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CBA Youth Program

Supporting and inspiring the next generation to play and enjoy music.

Online Bluegrass Academy

Online access to music lessons with our favorite musicians!

KidFest

A recreational program for kids

CBA Youth Academy

A 4 day music camp for 8-16 year olds

Kids on Bluegrass

Practice, play, and perform at the Father's Day Festival

Kids Instrument Lending Library

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Global Connections

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BEAR Fund

Financial assistance for qualified artists and music professionals

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Luthiers

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    Hooked On Bluegrass with Terry Brewer

    The Bluegrass Jamboree

    It's the perfect way to wrap up your weekend with the finest bluegrass music around. Join Terry Brewer for "Hooked On Bluegrass" every Sunday night broadcasted live from California on […]

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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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    Petaluma Garage Jam

    Out West Garage 321 2nd St, Petaluma

    Bi-Monthly Garage Jam in Petaluma The Garage Jam open community bluegrass jam takes place regularly at the Out West Garage, on the corner of 2nd Street and F Street, the […]

    Free
  • Flyer for Project Barley Bluegrass Jam and Open Mic, featuring two cartoon cats with banjos, held first Tuesday of the month from 7-10 PM, with pizza and beer icons.
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    Project Barley First Tuesday Jam

    Project Barley 2308 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA, United States

    Project Barley presents Open mic and Bluegrass jam sessions On the first Tuesday of each month. All levels welcome.

    Free
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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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    Live Bluegrass at Bigfoot East

    Big Foot East 3172 Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Andy Keathly, Stephen Musselman, and special guest will bring the heat! Come hear some hot bluegrass.

    Free
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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