February 2019
The Handsome Ladies – Portland Quarterly COED Jam
Portland pickers, come join the Portland chapter of The Handsome Ladies for a facilitated jam from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Strum Guitars. Our February, 2019 jam is our quarterly open jam: everyone is welcome to come pick or just listen, if you like. Traditional bluegrass instruments welcome; traditional bluegrass repertoire and jam skills are shared and supported. For specific guidelines see: https://thehandsomeladies.org/faqs/ The Portland Handsome Ladies jam is held the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 to 5…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Session at Strum Guitars
Jimmy Martin and Judith Martin walk into a bar... As an auxilary to the Taborgrass course, The Sessions is your local bluegrass refinery. We take your raw material(songs), send them through the juicer, and out comes a delicious product that you can share with your kith and kin. Bluegrass is a group sport; no matter how many songs you know, the essence of this music is the manner in which you function in a group. Simply being able to lead…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »March 2019
Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »The Handsome Ladies – Portland Ladies only Jam
Portland Women pickers, come join the Portland chapter of The Handsome Ladies for a facilitated women-only jam from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Strum Guitars. Traditional bluegrass instruments welcome; traditional bluegrass repertoire and jam skills are shared and supported. For specific guidelines, see: https://thehandsomeladies.org/faqs/ The Handsome Ladies is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created to promote and support women bluegrass players of all levels. With nearly three hundred members across the country, we host monthly Ladies' jams in the San Francisco…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Session at Strum Guitars
Jimmy Martin and Judith Martin walk into a bar... As an auxilary to the Taborgrass course, The Sessions is your local bluegrass refinery. We take your raw material(songs), send them through the juicer, and out comes a delicious product that you can share with your kith and kin. Bluegrass is a group sport; no matter how many songs you know, the essence of this music is the manner in which you function in a group. Simply being able to lead…
Find out more »OBA Portland Jam
First Sunday of every month from October – March, starting at 12 noon until about 4:00 pm. Come for part of the time, or all of the time, whatever works for you. Plenty of seating for jammers and listeners. All levels of bluegrass players are welcome. Bring an instrument, your voice, a song, and a friend. Come make music among the birds. Small donation requested (not required) to help cover the building rental.
Find out more »Craig Baker/Chris Potter Acoustic Music Jam
Every Wednesday evening, 7-10 pm, Columbia River Brew Pub, 1728 NE 40th Ave., Portland Styles including, but not limited to: Boomer-era Americana, Folk, Classic Country & Western, Old-time, Bluegrass, Celtic
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »April 2019
Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »Taborgrass Session at Strum Guitars
Jimmy Martin and Judith Martin walk into a bar... As an auxilary to the Taborgrass course, The Sessions is your local bluegrass refinery. We take your raw material(songs), send them through the juicer, and out comes a delicious product that you can share with your kith and kin. Bluegrass is a group sport; no matter how many songs you know, the essence of this music is the manner in which you function in a group. Simply being able to lead…
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Taborgrass Bluegrass Class and Jam is held every Saturday at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St. (Corner of Southeast 33rd and SE Woodward) in Portland. For all instruments. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome. Class admission is $15, but we encourage all Taborgrassers – of all skill levels – to come and jam! We have plenty of room for jams in our new location. If you’re coming only to jam, we ask for a $5 donation…
Find out more »May 2019
The Willamette Valley Old-Time Social in Eugene, OR – May 2-5th, 2019
