Jams

Pacific Northwest Bluegrass Music Jams

Have a look at The Jam Etiquette Article.

Always Call the Bluegrass Music Jam Contact Person before attending one of the jams listed here to make sure the time and place is still current!
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Washington

* Bellevue, WA
Where: Bellewood Presbyterian Church., 10936 NE 24 St. at the basement recreation room.
When: 2nd Sunday 6:30 - 9 pm
Open to the Public Contact: Mike Liles 206 328 2816 Contact: Pastor John Rantal at the church office 425 454 1247
The Jam Songbook (PDF) is available for download here.

*Bremerton, WA
Jam every 4th SAT. beginning 22 OCT @ 4:00 PM-? No jam in December! Lincoln Ave Bible Church 1250 Lincoln Ave Bremerton, WA Bring a Dish to pass Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. Contact Info: Marcus(Red) Culbert 224-402-8934 Email: msculbert@hotmail.com

* Cashmere, WA
Contact: Marie Vecchio....509-548-1230
Looking to Jam in Cashmere? Call Me.

* Centralia/Chehalis (new location) 1st Saturday jam

Twin Cities Senior Center in Chehalis, located at 2545 N. National Ave near the intersection of N. National & NE Hampe Way (next to Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.) The kick off jam is November 3 from 2 to 9 pm. Schedule: an open jam (all pickers & grinners welcome), followed by a potluck dinner, then an evening stage show. contact Gary Phelps at 360-273-9336.

*Clackamas, OR North Clackamas (Sunnyside) Library Community Room Every 2nd and 4th Sunday 2 – 5 pm through May, 2013. 13793 SE Sieben Park Way (off Sunnyside Road) Clackamas, OR 97015 Host: Sharon Sandgren, queen.sas@juno.com Bring some jam-friendly songs you like.

*Clarkston, WA Bluegrass Jam at the Clarkston Grange the first Saturday of the month in Clarkston, WA from 1:00 to 4:00. For information contact Jean Martin 509-758-7550 or email jmarquilt@cableone.net

*Cle Elum, WA
Where: Swauk-Teanaway Grange, 1361 Ballard Hill Rd., Cle Elum, WA
When: 3rd Sunday of the month, (September -May) 2-4 pm.
Open to the Public.
Directions: From SR 970, turn north onto Teanaway Road near Milepost 7. Turn east (right) onto Ballard Hill Road. Turn left at the Grange Hall driveway (sign at entrance).
Contact: Gary 509-312-9185
"Open to the public." Traditional American Bluegrass music played with acoustic instruments. This jam is open to all ages and abilities.

* Darrington, WA
Where: Darrington Community Center.
When: Second Sunday 1:00 pm - ?
Open to the Public Contact: Diana Morgan, 360-436-1179 Contact: Grover Jones, 360-436-1006

* Eatonville, WA
Where: Eatonville Library (Meeting Room), 205 Center St. W.
When: 1st Saturday: New Hours: 1:00-6:00 pm
Open to the Public
Contact: David Wuller, 360-832-8320

Edmonds, WA
2nd Sunday Aurora Antique Pavilion Jam
Where: Aurora Antique Pavilion, 24111 Highway 99 (Aurora) Edmonds, WA 98026 just north of the Hwy 99 / Hwy 104 (Edmonds Way) interchange.
When: Every 2nd Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
"Big tent" Bluegrass jam, all ages & abilities welcome. Contact: Jack Boyer, 206-999-0885

* Gig Harbor, WA New Jam: Gig Harbor, WA
Bluegrass Jam :
When: 1st Saturday of every month, October through May 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Gig Harbor Library, Meeting Room 1
Contact: Fred Strickland at (253) 606-4868 or email at freds@nwlink.com All levels welcome.

* Kennewick, WA
Where: Quinault Baptist Church, 5400 West Canal Drive.
When: 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Open to the Public
Contact: Jim and Liz Sapp 509-545-8024
Stringed acoustic music (bluegrass and other genres).
Quinault Baptist church is the one just in front of the Tri-Cities Court Club on Canal Street in Kennewick. Enter off North Grant Street. Enter through the front door, or walk past the play area and around the corner. The Third Tuesday of the month, this jam moves to Richland Garden’s assisted living facility. 770 West Gage Blvd. Richland WA

* Kent, WA
Where: Kent Senior Center
When: Third Saturday of the Month Sep. thru May 1PM to - 5 pm Open to the Public Contact: Bob Jones, 253-939-3305

* Longbranch, Washington
Where: Longbranch Community Church, 16518 46th Street KPS, in the fellowship hall.
When: Third Sunday of each month, commencing July 17, 2011, 6 - 8:30
Open to the Public Contact Pastor John Day (425) 492-4177. Songbook (PDF) available through Pastor Day.

