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Tam Jam

Taste of Rome 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA, United States

The Tam Jam is an invitational  bluegrass jam every Sunday evening in Sausalito. It turns into an old-time jam one Sunday a month, so as not to clash with the […]

Free
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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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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
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
A group of nine people standing in a room holding guitars and a banjo, positioned in a semicircle. A guitar and empty chair are in the foreground.
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Bluegrass Jam – Dublin CA

Dublin Bluegrass Jam Dublin Heritage Center Park, 6600 Donlon, Dublin

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 […]

$4.00
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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.

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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
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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 […]