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[ January 2000 update: currently being rewritten ]
Here's the latest revision of the open jam sessions list. Further
additions, comments, corrections, etc. VIA MAIL PLEASE, are welcome.
My thanks to all of you who have contributed to the list!
Copyright Rich Kulawiec, 1997,2000.
A lot of people have written to ask me why I created this. Well...
it's for everyone one of us who has ever stood in the rain and cold
in Chicago or Dublin or Tokyo, holding a beat-up guitar case, or maybe
an old sax, waiting for a chance to get into the spotlight that waits
inside, just to play for the love of it. Most of us will never meet,
and most of us will never achieve the wild success that a few do,
but wherever we play, whatever we play, we have a lot in common.
Our reward is a smile from our fellow musicians, a quick round of
applause, and maybe a beer on the house. So this is for us.
This edition of the list has been (1) sorted by State/Province/Country
(2) mostly tagged with musical genres to make searching a bit
easier (3) partially tagged with dates to help keep track of how
current the various bits of information area and (4) reformatted
a bit. (It's slowly mutating toward digest format.) I hope these
changes, made in response to comments and suggestions, are helpful.
About those timestamps -- a lot of the entries on the list either
don't have timestamps (because the entries predate when I started
adding them) or they have timestamps that are quite old. If you
see a jam session listed that no longer exists (often because the
venue no longer exists!) then please drop me a line. Conversely,
if you attend one of the jam sessions that has a timestamp that's
getting old, please drop me a line and let me know about that, too,
so that I can update the timestamp. And if you're thinking of showing
up at a session that's quite old...well, you should probably phone first. ;-)
Finally, if you notice a missing "Contributed-by" field where your name
should be, please let me know; it's handy to have someone to steer
questions to when they come up, and it's also nice to know who
should get the credit for the entry. As a note to folks out there
who have questions about particular jams: sometimes the person who
contributed the entry has current information, sometimes they don't.
The best way to find out is to ask nicely, and not to be too surprised
if it turns out that they moved away from the area 2 years ago. :-)
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Birmingham, Alabama, USA: [Folk/Blues]
Open jam at Homewood Musical Instrument Co.; 3027 Central Ave in
Homewood, Alabama. Phone (205) 879-4868. All levels, friendly
to acoustic blues, bluegrass; squeezeboxes; mandolins etc.
Each saturday 10-4pm.
Contributed-by: retedrow@the-matrix.com
Phoenix, Arizona, USA: [Unknown/Folk?]
Fri & Sat 7:30 pm open jam at Fiddler's Dream Coffeehouse
17th St and Cactus Wren, Phoenix
Contributed-by: Joe Bethancourt [Dec 94]
Tucson, Arizona, USA: [Old-Time/Celtic]
The Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell Avenue, 881-7147, hosts music jams every
Tuesday and Wednesday evening.
Tuesday's jam runs from 8-11 and features Old-Time/Celtic the 4th
Tuesday of the month, and Bluegrass every 2nd Tuesday. These jams are open
to anyone with a smile and an intrument.
The Wednesday "Slow-Jam" is strictly for participants, mainly those with a
propensity to read the written note, and play at a slower pace. For those of
us just beginning or learning a different instrument. 7:30 - 9:00
By the way, check [Nov 96]
Bakersfield, California [Bluegrass]
Buskers Music, 18th and R Streets. Saturday afternoon jams from about
12:30 PM to about 4:00 PM and every other Thursday night. Generally
bluegrass but this depends upon who walks in; there may be concurrent
folk/traditional sessions. Players range from beginners to
professional but anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Contributed-by: rickbsox@ix.netcom.com (Rick Bowersox ) [Jul 95]
Berkeley, California, USA: [Celtic]
The Starry Plough, corner of Shattuck and Prince Irish music and dancing
every Monday night. Dancing classes start around 7pm, music starts
around 9pm.
