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Area Events List and Web Calendar
up-to-date and accurate. However, some events posted here may have been
canceled and recurring events such as jams may have been terminated. For
that reason we strongly recommend that before driving long distances to
an event, you contact the Event Focal first.
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WEEKLY/MONTHLY JAMS
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BEAVERTON, OR: Bluegrass Jam |
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| When: | Every Wednesday, from 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm |
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Round Table Clubhouse 10150 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Beaverton, OR 97005 (just east of 217) (map) |
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BEAVERTON, OR: Bluegrass Jam Mid level jam, very friendly! For Information: Email: Beaverton Bluegrass Jam |
| Event Notice Expires: | 12/31/2020 |
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SEATTLE, WA: Bluegrass Jams at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown |
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| When: | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, from 6:30 pm ‐ 9:30 pm |
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Machine House Brewery in Georgetown 5840 Airport Way S #121 Seattle, WA 98108 (map) |
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SEATTLE, WA: Bluegrass Jams at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown Twice Monthly Bluegrass Jams at the Machine House Brewery in Georgetown Seattle area bluegrass jammers and devotees: We play standard bluegrass tunes and more (including fiddle tunes, singing tunes, etc.). Wide variety of bluegrass oriented instruments welcome. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 7pm-9pm. Great atmosphere for jamming, listening and hanging out and having a good time. Open to musicians of all skill levels. See you there! Contact: Patrick Nugent Email Machine House Brewery in Georgetown: website |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/25/2020 |
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Friday
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CENTRALIA, WA: Oakview Jam
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| When: | Every third Friday of the month 6:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm, October through April |
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Oakview Grange 2715 N Pearl St Centralia, WA 98531 (map) |
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CENTRALIA, WA: Oakview Jam PLEASE NOTE: The February 21st Oakview Jam has been canceled because it coincides with
Wintergrass in Bellevue, WA.. Many WAMA members will be attending Wintergrass, so won't be available
to open and setup the Oakview Jam at the Grange. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 4/30/2020 |
Saturday
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TACOMA, WA: Blue Muse Roots Jam |
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Every 3rd Saturday - September thru June - 1:00 - 5:00pm (Exceptions: January (4th Saturday) & February (5th Saturday)), 1:00 - 5:00 pm |
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Tacoma Public Library Moore Branch 215 S 56th St Tacoma, WA 98408 (Map) |
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TACOMA, WA: Blue Muse Roots Jam Every 3rd Saturday - September thru June - 1:00 - 5:00pm (Exceptions: January (4th Saturday) & February (5th Saturday)), Do your ears perk up when you hear: Bill Monroe, Hank Williams, Woody Guthrie, Rev. Gary Davis, Robert Johnson, Johnny Cash, Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Jug Band, Ralph Stanley, the Carters, Old Crow Medicine Show, Louvin Brothers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mississippi Sheiks, Everly Brothers, Del McCoury, Son House, Sam Bush, Memphis Minnie, Delmore Brothers, Tony Rice, Darrell Scott, Muddy, even Neil and Bob? Then you got a hankerin’ and an appreciation for American Roots Music. From the Red, White and Blues to the Red, White and Bluegrass, we’ve been blessed with musical traditions speaking directly to our lives, joys, trials, victories, losses, and sorrows. These traditions, each unique, but drawing from common threads and inspirations speak directly to the human condition and our need to appreciate and understand all it offers. Join us in keeping them alive. All levels welcome. Trying is learning. For more info, check our Website. Downloadable information sheet. Contact Event Focal: Billy Ironcrane |
| Event Notice Expires: | 7/1/2020 |
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WINLOCK, WA: WAMA Slow Jam
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Second Saturday of the month - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, October through May |
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Hope Grange 118 Antrim Road Winlock, WA 98596 (map) |
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WINLOCK, WA: WAMA Slow Jam Great for all levels and especially good for total beginners. For more Information, see the WAMA‐ Slow Jam page or email us using our " WAMA Contact Us" form. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 5/30/2020 |
ANNUAL EVENTS
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PORTLAND, OR: Basic Dobro Solos Workshop |
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Sundays, 01/19/20 - 02/09/20 (4 weeks) from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Artichoke Community Music 2007 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97202 (Map) |
