jams near Washington, District of Columbia
Traditional Scottish jam session at The Royal Mile in Wheaton, Maryland near Washington, DC. We are, to my knowledge, the only public Scottish jam in the area.
Though the session is dominated by fiddlers, all appropriate instruments are welcome, within reason (Highland Bagpipes are just too loud, and in the wrong key for session play).
We try to stick to a Scottish repertoire, from all areas of Scotland and regions with closely-related styles (like Cape Breton and the Shetland Isles), though a few Irish tunes slip in. We mostly play reels and jigs, though we're trying to get more strathspeys and other tunes into the mix. The level of play at the session depends on who shows up. We often start as a slow session for the first 45 minutes or so, and become an advanced session for the remainder.
This session starts at 8:30pm (EST) and runs for about three hours. Regrettably, there isn't a piano, but we do have a nice acoustic spot. Parking is easily found in any of the vicinity's three parking garages.
The tunes are mostly from the Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington repertoires.
Mostly instrumental Irish jam, any acoustic instrument that is played well is welcome. Guitars, fiddles, concertinas, penny whistles, etc. Slainte!
This is a weekly event for all area musicians and songwriters to get together and write, critique, and just jam with one another to the songs and styles that they love. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. I love when writers pass through town and join us. I give a nice change of pace to hear a different point of view or a new sound from a traveling minstral. All meetings are held Thursdays from 7pm - 11pm or later if we're having too much fun.
Every Saturday at 1:00, carrying on Archie's tradition, we have an informal jam session. Everyone is welcome, whether you play an instrument or not.
Besides being a good time for everyone, Saturdays at the Barbershop allow the young to learn from the old and the Piedmont blues tradition to be passed down to the next generation. (from their web site)
Get together with like-minded lovers of folk music and singing! We meet twice a month to sing and play folk songs, most taken from the Rise Up Singing book. Members also bring lyrics to their favorite songs and hand out copies.
If you're familiar with folk music and are not shy about singing, or you play an acoustic instrument, come on down! Those who can sing harmonies or play fiddle, flute or harmonica are particularly welcome at this point.
Kingstowne Acoustic Music sponsors Bluegrass Jams on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. 1-5pm at Kingstowne Acoustic Music. 5830 Kingstowne Center #110 Alexandria, VA 22315 for more information visit www.kingstowneacousticmusic.com or call (703) 822-9090
Bluegrass and Old Time Music
Every Second and Fourth Sunday of the month
2:00 to 6:00 PM
Lyon Community Park
Arlington, Virginia
Contact Barry Shapiro
301-588-5786
This session starts at 8:30pm (EST) and runs for about three hours. Regrettably, there isn't a piano, but we do have a nice acoustic spot. Parking is easily found in any of the vicinity's three parking garages.
The tunes are mostly from the Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington repertoires.
The Baltimore Singers Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the upstairs of Bertha’s in historic Fells Point, Baltimore from 9 to 11pm. The occasion is very informal, but the beer is good and the craic is mighty. Meetings have so far been well-attended and all songs have been rendered in great voice, as they should be. The repertoire is traditional and old, but newly composed songs in the same vein are welcome. At evening’s end, we with haste retire to the Cafe Hon in Hampden for the weekly session.
This is a weekly event for all area musicians and songwriters to get together and write, critique, and just jam with one another to the songs and styles that they love. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. I love when writers pass through town and join us. I give a nice change of pace to hear a different point of view or a new sound from a traveling minstral. All meetings are held Thursdays from 7pm - 11pm or later if we're having too much fun.
The weekly Friday night jam sessions are dedicated to no holds barred bluegrass, old-time, and country music. Participants range in age from pre-teens to, well lets just say a considerable bit older than that. Musical ability is similarly wide-ranging. Especially during the warmer months, it is not unusual for as many as 30 to 40 people to show up, some picking, some just listening and enjoying the music.
Also, there is a beginner jam/slow jam at the shop every Thursday evening from 7:00 until 9:00.
Every Saturday at 1:00, carrying on Archie's tradition, we have an informal jam session. Everyone is welcome, whether you play an instrument or not.
Besides being a good time for everyone, Saturdays at the Barbershop allow the young to learn from the old and the Piedmont blues tradition to be passed down to the next generation. (from their web site)
The SAW Song Circle usually takes place on the third Sunday of the month. The locations rotate between the homes of several SAW members.
Please bring your instrument and songs to share. Any genre is accepted. Finger foods to share are always appreciated.
Note: The SAW Song Circle will be going on hiatus during the summer, but will be back in session in September.