Contributed-by: James Moore [Sep 94]
Chico, California, USA: [Blues]
The "Midnight Blues Society" hosts an open Blues Jam every Sunday from
2:00 to 6:00 pm at the "Sports Club" in Chico. MBS has over 150 members
with a lot of participation by both pro and recreational musicians. We
assemble "bands" (vocalist(s), 2 guitars, bass, drums, horn/harmonica,
etc.) off a sign-up list for half-hour jam sessions, with the objective
of allowing as many musicians to play as possible. Very supportive and
fun atmosphere. MBS also brings top blues groups to the Chico in an
ongoing "Blues lovers" series. There are also blues jams in other
neighboring towns such as Mt. Shasta, Redding and Oroville.
Contributed-by: sdj1@can02.pge.com (Scott D. Johnson)
Covina, California, USA: [Unknown]
The Fret House - guitar store by day, open mic session at night. Open
mic is the first Saturday of the month, starting at 8 pm and going till
around midnight. There's a sign-up at 7:30, it costs a buck either to
play or watch and refreshments are served at intermission. Overall the
crowd is very friendly and the sound system is excellent. The average
performer is moderately talented and plays both familiar tunes and
original material.
Contributed-by: Peter Poirier
Half Moon Bay, CA, USA: [Bluegrass]
Cameron's, on Highway 1 about 1 mile south of hwy 92, has a Bluegrass jam
every Tuesday night from 8:00 to 10:00.
Contributed-by: John.Treacy@Eng.Sun.COM (John Treacy) [Dec 94]
Los Angeles, California, USA: [Jazz]
In Melrose, the Nucleus Nuance is a classy place with a Monday night jam
session. Mostly real book type tunes, good house rhythm section but
rhythm players can also sit it.
Contributed-by: marco.zagha@enquirer.scandal.cs.cmu.edu (Marco)
Los Angeles, California, USA: [Celtic]
The Celtic Arts Center has an open session on Monday nights, with ceili
dance class starting around 7pm and instrumental jam starting an hour later.
They meet at the Raven Theater in North Hollywood, still on Monday nights.
The address is 5233 Lankershim Blvd, and phone 213-462-6844 for info.
Contributed-by: howard@locus.com (Howard Chu) [Dec 96]
Los Angeles, California, USA: [Irish]
There is another session that I've started attending on Thursday nights in
Palms. The pub is called Irish Times, on Motor Ave at the corner with National
Blvd. The pub regulars are definitely Irish; the session is lead by a singer
on guitar, but one of the bartenders (Bridget) plays fiddle - very fine stuff.
Just to give an idea of the crowd here - on Thanksgiving, about 30 of the
dancers from Riverdance came down to the session after their show finished.
Highly recommended. (Again, I'm sending you this without address & phone # in
hand. Sorry! Will update this week, since I will be playing there again.)
Contributed-by: howard@locus.com (Howard Chu) [Dec 96]
Los Angeles, California, USA: [Folk]
The Santa Monica Traditional Folk Music Club meets on the first Friday
of every month from 7:30-11:30 pm at the First Methodist Church in
Westwood (10497 Wilshire Blvd. at Warner). The club asks for a $3
door-donation (helps with rent/food), dues are $20/yr. which also gets
you the club newsletter. There's a brief break halfway through the
evening for food/drink and talk. Currently we have three rooms
active. Upstairs is a folk-circle gathering where songs are sung by
individuals or the group together. Material ranges from old Scottish
ballads to Pete-Seeger-type material as well as new songs in the folk
tradition. All talent levels participate, from beginner to
professional. Downstairs we have two rooms. One is an old-time jam
session dedicated to group instrumental playing. Material is mainly
fiddle tunes, American and some Irish. All traditional instruments are
welcome. We've had: fiddles, guitars, banjos (tenor, five-string,
banjo-ukes), mandolins, autoharps (diatonic and chromatic), mountain
dulcimers, accordions, penny whistles, harmonicas and bodhrans. All
skill levels have participated from beginner to Winnifield Kansas winner,
most are intermediate. (There is often some music lying around such as
Brody's book to help out those who don't know a tune). The other
downstairs room is dedicated to those who enjoy playing and singing in
more contemporary styles ranging from blues to C&W to Beetles to
original songs. Talent level ranges from good to extremely good amateur.
