Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA)
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WAMA Slow Jam & Holiday Potluck
December 7, 2019
Mark your calendars for December 7th
(First Saturday of December. We needed to move the
slow jam in December to accommodate the Hope Grange's Annual Christmas Party scheduled for the
following weekend.)
This is a full fledged potluck so bring your favorite holiday dish to
help compliment the meal. WAMA is supplying the Turkey, Ham, and dressing.
The rest is supplied by potluck. Also hone up your performance skills as we are
having open mic after we feast. Limit of two songs per performer (group).
Please allow 30 minutes from the time the jam ends until we commence with the potluck.
It takes a little time to prep the food and get everything set out before we eat.
We work as fast as we can.
Our next Slow Jam will be on
December 7, 2019.
Oakview Jam
The Oakview Jam for October was fantastic. The turnout was exceptional especially
with a few new people joining the group. The selections of tunes picked by the participants
were all fun to play and to learn. Plan now to join us this Friday, Nov. 15th at 6:00 pm.
You won't leave disappointed!
The next Oakview Jam will be on
December 20, 2019.
6th Annual
2020 WAMA Wintergrass Hospitality Suite
February 20 - February 23, 2020
If you’re going to the 2020 Wintergrass Music Festival,
be sure to come to Suite 355 and visit with us, see some terrific Showcase Bands,
and participate in some incredible jams.
Click HERE to learn more about our WAMA Hospitality
Suite.
Our Showcase Band and Jam Schedule
is still being worked on, so check back often.
** WAMA is a Wintergrass sponsor **
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We use the WAMA Hospitality suite to let people know who we are and what we do. With our showcase bands, workshops, and jams, we promote WAMA and American Acoustic Music in many ways. One of our main purposes includes being a supportive sponsor for Wintergrass. Another is to involve as many members and acoustic music fans as we can to enjoy this fantastic festival with us.
Admission to the WAMA Suite is FREE!! |
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Our presence at Wintergrass is intended to increase awareness regarding our association and as a non-profit organization, we are NOT charging admission. However, donations are gratefully accepted. Food and refreshments are available in the suite for a small donation. We will also be selling WAMA and Pickersfest T-Shirts, WAMA Pick Cards, and WAMA Stickers. |
20th Annual Winlock Pickersfest
July 31st thru August 2nd, 2020
Please visit the website for the 2020 Winlock Pickersfest
Greetings Music Fans! Winlock Pickersfest will take place on July 31st thru August 2nd, 2020 at the Winolequa Park.
Coming to Pickersfest 2020!
Winlock Pickersfest encompasses a wide variety of Acoustic
Music. If your band is interested in being considered
for our fun filled 2020 festival,
click here to see how to submit
your band.
The Winlock Pickersfest is a labor of love created by a dedicated group of volunteers from the Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA). We host events throughout the year, so we hope you'll check this site often.
Please consider joining this wonderful group.
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WAMA in the News!!
From
"World Class Music with Washington Acoustic Music Association"
By Krysta Carper
"Did you know you can hear and even play with world-class acoustic musicians right here in Lewis County? The Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA) brings musical guests such as David Grier, ..." Read More
WAMA Website Feedback
WAMA is an organization that supports all genres of American Acoustic Music. Since WAMA's top priorities include involving youth and helping people of all ages find their inner musician and creative spark, it was fantastic to receive this type of feedback from some of our young website visitors:
To the WAMA Board of Directors
"I just wanted to quickly say thank you! I'm a youth services librarian running
a fun bluegrass and country music history class for 7-13 year olds, and I thought
you all might enjoy hearing that we were able to get some great use out of your
association's links list. We were even able to use some of this information for
our most recent group project. Thanks so much for sharing!
One of our youngest, Annie has also asked me if I could share the article where she initially became interested in country music with you all, "From Austin to Tennessee: The History of Country Music" - I've listed it below if you'd like to review!
Initially I was a little hesitant to reach out, but I thought this could actually be a really fun addition for any other young aspiring musicians coming across your information, like Annie! I wondered if you wouldn't mind adding this one to your list? I find a little encouragement goes a long way, and would love to show Annie and the rest of the library group if you do choose to include it! wamamusic.com/links.html
Thanks so much,
Tracy"