For more information, visit www.saw.org.
This session starts at 8:30pm (EST) and runs for about three hours. Regrettably, there isn't a piano, but we do have a nice acoustic spot. Parking is easily found in any of the vicinity's three parking garages.
The tunes are mostly from the Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington repertoires.
Mostly instrumental Irish jam, any acoustic instrument that is played well is welcome. Guitars, fiddles, concertinas, penny whistles, etc. Slainte!
This is a weekly event for all area musicians and songwriters to get together and write, critique, and just jam with one another to the songs and styles that they love. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. I love when writers pass through town and join us. I give a nice change of pace to hear a different point of view or a new sound from a traveling minstral. All meetings are held Thursdays from 7pm - 11pm or later if we're having too much fun.
The weekly Friday night jam sessions are dedicated to no holds barred bluegrass, old-time, and country music. Participants range in age from pre-teens to, well lets just say a considerable bit older than that. Musical ability is similarly wide-ranging. Especially during the warmer months, it is not unusual for as many as 30 to 40 people to show up, some picking, some just listening and enjoying the music.
Also, there is a beginner jam/slow jam at the shop every Thursday evening from 7:00 until 9:00.
Every Saturday at 1:00, carrying on Archie's tradition, we have an informal jam session. Everyone is welcome, whether you play an instrument or not.
Besides being a good time for everyone, Saturdays at the Barbershop allow the young to learn from the old and the Piedmont blues tradition to be passed down to the next generation. (from their web site)
Get together with like-minded lovers of folk music and singing! We meet twice a month to sing and play folk songs, most taken from the Rise Up Singing book. Members also bring lyrics to their favorite songs and hand out copies.
If you're familiar with folk music and are not shy about singing, or you play an acoustic instrument, come on down! Those who can sing harmonies or play fiddle, flute or harmonica are particularly welcome at this point.
Kingstowne Acoustic Music sponsors Bluegrass Jams on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. 1-5pm at Kingstowne Acoustic Music. 5830 Kingstowne Center #110 Alexandria, VA 22315 for more information visit www.kingstowneacousticmusic.com or call (703) 822-9090
Bluegrass and Old Time Music
Every Second and Fourth Sunday of the month
2:00 to 6:00 PM
Lyon Community Park
Arlington, Virginia
Contact Barry Shapiro
301-588-5786
Open jam, all bluegrass instruments and ability levels are welcome. Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union. The jams are on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
This session starts at 8:30pm (EST) and runs for about three hours. Regrettably, there isn't a piano, but we do have a nice acoustic spot. Parking is easily found in any of the vicinity's three parking garages.
The tunes are mostly from the Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington repertoires.
This is a weekly event for all area musicians and songwriters to get together and write, critique, and just jam with one another to the songs and styles that they love. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. I love when writers pass through town and join us. I give a nice change of pace to hear a different point of view or a new sound from a traveling minstral. All meetings are held Thursdays from 7pm - 11pm or later if we're having too much fun.
The weekly Friday night jam sessions are dedicated to no holds barred bluegrass, old-time, and country music. Participants range in age from pre-teens to, well lets just say a considerable bit older than that. Musical ability is similarly wide-ranging. Especially during the warmer months, it is not unusual for as many as 30 to 40 people to show up, some picking, some just listening and enjoying the music.
Also, there is a beginner jam/slow jam at the shop every Thursday evening from 7:00 until 9:00.
Every Saturday at 1:00, carrying on Archie's tradition, we have an informal jam session. Everyone is welcome, whether you play an instrument or not.
Besides being a good time for everyone, Saturdays at the Barbershop allow the young to learn from the old and the Piedmont blues tradition to be passed down to the next generation. (from their web site)
Informal Old Time Music Jam. Players welcome. Meets 2nd Wednesday 7:30 p.m and Last Sunday of each month.
We sit in a circle and take turns calling tunes to play.
Jam is at the Washington Fire Hall, which is owned by Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue, a volunteer organization. As of October 2007, we typically have 8 - 12 players showing up to play claw hammer banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and hammered dulcimer
Questions: email russcoll@comcast.net
This session starts at 8:30pm (EST) and runs for about three hours. Regrettably, there isn't a piano, but we do have a nice acoustic spot. Parking is easily found in any of the vicinity's three parking garages.
The tunes are mostly from the Baltimore and Baltimore/Washington repertoires.
Mostly instrumental Irish jam, any acoustic instrument that is played well is welcome. Guitars, fiddles, concertinas, penny whistles, etc. Slainte!