* Maltby, WA
Where: Maltby Community Club, corner of 206th St. SE and 87th Ave. SE.
When: First Saturdays. We are changing to new Winter hours - Potluck at 5, Stage music at 6, jamming after the show ~ 10 or 10:30, depends on how many groups sign up to perform. Everything else the same. See you. Thanks.
Open to the Public Contact: Trisha Tubbs or Jan Jones, (360) 568-3685 Directions: From the north, go south on Hwy 9. Turn east on 180th St. SE (Clearview); right on 91st SE; right on 206th St. SE. The club is on the right. From the south, go north on Hwy 9; turn east on 212 St. SE; left on 86th Ave. SE; right on 206th

* North Bend, WA
The North Bend Jam is no more. Contact: Terry O`Brien/Mary Sackman, 425-888-2477
Visit www.northbendbluegrassjam.weebly.com/index.html

* Olympia, WA
Where: Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art, downtown at 300 5th Ave, SW and takes place every third Sunday from 2:00 to 4:30. Contact jameswmiernyk@comcast.net, Jim Miernyk 360/943-4406 Visit www.traditionsfairtrade.com

* Olympia, WA
Black Hills Pickin' Party. Acoustic old-time/bluegrass jam on the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Friendly Village Clubhouse, 1111 Archwood Drive SW, Olympia. Slow jam from 11:00 to 12:00, potluck lunch at noon, then regular jam till about 3:30. Call Bobbi (489-1012) or email blackhillspickinparty@gmail.com for more information.

* Orting
The Orting bluegrass jam will be back on September 22 (All jams will start around 1pm until!!) Full Schedule: September 22 2012, October 27 2012, November 24 2012, January 26 2013, (February 23 2013 Note) March 23 2113 and April 27 2013 The jam for Feb will be held because the next Wintergrass will be the last day of Feb and the first couple of days of March We hope to have some good times. Comtact is still Bill Addison at 253 617 3753 or Email biljadsn@hotmail.com

*Port Gamble
New monthly jam started in Port Gamble,WA held in the Historic Port Gamble Theater. Starts Sunday, March 25th beginning at 2pm until 4pm Open to the public. Please call Melanie 360-509-3305 for more information and find us on facebook for current updates. https://www.facebook.com/BluegrassJam

* Puyallup, WA
Puyallup area second saturday Jams

The Second Saturday jam will be held at the Central Pierce Fire station at 17520 22nd Ave E Tacoma WA 98445. The dates are November 10th, December 8th, January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, and May 11th. The time will be from 1-5pm except the November jam will start a half hour later, at 1:30. Contact Neil Massey at 253-686-5912 or Ntuner@aol.com

* Pasco, WA Where; Pasco First Christian Church, 1524 West Marie
When: First Thursday of the month, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Open to the public: Contact Jim & Liz Sapp 509-545-8024
Bluegrass jam, the use of jam etiquette is appreciated and a play list will be developed as we go along. We meet at the back of the church in the old sanctuary.

* Richmond Beach, WA
Where: Richmond Beach`s "The Little Store" 2002 NW Richmond Beach Road in Shoreline, WA.
When: First Sunday of every month 11:30 am to 4:30 pm
Open to the Public Contact: For Info Call, 206-546-1944 or Tom Petersen, 206-546-4865. Directions: from I-5, 175th Street exit ("Shoreline"), west to Aurora (hwy 99), Right, north to 185th, Left onto 185th. Stay on this road; name will change to Richmond Beach road. Richmond Beach Foods is at the corner of 20th NW and Richmond Beach Road.