Contributed-by: Dee W. Pack [Nov 93]
Mountain View, California, USA: [Folk]
Mountain View Folk Club, 8 p.m. the third Friday of every month.
For location (it varies) call Kathryn at (415) 328-6903.
Contributed-by: carln@netcom.com (Carl D. Neiburger) [Feb 94]
Palo Alto, California, USA: [Folk]
Saint Michael's Art Cafe, Homer and Emerson streets has an old-time jam
at 8 p.m. the third Monday of each month, sponsored by Gryphon Stringed
Instruments. For details, call Tom Culbertson at Gryphon, (415) 493-2131.
Contributed-by: carln@netcom.com (Carl D. Neiburger) [Feb 94]
Sacramento, California, USA: [Blues]
There's a pretty traditional blues jam held at the "Torch club", 16th and
Lst in Downtown Sacramento every Sun and Tues night from 9pm 1-am.
Ranging from good to pro musicians. No cover.
Contributed-by: Danny Kurywchak
Sacramento, California, USA: [Bluegrass/Folk/Country]
The New Fifth String Music Store at 53rd and H St. hosts an open jam
session every Thursday evening from about 7pm til 11 or so.
Contributed-by: Tom Kuhn [Sep 95]
San Carlos, California, USA: [Folk]
Peninsula Folk Music Club, 8 p.m. the first Friday of every month
at the clubhouse in Laureola Park. For details call (415) 592-0115.
Contributed-by: carln@netcom.com (Carl D. Neiburger) [Feb 94]
San Jose, California, USA: [Folk]
Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association has a jam from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.
on the first Friday of every month at John Muir Middle School,
1260 Branham Lane. Various styles, including old-time, bluegrass,
western swing.
Contributed-by: carln@netcom.com (Carl D. Neiburger) [Feb 94]
Santa Cruz, California, USA: [Blues]
Callahan's - On Water St. one block east of Ocean St.
Thursday night blues jam, 8:30 - 1. House band plays a couple sets.
Sign up on set list (usually 4 sets). Players range from not very good
to very good. Anyone who gets on the list gets to play. Also have a
"talent night" on Sundays.
Contributed-by: leff@sco.com (Bill Leff)
Santa Cruz, California, USA: [Jazz]
The Kuumbwa holds a weekly jam, usually on Tuesday nights. Admission is
$2; usually mainstream jazz, beginner to advanced.
Contributed-by: tombrown@cats.ucsc.edu
San Diego, California, USA: [Jazz]
The Espresso Literati (a cafe/bookstore) has a Saturday afternoon jam
from 2-5 PM, hosted by guitarist Art Johnson and a rhythm section. It
usually consists of a first set by Art and his friends then the jammers
sit in. Espresso Literati is in La Jolla (a nice part of San Diego), at
the corner of Fay and Kline (downtown La Jolla. Not to be confused with
downtown San Diego). Jazz, real book type stuff. [ Update: Keith
Pilotti, ktp@qualcomm.com, reports that as of 1/94 this place no longer
exists.]
Contributed-by: Sue Raul (sue@snafu.seada.com)
San Diego, California, USA: [Jazz]
El Campo Ruse, 940 16th Avenue, telephone (619) 702-2030, has open
mic's every Saturday, hosted by the Gilbert Castellanos Quintet.
Check the schedule by clicking on the "Outlate" icon on their home page
at http://www.n2.net/ecruse/ Acoustic instruments; piano available.
Three sets from 12AM till 4AM.