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PORTLAND, OR: Basic Dobro Solos Workshop This is the perfect class if you are ready to advance your Dobro playing. We will learn melody playing and improvising. We will start with simple familiar songs, concentrating on clear melody lines and good technique. We will explore scales and apply the scales to improvisation in every class. Sundays, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 01/19/20 - 02/09/20 (4 weeks) [For More Information] [For Additional Information] |
| Event Notice Expires: | 2/10/2020 |
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PORTLAND, OR: Dobro Solos Class II |
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Sundays, 03/01/20 - 03/22/20 (4 weeks) from 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM |
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Artichoke Community Music 2007 SE Powell Blvd. Portland, OR 97202 (Map) |
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PORTLAND, OR: Dobro Solos Class II Sundays, 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM 3/1/20 - 3/22/20 (4 weeks) This second class in the series includes more complex approaches to the Dobro. Harmonized playing (double stops) will be explored. Every week we will take an insightful look into the teachings of Stacy Phillips via his book. The student will study more scale concepts and apply the scales to improvisation in every class. Get your Dobro out and make the musical progress you have always wanted. This class will help you succeed. Prerequisites: This is an intermediate level class. Students should be familiar with the Dobro fretboard, and Dobro rolls. The Student should have command of the G major scale. The class will be taught in the GBDGBD tuning. Thumb and two finger picks are required. A solid slide bar is required. This is a lap style Dobro class. Required Book Beginning Dobro Solos By Stacy Phillips ISBN 978-078-669-192-0 Students may use the physical book (available at Artichoke Music). The electronic version of the book on your device is also acceptable. Workshop Cost: $80 Call the Dobro Solos Class focal at: (503) 232-8845 or email. Website for More Information |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/23/2020 |
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BELLEVUE, WA: 2020 WAMA Wintergrass Hospitality
Suite
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| When: | February 20, 2020 through February 23, 2020 |
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (map) |
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BELLEVUE, WA: 2020 WAMA Wintergrass Hospitality Suite Wintergrass - Suite 355 This will be the 6th year for WAMA to have a Hospitality Suite at Wintergrass We use the Hospitality suite to let people know who we are and what we do. With our showcase bands, workshops, and jams, we promote 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. 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. Check out our Showcase Band and jam schedule. Admission to the Suite is FREE!! Our presence 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. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/1/2020 |
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BELLEVUE, WA: 2020 Wintergrass Music Festival |
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| When: | February 20, 2020 through February 23, 2020 |
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue on Seattle's Eastside 900 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 (map) |
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Wintergrass Music Festival, Bellevue, WA Wintergrass is a family-friendly Bluegrass music festival, with concerts and dances at 4 different stages. There are also music education programs for kids and adults, workshops, impromptu jams, and a chance to see and hear some great music. While Wintergrass is primarily a Bluegrass music festival, you'll hear plenty of other styles of acoustic music including Gypsy jazz, Celtic music, Old-Timey, Swedish polskas and many more types of acoustic string music. Jam sessions reflect the diversity of styles with young and old alike participating in every nook and cranny. Don't be shy! Don't leave home without your instrument. The festival maintains a convenient Instrument Check room so that you can safely stash your instrument while you enjoy shows. Wintergrass takes place at Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue, WA. The Hyatt has plenty of 24 hour jamming space and room for 4 stages all under one roof. Rooms at the Hyatt generally sell out months in advance, and they are selling out earlier and earlier each year. Click HERE for more info. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 3/1/2020 |
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WINLOCK, WA; John Standefer Guitar Workshop
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March 28, 2020 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm |
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Hope Grange Winlock, WA 118 Antrim Road Winlock, WA 98596 (Map) |
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John StandeferGuitar WorkshopSaturday, March 28, 2020
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| Event Notice Expires: | 3/29/2020 |
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WINLOCK, WA; John Standefer Preconcert Potluck
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March 28, 2020 5:15 pm until 6:30 pm |
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Hope Grange Winlock, WA 118 Antrim Road Winlock, WA 98596 (Map) |
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Preconcert PotluckSaturday, March 28, 2020
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| Time | Event |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Guitar Workshop |
| 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm | Potluck and Meet & Greet |
| 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Concert - Set 1 |
| 7:45 pm - 8:15 pm | Break |
| 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm | Concert - Set 2 |
To learn more,
Please click HERE.
