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Event Category: Jam

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Meadows Jam

The Meadows of Napa Valley 1800 Atrium Pkwy, Napa, CA, United States

A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home.

A group of six people gathers in a room, playing various string instruments including violins, a guitar, and a mandolin. They are seated in a semi-circle with instruments and an empty chair in the background.
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Occidental Jam

Occidental Center for the Arts 3850 Doris Murphy Ct, Occidental, CA, United States

Led by multi-instrumentalist David Pascoe, our monthly jam session is held on the first Tuesday of each month. We’ll meet in the OCA classroom and take turns leading/choosing songs. Guaranteed […]

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Wednesday East Bay Bluegrassers Jam

Rockin Robbies - El Cerrito 11231 San Pablo Ave, 2nd Floor, El Cerrito, CA, 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 […]

$5
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Wednesday East Bay Bluegrassers Jam

Rockin Robbies - El Cerrito 11231 San Pablo Ave, 2nd Floor, El Cerrito, CA, 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 […]

$5
Bluegrass Night poster for Uncle Sonny's Bar, featuring open jam sessions hosted by Howard Goetz every Wednesday, 6-8pm, at 13475 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA.
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Weekly Wednesday Bluegrass jam in Grass Valley, Ca.

Uncle Sonny's Bar 13475 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, United States

Join us to celebrate our Bluegrass Open Jam, happening weekly on Wednesday nights. We're excited to enter our second year! All musicians and instruments are welcome. We're grateful for the […]

Free
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Weekly Jam at Lawless Brewery

Lawless Brewery 5275 Craner Ave, North Hollywood

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 […]

Outdoor seating area at Septentrio Winery & Tasting Room, with people dining under umbrellas and plants in large containers.
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Weekly Jam at Septentrio Winery

Septentrio Winery 650 6th Street, Arcata, 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!

Free
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LONG BEACH DOG PARK JAM

Long Beach Rec Park - Dog Park 5201 East 7th Street, Long Beach

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. […]

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. 10 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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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