Contributed-by: ecruse@n2.net (Turiya Mareya) [Dec 96]
San Francisco, California, USA: [Celtic]
The Plough and Stars, 116 Clement, SF, has an open Irish jam on Sunday
nights. This is a very hot session, the level of playing is at a
professional level. Sessions begin at 8 PM or so, and often last until 1
or 2 AM. Leif Sorbye, of Tempest and formerly Golden Bough, has been a
regular in the past.
Contributed-by: darsie@eecs.ucdavis.edu (Richard Darsie)
San Francisco, California, USA: [Folk]
Owl & Monkey Cafe, 9th Street btwn Irving & Judah (Sunset). Folk music
every Thursday night. Signup at least one or two Thursdays in advance.
[10 minutes each.] It gets crowded really fast, so show up early.
Really laid back atmosphere. They also have an open poetry night -- I
forget which night [I'll find out.]
Contributed-by: bert@netcom.com (Roberto Sierra)
San Francisco, California, USA: [Folk]
San Francisco Folk Music Club, 9 p.m. "until late" every other
Friday at 885 Clayton St. For details call (415) 661-2217.
Contributed-by: carln@netcom.com (Carl D. Neiburger) [Feb 94]
San Jose, California, USA: [Jazz]
Garden City, 360 S. Saratoga Ave., has a Tuesday night jazz jam session
hosted by pianist Smith Dobson supplying the core rythm section. Pretty
open atmosphere, real book type of tunes. (408)-244-3333
Contributed-by: Larry Lewicki
Alameda, California, USA: [Misc]
John Patrick's - 1813 Park St. (510) 522-5105.
Jam night every Tuesday. Band usually starts around 9:30 and plays a set,
then the jam sessions start, roughly 10:30 - 1:30. Level of playing is
variable, from novice to pro, depending on who is in town. Bring your
instrument (unless you're a drummer), amps and PA are provided. Current
host band (as of 8/94) is "Strawberry Jam", a loose aggregation of
players specializing in early '60's British Invasion, but jams can
encompass rock, blues, folk, etc. Never a cover charge.
Contributed-by: Michael Barrett
Black Forest, Colorado, USA: [Bluegrass/Celtic]
Black Forest Community Center, on Black Forest Road, just Northwest
of Shoup road. The Black Rose Acoustic Music Society meets on the
second and fourth Friday of each month. Starts around 7:30 pm.
There is a $1 admission/donation [this may climb to $2 with a $5
family max in the near future]. Refreshments are available for sale
but no alcohol. There are usually about two hours of 20 minute
"open mike" sessions that anyone can sign up for in advance. These
blocks are followed by an indefinate amount of open Bluegrass Jam.
It has looked like a musical version of Brownian motion on occasion
as folks break out into smaller sub-groups and then combine and
split, ... There are a, currently, small number of Celtic
musicians that show up as well.
Contributed-by: Dean.Karres@Central.Sun.COM (Dean Karres)
Boulder, Colorado, USA: [Blues]
The Colorado Daily mentioned that The Pearl Street Cellar (nee Club
Makalu) at Ninth and Pearl has a Wednesday blues jam sponsored by the
group Bleeker Street. I haven't made it there yet. It's free according to
the article. No other specifics mentioned.
Contributed-by: Tom Wurtz
Boulder, Colorado, USA: [Folk]
The Boulder Folk Music Makers sponsor an open stage/jam session the
fourth Friday of (most) every month. They're held at the Unitarian
Church, 5001 Pennsylvania, Boulder, CO. The church is between Arapahoe
and Baseline, and west of 55th. The open stages start at 7:30 pm, and
are followed by the jam. The open stage is first come-first served, and
3 (normal length) songs are allowed. There is a sound system provided,
but is often not necessary as the accoustics are great. No smoking, no
alcohol, kids are welcome, and coffee and goodies are sold at
intermission.
Contributed-by: Howard Gluckman
Ft. Collins, Colorado, USA: [Jazz]
The Sunset Jazz Club on Linden (downtown) has a jazz jam on the first
Thursday of each month, 8-11. The house band is led by saxophonist
Max Wagner, and I (Marc Sabatella) am on the keyboard, and all
musicians are welcome. Phone (303) 484-4604.
