North Bay Old-Time Session
Church of the Oaks 160 West Sierra, Cotati, CA, United StatesThe jam is led by Chris Carney and Janette Duncan, first Sundays at the Church of the Oaks in Cotati, from 3 pm to 5 pm.
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The jam is led by Chris Carney and Janette Duncan, first Sundays at the Church of the Oaks in Cotati, from 3 pm to 5 pm.
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