The Willamette Valley Old-Time Social - May 2-5th, 2019 Mud City Old-Time Society is hosting the region’s 4th annual old-time music and dance celebration, the Willamette Valley Old-Time Social in Eugene, Oregon May 2nd-5th. The Social will include a Thursday night kickoff party at 1st National Taphouse, a Friday night jam fest BBQ social, daytime workshops on Saturday at The W.O.W. Hall for old-time fiddle, banjo, guitar, dance and voice, and then a flatfoot dance lesson before the big traditional…
Find out more »Steeplegrass Annual Picnic
Our picnic is at Lewisville Park (Battleground, WA). Rain or shine-no kidding! We have a huge covered picnic area and a very big fireplace. Come pick, picnic, reminisce and enjoy the company of other Steeplegrass class members from those Vancouver, WA days of yore! Non-Steeple bluegrass picker's are definitely welcome. Bring your folding chair, buffet food item, and a song to play. $7.00 donation suggested helps site reservation and barbecue food items we supply. For map and info: powellr1041@q.com. (Rich)
Find out more »Taborgrass Class & Jam
Jimmy Martin and Judith Martin walk into a bar... As an auxilary to the Taborgrass course, The Sessions is your local bluegrass refinery. We take your raw material(songs), send them through the juicer, and out comes a delicious product that you can share with your kith and kin. Bluegrass is a group sport; no matter how many songs you know, the essence of this music is the manner in which you function in a group. Simply being able to lead…
Find out more »August 2019
Winlock Pickersfest
The festival includes instructional workshops, open mics and plenty of pickin’ and grinnin’ and organized kids activities! Check out the website www.winlockpickersfest.com to see details about the live bands, the workshop schedule, camping details, ticket info, links and more.
Find out more »Bannock County Bluegrass Festival
This is a three day Bluegrass Music Festival, featuring 8 fantastic Bluegrass bands. We have headlining our festival, The Dave Adkins Band from Kentucky. Asso featuring Lockwood, The Red Desert Ramblers, The Wild Coyotes, Dry Buck, Panhandle Polecats, Fiddle Express and
Find out more »September 2019
Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »Rambling Bluegrass Jam (Beaverton)
Intermediate bluegrass jam session in banquet room. Celebrating our 15th year at this location (2017).
Find out more »Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »October 2019
Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »Strings in Sisters Jam
We call our group “Strings In Sisters” and have been meeting here since August 2016. We normally meet on the third Sunday of each month from 1:30 -3:30 p.m. at the Sisters Library. (As you enter Sisters, turn right on Locust St – just past the elementary school and across from The Pump House service station and Hop & Brew. Turn left on E Cascade – the first left, right on Cedar.) Our main focus is on bluegrass, folk, and…
Find out more »Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »November 2019
Klamath Falls Bluegrass Jam
A monthly bluegrass jam on the First Sunday at Mia's and Pia's Pizzeria and Brewhouse, 3545 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls, OR 97603. For information: Ben Coker 541-783-3478 / benfcoker@gmail.com
Find out more »Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »December 2019
Vancouver Acoustic Bluegrass Jam
Intermediate level and above. Every other Tuesday 6:30 - 9:00 pm at Trap Door Brewing, 2315 Main St., Vancouver, WA.
Find out more »Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange 71
Monthly bluegrass series at historic old grange in east Multnomah county. Dec two great local groups return.Mountain Honey opens the show and Sleepy-Eyed Johns shares the program. We have an acoustic jam in the lobby before the show ( 5:30 )
Find out more »OBA Roseburg Chapter Jam
Third Sunday Jam is always from 1 to 4:30 pm at Sutherlin Senior Center, 202 East Central Avenue, Sutherlin, OR. Open to listeners and pickers alike. All levels encouraged. Refreshments. Donations kindly accepted. Sponsored by the OBA - Roseburg Chapter. Ample paved parking in back. Handicapped parking accessible. INFO: Lizzie at 541-679-0553
Find out more »January 2020
OBA Audubon Jam
Newcomer friendly!