Contributed-by: Marc Sabatella [Oct 94]
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Blues/Bluegrass]
Swallow Hill Music Association has an open acoustic blues jam on the
third Sunday of the month; the session is led by Mary Flower and takes
place from 4 to 6 pm. There's also an open bluegrass jam (also on the
third Sunday) from 1 to 3 pm.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Unknown]
Acoustic Music Center, 1932 S. Broadway, has jam sessions 1st and 3rd
Fridays; Ph 744-1737.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Unknown]
Golden Oldies, 15680 W Colfax Ave, 278-3344. Jam Night Sundays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Blues]
Ristau's Restaurant, 2035 S Sheridan, 980-5614. Blues Jam Thursdays and
Sundays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Jazz]
Falcone's (jazz), 1096 S. Gaylord, Ph 777-0707 has an open stage on
Wednesdays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Rock]
Mercury Cafe (pop/rock), 2199 California St, (303) 294-9258; has an open
stage on Wednesdays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Unknown]
Ziggie's Saloon, 4923 W 38th Ave, (303) 455-9930; Jams Thursdays.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Denver, Colorado, USA: [Blues]
There's an open blues jam every Wed night from 9PM until closing at
Billy Blues BBQ (Kipling and 6th ave right behind Jackson's Hole).
Guitar, bass, drummers, etc. are welcome.
Contributed-by: plyall@netcom.com (Pete Lyall) [Mar 95]
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA: [Celtic]
Poor Richard's Restaurant, 324 1/2 North Tejon. Has a free, open Celtic
jam every Thursday night from 8pm until 10 or so. Laid back family
atmosphere.
Contributed-by: Dean.Karres@Central.Sun.COM (Dean Karres) [Sep 94]
Aurora, Colorado, USA: [Celtic]
Sheabeen Irish Pub, 2300 S Chambers Rd, Ph 696-6131. Tuesdays - Irish
Jam Sessions.
Contributed-by: ecummin@nma.mnet.uswest.com (Ed Cummings)
Longmont, Colorado, USA: [Misc]
Rewards Bar & Grill, 10763 Turner Blvd (I-25 and CO 119 interchange)
Wed eve, 7:30 - ?, Open Mike, all styles of music; hosted by Loren Dusenbery.
Contributed-by: Mark Wroblewski [Mar 96]
Granby, Connecticut, USA: [Unknown]
Susan's Coffeehouse-Cafe, 10 Hartford Ave has open mic's twice a
month (one Thurs, one Fri or Sat) Please see schedule - click on music
icon on our homepage at http://www.susans-cafe.com. Acoustic instruments,
original songs, 3 song/15 min max. Piano available. Call us: (860) 653-6600
Contributed-by: scafe@tiac.net (Susan Wutka) [Apr 96]
Hartford, Connecticut, USA: [Unknown]
Lord Jim's Pub, 242 Trumbull St. (attached to Skywalk), 522-7623, has an
open mic night every Wednesday, sometimes hosted by a local band.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Aug 94]
Hartford, Connecticut, USA: [Blues]
Municipal Cafe, 485 Main Street, 527-5044, has a blues jam on Thursday
nights.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Aug 94]
Hartford, Connecticut, USA: [Unknown]
Sports Page Cafe, 860 Main St. in East Hartford, 528-6962 has an open jam
on Sunday nights.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Aug 94]
Hartford, Connecticut, USA: [Unknown]
JP's Restaurant, 15 Asylum St. at Main, 247-8144, has an open mic night
on Monday nights.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Aug 94]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Misc]
Open mike in Adams Morgan on Wednesdays. The place: Sundown, at 2471
18th Street, N.W. 8:30 signup. 9:00 start. Mostly acoustic. We don't
have space for drums, (sorry), no need to haul a guitar amplifier.
