States
Weekly bluegrass jam at Septentrio Winery in Arcata near the plaza.
All ages and levels welcome.
Bring your instrument and come jam with us every Wednesday night!

Bluegrass Jam at The Wild Eye Pub
2026-12-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Wild Eye Pub, 535 Mill Street, Grass Valley, CA, 95945, United States
Come on down and pick a spell. The Wild Eye Pub offers food and drinks. Bring your instrument and play or just hang out and listen. All levels welcome.

LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM
2026-12-26 10:00, 2027-01-02 10:00 | Long Beach Rec Park – Dog Park, 5201 East 7th Street, Long Beach, 90815
LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM
The Long Beach Dog Park Jam meets every Saturday from 10 a.m. to ??whenever?? near the Long Beach Rec Park Dog Park at 5201 E. 7th Street in Long Beach.
It’s outside, so bring a chair and some water, if it’s hot.
Bring your instrument and join us in a bluegrass jam. Close your case and keep an eye on it — there are dogs around.
For info: fiddlingphoebe@gmail.com

Oso Creek Jam
2026-12-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Oso Viejo Park, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92640, United States
Beginner friendly song oriented bluegrass and Americana. 10 am on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. All levels welcome. Bring a folding chair. Behind Murray Community Center next to Oso Creek Trail.
Contact Dennis Murphy 562 233 4905

Weekly Jam at Dagny's Coffee Company
2026-12-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2027-01-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Dagny’s Coffee Company, 1600 20th St., Bakersfield, 93301
Weekly bluegrass jam.
Jam host Jeff Russinsky
(661)742-5434

The Marin Bluegrass Sessions at Sweetwater Music Hall
2026-12-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Sweetwater Music Hall, 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, United States
Live mic, open bluegrass jam on the fourth Sunday of the month, in a casual performance-oriented format on the famed Sweetwater Music Hall stage. For Intermediate to Advanced players, with support band backing. Restaurant and bar are open, and free admittance for all ages. Bring your friends and family, so they can see you step up to the mic and shine! Participating musicians get a complimentary first beverage from bar. Donations to tip jar will go to CBA Youth Programs for outreach and education. Monthly event at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. Doors at 11:30, jam-performance from noon till 2 pm.
Contact: bruce.sadownick@gmail.com

Burbank Bluegrass Jam at George Izay Park
2026-12-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-03 12:00 - 15:00 | George Izay Park, 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank, 91506
Located near the Joslyn Adult Center, this friendly, outdoor bluegrass jam occurs nearly every Sunday at 12 noon and typically goes until at least 2pm but may go as late as 4pm on occasion. All ages, skill levels and bluegrass instruments are welcome to come on down and play! Ample parking is available on both Griffith Park Drive and the main lot seen in the above image. Meet-up is at the green checkmark.
ADDRESS: 1111 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506
Note: A group email is sent out each Friday to either confirm or postpone (sometimes due to bad weather) the upcoming Sunday jam. If you’d like to be put on the list, please contact Mark at mark.gusick@gmail.com. Thank you, and hope to see you there!

The Cafe Jam
2026-12-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Redwood Cafe, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy,, Cotati, CA, 94952, United States
A friendly open bluegrass jam for players of all levels, ages, genders. This is not a slow jam! Although you may hear slow songs called. Try to come without music stands or song sheets if you possibly can. After the jam, stick around and enjoy the evening’s live entertainment over dinner!

Sonoma Town Bluegrass Jam
2026-12-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa, Sonoma, CA, 95476, United States
At the Sonoma Community Center 6:30 – 8:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
276 E. Napa St. room 210, Sonoma
All bluegrass instruments and levels are welcome to come and pick!
(Formerly called the Reel Roadhouse jam.)