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WINLOCK, WA; John Standefer Guitar Workshop
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March 28, 2020 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm |
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Hope Grange Winlock, WA 118 Antrim Road Winlock, WA 98596 (Map) |
| Desc.: |
John StandeferNational Champion Fingerstyle Guitarist
in Concert at
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| Event Notice Expires: | 3/29/2020 |
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WINLOCK, WA: 20th Annual Winlock Pickersfest
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| When: | July 31st - August 2, 2020 |
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Winolequa Park 138 Rhoades Road North Winlock, Wa 98596 (map) |
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2020 Winlock Pickersfest July 31st - August 2, 2020 Featuring Pearl Django! The festival includes instructional workshops, open mics, special genre jams, plenty of pickin' and grinnin', and organized kids activities! Check out the rest of the site to see details about the live bands, the workshop schedule, camping details, ticket info, links, and more. For more information, Click Here. |
| Event Notice Expires: | 9/1/2020 |
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WEISER, ID: Weiser Bluegrass Music Camp |
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| When: | April 30 through May 3, 2020 |
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Slocum Hall 2235 Paddock Avenue Weiser, ID 83672 (Map) |
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WEISER, ID: Weiser Bluegrass Music Camp Intensive 4-day Bluegrass Music Camp (for either guitar, fiddle, mandolin or beginning dobro) in an intimate setting at the National Old Time Fiddlers’ Contest and Festival site in Weiser, Idaho with instruction, jams and concerts, and more. In 2020 instructors will be internationally known Nashville-based Chris Jones (guitar) and Megan Lynch Chowning (fiddle) and Sharon Gilchrist (mandolin) and Ivan Rosenberg (beginner track and dobro). Austin Clark is expected to add special sessions. Cost: $325 in 2020 For more information contact Joe Gobel, (208) 869-0952 or (email) Visit the website for Additional Information |
| Event Notice Expires: | 5/4/2020 |
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WEISER, ID: Weiser Banjo Camp |
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| When: | May 14 through May 17, 2020 |
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Slocum Hall 2235 Paddock Avenue Weiser, ID 83672 (Map) |
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WEISER, ID: Weiser Banjo Camp Intensive 4-day Banjo Camp in an intimate setting at the National Old Time Fiddlers' Contest and Festival site in Weiser, Idaho with classes, jams, concerts, and more. Instructors will be internationally known Greg Cahill, Bill Evans, David Miles Keenan, and Jason Homey. Greg Boyd is expected to add special sessions. Cost: $325 in 2020 For more information contact: Mark McDonagh (208) 890-5529 or (email) Visit the website for Additional Information |
| Event Notice Expires: | 5/18/2020 |
If you have an event to announce or
update, please click the following link to
SUBMIT YOUR ACOUSTIC MUSIC RELATED EVENT TO OUR WAMA WEB
CALENDAR
Please NOTE: In order to keep the
WAMA Events List and the
WAMA Calendar as accurate and up-to-date
as possible, an expiration date is added to each Event Notice. Events that
continue for more than a year will have an expiration date of December 31st in the next year
following the announcement. Event Notices older than 2 weeks past the expiration date will
be removed unless we are contacted with updates. We will try to contact the event focals to
inform them about the impending expiration.