We have all the sound equipment. Songwriters are especially encouraged
to come out. Sundown is just off of 18th and Columbia, near the McDonald's,
next door and downstairs from the Subway Sandwich shop. Call 202-483-7123
for directions. Please show up to sign up. There's plenty of room. Hope
to see you there.
Contributed-by: Sara Landymore [Oct 95]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Unknown]
New Vegas Lounge, 1415 P Street NW, (202) 483-3971 has an open mike night
on Thursdays. It's run by a local band led by Rickie Lee who is a hot
guitarist. The club is run by Dr. Blues who will get up and sing without
much encouragement. Lots of fun, but Ave. P and 14th is not a nice place
to be at two in the morning. They also have "Professionals' jam nights
on Tuesday and Wednesday - "Bring your tools" (I've been wondering just
how they determine whether you're a professional or not. I'm gonna have
to go check this out.)
Contributed-by: keith.graham@execnet.com (Keith Graham)
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
Twins Lounge, 5516 Colorado Avenue NW, (202) 882-2523 has a Sunday night
jazz jam from 8 to midnight with the Peter Edelman Trio.
Contributed-by: Eli Asher [Jun 96]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
HR57 -- House Resolution 57 Society jam, Tuesdays from 8 PM to 11:30 or so.
9th and P streets NW. (It's a killer.)
Contributed-by: Eli Asher [Jun 96]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
One Step Down runs 3:30-7:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays with the
Lawrence Wheatley trio. (jazz workshop)
Contributed-by: Eli Asher [Jun 96]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Blues]
Busara, 2340 Wisconsin Ave. NW., (202) 337-2340 Sunday, "Open Mic Night
Blues Jam with Chai & the Strangers All Musicians Welcome" 8pm-12am (The
club bills itself as blues & jazz.)
Washington, D.C., USA: [Blues]
Emerald Isle, 633 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, (Capitol Hill area), (202)
544-4753. Sunday, Blues jam; Tuesday, Acoustic jam.
Washington, D.C., USA: [Folk]
Food For Thought, 1738 Connecticut Ave. NW., (202) 797-1095 Monday, open
mike (acoustic)
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz/Blues]
Kala Kala, 2439 18th St. NW., (202) 232-5433 Monday, open mic with Bob
Becker Tuesday, Jazz jam session with Steve Bernstein & GeorgeColligan
Thursday, Blues Jam (to quote the ad, "A Smoke Free Space!")
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
Mr. Henry's, 1836 Columbia Rd. NW, (202) 797-8882 Tuesday and Wednesday,
open mic night with Tom Saputo (jazz, I believe)
Washington, D.C., USA: [Celtic]
Nanny Obrien's Irish Pub, 3319 Connecticut Ave. NW (202) 686-9189.
Sunday, open mike with Ace Smith Monday, "Traditional Irish Session" at 8:30.
David Scheim comments that it's about the best Irish jam in DC. The bar
owner is a musician.
Contributed-by: David Scheim (des@helix.nih.gov@alw.nih.gov)
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
One Step Down, 2517 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., (202) 331-8863 Saturday &
Sunday, Afternoon jam session with Lawrence Wheatley. [Editor's note:
alive or dead? ---Rsk ]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
HR57 Center for the Preservation of Jazz and Blues, open jazz workshop.
6:30pm-11pm every Tuesday. $3 non-musicians, $2 musicians.
Open blues jam with Nap "don't forget the Blues" Turner. 6:30pm-11pm
every Wednesday. Additional information available on Crescendo
(301 490 4775 modem), or contact Tony at 202 667 3700.
Address is 1426 9th St NW, Washington.
Contributed-by: roger.wood@shendo.com [Sep 95]
and Riddim [Dec 96]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Unknown]
Round Table, 4859 Wisconsin Ave. NW, (202) 362-1250 Tuesday, open mike
(acoustic)
Washington, D.C., USA: [Jazz]
Twins Lounge, 5516 Colorado Ave. NW., (202) 882-2523 Sunday, jam session
(jazz) 12 -4 pm.
