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!
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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!
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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 […]
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Weekly bluegrass jam. Jam host Jeff Russinsky (661)742-5434
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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 […]
Free
Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association First Sunday Jam!! 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm Hoover Middle School Cafeteria and Playground Invite your family and friends. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of music! Suggested donation: $5.00 more or less as you are able Schedule: 1:15 – 5:00 – Open Jamming. Choose your voice (genre of music) The possibilities are endless. […]
$5.00
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.
Free
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.
FREE
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, […] |
4 events,
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 […]
Free
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!
Free
Rusty’s Pizza Bluegrass Jam Rusty’s Pizza 1st Monday's Bluegrass Jam at our Olive Drive location, All Levels welcome!
Free
Open bluegrass jam every 1st Monday of the month 7-9pm hosted by Whole Hog at Pedals & Pints Brewing Company in Thousand Oaks, California |
2 events,A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home.
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 to be a great time for all! $5 donation requested of participants. BYOB. |
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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 […]
$5
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 […]
$5
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 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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BARKLEY COVE WITH OTTER OPRY AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Otter Opry *loves* to break new ground in the Monterey bluegrass scene, and here we go again: On Thursday, July 9th at Monterey United Methodist Church, East Coast student band Barkley Cove will be demonstrating in no uncertain terms what “new blood” in our favorite […]
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Taylor Mountain band returns to grace the vaunted Golden Friday's Golden Hour Music Concert Series at Matanzas Creek Winery. Wine tasting, food trucks, great music, and a great time. Friday May 10 for 5Pm-7PM
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Yes to the dance this month!! We can have the dance AND then go to the CBA Camp and Festival... EVERY 2nd FRIDAY of the MONTH ~ at the Polish Club, 3040 22nd St @ Shotwell, in SF. Bike & Bart friendly and ALL are welcome!! Dance @8:00 Always a live String Band & our […]
$20
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A FREE Festival at East Long Beach's Premier Outdoor Amphitheater! 3 Bands - Music Workshops - Instrument Petting Zoo - Kids Activities - Square Dancing Water Tower Dennis Witcher & The Brew Faultliner w/ Emcee: Kenny Feinstein & Square Dance Caller: Jeremy Horton Produced by Live at the Shell with support from the California Bluegrass Association (CBA) […]
Jams are held at the Fret House 1pm to 3pm on: Saturday, March 14 Saturday, May 9th Then starting in July, 2026 every second Saturday of the month.
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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 […]
Free
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
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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 intermediate and experienced stringed instrument players. The jam started in 2012, and is now on its 11th year. The The South Bay Historic Railroad Society […]
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Old Time Americana Bring your family, your instruments, or just your voices for a lively, all-ages performance and jam featuring folk music from around the world every Second Sunday! Join guest musicians as they share traditional songs and rhythms from diverse cultures. Sing along, strum, or clap to the global sounds and experience the joy […]
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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 […]
Free
The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association District 5 meets on the 2nd Sunday of every Month from 1-4. Join us Sunday, August 13 for a fun musical time. We'll have a jam session of musicians of all levels playing. We're dedicated to preserving and playing authentic old-time fiddle tunes from many traditions, including Old […]
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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.
FREE
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, […] |
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Barkley Cove will be featured live on Monday Night Bluegrass on KKUP radio 91.5fm Cupertino and KKUPfm.org. This program is a Northern California institution and has been on 6:00-9:00pm every Monday night since 1980 at 91.5fm and KKUPfm.org. Live bluegrass and related bands are presented in studio on the second Monday of each month. Barkley […]
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.)
Free
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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 […]
$4.00
A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home. |
4 events,
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 […]
$5
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 […]
$5
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 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 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 […]
Free
Weekly bluegrass jam. Jam host Jeff Russinsky (661)742-5434
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Taylor Mountain band returns for a Sunday summer afternoon to Penngrove Pub on Main Street in Penngrove. Come join us for good food and music!
Free
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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.
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.
FREE
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3 events,
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 […]
Free
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!
Free
This program is a Northern California institution and has been on 6:00-9:00pm every Monday night since 1980 at 91.5fm in Cupertino, CA and KKUPfm.org Live bluegrass and related bands are presented in studio on the second Monday of each month. |
1 event,A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home. |
4 events,
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 […]
$5
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 […]
$5
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 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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1 event,
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.
Free
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4 events,
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 […]
Free
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
Free
Come join Robin Fischer and Rowan McCallister and their talented friends every fourth Saturday at the friendliest pub in Oakland! Old Time tunes, drinks, and food - kid friendly too.
Free
Weekly bluegrass jam. Jam host Jeff Russinsky (661)742-5434
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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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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!
Free
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.
FREE
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, […] |
2 events,This program is a Northern California institution and has been on 6:00-9:00pm every Monday night since 1980 at 91.5fm in Cupertino, CA and KKUPfm.org Live bluegrass and related bands are presented in studio on the second Monday of each month.
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.)
Free
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2 events,
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 […]
$4.00
A friendly jam hosted by Vern Flock and friends, every Tuesday from 7 to 9, at the Meadows of Napa retirement home. |
4 events,
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 […]
$5
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 […]
$5
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 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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Dailey and Vincent at the Tower Theater From small-town stages to the Grand Ole Opry, Dailey & Vincent have become one of the most celebrated and respected acts in American roots music. Their unmatched harmonies, virtuosic musicianship, and deep-rooted faith have earned them three Grammy nominations, over thirty industry awards, and membership in the most […]
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Taylor Mountain band plays August 1 at Fogbelt Brewing Company from 4-6PM. Come beat the heat with a cold brew and bluegrass!
Free
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 […]
Free
Weekly bluegrass jam. Jam host Jeff Russinsky (661)742-5434
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