* Seattle, WA
Where: Check www.meetup.com/seattlebluegrass for updates

* Seattle, WA
The new format of Saturday Jams at Dusty Strings continues, now with bluegrass jams every Fourth Saturday of the month. Starting January 23, 3:30-5:30. 3406 Fremont Ave N., Seattle WA 98103 (206) 634-1662 • www.dustystrings.com

* Sedro-Wooley, WA
Where: Cascade Middle School Cafeteria.
When: 1st Sunday of every month 1-4 pm
Open to the Public Contact: Ernest Queen, Skagit Bluegrass & Country Music Association, (360) 856-1058

*Shelton, WA.
Where: 40 & 8...in the blue ox room....113 w. Cota street (in downtown Shelton) When: alternating Tuesdays at 7 pm. to 9:15 pm. open to all acoustic instrument players and the public. This is a year round jam. Contact Duane l. Wilson 360-490-4240 for info, or email duanelwison@gmail.com with 'shelton jam' in the subject line to get on the jam reminder list.

* Silverdale, WA
1st wednesday every month at the Global Bean 7-9:00.
Call Terry Enyeart 360 710-2361(cell) 360-373-1102(home).

* The Tacoma Carpenters Hall Jam has been cancelled The Union moved their meetings to Lacey and now jam can't be in Tacoma now.

* Vancouver WA Slow Jam - On thursday nights at the Barberton Grange (9400 NE 72nd Ave, Vancouver). We're playing fiddle tunes and songs, and have a mix of people each week. Contact: cprbr@comcast.net * Winlock, WA
Hope Grange Slow Jam, Winlock --- 2nd Saturday of every month from 1 pm til 4 pm.
This jam is great for beginners to advanced player alike. We keep the songs slow at about 85 to 90 bpm. This jam takes place from October thru May. Contact Marv Sobolesky at 360-785-4932 or email marv_at_marvsmusic.com Also visit www.marvsmusic.com for the latest updates to this great jam.

* Woodinville, WA Vessel Wines is thrilled to announce that we now have a house band, The "Usual Suspects"! They will host monthly jams here at Vessel Wines every fourth Sunday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
19405 144th Ave NE, Building D in the warehouse district.
www.vesselwines.com

* Yakima, WA
Slow Acoustic Jam- Bluegrassy type fiddle tunes & songs. 3rd Thurs. each month. 7-9 pm. For information call Cheryl Hall in Yakima, WA: 509-966-0572. Email: cherylhall57@gmail.com (Private Fiddle and Rhythm Guitar Lessons also available).

Oregon

* Beaverton, OR
Where: Hillsboro/Portland Vicinity.
When: Every Monday 6:00 - 10:00
Contact: The Rambling Bluegrass Jam, 503-283-8520 http://www.ramblingbluegrass.org/

* Eugene, OR
EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD AREA: Eugene/Springfield Bluegrass Jam – 2nd Sunday of each month (except June, July, August & September) at Willakenzie Grange, 3055 Willakenzie Road, Eugene, OR. From Coburg Road at the Dairy Queen, turn East onto Willakenzie Road. The Grange is down 2 blocks on the left. For more info call Joe Canaday at 541-344-3966

* Gresham, OR
Where: Gresham Little Theater,
30639 SE Bluff Rd. When: 3rd Sunday Noon - 5:00 pm
Open to the Public Contact: John http://www.greshamlittletheater.org/bluegrass

* Hillsboro, OR
Where: Rock Creek Tavern on Old Cornelius Pass Road.
When: Every Tuesday 7:00 PM
Open to the Public Contact: Paul Savignac, 503 544 5535

* Portland, OR
Where: Produce Row Cafe, 204 SE Oak.
When: Every Tues. 9:00 pm
Open to the Public Contact: John Malloy, 503-232-8355

* Portland, OR
Where: Oregon Bluegrass Association Jam at the Audobon Center, 5151 NW Cornell Road.
When: 1st Sunday 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Open to the Public Contact: OBA:Visit the OBA Website for more Oregon Jam Listings. http://www.oregonbluegrass.org/jams.htm

* Prineville, OR
Where: New Life Bible Chapel, 510 NW 4th St (Behind Community First Bank).
When: Last Sunday of the month 6:00 pm - ?:00 pm
Gospel Contact: Ron Hemphill, Pastor, 541-447-6543, 447-3229 Info: Sound checks at 4:00 pm - Open Mic. Refreshments afterwords. 100-200 people attending. Best Gospel Music in Central Oregon.

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