Contributed-by: Riddim [Dec 96]
Washington, D.C., USA: [Misc]
A note from John about current info: BTW, I highly recommend anyone
wanting to know what's currently happening in town, as far as the music
scene is concerned, pick up a copy of the Washington City Paper (free,
comes out on Thursdays) and possibly the Friday edition of the Washington
Post for their Weekend magazine (which also includes Baltimore clubs in
its listings). These two together will basically inform you about 80-90%
of the live music clubs in the area.
Contributed-by: John Shepherd
Wilmington, Delaware, USA: [Rock]
Keenan's Irish Pub, 4400 N. Market St., (302) 764-6913, sometimes has a
Saturday night jam hosted by their houseband. Mostly 50's, 60's and 70's
stuff.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Jul 94]
Wilmington, Delaware, USA: [Blues]
The Varsity Grill, 837 Orange St. (302) 655-8872 has a blues jam on
Thursday, 9 PM -1 AM.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Jul 94]
Wilmington, Delaware, USA: [Unknown]
The Knucklehead Saloon, 1208 Washington St., (302) 429-0749, sometimes
has a Tuesday night jam hosted by Nik Everett.
Contributed-by: rsk@itw.com (Rich Kulawiec) [Jul 94]
Wilmington, Delaware, USA: [Jazz]
Christina Cultural Arts Center, 705 N. Market St. (302) 652-0101 has an
open jam every Friday night (7-11 p.m.) The house band plays basically
jazz; likewise most of the talent which shows up plays jazz. However I
believe most any kind of musician is welcome.
Contributed-by: meyerdt@carbon.dmpc.com (Dayton Meyer) [Jun 96]
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA: [Jazz]
Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society - 4th Sunday each month, 1:00 to 5:00 pm
at Elk's Club 1517, 3rd Avenue at New River Bridge (but check this - the
property has been sold and the Jazz Society will have to find a new home
after December 1994) - Dixieland, trad and pop sets assembled by music
director from available musicians - Jerry Pascoe, President (305) 946-4436.
Contributed-by: Will Connelly [Oct 94]
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA: [Jazz/Irish]
River Liffey Saloon Jazz Band, 1:00 to 4:30 - Dicey Riley's Pub,
217 S.W. 2nd Street. Leader Will Connelly permits sit-ins, but listen
first and don't ask to sit in unless you can cut it. Band plays Dixieland,
30s - 40's pop and a little Irish. Connelly's number is (305) 791-6183.
Contributed-by: Will Connelly [Oct 94]
Delray Beach, Florida, USA: [Jazz]
Larry Kenzora Jazz Band - 7:30 pm Tuesdays at Scarlett O'Hara's, Linton Blvd.
at U.S. 1. Mainstream and Dixieland. (407) 272-6239. Professional sit-ins only.
Contributed-by: Will Connelly [Oct 94]
Orlando, Florida, USA: [Folk]
Orlando Friends of Florida Folk meet each Sunday 7-11 pm at Spiral Circle
Bookstore, 350 N. Thornton Avenue. No mike - round robin singing. Mostly
contemporary. Info: Bill (407) 323-1804.
Contributed-by: abbysale@orlinter.com (Abby Sale) [jun 94]
Orlando, Florida, USA: [Folk]
Ballew-Champion Folk Club meets Wednesday 8pm at the LaCasta Brave Apts
clubhouse, 710 E. Michigan St.; Round-robin singing. A Friends of
Florida Folk member group. Info: Roz (407) 648-0945
Contributed-by: abbysale@orlinter.com (Abby Sale)
Orlando, Florida, USA: [Unknown]
Storytellers of Central Florida; 1st Wednesday of month, 7:30-9:00 pm;
Maitland Art Center, 231 W. Packwood Ave. Contact: Lynn Shenefield (407)
366-1773.
Contributed-by: abbysale@orlinter.com (Abby Sale) [Jun 94]
Orlando, Florida, USA: [Bluegrass]
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