Find out more »Bluegrass at Multnomah Grange 71
Bluegrass series at historic old grange. We've invited the Josh Cole Trio to open our show and the Filthy Skillets to play a set . a fun show, fine musicians. we have an acoustic jam in the lobby before the show (5:30) and all are invited
Find out more »Jon Cooper Bluegrass Jam
An open bluegrass and old time country jam is held at La Sierra Mexican Grill in Dundee Oregon on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. This jam is dedicated to the memory of Jon Cooper who kicked it off many years ago, but passed on himself in 2015. The pickers average intermediate in skill level, but the jam is open and encouraging to all skill levels. Please contact Steve Edward (stephene47@frontier.com, ph: 503-664-6351), Ron Taylor (ron@taylorpaintingof portland.com) ,…
Find out more »Clackamas/Happy Valley String Along Jam: 2nd & 4th Sundays 2:15 – 5:00 pm
Bluegrass and more. Happy Valley Library (Community Room) 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015. Located off Sunnyside Rd. at SE 147th. Look for the signboard on the sidewalk near the library. For information, contact Charlie: mels677@aol.com
Find out more »February 2020
Jon Cooper Bluegrass Jam
An open bluegrass and old time country jam is held at La Sierra Mexican Grill in Dundee Oregon on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. This jam is dedicated to the memory of Jon Cooper who kicked it off many years ago, but passed on himself in 2015. The pickers average intermediate in skill level, but the jam is open and encouraging to all skill levels. Please contact Steve Edward (stephene47@frontier.com, ph: 503-664-6351), Ron Taylor (ron@taylorpaintingof portland.com) ,…
Find out more »WOTFA Fiddle Jam
Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association Jam and SnackLuck open to the public. Held at the Clark County History Museum - a great venue. First Friday every month and part of the Vancouver Arts Walk. Generally a song circle jam, but this may vary. Very newcomer and beginner friendly with advanced and expert fiddlers always most welcome. Fiddles, Guitars, Mandolins and other traditional backup instruments welcome. Audience welcome. The Museum is open and free. All Fiddle players and backup instruments welcome. We…
Find out more »Clackamas/Happy Valley String Along Jam: 2nd & 4th Sundays 2:15 – 5:00 pm
Bluegrass and more. Happy Valley Library (Community Room) 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015. Located off Sunnyside Rd. at SE 147th. Look for the signboard on the sidewalk near the library. For information, contact Charlie: mels677@aol.com
Find out more »Bluegrass Jam in McMinnville
Informal bluegrass jam every Tuesday night from 7-9:30ish. All levels are welcome.
Find out more »Rock Creek Bluegrass Jam
Established, open intermediate and advanced bluegrass music jam every Tuesday from 7 pm to 9 pm. It is requested that only bluegrass instruments are used and no songbooks/tab.
Find out more »Beaverton Jam
Intermediate-level jam!
Find out more »Courtyard Bluegrass Jam
Open, all level jam, every Thursday from 4:00 -6:00 PM at The White Eagle.
Find out more »Taborgrass Bluegrass Classes & Jams
Taborgrass Bluegrass Classes & Jams. Every Saturday, October 5th - April 25th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Learn to play & sing bluegrass repertoire and play bluegrass music with friends. Knowledge of basic chords required. All bluegrass instruments. Admission $15. Drop-ins welcome. No registration required. Located at Waverly UCC, 3300 SE Woodward St., Portland, 97202. For more information, visit taborgrass.com and find us on Instagram & Facebook.
Find out more »Third Sunday Sutherlin Jam
Third Sunday Jam from 1 – 5 p.m at the Sutherlin Senior Center (202 East Central Ave., Sutherlin. Come to the THIRD SUNDAY Bluegrass Jam - 1 PM till 5 PM. You'll know you are there when you hear the music! Open to listeners and pickers alike. All levels encouraged. Refreshments - Donations kindly accepted. Sponsored by the Oregon Bluegrass Association - Roseburg Chapter. DIRECTIONS TO SUTHERLIN SENIOR CENTER (202 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin, OR. 97479). Take Exit 136 off…
Find out more »Portland Bluegrass Sunday Jam
Every Sunday from 2 to 5 pm, beginning May 26, 2019. This is an ongoing jam. Open to all ages and levels acoustic only. The Ladd Taphouse has a full menu, over 40 taps, and full bar. NOTE: The jam is cancelled on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 due to the Super Bowl
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